Molluscum contagiosum: a case series

Abstract

Molluscum contagiosum is a benign and contagious disease of the skin. In a series of 30 consecutive patients, 15 had full resolution, 12 were improved. Brief case histories of the 15 patients who fully resolved are presented. The homeopathic medicines most frequently associated with positive outcome were Natrum sulphuricum, Sulphur andNatrum muriaticum .

Keywords

Molluscum contagiosum - homeopathy - clinical case histories

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