Molluscum Warts

Molluscum warts

        Firstly, it is important to confirm the diagnosis. As some forms of skin cancer may resemble molluscum, it is important that you realize the problem whether you see any abnormal lump. In addition, it is prudent to treat molluscum where the bumps are few, because they can multiply very quickly when left to themselves. Moreover, as its name shows, molluscum contagiosum is contagious. Maybe you should take a more complete STI test. Molluscum can also be very important in people with compromised immune systems.

        The elimination of molluscum warts is done by local destruction of the infected skin. The destruction of infected sites can be done by freezing the growths with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy). Liquid nitrogen burns the wart lesion and is very effective in eradicating the molluscum. Another very effective method to eliminate molluscum is the technique of curettage. Curettage involves using a small sterile scalpel which is extremely accurate (in experienced hands) to remove only the infected skin. Curettage was fast and relatively well tolerated. Other techniques include tissue destruction by the laser, the use of a toxic agent causing the formation of a bulb, or the use of a strong acid (trichloroacetic acid) to burn the tissue.

        Like all kinds of warts, molluscum warts disappear spontaneously. Most warts will eliminate themselves after 6 to 8 months, but they can stay longer ... and you are still contagious during this period! A recent study compared two different methods used to remove the molluscum. The researchers concluded that physical methods similar to curettage were as effective as chemical (phenol), but caused less scarring. Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus.

How is Molluscum warts infection transmitted?

        Molluscum warts are spread by direct contact with the skin of an infected person. This includes sexual contact or with inanimate objects such as towels or clothes.

What are the possible symptoms of infection?

        Molluscum warts symptoms usually appear 2 to 7 weeks, but may become apparent until 6 months after exposure. The infection takes the form of tiny pimples on the skin. These buttons turn into small lumps of white smooth and shiny roses, with a depression in the middle. The bumps can sometimes itch. They can appear anywhere on the body.

Molluscum warts pictures

How to protect from this disease?

        The doctor can diagnose the rash by looking at the tiny buttons on your skin. A sample of fluid can be collected and sent to the buttons for laboratory analysis. Warts are often confused with molluscum contagiosum. Molluscum is a common cutaneous viral infection, especially among children. It is caused by a large DNA virus of the pox virus group. The lesions are small pearly, umbilicated, papules the same color as the skin, measuring 1 to 5 mm in diameter. The central umbilication may miss a very characteristic whitish. These papules may appear anywhere, but they prefer a preferre the face, eyelids, neck, armpits, and thighs. They can also occur on the genitalia and groin in adolescents. Mucosal lesions are rare. Although molluscum contagiosum is a disease that resolves spontaneously, the lesions may persist for several months to several years, they can move to new seats, and can be transmitted to other individuals. The methods of treatment of molluscum contagiosum are certain methods of treatment of genital warts. It is noteworthy that the molluscum contagiosum can also regress spontaneously.