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"   Question I have contracted molluscum. I think it was through either swimming or using a sun bed.  I preferably do not want to visit my local GUM clinic again as I cannot leave work to do so.  I have read about the condition and they said that it will subside, however the clinic said that it is very contagious.  Could I take antibiotics or is there a cream I can buy?    Answer Molluscum contagiosum is an extremely common skin problem \u2013 especially in younger people \u2013 and is transmitted in much the same way warts are, by contact.  This means it is entirely possible you may have contracted this from a changing room or from lying on a sun bed.  The good news is that regardless of any treatment, it always goes away by itself with no problems.  The less good news is that this can take some time. It is quite possible that four to six months or even longer may be required to see these fully resolve. Antibiotics have no place in the treatment, unless they become infected, and I know of no cream that will speed up their disappearance.  Very occasionally, liquid nitrogen is used to clear very stubborn mulloscum but this is reserved for extreme cases. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Qs &amp;amp;amp; As A blotch of dry skin on my leg Abscesses and folliculitis Bumpy skin Extremely dry skin How can I stop my lips getting dry and flaky? How can I stop this dry flaky skin from recurring? How can I treat my dry scalp? I hate my skin I have stopped taking my HRT and am now suffering from very dry skin I have very flaky skin I need help for flaking skin I used aloe vera cream soap as a lotion Inflamed spot on the leg Itch-free bikini line? My inner thighs rub together My legs get hot and swollen My scalp feels very sore Sore, flaky skin Sore navel Sore nipples Very dry skin on the thumb What can I do about my dry lips? What can I do about my very dry skin?  Last updated 15.04.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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