Will apple cider vinegar get rid of molluscum contagiosum?

Bumps should not be picked or scraped due to risk of infection or spreading the virus. One home treatment that seems to work well is apple cider vinegar.

How long does it take for molluscum to go away with apple cider vinegar?

On using apple cider vinegar for 2-3 weeks daily night and aloe vera gel in the morning I healed all of the bumps and they are gone for good.

How do you get rid of molluscum in adults?

The most effective treatments for molluscum contagiosum are performed by a doctor. These include cryotherapy, curettage, laser therapy, and topical therapy: During cryotherapy, the doctor freezes each bump with liquid nitrogen. During curettage, the doctor pierces the bump and scrapes it off the skin with a small tool.

Why do adults get molluscum?

Teens and adults can also get molluscum contagiosum. Usually, they get it during sexual contact. When this happens, molluscum is considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI). When someone gets molluscum through sexual contact, bumps usually develop on (and around) the genitals.

How long does adult molluscum last?

Lesions are usually present on the thighs, buttocks, groin and lower abdomen of adults, and may occasionally appear on the external genital and anal region. Lesions can last from 2 weeks to 4 years—the average is 2 years. People with compromised immune systems may develop extensive outbreaks.

How do you know if molluscum is healing?

The last and best reason for redness is that the bumps may be resolving. Generally, a few weeks before a molluscum bump goes away, the immune system will cause some local, non-tender inflammation as part of the healing process. So, if they’re red but don’t hurt, keep an eye out and you will likely see them clear.