The appearance of mollusks on the face does not pose a danger to human health. However, growths form visible cosmetic defects, which most seek to get rid of. There are two ways to fulfill a desire: wait until the rashes disappear (self-healing occurs after 24 months from the moment of infection), or apply for medical assistance. To understand which way is better to go, it is necessary to have a complete picture of the disease and the reasons for its occurrence.
The appearance of the described neoplasm on the face means infection of the basal layer of the skin. The virus provokes an acceleration of cell division processes, which leads to the formation of small rounded nodules that rise above the epidermis. Due to the destruction of the cells of the dermis, an umbilical indentation is observed in the center. The growths contain particles of viruses and are located in a chaotic manner over the entire area of the neoplasm.
When molluscum contagiosum appears on the face, it should not cause concern. Similar skin manifestations do not belong to tumor formations, since there is no inflammatory process in the growth zone.
The infection has an incubation period: from the moment the virus enters to the first manifestations on the skin, it can take two weeks or six months. The formation of the first nodule triggers the development of the active phase of the disease. The number of dense, protruding growths increases rapidly, sometimes the nodules merge together and turn into large plaques with a diameter of 5 cm. When such a molluscum contagiosum appears on the eyelid, it causes discomfort.
The growths have a dense structure, a shiny texture and a pearly color. They grow slowly, reaching their maximum size after 12 weeks. Having completed growth, the nodules die off. Not all plaques have an umbilical depression in the center, but only 15% of total. Inside the growth is a mixture of viral particles and dead epidermal cells
With the progression of the disease, the number of papules constantly increases. It has to do with self-infection. A person is able to spread viral cells over the skin, so the appearance of molluscum contagiosum on the eye, in the armpits, on the abdomen, in the groin, in the genital area. Less commonly, mollusks are found on the lips, buccal mucosa, and scalp. But usually the distribution is clearly localized, the boundaries are pronounced.
Methods of infection
The causative agent of the disease is orthopoxvirus, a relative of the viruses that cause chickenpox and smallpox. Today, four varieties have been identified and studied. The subspecies MCV-1, MCV-2 are to blame for the appearance of nodules on the face. They are transmitted by contact. Infection requires close skin contact. Indirect ways are also possible: the use of common hygiene items, underwear, dishes, toys.
Scientists have found that not always close contact leads to infection. Strong immunity does not allow viruses to multiply, suppresses and destroys them, preventing the transition to active phase.
Classification and forms of the disease
According to the nature of distribution, five varieties are distinguished:
- The classic form is diagnosed when the mollusks are located singly.
- The giant form suggests the presence of merged individual elements grouped within a single plaque 5 cm in diameter.
- In the formation of the pedicular variety, mollusks are involved, merged into one plaque, which clings to the skin with a thin leg. The number of knots can reach 10 pieces.
- The generalized form is a profuse rash. The number of molluscs on the affected area of the skin can be several dozen.
- The milaran variety is similar to the generalized variety. The difference is that shellfish are smaller.
Diagnosing the disease and establishing the form for an experienced dermatologist is not difficult. This requires an examination and collection of anamnesis, on the basis of which conclusions are drawn and treatment is prescribed. In cases where there are doubts related to the similarity of the neoplasm with other rashes (for example, vulgar warts, keratoacanthoma, milia), the doctor directs a biopsy. The affected skin fragment is examined under a microscope. The conversation about how to get rid of a cosmetic defect will go after receiving the results of a biopsy.
Treatment
The disease affects people of any age and gender. Molluscum contagiosum can appear in the mouth, face, nose, neck, arms and legs. Those formations that are on the eyelids and genitals are recommended not to be treated. After 18 months, the immune system will cope with the disease itself, and there will not even be a trace of the formation. Physicians are usually cautious about forced treatment the described disease. And there are reasons for that.
The fact is that the virus is to blame for the appearance of a molluscum contagiosum on the body. The immune system, being included in the fight against it, develops immunity. This process does not last a week, as with SARS, but several years (five to six). If you remove the knot yourself immediately after the appearance, you can leave it on the skin scar. In addition, the risk of recurrence with a larger area of damage increases. And all because the infection is still active. Therefore, dermatologists vote to wait for self-healing.
