MolluDab 5% Hydroxide Topical Applicator Treatment For Molluscum Contagiosum 2ml

MolluDab works on Molluscum contagiosum

MolluDab contains 5% potassium hydroxide and this is dotted on the Molluscum contagiosum bumps twice daily by parents or the patients themselves. It breaks down the skin cells which encase the virus, to enable the immune system to recognise the virus and respond to it. After around 4-6 days treatment, the immune system mounts an ‘inflammatory reaction’ to Molluscum contagiosum. Once this inflammatory response has cleared the virus, the skin can begin healing and the Molluscum contagiosum lesions disappear after 1- 5 weeks. Although available on prescription or via your pharmacists, MolluDab has only recently become available in the UK and your doctor or chemist may not yet be fully aware of it, so downloading and taking the following information leaflet to them may help. Click here to download the information leaflet.

How to apply MolluDab to Molluscum contagiosum

The video below demonstrates how to apply MolluDab. In addition, the following instructions are a concise guide on how to use MolluDab. For a full version, a patient leaflet is also available. Click here to download the patient information leaflet.

1) Once the plastic spatula cap is in use (once opened, MolluDab should be used within four weeks) dip into the MolluDab solution and remove excess liquid on the side of the bottle.

2) Dab all Molluscum bumps with the flat side of the spatula and allow the solution to dry. After applying to 3-5 bumps, dip the spatula into the MolluDab solution again.

3) Apply MolluDab as above twice daily (often best in the morning and evening) and close the bottle tightly and store upright between uses.

4) As soon as inflammation appears (recognisable by redness lasting 12 hours or more) stop using the product as this indicates that the Molluscum bumps are healing. Cease using the product after 14 days even if no inflammation is apparent and consult your doctor for further advice.

5) Wait for the Molluscum lesions to heal (this usually takes between 1 and 5 weeks).