Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment London 2026. Doctor-Led Cryotherapy and Curettage at The Online GP by The Wellness
Last updated July 2026. Medically reviewed by GMC-registered doctors at The Online GP by The Wellness, Marylebone.
Molluscum contagiosum treatment in London starts from £295 at The Online GP by The Wellness, where a GMC-registered doctor confirms the diagnosis and treats suitable lesions with cryotherapy or gentle curettage in a single visit near Baker Street, with additional lesions from £75 each. The NHS does not routinely treat molluscum because it clears on its own within six to eighteen months, so private care is the route for people who do not want to wait. Same-day appointments are routinely available.
Enquire about molluscum treatment on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com. You can also call +44 20 3951 3429.
What is molluscum contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection caused by a poxvirus, appearing as small, firm, dome-shaped bumps, usually flesh-coloured or pink, each with a characteristic tiny central dimple. Because the bumps are sometimes called water warts, many people search for wart treatment when they actually have molluscum, and the distinction matters because the two conditions behave differently. Molluscum is most common in children between one and eleven, spreading through direct skin contact and shared towels, flannels, and bedding, and it is more troublesome in children with eczema. Adults also get it, through close skin contact including intimate contact, and people with weakened immune systems can develop extensive lesions. The spots themselves are harmless, but they are contagious, can spread across the body through scratching, and can persist for many months.
Why the NHS does not treat it, and when treatment makes sense
NHS guidance is to leave molluscum alone, because in people with a healthy immune system it clears by itself, typically within six to eighteen months, and treatment of young children can cause more distress than the spots. That advice is clinically reasonable, and we say so plainly. It also leaves a real group of people without help. The child whose spots have multiplied for a year and are spreading through the family. The teenager with visible facial lesions before exam season. The adult with lesions in the groin who wants them confirmed, cleared, and gone. The swimmer or gym member worried about spreading it. For these situations, treatment shortens the course, reduces spread, and resolves the anxiety, and this is exactly the doctor-led service The Online GP by The Wellness provides from Marylebone, minutes from Baker Street.
Book a molluscum assessment on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
How doctor-led treatment works
The doctor first confirms the diagnosis, because molluscum can be confused with warts, milia, and in adults occasionally other conditions that need different care, and in sexually active adults lesions in the genital area prompt a sensible conversation about sexual health screening, available through on-site blood testing at the same clinic. For treatment, cryotherapy applies liquid nitrogen briefly and precisely to each lesion, causing it to blister and separate over one to two weeks, and is the usual first choice for adolescents and adults, with dozens of lesions treatable in one session and a follow-up session two to three weeks later where needed. Gentle curettage under numbing cream physically removes individual lesions and, in studies of children, has shown better cosmetic outcomes and quicker recovery than heat-based methods. The doctor matches the technique, and the decision to treat at all, to the patient's age, the number and position of lesions, and what the family actually wants.
Honest guidance for parents
We do not treat every child who walks in, and parents should be wary of any clinic that would. For young children with a few spots, watchful waiting with simple household measures is often genuinely the best medicine, and the consultation will say so. Where treatment is appropriate, usually in older children with spreading or persistent lesions who can tolerate a brief procedure, numbing cream is used, techniques are chosen for comfort, and the number of lesions treated per visit is kept sensible. Household measures matter either way. Keep towels, flannels, and bedding separate, discourage scratching, keep affected eczema well moisturised, and cover lesions with clothing or a waterproof plaster for swimming. Children do not need to be kept off school or nursery, which surprises many parents and is worth hearing from a doctor.
How much does molluscum treatment cost in London
Private molluscum treatment in London runs from budget nurse-led cryotherapy at around £95 for one to three lesions, through doctor-led dermatology clinics where consultation fees of £200 to £275 are charged before per-lesion treatment, to Harley Street consultant clinics at the top of the market. Facial and genital lesions are handled only at doctor-led services.
At The Online GP by The Wellness, molluscum treatment starts from £295, which includes the GMC-registered doctor consultation and cryotherapy of the first lesion, with additional lesions treated in the same visit from £75 each and follow-up sessions priced lower than the first. Curettage under numbing cream is quoted at assessment, and a consultation-only appointment is available for parents who want a diagnosis and honest advice before deciding anything.
Ask about molluscum pricing for adults or children on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.
Aftercare and preventing spread
Treated lesions blister, crust, and separate over one to two weeks, and the skin beneath heals well when scabs are left to fall away naturally. Keep the areas clean, avoid picking, and use simple moisturiser on surrounding dry skin. Because the virus can sit in normal-looking skin, occasional new lesions can appear after treatment and are dealt with at a short follow-up rather than signalling failure. To limit spread in the meantime, avoid sharing towels and bath water, cover lesions during contact sports and swimming, and treat eczema actively, since broken skin invites the virus. Adults with genital lesions should avoid intimate contact until the treated skin has healed and no active lesions remain, and the doctor will advise on screening where relevant.
Why patients choose The Online GP by The Wellness
The Online GP by The Wellness is a doctor-led private medical group in Marylebone, minutes from Baker Street and adjacent to Harley Street. Molluscum is diagnosed and treated by a GMC-registered doctor, with cryotherapy and gentle curettage matched to age and site, honest advice for parents including when not to treat, and sexual health screening available on site for adults where relevant. The clinic sees children as part of its private GP service, holds more than 187 five-star reviews, and offers same-day availability with multilingual doctors.
Frequently asked questions
Is molluscum contagiosum serious? No. The spots are harmless and clear on their own in healthy people, typically within six to eighteen months. Treatment is chosen to shorten the course, limit spread, or resolve visible lesions rather than because the condition is dangerous.
Should my child have molluscum treated? Often not, and we will say so when watchful waiting is the better option. Treatment makes sense for older children with spreading or persistent lesions who can tolerate a brief procedure with numbing cream, and the consultation gives you an honest recommendation either way.
Does my child need to stay off school or swimming? No school exclusion is needed. For swimming, cover lesions with a waterproof plaster and avoid sharing towels, which keeps the risk to others low.
How many treatment sessions are needed? Many people clear after one session, and stubborn or numerous lesions may need a second visit two to three weeks later. Because the virus can sit in normal-looking skin, the occasional new lesion after treatment is expected and easily dealt with.
Do I need a referral? No referral is required. You can book a consultation and same-day treatment directly with The Online GP by The Wellness in Marylebone.
Book molluscum treatment in Marylebone
The Online GP by The Wellness provides doctor-led molluscum contagiosum treatment near Baker Street for adults and children, with honest advice, cryotherapy and curettage from £295, and additional lesions from £75.
Enquire now on WhatsApp, email team@thewellnesslondon.com, or call +44 20 3951 3429.
References
NICE. Clinical Knowledge Summaries. Molluscum contagiosum. Updated 2024. NHS. Molluscum contagiosum. Patient information. Updated 2024. van der Wouden JC et al. Interventions for cutaneous molluscum contagiosum. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2017. Primary Care Dermatology Society. Molluscum contagiosum. Updated 2024. Royal College of General Practitioners. Curriculum for general practice, dermatology and paediatrics modules. Updated 2024.
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