Molluscum removal in Sohna Road, Gurugram puts an end to those small, pearly bumps that keep multiplying no matter how carefully you avoid touching them. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that spreads relentlessly — from one patch of skin to another on your own body, from child to sibling, from shared towels to new hosts. Left alone, the virus can take 6–18 months to clear on its own, and during that entire period it remains contagious and continues producing new bumps. At Healing Gloves Clinic & Aesthetics near Central Park Flower Valley, Dr. Manisha Yadav removes molluscum lesions in a single clinical session using curettage, cryotherapy, or chemical cautery — stopping the spread and clearing the skin far faster than the body’s immune system would on its own.
Condition: Molluscum contagiosum — a viral skin infection causing small, firm, dome-shaped bumps with a central dimple. Cause: Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (MCV), a poxvirus. Spreads through skin contact and shared items. Who it affects: Very common in children; also affects adults. Treatment methods: Curettage, cryotherapy, or chemical cautery. Session time: 15–30 minutes. Sessions needed: 1–2 for most patients. Self-resolves? Yes, but takes 6–18 months and remains contagious throughout. Active removal is faster and stops spread.
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Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a DNA poxvirus that infects only the top layer of skin (epidermis). It does not enter the bloodstream, does not affect internal organs, and is not related to herpes, HPV, or any other STI — despite sometimes appearing in the genital area in adults. It is a surface skin infection, nothing more.
Each bump — called a molluscum body — is essentially a tiny virus factory. The pearly, dome-shaped lesion contains a waxy core packed with viral particles. When the bump is scratched, squeezed, or ruptured, those viral particles spread to surrounding skin and start new lesions. This is called autoinoculation, and it is why molluscum seems to multiply relentlessly in patients who scratch or pick at the bumps.
The virus also spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with an infected person and through shared objects — towels, bath sponges, clothing, and pool equipment. Children pick it up at school, swimming classes, and playgrounds. Adults commonly acquire it through intimate contact or shared gym equipment. In Gurugram's warm, humid climate, conditions favour transmission — families around Sohna Road, Badshahpur, and Central Park Flower Valley frequently present with multiple household members affected simultaneously.
Dr. Manisha Yadav offers three removal methods. The choice depends on the patient's age, the number and location of lesions, and individual tolerance.
Curettage is the most effective single-session treatment for molluscum. After applying topical numbing cream (EMLA) for 30–45 minutes, Dr. Yadav uses a sterile, sharp-edged curette to scrape each molluscum body from the skin. The curette removes the entire viral core cleanly, leaving a small superficial wound that heals within 5–7 days. The advantage of curettage is immediate, complete removal — the viral material is physically eliminated, so recurrence at that specific site is extremely rare.
Curettage is the preferred method for adults and older children with a manageable number of lesions (up to 20–30 per session). For patients with more extensive involvement, treatment is staged across 2–3 sessions.
Liquid nitrogen is applied to each molluscum body for 5–10 seconds using a spray device or cotton-tipped applicator. The extreme cold (approximately -196°C) destroys the infected cells. The treated lesion blisters over 24–48 hours, scabs, and falls off within 7–14 days. Cryotherapy works well for scattered lesions on the trunk and limbs. It is less ideal for facial molluscum in young children because the brief stinging sensation — even though it lasts only seconds — can be distressing for very young patients.
Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution is applied topically to each lesion. The chemical agent destroys the infected tissue over several days. This method is gentler and is particularly useful for young children with numerous small lesions who may not tolerate curettage or cryotherapy well. It may require 2–3 applications spaced 1–2 weeks apart for complete clearance. Dr. Yadav applies the solution in-clinic with precision to avoid damaging surrounding healthy skin.
This is the most common question parents and adult patients ask. Both approaches are medically valid, but the practical reality often favours active treatment.
Molluscum is self-limiting. The immune system will eventually recognise and clear the virus. No treatment means no procedure-related discomfort. For very young children with only 2–3 lesions in non-visible areas, watchful waiting is a reasonable choice — particularly if the child is extremely anxious about any medical procedure.
Dr. Yadav discusses both options with every patient and respects your decision. But in her clinical experience, active removal produces better outcomes — fewer total lesions, less scarring, and faster return to normal activities.
Children between ages 2 and 12 are the most commonly affected group. The virus circulates freely in schools, daycare centres, and swimming pools. A single child can spread it to an entire family within weeks.
Direct skin contact during play, shared towels at swimming lessons, shared bath sponges at home, and touching contaminated surfaces. Children scratch more frequently than adults, which accelerates autoinoculation — a single lesion on the arm can spread to the face, trunk, and legs within a few weeks through scratching alone.
Dr. Yadav is experienced in treating paediatric patients with sensitivity and patience. EMLA numbing cream is applied 30–45 minutes before any procedure, ensuring the treatment area is fully numb. For very young or anxious children, chemical cautery (KOH application) offers a gentler approach — it involves only dabbing a solution onto each bump with no scraping or freezing. The clinic environment is calm and non-threatening, and parents are welcome to stay with the child throughout the procedure.
