Essential oils for molluscum have been shown to help with the lesions. Studies done on children show that applying essential oils to the skin can help to treat the lesions.
Is tea tree oil safe for children?
Tea tree oil is safe for children when it's used as recommended. Pediatricians who suggest using tea tree oil to treat fungal infections in children do not recommend it for children who are younger than 6 months.
The effects of using essential oils such as Australian lemon Myrtle oil on molluscum has been studied in children with an mean age of 4.6 years. No adverse effects have been reported. Children involved in the study were affected by this viral illness for at least 5 months prior to treatment with essential oils.
Tea tree oil can be applied to the skin on infants who are older than 6 months. However, it should be patch tested. You should also dilute tea tree oil with a carrier oil such as coconut oil.
Australian lemon Myrtle oil is one of the essential oils for molluscum that works. Tea tree oil is another essential oil for molluscum that can be applied to the skin children and adults.
Why use tea tree oil or Australian Myrtle lemon oil for molluscum treatment?
Using tea tree oil or Australian lemon Myrtle oil for molluscum treatment is less painful for a child than other methods of treatment. It does not involve tissue destruction and it is effective. Studies done on children who had a 10% solution of Australian lemon Myrtle and olive oil applied to their skin once daily showed a 90% reduction in lesions after 10 days.
Sources
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15183850/
