Curettage

Curettage is a surgical method, usually performed on an outpatient basis, available to the dermatologist to manually remove the most common superficial skin lesions, in particular the contagious molluscsIt is performed using an instrument, called a curette, which can remove the molluscs quickly and effectively, leaving the skin smooth and free of blemishes.
I contagious molluscs They are an extremely contagious but completely benign viral skin infection. Symptoms are primarily cutaneous: the skin becomes covered with small, raised bumps, which can vary in number (from a couple to over a hundred) and size (from 2 to 15 millimeters). They typically cause only mild discomfort, but in particularly sensitive patients, they can cause itching and inflammation.
The intervention of curettage, especially when used in pediatric patients, is usually preceded by the application of an anesthetic cream under occlusive dressing. The procedure, as mentioned, involves the use of a curette, a spoon-shaped metal instrument with a sharp edge and a blunt end. The sharp edge is rubbed over the area to be treated to remove the molluscs. A session typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes, and multiple sessions may be necessary depending on the number of lesions.

Il curettage It requires no specific preparation and, being generally minimally painful, allows for immediate discharge after the session. The healing process takes 20 to 40 days, following the dermatologist's instructions.