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Molluscum Contagiosum Virus

Tue 28 Feb 2017 23:12:20 +0200

Molluscum contagiosum virus is a skin infection caused by a virus that produces benign raised lesions, or bumps, on the upper layers of your skin.

The small bumps are usually painless. They disappear on their own and rarely leave scars when they’re left untreated. The length of time the virus lasts varies for each person, but the bumps can last from two months to four years.

Medication and surgical treatments are available, but treatment isn’t necessary in most cases. The virus can be more difficult to treat if you have a weakened immune system.

You may notice the appearance of a small group of painless lesions. These bumps may appear alone or in a patch of as many as 20. They’re usually:

very small, shiny, and smooth in appearance
flesh-colored, white, or pink
firm and shaped like a dome with a dent or dimple in the middle
filled with a central core of waxy material
between 2 to 5 millimeters in diameter, or between the size of the head of a pin and the size of an eraser on the top of a pencil
present anywhere except on the palms of your hands or the soles of your feet
present on the face, abdomen, torso, arms, and legs
present on the inner thigh, genitals, or abdomen in adults

However, if you have a weakened immune system, you may have symptoms that are more significant. Lesions may be as large as 15 millimeters in diameter, which is about the size of a dime. The bumps appear more often on the face and are typically resistant to treatment.

Molluscum Contagiosum Face Child

Sun 19 Feb 2017 23:35:32 +0200

Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood skin infection caused by a virus. It causes small, red or flesh-coloured bumps and spots on children’s skin including face.

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by the pox virus, which infects the skin. It’s common in children and spreads through direct skin contact with an infected source. This source could be another child, infected face washers, heated pool water and so on.

The incubation period for the virus can be up to two months. Molluscum contagiosum shows up as clusters of small, red, pink or pearly raised spots, sometimes with a pit in the centre. The spots are usually 1-3 mm across, but they can get as big as 2 cm.

Molluscum contagiosum spots usually come up on the face, neck, inner thighs or buttocks, but they can come up anywhere. Although molluscum contagiosum spots usually don’t cause any other symptoms, they can be itchy, especially if they come up on top of areas of eczema, which often develops in the surrounding skin.

Molluscum contagiosum spots aren’t painful. They don’t scar unless they get infected with bacteria.

Molluscum contagiosum usually clears up by itself somewhere between three months and three years. But during this time it can spread to other places on your child’s body or to other people, including siblings, parents and babysitters.

If you think your child might have molluscum contagiosum, it’s a good idea to see your GP to talk about treatment before the spots spread.

Molluscum Contagiosum in Men

Sun 19 Feb 2017 03:49:06 +0200

Molluscum contagiosum infection is most common in children and young adults, with males being affected more commonly than females. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes either single or multiple raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on the skin.

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus of the same name that is part of the pox virus family. The virus is contagious through direct contact and is more common in children. However, the virus also can be spread by sexual contact and can occur in people with compromised immune systems. Molluscum contagiosum can spread on a single individual through scratching and rubbing.

Common locations for molluscum contagiosum papules are on the face, trunk, and limbs of children and on the genitals, abdomens, and inner thighs of adults. The condition usually results in papules that:

Are generally painless, but can itch
Are small (2 to 5 millimeter diameter)
Have a dimple in the center
Are initially firm, dome-shaped, and flesh-colored
Become softer with time
Have a central core of white, waxy material

Molluscum contagiosum usually disappears spontaneously over a period of months to years in people who have normal immune systems. In people who have HIV disease or other conditions that affect the immune system, the lesions associated with molluscum contagiosum can be extensive.

Molluscum contagiosum is usually self-limited, so treatment is not always necessary. However, individual lesions may be removed by scraping or freezing. Topical medications, such as those used to remove warts, may also be helpful in lesion removal.

Molluscum Contagiosum on Penis

Sun 19 Feb 2017 00:30:10 +0200

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. Within 6-12 months, Molluscum contagiosum typically resolves without scarring but may take as long as 4 years.