Indications for intervention are reduced to one: long course disease and discomfort. To remove the molluscum contagiosum, the Ministries of Health of the CIS countries recommended the following conservative and surgical methods.
Preparations
Drug treatment consists of taking medications, ointments and solutions that can destroy the structure of unaesthetic nodules. For these purposes, agents based on tretinoin, cantharidin, trichloroacetic acid are used. Also suitable are Chlorophyllipt, Fluorouracil, benzoyl peroxide, interferons alpha-2a and alpha 2b. Treatment with medicines compared with surgical tactics is considered less traumatic, but quite effective. However, we recall that doctors are against helping the body. In cases of detection of a generalized form, along with local treatment held antiviral therapy. Patients are prescribed "Viferon", "Acyclovir" or "Isoprinosine". It is considered appropriate to take immunomodulators.
Removal
Surgical treatment is painful, therefore, to perform the necessary manipulations, local anesthetics. The best pain reliever for the skin is 5% EMPLA ointment.
To achieve the goals set, the following is used:
- Removal in the clinic using the curettage technique (scraping with a Volkmann spoon).
- Cryotherapy (exposure to liquid nitrogen).
- Electrocoagulation (cauterization by current).
- Laser exposure.
Curaget is a mechanical technique in which the mollusk is scraped off with a sharp spoon or fine tweezers. The procedure is extremely painful, after removal of the neoplasm, bleeding often occurs. There is a need to treat the skin with iodine and antiseptics. Main disadvantage curettage - the formation of sinking scars. Therefore, this surgical technique is not used for cosmetic purposes.
Most painless way shellfish removal - laser. On the installation that emits a beam of CO2, the desired wavelength and frequency are set. During the procedure, each knot is burned. In 90% of cases, one session is enough, but if after it the mollusk is not covered with a crust and does not fall off, one more treatment is necessary.
The principle of cryotherapy is similar to the technique laser cautery, only instead of a beam is used a liquid nitrogen. With its help, an impact is made on the affected area and large growths are destroyed. Cryotherapy is not suitable for molluscum removal on the face, neck and other visible areas. After it is carried out, bubbles appear that leave age spots on the skin.
Moxibustion cosmetic defects currents is similar to the procedure for treating cervical erosion. It is effective but painful. Electrocoagulation is gradually becoming a thing of the past, so when choosing surgical techniques the doctor may give preference to them.
Folk remedies
Treatment folk ways also effective. Their advantage is that many recipes require products that are always on hand. Traditional medicine advises to use:
- Garlic lotions. fresh vegetable crushed into gruel, which is mixed in equal proportions with butter, and then superimposed on the shellfish. The gruel is fixed first with a plaster, then with a bandage. The bandage is changed twice a day. The application must be applied until the nodule falls off.
- Infusion of succession. Two tablespoons of herbs are brewed with a glass of boiling water, the liquid is brought to a boil again and infused. The affected area of the skin is rubbed with a warm decoction four times a day. The course of treatment is until the complete disappearance of neoplasms with the shape of a dome.
- Alcohol tincture of calendula. The tool is purchased at a pharmacy. Shellfish are rubbed four times a day. The course is until the nodules disappear.
- Cherry juice. fresh leaves grind in a meat grinder. Juice is squeezed out of the resulting slurry with the help of gauze. It is mixed with butter in equal proportions. The resulting ointment is applied at night.
To achieve the expected result, each remedy must be prepared immediately before use. You can store them for no more than two days in the refrigerator.
Preventive measures
To protect yourself from pathology, you should:
- Observe the rules of personal hygiene, maintain cleanliness in the house.
- Strengthen the immune system.
- Exclude contact with sick people, since the described disease is of a viral nature.
- Practice only protected sex. Messy sex life can cause the appearance of not only shellfish, but also other equally dangerous diseases.
Wanting to protect yourself from skin ailments, it is necessary to carry out preventive examinations by specialists.
Mollusk on the eye: obvious manifestations of the disease
Why do clams appear around the eyes
The cause of the disease is a virus transmitted by direct contact through common hygiene items (towels, soap), toys (in childcare facilities). Very often, this disease is considered purely childish, since it most often manifests itself in babies. preschool age and adolescents - it is they who often have close contact and do not immediately notice the symptoms that have arisen. Molluscum contagiosum is especially often manifested with a decrease in immunity in frequently ill children.
