Molluscum contagiosum
- Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin disease characterized by small bumps on the skin .It is a self limited cutaneous infections(Usually resolves completel caused by a Large DNA pox virus that affects both children & adults.
- DNA poxvirus ,it’s see to large in microscopical appearance known (200.300.100 nm),causes Molluscum contagiosum Four sub types – MCV-1,MCV-2,MCV-3,MCV-4
- Can be spread by direct skin contact ,autoinoculation & vertical transmission.
- The virus can be replicated in the cytoplasm of epithelial cells – produced cytoplasmic inclusions
Signs & Symptoms of Molluscum Contagiosum :
The skin lesions are found in body(Commonly present on the genitals,lower abdomen & inner upper thighs in adults of the infection was sexually transmitted) appearing as bumps(papules) are following point importants..
- Elevated, dome-shaped & flesh coloured
- Have a small umbilication or dimple on the center of lesions
- Have a central core of white, waxy materials
- Patient easily removed by scratching or rubbing that can spread the virus to near skin
- Painless but can itch
Causes of Molluscum Contagiosum :
The virus can be transmitted to adjacent skin through scratching or rubbing the bumps & even spreads to another one .
The virus which causes MC spreads easily through :
- Direct skin to skin contact
- In sexually active adults – sexual contact with an affected person
- Contact with contaminated objects e.g. toys,towels,& faucet handles
Treatment of Molluscum contagiosum :
- Cryotherapy
- Laser treatment
- Chemical cautery
Risk Factors of Molluscum contagiosum :
- In Immune system – immune function may interpreted by using steroids prolonged, chemotherapy or viral infection or other causes.so upon this factor weaks immune system & it become risk for this disease
- Individuals with atopic dermatitis may risk for this disease also
- Children between the ages of 1 to 10 years
- Individuals in adjacent contact with infected persons .e.g.Health care professionals,teachers, students, contact sports, participants & etc.
Prevention of Molluscum Contagiosum :
To help prevent the spread of the virus throy following steps
- Washing hands : You should keep hands – neat & clean through maintaining personal hygiene & then you can expect prevention of speeding the virus
- Avoid touching the papules (bumps): scratchingor rubbing on the infected area can be spread the virus to adjacent area’s skin or another one
- Don’t share personal items : You should not use another’s towels ,socks,toys,hairbrushes & etc items
- Avoid sexual contact : if you have affected with Molluscum contagiosum in private parts such as genitals area ,you could not be sex with your partners because you have to treat the bumps & have to completely disappeared & then you can do that otherwise “No,No,No ………..Sex”
- Cover the bumps : you should use a watertight bandage to cover your bumps if chance to spread another person in contact with infected skin .Always you should be care youy skin & try to keep healthg best .