The lesions, known as Mollusca, are small, raised, and usually white, pink, or flesh-colored with a dimple or pit in the center. They often have a pearly appearance. They’re usually smooth and firm. In most people, the lesions range from about the size of a pinhead to as large as a pencil eraser (2 to 5 millimeters in diameter). 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.

The virus is spread:

During any type of skin to skin contact such as sexual activity, contact sports, or other activity that involves touching the bumps of an infected person.
Through contact with a towel, washcloth or something else that has the virus on it.
To other parts of an infected person’s body by scratching the bumps.

Molluscum contagiosum bumps will usually go away on their own, but it may take several months. Treatment shortens how long you have them. If you have bumps on your genital area such as your penis, inner thighs, buttocks and you’re sexually active; you should be treated to help prevent spreading the virus to your sexual partner(s). Side effects of treatment include: pain, irritation and possible scarring.

For adults who have the small lumps (mollusca) on the skin, a condom should be used during sex. This will not completely stop skin-to-skin spread but will reduce the chance of passing it on considerably.

Molluscum Contagiosum Early Stages

Sun 12 Feb 2017 21:36:55 +0200

The molluscum virus enters the body through hair follicles, scratches, and tiny breaks in the skin resulting in localised infection. Molluscum is a skin virus not a blood based virus.

Molluscum begins as tiny pin-sized white/pearly bumps often in clusters of several up to hundreds. They are difficult to see in this initial stage.
After several days they develop into small pearly raised bumps. Over time they grow into 2-5 millimetre pus filled lesions often with a characteristic dimple (or dell) on the surface.

Molluscum lesions which are pierced, scratched or burst run the risk of secondary bacterial wound infection. Piercing and scratching molluscum also contributes to spreading the virus.

Common on the torso, thighs, groin and genital area, molluscum warts can affect all parts of the body and are often associated with dermatitis and eczema skin rash.

Molluscum generally infects children, sexually active adults, and people with immune deficiency.

The molluscum contagiosum virus is transmitted by direct contact with an infected person or indirectly via, for example, toys, towels or clothing. Child care centers and schools as well as public pools are potential places for infection. For mature adolescents and adults sexual contact is also a source - molluscum contagiosum is an STI.

Studies have shown an association between swimming, bath sharing and molluscum contagiosum. Living in close proximity, skin-to-skin contact, sharing towels, clothes, bedding, toys, and living in warmer climates are also associated with higher rates of molluscum infection.

Molluscum Contagiosum Kids

Sun 12 Feb 2017 10:12:46 +0200

Molluscum contagiosum is a common, yet irritating, skin condition that can occur in children. It is a viral infection that causes a mild skin rash. The rash looks like one or more small growths or wart-like bumps (called mollusca) that are usually pink, white, or skin-colored. The bumps are usually smooth and shiny or pearly-looking, and may have an indented center.

Infection is most common among kids between 1 and 12 years old. If you or your child comes into contact with the M. contagiosum virus, you may not see symptoms of infection for up to six months. The average incubation period is between two and seven weeks.

Kids can get molluscum contagiosum in a few different ways. It spreads easily, and most commonly, through direct skin-to-skin contact, but kids can get it by touching objects that have the virus on them, such as toys, clothing, towels, and bedding.

Once someone has molluscum contagiosum, it can be spread from one part of the body to another by scratching or rubbing the bumps and then touching another part of the body.

Most of the time, molluscum does not need any treatment. The spots usually disappear over a period of time as the body fights and kills the virus. A small number of children can have the spots for several months or years.

No one treatment is effective for all children. More aggressive treatment may cause scarring. For this reason, it is best to try simple treatments first. Simple treatments are designed to irritate the spots. This is to encourage the body's immune system to recognize the virus and destroy the infected cells.

