what is molscum?

I would advise not to ignore it, especially if its on your face. Go to dermatologist and get them burnt off. Its quick and painless and leaves no scars.. Otherwise, they will spread and not go way and its contagious to others.

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Molluscum contagiosum is a common childhood illness caused by a virus that occurs in about 1/200 children under the age of 10. It is also epidemic as an STD among sexually active adults. All current treatment options for molluscum are invasive, and may cause pain and discomfort. Often, no treatment is recommended since the bumps are “harmless and eventually will go away”. However, the unsightly rash often spreads and scarring may occur. Molluscum can last for 3-5 years. There is some evidence that a skin fungus may work in concert with the molluscum virus to cause the warty bumps. Molluscum contagiosum Reviewed by Professor James Ferguson, consultant dermatologist What is molluscum contagiosum?Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin. It appears as small, pearl-shaped spots which are pink in colour. It may occur at any age but is typically found in children.It is not a serious disease and usually clears up within a few months. It can, however, last for up to two years.How do you contract molluscum contagiosum?It is an infection caused by a virus called poxvirus. The infection can result from direct contact, including sexual contact, or by indirect contact, such as sharing towels, or from swimming pools. The incubation period from the time of initial contact until the molluscum or spots appear is anything from two to eight weeks.The symptoms of molluscum contagiosumPink, pearl-like spots on the face, arms and legs, which can be 1 to 5mm in diameter. If the infection is sexually transmitted, the molluscum can be seen on the genitals, thighs and the lower part of the stomach. Good adviceBe patient – the condition will pass. Wash your hands after touching the molluscum. Do not share towels used on the infected area with other people. Avoid scratching the molluscum as this may cause further infection. How does the doctor make the diagnosis?The diagnosis is made by examining the patient’s skin.OutlookThis is a benign disease that spontaneously improves after a couple of months. In patients with AIDS, it may develop as a general or pervasive (gradually spreading) skin infection.How is molluscum contagiosum treated?Usually no treatment is given since the disease disappears by itself. Larger and troublesome molluscum can be frozen or scraped away under local anaesthesia. Antiseptic applied to the affected areas is helpful only if local infection occurs – which shows as painful red areas around the molluscum spots.

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Try this website webmd http://www.webmd.com/hw/skin_and_beauty/aa18146.asp

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Do you mean “Molluscum contagiosum”?Please see the webpages for more details on Molluscum contagiosum.molluscum- a soft growth (tumor). Molluscum contagio’sum- an infection type wart which appears on the skin as a waxy papule, often umbilicated; spread is by auto inoculation. Molluscum fibro’sum, Molluscum sim’plex- multiple fibroma of the skin (superficial tumors of Recklinghausen’s disease.)