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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is molluscum contagiosum?
A contagious, viral disease that causes round firm lumps to appear on the skin. It can spread across the body by scratching. The lumps usually disappear by themselves within one year, though rarely they may persist.
Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum
Blisters
Skin hardening
Skin abnormality
Questions your doctor may ask to check for molluscum contagiosum
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose molluscum contagiosum
Do you have blisters on your skin?
Do you have hardening of the skin?
Do you have any skin problems?
Treatment for molluscum contagiosum
The lumps usually disappear without treatment, after 6 to 12 months. Creams or small procedures can be done to remove the lump too. Patients should avoid scratching or sharing towels as this can spread the infection.
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References
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http://www.eurekaselect.com/article/83529
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https://www.cghjournal.org/article/S1542-3565(20)31069-7/fulltext
Kim A, Jeon J, Song HJ, Baek YS. Molluscum Contagiosum Superimposed on Lymphangioma Circumscriptum. Cutis. 2021 Oct;108(4):E14-E15. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0376. PMID: 34847008.
https://www.mdedge.com/dermatology/article/247863/infectious-diseases/molluscum-contagiosum-superimposed-lymphangioma
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