Molluscum Contagiosum in Women

Mon 06 Feb 2017 00:16:26 +0200

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus. It’s annoying, but not dangerous. Any woman can get it, especially if you are sexually active or have trouble fighting off infection.

Molluscum contagiosum first appears as very small (about 1/8 inch across), smooth, round, pearly bumps. The bumps are hard with a dimple in the middle. They are the color of your flesh, pink, or white, and they are usually no bigger than the size of a pencil eraser. You may see them on or around the pubic area, on the stomach, or inner thighs or anywhere on the body except the palms of your hands or the bottom of your feet. There may be one or two bumps or 10 to 20 or more than 50. Most people have a small group of bumps. The bumps are usually not painful or itchy but they can become red, swollen, uncomfortable and even itchy if they become infected. However, redness and soreness can also mean that they are healing naturally.

Most often the bumps resolve on their own without scarring. However, the most common complication is secondary infection by bacteria. These secondary infections can be particularly problematic for people who are immunocompromised, such as those with HIV/AIDS.

If you have symptoms of molluscum contagiosum, you should make an appointment with your health care provider, who can look at the bumps and make a diagnosis.

Molluscum Contagiosum Face

Sun 05 Feb 2017 16:16:36 +0200

Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps may be clear, and the center often is indented. The infection is caused by a virus. The virus is easily spread but is not harmful.

The bumps are round with a dimple in the center. They are a little smaller in size than the eraser on the end of a pencil. The bumps don't cause pain. They may appear alone or in groups. They most often appear on the trunk, face, eyelids. The bumps may become inflamed and turn red as your body fights the virus.

People who have a weakened immune system may have dozens of larger bumps.

In most cases, molluscum contagiosum doesn't need to be treated. The bumps usually go away on their own in 6 to 9 months. But in some cases, they may last much longer-sometimes even for years.

The most common complication is a secondary infection caused by bacteria. Secondary infections may be a significant problem in immunocompromised patients, such as those with HIV/AIDS or those taking immunosuppressing drug therapies. In these cases, treatment to prevent further spread of the infection is recommended.

Molluscum Contagiosum in Adults

Sat 28 Jan 2017 05:22:16 +0200

Molluscum contagiosum is a common condition where small warty bumps (mollusca) appear on the skin. It is caused by a virus that can be passed on by skin contact or from contaminated towels, flannels, soft toys, etc. It is not serious and usually clears within 12-18 months without any treatment.

The skin develops small lumps (mollusca) which are pearly-white or slightly pink. Each lump (molluscum) looks like a small swelling on the skin and is round, firm and about 2-5 mm across. A tiny dimple often develops on the top of each molluscum. If you squeeze a molluscum, a white cheesy fluid comes out. In most cases fewer than 30 mollusca develop. Sometimes many mollusca develop over various parts of the skin. They tend to occur in groups or clusters. Any part of the body can be affected but it is rare on the palms and soles.

It is caused by a virus which can be passed on by skin-to-skin contact. You can also be infected by touching things that have been contaminated by the virus. For example, by sharing towels, flannels or soft toys that have been used by someone who has molluscum contagiosum. Once one area of skin is affected the rash can spread to other areas of your skin. However, most people are resistant (immune) to this virus. Therefore, most of those who come into contact with affected people do not develop molluscum contagiosum.

In adults sometimes the virus is passed on during the close skin-to-skin contact of having sex. If it is passed on whilst having sex then the first mollusca to appear tend to be on the skin of the lower tummy (abdomen) and around the penis, vagina or back passage (anus). If this occurs then you should consider being checked out for other sexually transmitted infections. You can attend a genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic for tests and do not need a referral from your GP.

Chicken Pox Rash

Wed 17 Feb 2016 19:59:00 +0200

Chickenpox is caused by the varicella zoster virus, which is very contagious. If you haven't had chickenpox before and someone you come into prolonged contact with has it, you're likely to catch it too.