Adult molluscum is often assumed to be exclusively a sexually transmitted infection. While genital molluscum in adults is commonly transmitted through intimate contact, molluscum can appear on any body area in adults through the same non-sexual routes as in children — gym equipment, shared razors, towels, or contact sports.
In adults, molluscum commonly presents on the inner thighs, genital area, lower abdomen, armpits, and areas of shaving (where the razor drags viral particles from one lesion to create new ones along the shaving path). Facial molluscum in adults is less common but does occur, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
Shaving through molluscum lesions is one of the fastest ways to spread the virus across a larger area. The razor picks up viral particles from one bump and deposits them into micro-cuts along the entire shaving path. If you have molluscum in an area you shave — legs, bikini line, beard area, underarms — stop shaving that area until the lesions are treated. Use scissors to trim hair if needed, but avoid dragging a blade across active lesions.
Molluscum removal is one of the more affordable dermatological procedures. Cost is determined primarily by the number of lesions and the method used.
At Healing Gloves Clinic, the consultation, numbing cream application, removal procedure, post-treatment antiseptic, and aftercare instructions are included in the session fee. Follow-up review at 3–4 weeks is complimentary.
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Molluscum has an incubation period of 2–6 weeks. This means lesions that were incubating at the time of your treatment may surface 2–4 weeks later. This is not a treatment failure — it is the virus completing its cycle from infections that occurred before removal. Dr. Yadav schedules a review at 3–4 weeks specifically to catch and treat any new lesions before they spread. One follow-up session typically clears these residual bumps completely.
What is molluscum contagiosum exactly?
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by a poxvirus (Molluscum Contagiosum Virus or MCV). It produces small, firm, dome-shaped bumps on the skin — typically 2–5 mm in diameter — each with a characteristic dimple (umbilication) in the centre. The bumps contain a waxy, white core of viral particles. It spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact, shared towels, or contaminated surfaces. It is extremely common in children and also affects adults, particularly in areas of skin-to-skin contact.
Is molluscum contagiosum dangerous?
No. Molluscum is a benign, self-limiting infection — it is not dangerous and does not affect internal organs or overall health. However, it is highly contagious, can spread to other parts of your own body (autoinoculation) through scratching, and can persist for 6–18 months or longer if untreated. The bumps can become inflamed, itchy, or secondarily infected with bacteria. For these reasons — contagiousness, cosmetic concern, and risk of spreading — many patients and parents prefer active removal rather than waiting.
Will molluscum go away on its own without treatment?
Yes, eventually. The immune system does clear molluscum on its own, but this process typically takes 6–18 months, and in some cases up to 2–3 years. During this time, the virus continues spreading — new bumps appear as old ones resolve, and the infection can be transmitted to family members, classmates, or partners. Active removal shortens this timeline dramatically, reduces the risk of spreading, and prevents the scarring that can result from inflamed or scratched lesions.
How is molluscum removed at your clinic?
Dr. Manisha Yadav uses three methods depending on the patient's age, number of lesions, and location. Curettage (scraping the lesion with a sterile curette after numbing) is the most common and effective method — it removes the viral core in one visit. Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) destroys the lesion over 1–2 weeks. Chemical cautery with trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or potassium hydroxide (KOH) is used for children or patients with many small lesions who prefer a less invasive approach. The method is chosen based on what works best for your specific situation.
Does molluscum removal hurt?
For curettage, a topical numbing cream (EMLA) is applied 30–45 minutes before the procedure, making it virtually painless — patients feel pressure but not pain. Cryotherapy causes a brief stinging sensation during application that lasts a few seconds per lesion. Chemical cautery produces mild tingling. For children, numbing cream is always applied first, and Dr. Yadav works gently and efficiently to minimise distress. Most children tolerate the procedure well when properly numbed.
Can molluscum spread to other family members?
Yes, molluscum is contagious through direct skin contact and shared items like towels, clothing, and bath sponges. Children commonly spread it to siblings. Adults can transmit it through intimate contact. To reduce household spread: do not share towels or washcloths, cover lesions with clothing or bandages, avoid scratching (which spreads virus to new sites on your own body), and wash hands after touching the bumps. Prompt removal is the most effective way to stop household transmission.
How many sessions does molluscum removal take?
Most patients have all visible lesions cleared in 1–2 sessions. If you have a large number of lesions (20+), treatment may be staged across 2–3 sessions spaced 2–3 weeks apart to manage healing comfortably. Occasionally, new lesions that were incubating under the skin at the time of treatment surface 2–4 weeks later — these are treated in a follow-up session. Dr. Yadav schedules a review visit 3–4 weeks after the initial treatment to check for any new lesions.
What is the cost of molluscum removal in Gurugram?
Cost depends on the number of lesions and the removal method. A session treating 5–10 lesions costs less than treating 30–40. Curettage and cryotherapy are priced per session rather than per lesion, making them cost-effective for patients with multiple bumps. Chemical cautery is the most affordable option for widespread, small lesions. Dr. Yadav provides a specific quote after counting your lesions during the consultation at our Sohna Road clinic.
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