Symptoms and treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children - information for parents

What you need to know about the removal of molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is an infectious disease with nodular rashes on the skin and mucous membranes. The infection is transmitted by contact and most often occurs in children under 10 years of age. Molluscum contagiosum is not a health threat, but it can cause a cosmetic defect. Removal of molluscum contagiosum is carried out by the following methods: mechanical, with the help of a laser, cryodestruction and cauterization. Treatment is carried out in outpatient settings.

The cause of molluscum contagiosum infection is the molluscum contagiosum virus MCV.

Factors contributing to the development of the disease:

contact with an infected person;
skin damage;
decrease in general immunity;
non-observance of sanitary standards;
susceptibility to allergies;
reception of hormones and cytostatics;
visiting public places.

More on the symptoms and treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children.

How can you get infected

As mentioned above, the disease is transmitted through contact. You can get infected with contact molluscs by direct contact with the carrier of the infection or through his personal belongings. A warm climate and non-observance of elementary sanitary standards increase the chances of infection.

Mollus contagiosum in adult women and men

In adults, the infection is mainly transmitted sexually. The disease most often affects the skin around the pubis, the lower part of the abdomen, the inner surface of the thighs and the external genitalia. The number of nodular rashes is from one to several dozen. It depends on the immune system, the type of pathogen, the general condition of the person, etc. As for treatment, you should pay attention to some nuances. For example, doctors do not recommend removing molluscum contagiosum on the penis in men and in the vagina in women. First, scars may remain at the site of removal; secondly, the risk of re-infection is not excluded.

Clinical manifestations of the disease

The incubation period lasts from two weeks to six months. At this time, a person does not feel any changes in well-being. At the end of this period, the active stage begins with the appearance of dense nodules on the skin. Rashes can be single or form huge plaques. The color of the papules is from pink to grayish. The period of growth of nodules is from 5 to 12 weeks. The patient may complain of itching and swelling of areas with rashes. Then comes the stage of stabilization and gradual dying off. Rashes disappear on their own within 3-6 months. The doctor will tell you how to treat molluscum contagiosum in adult women and men. You can make an appointment for a consultation on our website https://dobrobut.com/ or by calling the above phones.

Diagnostics

As a rule, the diagnosis of the infection does not cause problems, the appearance of the papules and the patient's complaints are taken into account. In some cases, a biopsy of the nodule or skin scrapings may be prescribed. The result of the analysis should show the presence of typical "shells" of the mollusk.

Differential diagnosis:

pyoderma;
youthful warts;
papillomavirus;
syphilitic papules;
red lichen planus.

Removal of molluscum contagiosum in a child by laser

The method is very common and has a number of significant advantages, among which it is worth noting safety and a minimum exposure time (no more than three minutes). The wounds after the procedure quickly fade away without leaving a trace. Laser removal of molluscum contagiosum for a child is an ideal option. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia.

How to treat molluscum contagiosum on the face

Treatment of the infection includes the appointment of drugs that help strengthen immunity (vitamins and immunomodulators) and procedures aimed at removing papules. For this purpose, curettage, cryotherapy, laser, exfoliation and cauterization are used. All methods, including removal of molluscum contagiosum with tweezers, are painful. For children, they are usually performed under local anesthesia. A doctor's consultation is required before the procedure.

Strictly prohibited:

remove papules independently;
comb plaques;
to cauterize the rash with garlic or celandine juice.

Self-medication can lead to the spread of infection to healthy areas of the skin. Treatment should be carried out exclusively by a specialist. By the way, he will tell you how to treat molluscum contagiosum on the face.

Possible complications

Provided timely treatment and compliance with all the doctor's recommendations, molluscum contagiosum passes without a trace. As a rule, papules do not leave behind scars and spots. However, in some cases there is a reactivation of the infection with damage to a large area of the skin and the transition of the disease to a generalized (expressed) form. The reason for this is the weakening of immunity, the presence of serious chronic diseases.

Preventive measures

Following simple rules will help to avoid an unpleasant disease. By the way, the doctor of our clinic will tell you about how to remove the molluscum contagiosum on the eyelid during a personal appointment.

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