Molluscum Contagiosum is characterized as a collection rosaner, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy or pearly papules and dented of 2-5 mm diameter. Cause is the molluscum contagiosum virus, a poxvirus. The diagnosis is made based on the clinical appearance. The treatment aims to prevent spread or remove cosmetically unacceptable lesions and mechanical methods can (z. B. curettage, cryosurgery) and topical irritants (eg. B. Imiquimod, cantharidin, tretinoin) include.
The molluscum contagiosum virus often causes a localized chronic infection. Transmission is by direct contact; Propagation is done by autoinoculation and fomites (eg. As towels, bath sponges) and bathing water. Molluscum contagiosum is common in children. Adults acquire the infection through close skin-to-skin contact with an infected person (eg. As sexual contact, wrestling). Immunocompromised patients (eg. As a result of HIV / AIDS, use of corticosteroids or chemotherapy) can develop a more comprehensive infection.
Molluscum Contagiosum is characterized as a collection rosaner, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy or pearly papules and dented of 2-5 mm diameter. Cause is the molluscum contagiosum virus, a poxvirus. The diagnosis is made based on the clinical appearance. The treatment aims to prevent spread or remove cosmetically unacceptable lesions and mechanical methods can (z. B. curettage, cryosurgery) and topical irritants (eg. B. Imiquimod, cantharidin, tretinoin) include. The molluscum contagiosum virus often causes a localized chronic infection. Transmission is by direct contact; Propagation is done by autoinoculation and fomites (eg. As towels, bath sponges) and bathing water. Molluscum contagiosum is common in children. Adults acquire the infection through close skin-to-skin contact with an infected person (eg. As sexual contact, wrestling). Immunocompromised patients (eg. As a result of HIV / AIDS, use of corticosteroids or chemotherapy) can develop a more comprehensive infection. Symptoms and complaints Molluscum contagiosum can occur anywhere on the skin except the palms and soles. Lesions consist of clusters of pink, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy or pearly and dented papules, usually 2 to 5 mm in diameter, the most common in on the face, trunk and limbs in children and on the pubis, penis or vulva adults occur. Lesions may grow to 10-15 mm in diameter, especially in patients with HIV infection and other immune deficiencies. The lesions are usually not itchy or painful and can be detected during a physical exam just happened. However, the lesions may become inflamed and itch, as the body fights against the virus. Molluscum contagiosum on a child’s face © Springer Science + Business Media var model = {thumbnailUrl: ‘/-/media/manual/professional/images/352_molluscum_contagiosum_slide_5_springer_high_de.jpg?la=de&thn=0&mw=350’ imageUrl: ‘/ – / media / ? manual / professional / images / 352_molluscum_contagiosum_slide_5_springer_high_de.jpg lang = en & thn = 0 ‘, title:’ molluscum contagiosum on a child’s face ‘, description:’ u003Ca id = “v37895021 ” class = “”anchor “” u003e u003c / a u003e u003cdiv class = “”para “” u003e u003cp u003eDie lesions of molluscum contagiosum are usually 2 to 5 mm