Molluscum Contagiosum : causes, symptoms and treatment

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MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

• CAUSES SYMPTOMS DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT

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INTRODUCTION TO MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

• Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin
  infection resulting in the formation of bumps on
  the face, arms, neck, legs, back, or abdomen.
  This chronic skin infection is caused by the
  Molluscum contagiosum virus, which is closely
  associated with the pox virus family.
• Molluscum contagiosum may last on the skin of an
  infected person from two months to four years.
  The bumps on the skin are usually painless and
  may not leave any scars if left untreated.
• Molluscum contagiosum infection is most common
  among children and older adults as they may have
  a weak immune system. 

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CAUSES OF MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

• Molluscum contagiosum virus thrives on the skin
  of an infected person and can be passed on to
  another person through direct or indirect
  contact. Here are some risk factors that increase
  the chances of developing Molluscum contagiosum 
• People who have eczema
• People who engage in team sports
• People with weak immune system
• Children between the age of 1-10
• People living in humid areas

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SYMPTOMS OF MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

• The symptoms of Molluscum contagiosum may not be
  visible for up to 6 months. The symptoms of
  Molluscum contagiosum can be more severe if a
  patient has a weak immune system. Some common
  symptoms of Molluscum contagiosum are 
• Bumps on the abdomen, face, arms, and legs
• Bumps filled with fluid
• Itchy boils
• Red or pink colored blisters
• Lesions measuring 2-5 millimeters in diameter
• Lumps around genital area and thighs

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DIAGNOSIS OF MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

• A dermatologist can diagnose Molluscum
  contagiosum simply by looking at the blisters.
  Sometimes dermatologists take the sample from the
  affected area by scratching the affected skin.
  The sample is further observed under a microscope
  to determine the possible cause and condition of
  infection. A patient should tell the doctor about
  their medical history and symptoms they have been
  experiencing. A dermatologist may also order a
  blood test to check for other skin conditions
  that can cause symptoms of Molluscum contagiosum.

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TREATMENT OF MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

• The treatment of Molluscum contagiosum may
  include 
• Laser therapy to help reduce the size of the
  bumps by exposing them to a low intensity laser
  beam.
• Applying ointments containing certain acids to
  induce the drainage of blisters.
• Curettage procedure to scrape off the affected
  skin.
• Cryotherapy which involves the use of liquid
  nitrogen for freezing the each bump.
• Topical medicines such as Aldara and Tagamet to
  treat the Molluscum contagiosum in small
  children.

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PREVENTION MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

• Avoid sharing personal items such as soaps,
  towel, or hairbrush.
• Avoid scratching the affected area.
• Keep the blisters clean and covered.
• Avoid sexual contact with an infected person.
• Wash your hands after touching a blister.

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