Molluscum contagiosum : causes , symptoms , prevention

 MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM 

Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus of the same name . it produce benign , raised bumps , or lesions , on the upper layer of the skin . 



The small bumps are usually painless . they resolve without treatment and  rarely leave scars . the length of time the virus lasts varies fir each person , but the bumps can remain from 2 months to 4 years . 

Molluscum contagious transmits between people through direct skin contact with someone who has the virus or by touching an object that  the virus has containated , like a towel or a piece of clothing . 

SYMPTOMS 

  • Molluscum contagiosum signs and symptoms include :
  • Raised , round , skin - colored bumps 
  • Small bumps - typically under about 1/4 inch in diameter 
  • Bumps  with a small dent or dot at the top near the center 
  • Itchy , pink bumps 
  • Bumps on the face , trunk , arms or legs of children 
  • Bumps on the genitals , lower abdomen or inner thighs of adults if the infection was sexually transmitted . 


CAUSES

The virus that causes molluscum  contagious spreads easily through : - 


- skin to skin contact 

- contact with infected objects , such as towels , kickboards and wrestling mats 

- swimming in pools  or hot tubs contaminated with the virus 

- sexual contact with an affected partner 

- scratching or rubbing the bumps , which spreads the virus to nearby skin

PREVENTION 

-keeping your hands clean can help prevent spreading the virus . 

- shaving over the infected areas also can spread the virus 

-  these include clothing , towels , hairbrushes and other personal items 

- Molluscum contagiosum on or near your genitals , don't have sex until the bumps  are treated and gone . 

- cover the bumps with clothing when around others to prevent direct contact . the affected area open to the air when not around others , a this promotes healthy skin . cover the bumps with a watertight bandage . 

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