MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin disease caused by a virus –molluscum contagiosum virus. The disease usually disappears by its own and won’t leave behind any scar or markings. But some time the bumps may remain for months or even years.

The lesion is characterized by raised painless bumps on the upper surface of skin. But the lesion becomes painful if it is secondarily infected. The size may vary from 1 to 2 mm to 5 to 10 mm.

The disease spread by direct contact with the lesion or through contaminated objects like towels or clothes.

The lesion is dome shaped with a dimple on the centre and pink colored and Can appear anywhere on the body except on the palm and sole.

Molluscum contagiosum is more common in children –between 1 and 10 years - and in adult it may also spread through sexual contact, and in such cases it occurs in anal region.   In HIV infected person large sized mollusca appear on face, and since it occurs in crops, it causes cosmetic disfigurement. And it spread by shaving.

Usual sites are face, abdomen, and inner aspect of thigs

Treatment-

In modern medicine cryotherapy, curettage, laser therapy and topical therapy are the treatment of choice.

Homeopathy uses internal medications, and it is not only safe but speedy also.