As already mentioned, outward manifestation Molluscumcontagiosum virus from the smallpox group - dense nodules under the skin, most often located near the eye, on the eyelid and along its edge, between the eyelashes. Usually mollusks are painless, but if damaged, they can become inflamed and cause discomfort. It is easy to distinguish such a rash from the usual "wen": when squeezed, the contents of the papule, a mushy white mass, are released from the mollusk. The rash may be solitary or multiple, often accompanied by obsessive illnesses, specific and common:
conjunctivitis;
blepharitis;
keratitis;
colds and infectious diseases, usually associated with reduced immunity.
In addition to the area near the eyes, papules can appear on any part of the face or body.
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Molluscum contagiosum treatment
When a disease is detected, the only accessible view treatment - remove the mollusk from the eye or other area of education. At multiple rashes it is necessary to remove all mollusks, otherwise the infection will repeat. The only relief for in large numbers follicle is their phased destruction.
Used to remove following methods:
Lubrication with herbal ointments and cauterization with solutions of brilliant green, potassium permanganate (potassium permanganate) and iodine;
Surgical scraping (sharp spoon) and forceps;
diathermocoagulation;
As folk remedies for the treatment of molluscs, a concentrated infusion of string, gruel of fresh garlic, fresh celandine juice or an alcoholic tincture of the plant are offered. Accepted at the same time herbal preparations, the purpose of which is to raise immunity and support the body as a whole.
Self-medication and self-removal of mollusks is dangerous, since it can cause not only a relapse of the disease in an enhanced form, but also lead to more serious problems especially blood poisoning.
Molluscum contagiosum is a disease that can cause a lot of complexes, because affecting the body and face of a person, formations on the skin can significantly increase in size and number.
Numerous globular, soft growths may be a symptom of infection molluscum contagiosum virus. This phenomenon causes significant trouble, both purely aesthetic and associated with a certain discomfort. How diagnose disease and what it is treatment- learn about everything in detail from this article.
Causes of molluscum contagiosum in adults
molluscum contagiosum- a disease caused by a virus that belongs to the group of smallpox. Most often it strikes skin, in rare cases and mucous membranes. The virus is active only against humans - not a single case of animal infection has been identified.
Molluscum contagiosum virus causes skin lesions
A sick person is a source of danger and the spread of the virus, and transmission can occur in two main ways:
- by direct contact with a molluscum contagiosum vector (during sexual intercourse, kissing, shaking hands)
- at the household level through the personal belongings of a person infected with the virus (towel, personal hygiene items, and even through the water in the pool, which had contact with the patient)
Video: Molluscum contagiosum. Elena Malysheva
Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum in adults
Immediately after infection symptoms of the disease are not manifested in any way. After the passage of several weeks and even months, when the incubation period, the patient can see the first neoplasms on the skin.
Skin rash The first manifestations of the disease are expressed in the appearance of single nodules, which have different locations:
- on the face (usually in children)
- in inguinal zone
- on the genitals
- on the hips
- on the stomach
Initially papules are small in size 1 to 2 mm and look like waxy pink drops.
Molluscum contagiosum on abdomen There is a small depression in the center of education, and internal content looks like a white curd mass. Soon the size of the nodules begins to increase up to 5 mm, and at the same time the number is growing.
Purulent process in damaged papule The number of papules fluctuates in most cases from a few to ten. In medicine, there are also known cases of the formation of several dozen elements combined with each other or arising separately. The most common cause of such a massive occurrence of formations caused by this virus is combing papules and the transfer of infectious internal contents through the skin.
Usually, number elements of molluscum contagiosum on the skin depends on the immunity of the patient. If the immune system functions well and produces a sufficient amount of antibodies, then the formations will be single.
People who suffer from diseases such as AIDS that affect the immune system will have a greater number of formations big size (from 7 mm).
Multiple lesions with molluscum contagiosum virus infection In more advanced cases diseases itching may occur, in rare cases, pain at the site of the rash. With constant scratching of papules, inflammation, redness around the node and the onset of a purulent process may occur.
