These drugs are applied directly onto the lesions. Because the virus that causes molluscum is so common, it is not possible to avoid being exposed to it. However, if you have molluscum you should make sure that the lesions don't touch anyone else. You should also be careful not to spread molluscum to different parts of your body. Be careful not to scratch the lesions or to cut them while shaving.
Some doctors think that using an electric shaver helps prevent the spread of molluscum.
If you take use Retin-A or Accutane to treat molluscum along with antiviral drugs that can cause dry skin, your skin problems could get worse. Although they are not medically dangerous, the lesions can cause serious emotional and psychological problems. Molluscum can be spread from person to person by direct skin contact. It can be spread during sexual activity. If you have molluscum, you can spread the lesions to new areas if you shave with a blade.