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By Mayo Clinic staffSome treatments available on the Internet claim to quickly clear molluscum infections; however, no medications studied in rigorous clinical trials have been shown to be consistently effective in clearing the virus, so these products may not be effective.
Additionally, check with your doctor before using any dietary supplements or skin treatments — especially if you have eczema — to make sure they won't adversely interact with any other medications or treatments you're using.