Molloscum Contagiosum Treatment

Molloscum Contagiosum Treatment in Ahmedabad

WHAT IS MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM?

Molluscum contagiosum is a virus that causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps on the skin. The bumps may or may not be visible, and the centre is frequently indented. Although the virus is easily transmitted, it is not harmful.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?

The small, round, indented bumps range in size from 3 to 5 mm in diameter (a little smaller than a pencil eraser). The bumps are not painful. They can appear individually or in groups. The trunk, face, eyelids, and genital area are the most common places where they can be found. Bumps on the trunk, face, and arms are common in children. The bumps are usually found in the genital area in sexually active teenagers and young adults. As part of the body’s natural immune system response to the virus, the bumps may become inflamed and turn red.

The incubation period (the time between being exposed to the virus and the appearance of the bumps) is usually 2 to 7 weeks, but it can last up to 6 months.

Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum are more severe in people who have a compromised immune system, such as those who have HIV infection.

HOW DOES MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM SPREAD?

Skin-to-skin contact is the most common way for the virus to spread. Sexual contact, as well as touching or scratching the bumps and then touching the skin, are examples of this. Infection can also be spread by handling virus-infected objects, such as a towel. The virus can spread from one person to another or from one part of the body to another. The virus can be passed from child to child at daycare or school. Molluscum contagiosum is contagious until the bumps disappear, which can take up to 6 months or longer if left untreated.

HOW IS IT TREATED?

Skin-to-skin contact is the most common way for the virus to spread. Sexual contact, as well as touching or scratching the bumps and then touching the skin, are examples of this.

Infection can also be spread by handling virus-infected objects, such as a towel. The virus can spread from one person to another or from one part of the body to another. The virus can be passed from child to child at daycare or school. Molluscum contagiosum is contagious until the bumps disappear, which can take up to 6 months or longer if left untreated.

If you think you have molluscum contagiosum or are looking for a dermatology practice that specializes in molluscum contagiosum treatment, please fill out the form on this page to schedule a consultation with Rejuva Aesthetica, or go to our contact page for more information about our Ahmedabad, Gujarat location.