Molluscum contagiosum in adults on the eyelid, photo
Along with the appearance on the body, molluscum contagiosum can appear for centuries. Initially, a small knot appears directly on the eyelid or along its edge. In the future, education can grow, as can their number increase. From a small hole in the nodule when pressed white slurry comes out.
Molluscum contagiosum on the upper eyelid The danger of the location of papules molluscum contagiosum on the eyelid is that being close to the eye can lead to the ingress of the contents of the nodule into the conjunctival cavity. This may provoke accompanying illnesses, such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis or keratitis. The treatment of these eye diseases is traditional.
Discharge from the papule may cause conjunctivitis Molluscum contagiosum in adults on the face, photo
One of the most unpleasant manifestations of molluscum contagiosum is the appearance of papules on the face. More often suffer from this:
- chin
- eyes
Molluscum contagiosum on the chin As a rule, education are not numerous and do not differ big size, but even single small papules spoil the aesthetics of the face and cause some complexes in the patient.
Also rashes may itch, and as a result of accidental damage, they become inflamed, which further exacerbates the overall picture.
Papules on the face education on the face Molluscum contagiosum papules are more common in children than in adults. If this did happen, then talking about depression immune system and the need to strengthen the immune system, as well as screening for various immune diseases.
Molluscum contagiosum in adults on the genitals, photo
A specific manifestation of molluscum contagiosum in adults is the appearance of papules on the genitals. They can form both directly on the penis or in the vagina, and in the inguinal zone, on the pubis, on inside thighs and buttocks.
Molluscum contagiosum on labia majora Nodules on this part of the body do not differ from formations in other places. Papules have a spherical shape, the deepening of which is the secretion of curdled mass. Molluscum contagiosum on the genitals can have many elements of various sizes.
Papules in the pubic area Treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adults
Treatment of molluscum contagiosum involves its removal Molluscum contagiosum papules are treated with such substances:
- fucorcin
- celandine
- hydrogen peroxide
- some acids
It is not recommended to smear papules with greenery When pain papules are treated with lidocaine. To enhance the immune response, the doctor prescribes various immunomodulators in the form of suppositories ( Viferon, Laferabion), tablets and drops. It makes sense to use some antiviral drugs.
Candles "Viferon" activate the immune system It is also important prevent contact of the patient with contaminated hygiene items and clothing, otherwise the fight against the disease will be of little success - there is a high risk of relapse.
Besides, sexual partners must undergo treatment together and for its period it is necessary to fully abstain from sexual intercourse.
Video: What to do with molluscum contagiosum. Komarovsky
Fast and effective way control of molluscum contagiosum is considered to be laser removal. This procedure is carried out quickly and is absolutely painless, as it is carried out under the action of local anesthesia.
Laser removal of molluscum contagiosum The advantage of the method is also that the removal is performed under sterile conditions which eliminates the ingress of the contents of the papules to other areas of the skin and the emergence of new formations. If a specialist is carried out complete removal all nodules, then the patient is absolutely healthy and new papules will not form.
Nitrogen removal of molluscum contagiosum
alternative laser removal molluscum contagiosum is cauterization with nitrogen. The advantage of the method is an excellent aesthetic effect, as there are no visible scars or scars.
A liquid nitrogen During the procedure, the specialist applicator, aerosol or cotton pad applies liquid nitrogen to the formation.
After cauterization with nitrogen, the papule turns white After that, the papule turns white, which indicates the death of the body of the mollusk and its destruction. The disadvantage of this method is that in some cases these manipulations must be repeated, with a week break. This may not be very convenient for a patient who wants to get rid of the disease as soon as possible.
Molluscum contagiosum ointment
For people who, for some reason, cannot radical removal of molluscum contagiosum, there are more accessible and simple ways get rid of the disease. In particular, you can be cured with the help of various ointments.
Antiviral agent"Acyclovir" The range of pharmacies offers such remedies for this viral disease:
- Viferon- ointment, basic active substance which is interferon- a protein responsible for the immune forces of the body. With the help of rubbing the agent into the affected area, it increases immune resistance virus organism. Also integrating into cells, interferon does not allow the virus to penetrate the membranes, which prevents growth formations
- Acyclovir- an antiviral ointment, which, with regular use, will get rid of molluscum contagiosum. The remedy is also widely used for smallpox, herpes and other formations of viral etiology
- Cycloferon- an ointment that has a complex effect. The remedy is immunomodulator, but at the same time it has an antiviral effect, relieves inflammation. Its use has its own nuances, so you need to use specialist advice
- Imiquad- a cream that stimulates the production of interferon, which can fight viruses and resist their effects. The product must be applied to the affected area of the skin on long time — at least 9 hours, then its impact will have a result.
