Study on the effectiveness of minimum dose of homoeopathic
medicines in the management of molluscum contagiosum Molluscum
contagiosum is generally a benign disease characterized by
pearly, flesh-colored, umbilicated skin lesions 2 to 5 mm in
diameter. The virus is transmitted from person to person. The
infection can be transmitted by close contact, including sexual
intercourse. Swimming pools are a common vector for
transmission. Lesions are often multiple and once established in
an individual may spread by auto inoculation. Lesions can be
found anywhere on the body except the palms and soles and may be
associated with an eczematous rash. The abdomen, the buttocks,
the genitals, the face, and arms are common sites. There are
rarely lesions inside the mouth. Atopy and compromise of skin
integrity can increase the risk of infection. In most cases the
disease is self-limiting with in 6-9 months and has no systemic
complications. On an average, lesions may be present for 2 years
before spontaneous resolution occu