Question 1

how to treat molluscum?

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Actually: MCV (molluscum contagiosum virus) ia a poxvirus are hard to treat, as they tend to recur. Some docs will "freeze" with cryotherapy. Make sure you see someone who has experience treating skin lesions.

Question 2

molluscum contagiosum symptoms?

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Molluscum: If you have molluscum, you will see small white, pink, or flesh-colored raised bumps or growths with a pit or dimple in the center. The bumps are usually smooth and firm. They can be as small as the head of a pin and as large as a pencil eraser (2 to 5 millimeters in diameter).

Question 3

how do you get molluscum contagiosum?

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Direct skin contact: Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus.  It may be spread by direct contact with a lesion.  Also, it can spread via contact with contaminated objects, including a tanning bed surface, towels, toys, or clothing.  The virus may also affect the genitalia or anus by sexual contact.

Question 4

how can i treat molluscum contagiosum?

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No need to treat: There's usually no need to treat.

Question 5

what can be the cause of molluscum bumps?

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A virus: Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus. It is a common childhood infection. Children with eczema/atopic dermatitis are more prone to getting molluscum bumps.  It is contagious, and most children get it from other kids. In adults it commonly occurs in the genital region as an std. Physicians treat molluscum with prescription creams, manual extraction, and/or freezing.

Question 6

once molluscum is frozen is it still contagious?

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Yes.: Until the particle under the skin is removed, it is contagious.  The freezing is meant to encourage the top skin layer to peel and remove the particle under the skin.

Question 7

how should i treat a child with molluscum warts?

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Visit the doctor: Who can prescribe a medication for you. The medicines are usually very effective and the problem goes away rather quickly.

Question 8

can you get molluscum contagiosum a second time?

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May seem so: Molluscum lesions can spread from one site to another and may last up to 4 years. You may consult these two sites for more info:
https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/molluscum-contagiosum/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/molluscum-contagiosum/transmission.html
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Question 9

can you advise for treating molluscum contagiosum?

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Molluscum: Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus and usually causes a mild skin disease. Usually no treatment is needed because the bumps disappear by themselves within 6-12 months.  If not, treatment options include cryotherapy, curettage, laser, creams like salicylic acid, podophyllin, tretinoin, cantharidin, and imiquimod, or oral cimetidine.

Question 10

can i still shave if i have molluscum contagiosum?

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Shave: You can - just that the molluscum contagiosum makes it a little difficult - they are benign condition but will bleed if "shaved" off.

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