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Molluscum is caused by a pox virus. It's spread by skin-to-skin contact.
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Is Molluscum Contagiosum a blister?
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus and usually causes a mild skin disease. The virus affects only the outer (epithelial) layer of skin and does not circulate throughout the body in healthy people.
How can I view images for Molluscum Contagiosum?
Molluscum Contagiosum is a common condition where small warty bumps, that contain pictures of skin conditions. Basically it causes by virus,rash symptoms and treatment facts.
How are smallpox virus and molluscum contagiosum related?
Both smallpox and molluscum are caused by pox viruses. Smallpox is lifethreatening, while molluscum is benign.
Where can you see a picture of molluscum?
Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash caused by a pox virus (not the same virus that causes chicken pox). Pictures of this rash are often used in medical training and diagnosis or for individuals attempting to self-diagnose a rash.
How do you do Laundry to prevent spreading of Molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum is spread by skin-to-skin contact. Normal laundering is plenty to kill the virus.
Where can I find a diet for molluscum contagiosum?
The following site will provide good information on a diet for molluscum contagiosum at the following site...www.medicinenet.com ... skin az list molluscum contagiosum index
After being treated for molluscum contagiosum will you have another outbreak?
You are not likely to have another outbreak after treatment for molluscum. The body usually clears the virus within a year.
How can I tell if I have Molluscum Contagiosum?
Molluscum Contagiosum is a type of genital virus that affects the skin with wart-like spotting. They look red, some with white heads. This disease is easily treated so be sure to seek your doctor's advice.
How does molluscum contagiosum effect males?
Molluscum affects males and females the same way. It causes white bumps on the skin with a central depression.
What are the most common treatments for molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum Contagiosum is treatable by freezing, creams. viable information can be found on the NHS website also any pharmasist should be able to perscibe a cream for Molluscum Contagiosum.
Can I change my diet to help molluscum contagiosum?
Altering your diet will not impact treatment of molluscum contagiosum. The virus is instead treated by having the lesions surgically removed, applying tretinoin cream, using wart removing medications, or waiting until the condition clears up on its own.
Is molluscum contagiosum contagious?
Molluscum contagiosum is contagious, ie. it can spread easily from person to person, but you're not guaranteed to catch it from an affected person. More information can be found at these sites. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molluscum_contagiosum lagunaskincenter.com/articles/molluscum-contagiosum/
