Molluscum Contagiosum Infection Treatment in India

Sneha Sharma, a 28-year-old elementary school...

Sneha Sharma, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, first noticed a few small, pearly bumps on her inner thigh after a yoga class. Over the next month, they multiplied and spread to her abdomen. As a teacher constantly surrounded by young children, she was terrified she had contracted something serious and was paranoid about accidentally spreading it to her students or her own young nieces. She felt ashamed and avoided intimacy with her partner. Her dermatologist, Dr. Mehta, diagnosed molluscum contagiosum, likely from shared gym or yoga equipment. Given the number and spread of lesions, Dr. Mehta recommended cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) to quickly clear the infection and prevent further autoinoculation. During the procedure, Sneha felt a sharp, stinging cold with each application, but it was brief and tolerable. The treated spots formed small scabs over the next week. After two sessions spaced three weeks apart, the lesions were completely gone, leaving only faint, temporary marks. Emotionally, Sneha moved from a state of anxiety and isolation to immense relief. She regained her confidence, no longer feeling 'contagious,' and was able to resume her active lifestyle and close contact with loved ones without fear.