What is molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum virus). The result of the infection is usually a benign, mild skin disease characterized by lesions (growths) that may appear anywhere on the body.
What is the best treatment for molluscum contagiosum?
Low CD4 cell counts have been linked to widespread facial mollusca and therefore have become a marker for severe HIV disease. Thus far, therapies targeted at boosting the immune system have proven the most effective therapy for molluscum contagiosum in immunocompromised persons.
Can swimming pools spread molluscum contagiosum?
Swimming pool precautions. It’s not clear if the molluscum contagiosum virus can spread in the chlorinated water found in swimming pools. Experts suspect that it’s more likely that swimmers transmit the virus through shared use of towels; equipment, such as kickboards; or direct skin contact.
How long does it take for molluscum contagiosum to heal?
The result of the infection is usually a benign, mild skin disease characterized by lesions (growths) that may appear anywhere on the body. Within 6-12 months, Molluscum contagiosum typically resolves without scarring but may take as long as 4 years.
What is the prognosis of molluscum contagiosum treated by curettage?
Methods: A systematic 2-month follow-up survey study was carried out on 73 patients treated by curettage for molluscum contagiosum. Results: Treatment of molluscum contagiosum by curettage was associated with a high risk of treatment failure at week 4 (42/64, 66%) and at week 8 (25/55, 45%).
What are the symptoms of Mollusca on the face?
They may become itchy, sore, red, and/or swollen. Mollusca may occur anywhere on the body including the face, neck, arms, legs, abdomen, and genital area, alone or in groups. The lesions are rarely found on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet.
How do you prevent molluscum contagiosum?
Prevention. Avoid sexual contact. If you have molluscum contagiosum on or near your genitals, don’t have sex until the bumps are treated and have completely disappeared. Cover the bumps. Cover the bumps with clothing when around others, to prevent direct contact. When swimming, cover the bumps with a watertight bandage.
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