Specialist in Adana for Molluscum Contagiosum disease and its treatment. Dr. You can make an appointment with Pınar Bozkurt dermatology clinic.
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection. It can be transmitted by direct contact from another individual. It can occur at any age, although it is more common in children and young adults. The dome-shaped, shiny surface lesions are usually 2-6 mm in diameter and may rarely be large. These skin-colored lesions have a pit in the center containing a cheesy plug.
Rashes usually disappear on their own within 6-18 months. Sometimes this period may be longer. Cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) can be performed at certain intervals until the rash disappears. Another method is curettage.
Stating that Molluskum Kontagiosum is a contagious virus disease seen only in humans, Uzm. Dr. Ataman; It is transmitted from person to person by direct contact or by infected items. It is thought to pass through damaged skin more easily. It is rare in children under the age of 1, due to the protective effect and long incubation period of antibodies passed from mother to child. Hot climate, lack of personal hygiene, close contact facilitate transmission. It is mostly seen in children and men under the age of 10. Sexually transmitted disease in adults is sometimes a warning of sexual abuse in children. Molluscum is more common in the genital area in adults due to sexual transmission. In children, body, face, arm and leg involvement is evident.
Involvement of the inside of the mouth, sole, palm is rare. The use of drugs such as impaired immunity and cortisone in children with atopic dermatitis increases the incidence of Molluscum. Molluscum is seen more frequently and severely in AIDS patients and those using immunosuppressive drugs. The incubation period varies between 14 days and 6 months. It is in the form of small bumps 1-10 mm in diameter, with a shiny, pink mid-belly depression. It rarely gets bigger. Even if untreated, it heals spontaneously within 6 months-4 years, but large ones can leave scars. The prevalence of molluscum cases in the last 10 years is attributed to the increase in swimming pools. Patients should stay away from common areas such as swimming pools, Turkish baths and saunas until they recover. Again, sports such as wrestling and common items such as towels can also cause the disease to be transmitted.
Illness May Heal By Itself; However, the patient can recover spontaneously; However, it should be informed that this may take a few years, infect others during this period, experience psychological problems due to illness, and cannot do the sports he wants. Treatment is determined by the age of the patient, the severity and form of the disease. Cryotherapy, that is, freezing treatment, is effective. It should be repeated at intervals of 3-4 weeks. It can cause white spots in dark skinned people. Curettage is an effective method. It is an easy method to squeeze the molluscum content with pliers or forceps.
However, escaping of infected material under the skin may cause abscess. Electrocauterization, that is, burning treatment, is a method that should be applied without causing scarring. Laser is still a treatment option. All these methods are difficult to implement in children. Treatment is performed under topical anesthesia, local anesthesia, and sometimes general anesthesia. Local dissolving, destructive drugs, antiviral drugs are the treatment options.
