treatment of molluscum-associated eczema is directed toward the underlying dry skin. general measures to prevent excessive skin dryness and breakdown (such as mild soapless cleansers) are recommended. lubrication with moisturizer lotions (such as cetaphil or lubriderm) is helpful for many people. eczema that is more resistant may require the addition of an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream (such as cortaid or a prescription medium potency topical steroid cream such as triamcinolone once or twice a day) for inflamed or itchy areas. topical steroids should not be applied directly to the molluscum bumps as they may worsen molluscum contagiosum.
how is rash with molluscum contagiosum treated?