Molluscum Contagiosum Overview

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Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin or occasionally of the mucous membranes. MC has no animal reservoir, infecting only humans, as did smallpox. However, there are different pox viruses that infect many other mammals. The infecting human MC virus is a DNA poxvirus called the molluscum contagiosum virus . There are 4 types of MCV, MCV-1 to -4, with MCV-1 being the most prevalent and MCV-2 seen...


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A type of viral infection, Molluscum contagiosum can affect any area of the skin. The infection causes round, raised, skin-colored papules that normally range from two to five millimeters in...

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molluscum contagiosum?
can you get reinfected with molluscum contagiosum after you've already had it and your body's...

Yes. It's not something you become immune to. It's essentially like a sexually transmitted disease. If you have sex with someone with M.C. after you've been treated,...

Asked by playgirlbunnie45 - 11 months ago

I am wondering if anyone else has any experience in curing Molluscum contagiosum?
I was recently diagnosed with Molluscum Contagiosum and was wondering if anyone has any experience...

i was told by my doctor that they go away on their own, but it can take up to a year. she said there was no other way to...

Asked by Tim N - 370 days ago

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    I think i have something called, Molluscum contagiosum, i've had it like 10 months and never , Molluscum contagiosum, i've had it like 10 months and never thought anything...

    Jun 20, 2008

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    waiting it out hoping it will go away? I'd like to hear experiences with Molluscum contagiosum also Have you seen pictures of molluscum? Does it look like that? A clear, indented blister...

    May 23, 2008

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    little blisters on dd's tummy have been diagnosed as molluscum contagiosum and the dr said ! And I wouldn't worry about contact with kids who have had the chicken pox vax. Molluscum...

    Mar 19, 2007

Dermatitis Slide Show

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Types of Dermatitis

Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that usually appears as red, swollen, and itchy. There are numerous causes and types of dermatitis. Depending on the type treatment may or may not be necessary. This slide show will show you the most common kinds of dermatitis, their appearance, and their treatment.

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