Ointment-immunomodulator "Cycloferon" Molluscum contagiosum in adults: reviews
The fight against molluscum contagiosum, as many experiences show, can be a long and unsuccessful process. This happens due to the use local funds which only have a temporary effect.
The fight against molluscum contagiosum should include not only local remedies To overcome this viral disease necessary complex treatment , including not only the effect on neoplasms in the form of a rash, but also an increase in immune defense.
Therefore, it is very important to apply for qualified help . The doctor will prescribe medication and choose the most suitable way removal of papules on the body of a patient with molluscum contagiosum.
Video: Molluscum contagiosum: symptoms and treatment
Eye diseases are especially common in children. So, molluscum contagiosum on the eyelid is one of frequent ailments, disturbing parents. This infection, which is especially rapidly spreading among children of kindergarten age. The disease is successfully treatable and does not cause anxiety among doctors. But if the disease is started, the risk of developing conjunctivitis and visual impairment increases. The disease is considered recurrent, and over time, other tissues and mucous membranes may be involved in the process.
Causes of molluscum contagiosum and provoking factors
The causative agent of the disease is Mollusscipoxvirus. It is transmitted in various ways, including contact-household and sexual. At first, the disease is difficult to recognize. The first eruptions on the eyelids resemble barley. And when their number begins to grow, and the formations themselves take unusual view, the person begins to sound the alarm.
Any part of the body can be affected by the virus. But the presence of molluscum contagiosum on the face is a serious aesthetic problem, and the formations cause a lot of inconvenience.
The incubation period can be up to 6 months, making it difficult to identify the source of infection with molluscum contagiosum. But usually the virus manifests itself in 2-4 weeks. Secondary rash on the eyelids occurs after infected person starts rubbing or just touching the eyes. In children, the disease will spread faster due to the fact that they follow the rules of hygiene less.
The causative agent of the disease is included in the group of smallpox microbes, which explains the features of its distribution:
- has a high degree of contagiousness;
- lives and reproduces exclusively in the human body;
- It has 4 varieties, the most common of which are MCV-1 and MCV-2.
Children under 6 years of age, as well as the elderly, are affected by the infection. They are more likely to have the virus of the first type. MCV-2 is sexually transmitted and therefore prevalent in the adult population reproductive age. The risk group includes HIV-infected people, cancer patients, and allergy sufferers. Persons who, by the nature of their activities, are forced to contact big amount other people are more likely to experience the disease. This category includes massage therapists, doctors, bath attendants, etc.
Molluscum contagiosum spreads faster in the body of a person taking glucocorticoid hormones and cytotoxic drugs. The virus is activated in hot and humid climates. Only observance of the rules of personal hygiene and taking care of one's own immunity will help to avoid the spread of infection and the appearance of unwanted formations.
How molluscum contagiosum develops: symptoms
After finishing incubation period rashes appear on the eyelid. Sometimes they merge with each other, forming large formations. Rashes have a dense structure and differ in pearlescent or white color. If you press on the knot, a mushy mass may appear. It represents the cells of the epidermis and the waste products of the virus. Maximum size formations reach 2-3 months after the appearance. Then they completely disappear, but the problem is that constant self-infection occurs, and from this rash grows.
Timely treatment of molluscum contagiosum will block the spread of infection. If we talk about the symptoms and diagnosis, then they do not raise questions. The main symptom of the disease is characteristic rashes on the skin. During the inspection, it is possible to accurately establish their nature. Clinical manifestations will be the same, regardless of the type of pathogen. Additional Research not required for diagnosis.
Therapeutic measures
Usually the period from the appearance of rashes to their complete elimination is 3-6 months. At advanced disease and immunocompromised treatment can last more than 2 years. In a child, the disease passes faster, although the likelihood of recurrence remains high. With a strong immune system, the disease goes away on its own. The rashes themselves do not hurt or itch, although small children may scratch facial papules simply because they protrude from the surface of the skin. Things like this need to be stopped.
