How to tell when molluscum goes away?

Question

I got molluscum from my boyfriend, who is my first and only boyfriend, and I was told by the gynecologist that it should go away in about a month, and it went away but then i shaved and it came back, so ive stopped shaving again for a while and it's gone away mostly, but how do i know when it's gone for good? obviously if i got it from my boyfriend and its not visible on his body, it must be dormant under the skin or something... i can't find any info on any pages that explains it better... ive heard it can take up to 2 years and im getting frustrated. does anyone know about this?

Answer 1

Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection of the skin or occasionally of the mucous membranes. MC infects humans, other primates and kangaroos. The infecting virus is a DNA poxvirus called the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV). There are 4 types of MCV, MCV-1 to -4, with MCV-1 being the most prevalent and MCV-2 seen usually in adults and often sexually transmitted. The incidence of MC infections in young children is around 17% and peaks between 2-12 years of age. MC affects any area of the skin but is most common on the body, arms, and legs. It is spread through direct contact, saliva, or shared articles of clothing (including towels).

In adults, molluscum infections are often sexually transmitted and usually affects the genitals, lower abdomen, buttocks, and inner thighs. In rare cases, molluscum infections are also found on the lips and mouth.

The time from infection to the appearance of lesions ranges from 1 week to 6 months.

Answer 2

where is your molluscum? you saw a gyno but the q is under dental. i am not sure either. my son has some behind the knee that have gotten smaller, but not gone. i took him to dermatologist twice, first they put some clear gel on it, which was supposed to blister & break (didn't work!). second time they shot him with some freezing gas (helped a little). i wonder what they'd do next.