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   Can molluscum contagiosum be treated?

   • Treatment for molluscum contagiosum isn’t necessary, as the infection can clear up on its own. For children, people with a weakened immune system or people who have symptoms that cause pain and discomfort, treatment could include:

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   What is molluscum contagiosum?

   • Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that can cause white, pink, or flesh-colored bumps that may itch or become irritated. These bumps can happen alone or in groups almost anywhere on the skin, including the face, neck, arms, legs, stomach, and genital area.

   FDA approves first treatment for molluscum contagiosum

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   What is the treatment for molluscum contagiosum in children?

   • Enns LL, Evans MS. Intralesional immunotherapy with Candida antigen for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum in children. Pediatr Dermatol. 2011;28(3):254–258. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01492.x [ PubMed] [ CrossRef] [ Google Scholar] 78.

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2. www.medicinenet.com › molluscum_contagiosum_factsMolluscum Contagiosum Pictures, Stages, Symptoms, Treatment

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   Nov 9, 2023 · Molluscum contagiosum is a common contageous viral skin infection that most often affects children. It causes either single or multiple raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on the skin. It’s a chronic infection, so the bumps may last for a few months or a few years.

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   Feb 16, 2024 · Treatment might involve one or a combination of the following: A medicine that irritates the sores, such as retinoic acid or benzoyl peroxide. A medicine that causes blisters (cantharidin), which lifts off the bumps. Scraping. Freezing (cryotherapy)

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   Extremely bothersome molluscum. Treatment is recommended for people who have molluscum and are living with HIV infection. If someone is living with HIV, the bumps can grow big and cover large areas of skin. Starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) can help clear the skin.

5. www.fda.gov › drugs › news-events-human-drugsFDA approves first treatment for molluscum contagiosum

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   Jul 24, 2023 · FDA has approved Ycanth (cantharidin) for the topical (used on the skin) treatment of molluscum contagiosum in adult and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.

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   • What Are The Symptoms of Molluscum Contagiosum?
   • What Causes Molluscum Contagiosum?
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   Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum range from mild to severe and include: 1. Small, pimple-like bump (papule), lesion or wart on your skin (2 to 5 millimeters). 2. Papule is white, the same color as your natural skin tone or pink to purple. 3. Papule has a small indent (dimple) in the center. 4. Papule is firm but can become soft over time. 5. Papul...

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   The molluscum contagiosum virus, which is a virus of the poxvirus family, causes molluscum contagiosum. When this virus enters your body, bumps or spots (papules) appear on your skin. These papules can spread to other areas of your skin and other people (contagious).

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   Yes, molluscum contagiosum is contagious. The virus that causes this infection spreads through: 1. Close physical contact (skin to skin). 2. Touching contaminated objects (clothing, towels, toys). 3. Sexual contact. The exact time that you’re contagious is unknown, but studies suggest you could be contagious and spread the virus until the papules l...

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   Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease of the skin. It causes small pink or skin-colored bumps on the skin. It is not harmful and usually does not have any other symptoms. The virus is inside the bumps and is mildly contagious. These bumps usually clear over an extended period of time.

8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesMolluscum contagiosum: an update and review of new ...

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   May 30, 2019 · Introduction. Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a self-limited infectious dermatosis, frequent in the pediatric population, sexually active adults, and immunocompromised individuals.