Individualized Homoeopathic Management of Genital Molluscum Contagiosum: Case reports

Abstract

Molluscum contagiosum is a benign viral cutaneous infection frequently encountered in sexually active individuals and also in children. These lesions are confined to the trunk, face, axilla and extremities in children, whereas in adults, they are localised to the genital area, inner thigh, lower abdomen and perianal skin. This condition is self-limiting, lasting for months to years, presenting with discomfort, cosmetic issues, and risk of secondary infection. Conventional treatments are frequently invasive, painful or ineffective in some cases. This report presents two cases of molluscum contagiosum successfully treated with individualised homoeopathic medicines (Natrum muriaticum and Tarentula hispanica). Patients were cured within three months and followed up to one year with no recurrence or adverse side effects, suggesting that homoeopathic intervention can be used as an effective and safe treatment option for molluscum contagiosum.