Contagious Rashes - Molluscum Contagioscum
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Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a virus from the poxvirus family, which is spread by touching the rash (or lesion) and then transferring the virus to a new area of the skin. Molluscum contagiosum can be spread to other people through close physical contact or by sharing towels or other personal items.
Children that have eczema may be more susceptible to getting molluscum contagiosum.
Molluscum contagiosum has an incubation period of: several weeks, to several months
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Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum
- Donut shaped white bumps - they are about 2-5mm diameter, pearly white, donut shaped, may be indented in centre, which is filled with white waxy substance
- Itchy - the white bumps may be itchy, but not painful
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Treatment of molluscum contagiosum
- No treatment - the bumps normally disappear on their own in time (usually a few months)
- Removal of soft centre - a doctor can remove the soft centre substance (different methods can be used), which will cause the harder outer part to go away too
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Last reviewed: 3 July 2009 || Last updated: 6 October 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.