Molluscum contagiosum: Signs and symptoms - American Academy of Dermatology
Clusters of large bumps, such as shown here on this man’s forehead, can appear. When the bumps become red and look like pimples, it means your body is fighting off the virus. This change is a good sign. It means the bumps will soon clear. Does molluscum contagiosum cause pain?
Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
2023年3月30日 · Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes one or many raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on your skin. Papules may persist from a few months to a few years. The condition easily spreads (contagious). Treatment helps the infection go away but isn’t always necessary, as it can also go away on its own. What is molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年2月16日 · Molluscum contagiosum (mo-LUS-kum kun-tay-jee-OH-sum) is a fairly common skin infection caused by a virus. It causes round, firm, painless bumps ranging in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser. If the bumps are scratched …
Molluscum contagiosum: Causes and treatment - DermNet
What causes molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a poxvirus, the molluscum contagiosum virus. There are at least 4 viral subtypes. There are several ways the virus can spread: Direct skin-to-skin contact; Indirect contact via shared towels or other items; Auto-inoculation into another site by scratching or shaving; Sexual ...
Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD
2024年9月12日 · Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection. It most often affects children, but adults with weakened immune systems can get it, too. What Does Moscullum Contagiosum Look Like?...
About Molluscum Contagiosum | Molluscum Contagiosum | CDC
2024年5月13日 · Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes small, raised sores on your body. You can catch the disease if you touch someone else who has it. You can also get it if you touch surfaces or objects that have been touched by someone with molluscum. Molluscum contagiosum mostly occurs in kids ages 1 to 10.
Everything You Need to Know About Molluscum Contagiosum - Healthline
2023年2月21日 · Molluscum contagiosum produces benign raised bumps, or lesions, on the upper layers of your skin. Learn the causes, risk factors, and outlook.
Clinical Overview of Molluscum Contagiosum - CDC
2024年5月13日 · Molluscum contagiosum is a self-limited infection. The papules usually disappear spontaneously within 6 to 12 months. However, they may take as long as 4 years to resolve. Patients who are immunosuppressed may have more, and larger lesions. The lesions caused by molluscum are usually benign and resolve without scarring if left alone.
Molluscum Contagiosum - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus called the poxvirus. It is most common in children and adolescents, although it can affect adults. The virus usually is spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person.
Molluscum Contagiosum - Dermatologic Disorders - Merck …
Molluscum contagiosum, caused by a poxvirus, commonly spreads by direct contact (eg, sexual contact, wrestling), fomites, and bath water. Lesions tend to be asymptomatic clusters of 2- to 5-mm diameter papules that are pink, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy, or pearly and umbilicated.