u/queerbitch98

How do you guys tell new molloscum lesions from normal skin texture/acne? I have a few different ones, but they don't photograph well.

I have a big whitehead looking thing on my chin that isn't acting like normal acne. And right by my mouth I have these inflamed areas that sometimes have little white specks coming out, but sometimes the white part is easily wiped away before coming back a few hours later. I've been aggressive with the acv and pimple patches so my skin is maybe just irritated?

TLDR/ I have a lot of skin texture and Im wondering how to tell them apart from getting new molluscs.

I'm fighting molloscum comtagiosum in my genital area. A common home remedy is applying apple cider vinegar to the lesions. I was trying to be careful, but some of it squeezed out of the cotton ball and ran right into my labia minora. I wiped it out quickly and it didn't burn very much.

Am at risk for yeast or bv from the acid screwing up my pH?

Ive been dealing with molloscum since the beginning of March. I also have OCD and have a history of being a hypochondriac when it comes to skin stuff. So when I got it, everyone around me said it was nothing, like the boy who cried wolf. I only had access to a crappy public urgent care and my school's medical team. The Dr. at the clinic actually told me that it "definitely isn't molloscum", the college doctor said it MIGHT be but to just ignore it. I had to go to as a cash patient to a third clinic just to get diagnosed. When I thought it was just me being hysterical again I would fuck with the molluscs constantly, trying to prove to myself that they were just folliculitis or whatever. I actually popped one, desperately trying to tell if it was herpes (I didn't have weeping lesions to swab in clinic and the blood test is highly unreliable). I got the core out during a mental breakdown and was relieved that it wasn't watery herpes excretions and was happy for an hour or two. AND I was using a wash rag for my whole body that was used for the infected area.

I had come to terms with dealing with it on my crotch and inner thighs. Easy to cover, basically only impacted my sex life but mostly I got to live normally. Then I got one on my chin. It started last week, and since I frequently get acne there, I ignored it. I spent time with my partner, cuddling and being together like we normally do. He was already aware that I may have exposed him but I feel so shitty for exposing him AGAIN. He could get it on his face, on his chest, anywhere I laid my head on him. I feel like I shouldn't be around him at all, I can't tell if every random skin bump is a mollusc, I might have them somewhere I can't see, I feel like a walking contagion. Im about to graduate from college, and I'll have to take pictures with this on my face unless I can get the frozen off or something before the day. I love makeup but I'm scared to wear it at all for fear of spreading the virus.

I also have ADHD so between how depressed I am from this and how busy I am with school I genuinely cannot keep up with the amount of hygiene and laundry I'm supposed to take on to fix this. I can't even get myself to shower every day, let alone soak every patch with vinegar or constantly change bedsheets. I don't have the space to keep a ton of bedding and towels, I live in a small room in my parent's house, terrified of spreading it to them because my brain is put together wrong and I make a lot of mistakes. I feel like I'm failing at helping myself kick the virus and Im kicking myself for not leaving them alone in the beginning or at LEAST sanitizing my hands after. I've panicked over skin bumps that were nothing SO MANY TIMES that I gaslit myself into believing that they were nothing.This stupid virus has taken so much from me and I don't know what to do.

I've been dealing with molluscum since early March. They're on my genital area, but I've noticed some look really different from others. On my upper groin they're very classically presenting, pink hard pimple looking things with a dimple. Some have already started the BOTE process. But on my labia they look more like white dots and aren't progressing how I'd expect. Is it because the skin is different there, or are they maybe something besides molloscum?

I keep mine covered with pimple patches. I'm not sure if I should be removing them when I shower to wash the skin underneath, or if I should leave that layer of protection on? Is this a stupid question?

I was recently diagnosed with molluscum and the Dr. sent in a prescription for Podofilox. Unfortunately they called me today and said it's on back order until mid June. I'm considering trying cryo or curettage, but my dermatologist appointment isn't for a month. It's on my labia so that rules out some treatment options.

What kind of topical solutions have been successful for you guys? I really don't want to just sit and do nothing for a month.

So I've had visible bumps since March 5th but due to insurance issues had difficulty seeing a competent doctor. (I actually had one urgent care doctor tell me that it definitely wasn't molloscum) Pubic area plus one on my inner thigh. I also have OCD and sometimes my compulsions can be harmful. I popped the one on my thigh about a month ago in a desperate attempt at ruling out herpes; so far no new bumps in that area, though I'm really paranoid about it spreading ESPECIALLY to a more visible area.

I know this is a hard stop to my sex life for the time being. I'm not sure about the safety of using toys on myself/with my partner if he doesn't touch me there and I keep everything clean. Unfortunately he's already been exposed. I told him everything that was happening and he was convinced that I was just having an OCD flair over nothing. I haven't broken the news about the diagnosis yet and I'm really anxious about it, I'm waiting to call him after I know he's home from work. I suppose technically the swab hasn't come back yet but the doctor seemed really convinced. I feel like using a vibrator especially on my own should be fine since I have to wash it anyways?

I got prescribed Podofilox and was told to try cryo if it doesn't work. Sorry if this is rambly and disorganized I'm just really in a messed up state of mind... Any advice on how to get through the next few months is welcome.