The guilt is over whelming

[baari]

My lovely toddler aged 2 has had molluscum which I have not really been that good at clearing. It hasn’t responded to Molludab. Consulted with an online private dermatologist who prescribed a much stronger medication that is actually used to treat skin cancers.
Her molluscum was increasing so I applied this. It’s made her entire area on the upper part of her lip dark brown in colour. Either caused a burn or hyperpigmentation. She feels conscious about it as well when she looks in the mirror.
J cannot cope with how I feel. I am liking it and moisturising it but I did this. I know it will take many weeks to heal.

Not been able to sleep. Just want to cry over what I have done. Not sure why i’m posting . Any recommendations for any products ?

sorry meant to say I am oiling it not liking it and

I know lots of people will disagree but my husband had this as a child and my mother in law tried everything, nothing worked. She wrote into a magazine column in desperation and the writer (no idea what magazine or what person responded) recommended homeopathy. My MIL tried it and she said it cleared up almost straight away. Might be worth a try?

are you concerned about the molluscum or the pigmentation?

my DS has molluscum for a couple of years (arms) and was very self conscious. Nothing helped and we tried everything. Then suddenly it cleared by itself.

my DD got hyperpigmentation due to a combination of a poisonous plant (non-U.K. holiday) and sun exposure which gave her brown marks. These are now gone (arms and legs) but probably took a year or so. I don’t know if this was less “serious “ compared to your DD or more?

Could you book an in-person GP appointment and ask for a referral to a NHS dermatologist?

My 4 dc had it, some times it looked horrible and : once it scarred, but it is one of those things you have to go through like chicken pox (and I think they are related).

I think we had it back to back for years.

Homeopathy is water

OP don't do anything more, hopefully thr pigment will fade. What was it you got online? Mplluscum don't need treating

Nhs derm won't see molluscum. It's self.limiting.

My friends daughter had this as a little one and I thought you just left it, without using perfumed moisterisers etc and it went on its own?

My children had this for years - also had to see Dermo but sorry very surprised you put ointment on whole lip not just the lump? Go back to Dermo for advice.

If shows how little your know about homeopathy as they mostly come in pills!

Your toddler is only 2 so there is plenty of time for the hyperpigmentation to fade. Keep her out of any sun and make sure she has sunscreen on even though it’s winter.
My children had chicken pox and some very nasty falls that resulted in lots of things that looked like they would be permanent scars (so I understand the mum guilt). My youngest had chicken pox at 2 years old and their face was plastered in spots, Their skin recovered and you wouldn’t know now. I think we are made to worry so much about baby/toddler skin, but it’s not as damaging and as susceptible to permanent scarring as we are led to believe.
Try not to worry. Don’t apply anymore treatment. Make sure she wears sunscreen so it doesn’t worsen. Aloe Vera gel ( especially directly from the plant) can also help with things like this.

Water for the liquids, inert substances for the pills.

The principle of homoeopathy is that the more you dilute something, the stronger it gets.

Do you believe that?

yes, you do.

My daughter had this really bad all up her legs snd arms. We tried everything I was told it's viral and as soon as the body realises ( can take ages ) the body will kick into action and they will go. My daughters seemed to get worse before better. All of a sudden they started disappearing. She's 14 now and has no scars but I sympathise as we tried everything and she had them for months to years xx

Forgot to say my daughter had this when she was about 3-4 x

Did you say she’s 2? I really am not askkkng out of judgement, but why is she looking in the mirror and feeling self conscious? Do you mean she’s scared of it/worried about it because it’s shocking to her to see her face look different? It’ll be fine and it seems like you’re internalising this in an extreme way. I do get it because we all get upset at the idea of having done something to impact our child in the future. Scars etc. but she will be ok and it’s best to encourage her to feel positive about differences and scars from a young age. Don’t let her see you’re upset or focusing.

Children's skin is amazing at healing so don't worry about the pigmentation. Also molloscum clears up on its own eventually.

I'm more worried about how emotional and devastated you are over this, are you feeling anxious and overwhelmed at the moment? It's ok if you are but you should recognise it and talk to someone. Kids pick up on your vibe so if you are upset, they will be too. If they fall over and you smile and say "whoopsie daisy" they just pick themselves up and get on with it, if you scream "Oh my god, my poor baby" with a look of panic on your face they will act accordingly.

I know everyone has different views and stories about Molluscum and it is self limited so like veruccas it will eventually leave. My brother in law got it as an adult and the Dr told him to squeeze a few of them in different places around the body to get the immune system to 'notice' them. He reckons it had cleared up within a couple of months after doing that!

Yes that's true, but not advised for kids as can be painful.

Tea tree oil got rid of it on my DD.

I’m very worried about the pigmentation, it’s in a very noticeable area. And i’m very worried it’s gonna take a very long time to go.
it’s still looking same as yesterday - very dark

burst them. I did it when she was in a deep sleep
DD had them for years. GP friend said to burst and gone in under a month

Hyperpigmentation tends to only be permanent if it’s gone through many layers of the skin and the skin has been exposed to the irritant that’s caused it for a very long time.
I would say it’s unlikely that it will be the case for your child. It will very likely fade, but it won’t be immediate. You need to give it time.
The best thing you can do for you child is not draw too much attention to it and downplay it.

I had this as a child. I had all sorts of creams and the nurse tried burning them off with some liquid nitrogen stuff! In the end they just went on their own.

It'll probably go, but will take months/years - there's no point looking for change on a daily basis. This will pass, don't beat yourself up about it.

I really hope it will not take years, but more weeks to months.
Here’s hoping and praying