Day: January 20, 2022

Molluscum contagiosum, a viral infection of the skin, is commonly seen in children. The infection manifests as round, firm, painless bumps. Adults, particularly those with weakened immune systems, can also be affected.(1)
Since other skin conditions may resemble molluscum, it is important that a physician diagnose the issue. The infection will often clear on its own, usually within six to nine months, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. However, some patients may continue to get bumps for years. In these cases, many will choose treatment.

Treatment may also be recommended for patients who have:

• A chronic skin condition, such as eczema;
• Molluscum in the genital area;
• A weakened immune system and numerous bumps;
• Extremely bothersome molluscum.(2)

“There is a consensus that treatment should be indicated in patients with extensive disease, secondary complications (bacterial superinfection, molluscum dermatitis, conjunctivitis), or aesthetic complaints.” Various treatments are used for the treatment of molluscum, including cryosurgery.(3)

Hydrozid® is a portable cryosurgery device, designed for primary care physicians, pediatricians, dermatologists, and podiatrists. Cryosurgery is not recommended for children under the age of 5. Hydrozid® is FDA cleared for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum, small keloids, actinic keratosis, skin tags, warts, and a number of additional benign and premalignant skin conditions. Qualified providers, visit our Registration Page to set up an account and order.

(1) Mayo Clinic, Molluscum Contagiosum, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/molluscum-contagiosum/
(2) American Academy of Dermatology, Molluscum Contagiosum: Diagnosis and Treatment, https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment
(3) Meza-Romero, R. Nabareete-Dechant, C., Downey, C. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, Molluscum Contagiosum: An Update and Review of New Perspectives in Etiology, Diagnosis and Treatment, https://www.dovepress.com/molluscum-contagiosum-an-update

A keloid, or keloid scar, is a raised scar that occurs after a skin injury. A keloid can occur wherever there is a skin injury but generally appears on the shoulders, chest, cheeks, or earlobe.(1) Some injuries that can lead to keloids include a surgery cut, a piercing, a burn, chickenpox, or acne.(2) While keloids are not harmful to one’s health, people may be bothered by the appearance of a keloid and thus seek treatment.(1)

Signs and symptoms of a keloid include:

• Thick, irregular scarring, typically on the earlobes, shoulders, cheeks, or middle chest;
• Shiny, hairless, lumpy, raised skin;
• Varied size, depending on the size of the original injury and when the keloid stops growing;
• Varied texture, from soft to firm and rubbery;
• Reddish, brown or purplish, depending on skin color;
• Itchiness;
• Discomfort.(1)

Generally, a dermatologist can diagnose a keloid by its appearance alone. If a keloid resembles a skin growth that may be dangerous, a dermatologist will perform a skin biopsy, removing a small section of the growth.(3)

Often, there is a treatment plan for keloids that combines different methods of treatment, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. In cryotherapy, the keloid is frozen while saving the skin underneath. Used to reduce the size and hardness of a keloid, cryotherapy is often used in combination (before and after) with the injection of corticosteroids, in order to make the injection more effective. (3)

Hydrozid® is an FDA cleared portable cryosurgery/cryotherapy device, designed for primary care physicians, pediatricians, dermatologists, and podiatrists, for the treatment of small keloids, actinic keratosis, skin tags, warts, and a number of additional benign and premalignant skin conditions. Qualified providers, visit to set up an account and order.

(1) Mayo Clinic, Keloid Scars, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/keloid-scar/
(2) Thomason, E. MD (reviewer), University of Michigan, Keloid Scars, https://www.uofmhealth.org/
(3) American Academy of Dermatology, Keloids: Diagnosis and Treatment, https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/keloids-treatment