What Most Parents Are Told About Molluscum

Before I share my experience, it’s important to understand what reputable medical sources say about molluscum contagiosum.

Many pediatric sources explain that molluscum is common, contagious, and typically takes 6–18 months to resolve on its own.

Even as individual bumps heal, new ones may appear, extending the overall timeline to 6–12 months or more.

Some sources note that while bumps may disappear, the virus can persist in the body for years, and scarring can occur, especially with aggressive treatments.

This guidance is real.
And for many families, it’s deeply frustrating.

Waiting a year or longer.
Watching bumps spread.
Deciding between “do nothing” or painful procedures.

That’s where I found myself.

What Happened When I Took a Gentle, Different Approach

This guide does not promise medical cures.
It shares what happened when I focused on:

• supporting the skin barrier
• calming the immune response
• reducing spread
• staying consistent with gentle care

In our case:

• Spreading slowed within the first few weeks
• Active bumps began resolving over time
• By 6–7 weeks, the visible molluscum had cleared without burning, freezing, or cutting

That experience became the foundation of Bye Molluscum™.