The virus is usually transferred from person to person through the air in the fine spray of saliva or mucous droplets when you cough or sneeze. It can also be passed from person to person through contact with the fluid from chickenpox blisters, either from a person who is infected or by items such as clothing that have been in contact with broken blisters.

If you have chickenpox, you can pass the virus on about one to two days before the rash breaks out. You'll remain infectious until your spots have crusted over, usually five to six days after the illness starts. Avoid contact with others and keep infected children at home away from school or day care during this time.

Once you've had chickenpox, you will usually be immune and probably won't catch it again. However, it is possible to become re-infected. The virus can also remain dormant in your body, even after symptoms have cleared, and cause shingles later in life.

If you've never had chickenpox before, it's possible to get chickenpox from someone who has shingles, through contact with fluid from the shingles rash. However, it's not possible to catch shingles from someone who has chickenpox.

Symptoms of Rubella in Children

Tue 16 Feb 2016 22:55:00 +0200

German measles is caused by the rubella virus, which is not the same virus that causes measles. German measles occurs most often in the winter and spring. The disease is spread through close contact or through the air. People with German measles become contagious several days before symptoms begin. The contagious period lasts 5 to 7 days after symptoms appear.

Children with German measles have a low-grade fever (100°F–102°F or 37.8°C–38.9°C) along with a pink rash and swollen, tender glands at the back of the neck or behind the ears. The appearance of the rash can vary, but it usually begins on the face. Then it spreads to the neck, torso, arms, and legs and fades from the face as it moves to other parts of the body. Teenagers may have aching joints as well. These symptoms develop about 14 to 21 days after a child is infected with the virus.

Make sure your child is kept comfortable. Give him fluids and encourage bed rest if he’s feeling tired. Children with rubella should not attend school or child care for 7 days after their rash first appears.

If your child has symptoms associated with German measles, such as a rash and fever, call your pediatrician. However, because the symptoms of German measles can be mild in children, parents may not even realize that their child has the infection. In fact, about 25% to 50% of children who have been infected with German measles have no symptoms at all.

Adult Chicken Pox Symptoms

Mon 15 Feb 2016 18:27:00 +0200

You will start to get symptoms around 10 to 21 days after you catch the virus.

The first symptoms of chickenpox include:
headache
fever
sore throat
backache
feeling generally unwell.

You may have these symptoms for a few days before you get any spots. Chickenpox spots are usually very itchy. They vary in size and appear in clusters on your skin, forming a rash. You will usually get small red spots on your face and scalp first, then they may spread to your chest, arms and legs. You may also get spots inside your mouth and nose.

The spots quickly become fluid-filled blisters surrounded by reddened skin. They may develop into pustules (blisters containing pus). After three to four days the blisters or pustules will then dry out and crust over to form scabs. The spots usually take around 16 days to heal completely.

Chickenpox is usually more severe in adults than children. Adults are more likely to have complications as a result of chickenpox and are more likely to be left with rounded, hollowed-out scars on the skin, known as 'pockmarks'.

In otherwise healthy people, chickenpox is usually a mild infection and serious problems are rare.

The most common problem linked with chickenpox in children is a bacterial infection in the spots. This causes the surrounding skin to become more red and sore. Your child's GP may prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection.

Some children who have chickenpox are also at higher risk of developing otitis media (a middle ear infection). This is a common childhood infection where bacteria trapped in the Eustachian tube of the ear causes it to become red, swollen and inflamed. Hearing loss is a very rare result of this complication.

Chickenpox can cause encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) or pneumonia (an infection of the lungs), but this is rare. Varicella pneumonia is the most common complication in adults and causes wheezing and rapid breathing three to four days after the rash appears for the first time. Your GP will discuss appropriate treatment with you, which may include antiviral medication.

Up to eight days after the chickenpox rash develops, some people may become clumsy and unable to walk properly. This is called ataxia. It's caused by inflammation in a part of the brain called the cerebellum. This usually settles down on its own, but occasionally, other parts of the brain become affected and this can cause longer-term problems.