If dermatitis or eczema develops around the papules, the doctor may recommend a hydrocortisone cream, an ointment to relieve any itching, or a prescription topical steroid.
These are applied to the areas of dermatitis and not to the papules. Anyone with a weakened immune system will need specialist treatment, depending on the extent of the MCV and the reason for the weakened immune system. MCV does not stay dormant in the body, and it does not reappear. When it is gone, it is unlikely to return, unless there is a new infection. Eczema can appear around the Mollusca in some cases, causing itching, swelling, and sometimes pain.
Eczema can lead to scratching, and this can increase the risk of infection and spreading of the virus, as well as slowing down the healing process. Picking or scratching the bumps can also lead to bacterial infection and itching. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics. Complications are more likely to affect people with a weakened immune system. This can be because of HIV , chemotherapy , or the use of certain medications.
Scarring may remain as small patches of paler skin or tiny indents. If infection occurs, scarring is more likely. Eye complications, such as conjunctivitis or keratitis, can occur if MCV is around the eyes. They will be referred to an eye specialist. An adult with MCV should avoid physical contact until the Mollusca have completely gone. Condoms do not provide total protection from MCV spread, as the virus can pass between areas of skin that are not covered by a condom.
In swimming pools, MCV is most likely transmitted through items that are touched outside the pool, such as towels and diving boards, rather than in the chlorinated water. Papules should be covered with watertight bandages before swimming. Overall, molluscum contagiosum is not a serious complaint. In general, it will disappear on its own within 6 to 12 months.
However, as with any condition, measures should be taken to prevent spread. The bumps can spread from one part of the body to another or from person to person. Usually, the rash goes away on its own in 6—12 months, but can take longer. Molluscum contagiosum pronounced: mol-US-kum kon-tay-jee-OH-sum , or molluscum for short, usually goes away on its own without medical treatment.
The molluscum virus causes the rash after it enters a small break in the skin. Bumps usually appear 2—6 weeks after that. The molluscum virus spreads easily from skin touching skin that has bumps. People also can get it by touching things that have the virus on them, such as toys, clothing, towels, and bedding. Sexually active teens with bumps in the groin or inner thighs can spread them to partners.
Doctors can usually tell a rash is molluscum by looking at it. Sometimes they might suggest that a person see a dermatologist skin doctor , but most teens won't need this.
Teens with molluscum can still go to school and play sports. To prevent the spread of molluscum to other places on their body and to other people, they should:. Most of the time, molluscum clears up on its own without treatment. Each bump goes away in about 2—3 months. Our board-certified pediatricians are highly trained at diagnosing and treating issues related to molluscum lesions. Request a complimentary prenatal consult.
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Treat said. However, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus MRSA secretes a toxin that causes the nearby epidermis to slough off; molluscum does not.
Treat noted. Look for molluscum in the center of it.
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