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May 1, 2019 · Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a self-limited infectious dermatosis, frequent in pediatric population, sexually active adults, and immunocompromised individuals. It is caused by molluscum...
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Any part of the body can be affectedLesions are usually multiplebut occasionally solitary lesions can be foundIn temperate parts of the worldmolluscum are commonly found on flexural skin such as the neck, the axillae, the groin and behind the knees. Lesions tend to be more numerous and last longer in patie...In the tropicslesions are most common on the limbsClusters of small shiny papules with an umbilicated centreMost papules are 2-5 mm in size. Occasionally lesions can reach 1 cm or greater in diameter, this is particularly so with solitary lesionsAs lesions resolve they become inflamed and crustyLesions may arise in sites of skin injury and grow in a row, this is known as the Koebner phenomenaThe vascular patternsfound in 188 lesions confirmed histologically were crown (72.34%), radial (54.25%) and punctiform patterns (20.21%). Half of the 188 lesions had a combination of vascular patternsLesions may have a white circle with a relatively structureless centreModerate-large sized lesions often have central white-yellow globules/clods (looking like grapefruit segments)May 17, 2017 · Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection that is caused by a pox virus and occurs mainly in children. The infection usually resolves within months in people without immune deficiency, but treatment may be preferred for social and cosmetic reasons or to avoid spreading the infection.
What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection of childhood that causes localised clusters of umbilicated epidermal papules. Who gets molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum mainly affects infants and young children under the age of 10 years.
Molluscum contagiosum is a benign viral epidermal infection associated with high risk of transmission and with an increasing frequency in worldwide population [1-3]. This guideline is focused on the genital, sexually transmitted molluscum contagiosum and targets adolescents (from 16 years of age) and adults.
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Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral infection that causes small bumps on the skin. Molluscum most often occurs in healthy children. The molluscum virus can be spread to other people by direct skin-to-skin contact with the bumps, and to other areas of the patients’ own skin (“auto-innoculation”) by scratching or rubbing.
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