Podofilox for genital molluscum
Figured id toss a post out there after browsing this reddit, I went in for a check since I wasn’t sure if I had an std, turns out it wasn’t and it was this hell of a virus, my doctor prescribed podofilox 0.5 topical solution and heres whats been working for me so far:
Podofilox is a 3 days on, 4 days off, twice a day morning and night preferably, I started week one kind of frustrated and reapplied multiple doses on spots (absolutely do not do this!) and after the 2nd to 3rd day my body reacted heavily, insane itching and slight burning on areas i applied generously, its a very strong chemical that works very well especially on genitals and you will easily burn the surrounding skin if you are not careful.
Week two the burning and itching subsided with slight skin scarring but everything healed over and 90% of the spots i applied on had vanished and healed at the start of the week without having any bad side effects. im going to be starting week 3 soon and will leave a follow up on the upcoming weeks, here are the things I’ve done so far that have worked for me well
Absolutely shower x2 a day, I personally use a OTC skin cleanser in the shower before I dry off with a CLEAN towel, and then apply the solution, one single drop on each spot is all you need, wear a new pair of underwear each time after you apply, something breathe-able, DO NOT SHAVE, if you must, use a trimmer that isn’t too short and be careful and preferably avoid infected spots and clean it off thoroughly before and after, don’t be touching it, let the solution do its thing, also DO NOT HAVE SEX, wait the damn few weeks it will only make it worse if you do. Keep an eye out for new spots and ensure you are applying the solution to them accordingly, some are harder to spot than others. Immune system strength is very important for this, personally I take some regular supplements zinc, multivitamins, really whatever to boost the system. Probably not pertinent to the topic but thats just what I do.
I highly recommend it for anyone who has it on the genitals, ask your doctor about it, from what i understand it does not work for everyone, but majority have positive results with the studies done.
Happy to answer any questions!