Mollouscum Contagiosum
Mollouscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a frequently seen harmless viral skin infection. It is an infectious infection and may be the result of direct contact from another individual. It is more common in children and young adults, but may occur at any age.


What is the cause of Molluscum contagiosum?

Molluscum kontagiosuma causes close contact with the individual with this infection or a virus that passes through the common laundry-towel. After a few weeks of incubation, the rash occurs. This rash is more common in individuals with atopic eczema. Occasionally, a large number of molluscum contagiosum lesions may develop in people who have undergone immunosuppressive therapy (such as those receiving immunosuppressive therapy). However, the majority of individuals with molluscum contagiosum are healthy.

What are the findings of Molluskum kontagiosum?

They are usually small lesions with a diameter of 2-6 mm and can be rarely larger. They are skin-shaped, hemispherical (in the form of a small dome) and have a glossy surface. They are usually in skin color, but they may be red or pale. The most striking features are the central cupping which includes a cheese-like plug. Sometimes a dry redness may be seen around the spill, similar to the smear. One person may have only one or several lesions, usually less than 20. They are more visible in groups. A small number of individuals may have more than 20 lesions.

How to diagnose Molluscum contagiosum?

There is generally no need for a test to diagnose and the rash is easily recognized by the physician. It should not be mixed with warts that have a coarser surface but do not contain a central pore. If a molluscum contagiosum lesion becomes inflamed, it may give a boil image



How can molluscum kontagiosum be treated?

The treatment option is partly dependent on the age of the individual. Many forms of treatment are painful and can be left untreated until the rash disappears. Children can be hurt by active treatment and may fear physicians throughout life.



What are the treatment options?

• Liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy) can be frozen at certain intervals until spills disappear.

• Some simple precautions can cause spills to become inflamed and then disappear. These consist of puncturing the lesions with a pointed needle and tightening with forceps. Pain relief cream can be used before this procedure.

• Lesions can be scraped off with a sharp instrument (curettage).



What can I do for personal care?

You should only use your own towels, underwear and clothing to prevent infection from spreading to others, especially your own family members. However, children with molluscum contagios need not stay away from school or be allowed to swim for them.