The addition of a secondary infection significantly complicates the cure and can lead to a complication of the disease.
It is good if the formations on the skin go away on their own. Then there will be no traces of rashes on the eyelids. Conservative treatment with large and multiple formations implies surgical removal growths. In this case, whitish spots or microscars may remain.
An indication for removal of the formation is its close location to the mucous membrane of the eye. In this case, eyelash loss may occur. At the same time, the risk of developing eye diseases inflammatory nature followed by loss of vision. Removal of neoplasms is carried out by the following methods:
- laser - modern and safe way, in which scars do not remain;
- using electrocoagulation - an alternative to a laser with a similar degree of efficiency and safety;
- tweezers - used when other methods are impractical. It is characterized by increased trauma, but with good anesthesia and the accuracy of the doctor's actions, there should be no discomfort. The advantages of the procedure include low cost and ease of implementation;
- liquid nitrogen - rarely used to remove formations on the eyelid, but allows you to immediately process a large surface and has fewer contraindications.
Treatment at home
Treatment of molluscum contagiosum includes non-surgical methods. Formations are treated with special ointments and solutions that contribute to the destruction of papules. Means based on oxolin, cantharidin, trichloroacetic acid, podophyllotoxin have proven themselves well. Education also handle salicylic acid which blocks the spread of infection. Ointments are applied to the skin up to 3 times a day. In parallel, interferons are used, which increase local immunity. The duration of therapy is at least 3 weeks. The complete disappearance of formations on the skin is observed not earlier than after a month and a half.
Often used in the treatment of young patients oxolinic ointment. It is considered safe and easy to use. The results of using the product can be seen in a couple of weeks. The number of papules decreases, formations become less painful appearance and disappear completely. Treatment non-surgical method attracts by the fact that the integrity of the skin is preserved and the risk of secondary infection is reduced. No urgent need mechanical removal formations are not recommended.
Methods of prevention and recipes of traditional medicine
Those people who adhere to the rules of personal hygiene will be able to protect themselves from infection. But in the presence of provoking factors, the virus quickly spreads throughout the body. Strong immunity will prevent Mollusscipoxvirus from occupying healthy tissues. That is why it is important to consume more vitamin C, spend time on fresh air, engage in hardening.
If the disease could not be avoided, methods will help out traditional medicine. Bird cherry juice, infusion of string, garlic lotions are capable of defeating molluscum contagiosum. Alcohol tinctures for the treatment of the eyelids are usually not used or do it with extreme caution. In this case, preparations of calendula, celandine, eucalyptus will be useful. It is useful to wipe the affected areas with potassium permanganate. This will speed up the drying of the papules and reduce the likelihood of self-infection. Within a week, the formations should be treated with iodine or brilliant green up to 3 times a day. If these methods are used in conjunction with medicinal ointments, it will be possible to get rid of rashes faster.
What is molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum is viral infection skin. Most often it is observed in children, especially preschool age, as well as in adults with reduced immunity.
How can you get molluscum contagiosum?
1) by contact - in contact of the skin with the affected skin (direct contact) or the skin with a contaminated surface (when using common subjects hygiene -- household way). Through contaminated toys, bedding, underwear, washcloths, towels, etc., used by a child whose skin has already developed molluscum contagiosum - this is the most characteristic ways transmission of this disease in children. This method of infection is also characteristic of adults. Also, the mollusk is easily transmitted from a surface contaminated with a virus - you can get infected in a bath, sauna, pool and other similar public places.
2) sexually -- frequent way shellfish transmission in adults.
Molluscum contagiosum symptoms
The first 2 weeks, and sometimes several months, the mollusk that has fallen on the skin or mucous membrane does not manifest itself in any way. Then after a period hidden form the disease enters the active phase. On the skin, first appear single, then multiple painless rounded dense nodules with an impression in the center.
The color of the rashes can vary: from the color normal skin to pink, sometimes with a waxy or pearly hue. The size of the nodules can be different - from millet grain to a pea (from 1 mm to 15 mm), in rare cases, as a result of the fusion of several nodules, giant molluscum contagiosum can form.
