Clinical study to evaluate the efficacy of autoinoculation in genital molluscum contagiosum in reproductive age group.

Context: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) typically presents as asymptomatic or itchy, discrete, smooth, flesh-colored, dome-shaped papules with central umbilication. Lesions on the genitals are often sexually transmitted and tend to be seen in young adults. Homologous auto implantation is a simple technique which helps in inducing a cell-mediated immune response to the antigens, aiding clearance of both local and distant lesions.

Aim and objectives: The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and side effect of the technique of autoinoculation for the treatment of genital MC in terms of reduction in number of lesions.

Materials and methods: Thirty-one patients having >5 genital molluscum attending skin outpatient department were enrolled out of which 30 remain. A well-defined mc lesion was approached using an insulin syringe (30 G) and pierced from a site just adjacent to the lesion. Results were assessed every 2 weeks for 2 months.

Results: 60% (n = 18) patients showed excellent response, 20% (n = 6) patients showed very good response, 6.6% (n = 2) patients showed good response and 13.3% (n = 4) showed poor response at the end of the study.

Conclusion: The autoinoculation technique is an effective technique in terms of excellent clearance of MC lesions with fewer chances of recurrence, side effects, and shorter duration taken to achieve a complete response to distant lesions.