When pressed with tweezers, a white mushy mass is released from the nodule, in which, in addition to keratinized cells, there are many mollusc-like bodies.
Subjective sensations are absent, but sometimes a feeling of itching appears in the area of the nodules. It is possible to connect a secondary bacterial infection with an inflammatory response.
What areas of the skin are most commonly affected by molluscum contagiosum?
Most often, rashes are located on the face, neck, hands, torso, and abdomen.
In children, molluscum contagiosum may affect any area of the skin, more often on the skin of the hands, face, neck, except for the palms and soles.
In adults, molluscum contagiosum is more common on the skin of the anterior abdominal wall, thighs, perineum and external genitalia.
Molluscum contagiosum prevention
Molluscum contagiosum is more common in children and adults with weakened immune systems. To prevent the manifestation of the disease, it is necessary to increase the body's resistance - to conduct healthy lifestyle life, take vitamins. In winter, when the body is most weakened - it is necessary to prescribe immunostimulants - consult your doctor.
Children are especially susceptible to infection with molluscum contagiosum. It is necessary to regularly examine the child's skin: molluscum contagiosum is very quickly transmitted in children's groups from the sick to the healthy. With identified on early term disease is much easier to deal with. In addition, the detection of the disease will prevent infection of other children. To prevent the spread of infection, it is necessary to isolate a sick child from an organized team, conduct preventive examinations children in preschool institutions and schools.
Prevention of molluscum contagiosum is to follow the rules of personal hygiene. Consult a dermatologist as soon as possible if unusual rashes, redness, peeling, itching, etc. appear. This will help identify other unpleasant diseases-- e.g. fungus, allergy or contract dermatitis.
Molluscum contagiosum treatment
Although molluscum contagiosum most often does not cause pain treatment is still needed, mainly because of its contagiousness. When attached to nodules caused by molluscum secondary infection, may occur severe inflammation surrounding tissues. At running form molluscum contagiosum can be a generalized infection - when rashes begin to appear throughout the body. This condition is especially characteristic of HIV-infected people.
Try not to damage the molluscum contagiosum - infectivity in this case increases dramatically. After damage to the mollusk, it must be removed, and the wound should be cauterized, for example, with brilliant green or iodine.
At the moment, molluscum contagiosum is treated by removing the nodules, followed by the appointment of a course of antiviral and immunostimulating agents.
Molluscum contagiosum is removed by a dermatologist on an outpatient basis. Each element of the molluscum contagiosum is removed with tweezers, or scraped out with a sharp spoon of Volkmann, followed by lubrication of the lesions alcohol solution iodine, saturated solution potassium permanganate.
Removal of molluscum contagiosum can also be carried out using a laser - this method may be most appropriate when the molluscum is located on the face, neck, arms and other exposed parts of the body. When removed by a laser, healthy tissues surrounding the mollusk are not disturbed, healing is faster, and there are no scars. Methods such as diathermocoagulation, cryotherapy can also be used.
Within 4 days after the procedure for removing the mollusk, it is necessary to lubricate the affected area with iodine once a day. Nice results gives lubrication to wounds. After removal, the mollusk may appear for some time. It is necessary to remove new rashes until they completely disappear. To prevent recurrence, lubrication of the remaining wounds is used. antiviral ointments such as viferon ointment or cycloferon liniment (improve local immunity), acyclovir ointment, etc.
Particular attention should be paid to activities after the removal of the mollusk. This is processing disinfectant solutions things for the individual use of the sick person, boiling bed and underwear, clothes. Since there is also a household route of transmission of the infection, the use of the patient's linen, bed and bathroom by other uninfected family members should be avoided. For the same reason, when a virus is detected in one family member, it is recommended to examine the rest and, first of all, the person with whom the patient is in intimate relationships. Only after the symptoms of molluscum contagiosum disappear can a person return to sexual activity.
For local drug treatment of molluscs, you can use
- imiquimod cream
Imiquimod is part of such preparations as Aldara cream (manufacturer 3M Health Care Limited (UK), Imiquimod cream 5% - generic Aldara company Nycomed (Denmark), Imiquad cream 5% (manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals India).
- interferon alfa-2a ointment
