Imiquimod molluscum contagiosum
Common Questions and Answers about Imiquimod molluscum contagiosum
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with molluscum contagiosum which is the best way to have them removed for the fastest results and the least painful and if there is a healing process how long does it take?
Hello,
From the symptoms it can be molluscum contagiosum which presents as multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug. Molluscum contagiosum is a common, benign, self limiting viral infection of the skin. It generally affects children and typically occurs in the 2-5 age group. Treatment includes physical destruction or manual extrusion of the lesions, cryotherapy, and curettage.
took a look at the small bumps I have and I was told it was Molluscum Contagiosum and was prescribed Imiquimod. The other woman I have seen has not shown any symptoms of anything that I am aware of or at least she has not told me anything. I am just a little intrigued and curious to know if there is any link between the two viruses and should I be concerned about any other STD.
I went for the first time to see a Nurse Practitioner, and told her I thought it was Molluscum Contagiosum... and then... she visually diagnosed me with molluscum. But im having second thoughts now, apparently dimples in the center of the bumps are a tell-tale sign they are Molluscum, but I dont see any dimples. These bumps are really small, 1-2mm?. I left a message with the nurse this evening, asking for a referral to see a Urologist or Dermatologist.
I got tested for everything to HPV to HIV to Herpes, it was full panel test. Someone told me it could possible be Molluscum Contagiosum? Any thoughts? And whats the best way to get rid of this? My doctor gave my Imiquimod Cream but it seems to be making it worse
Thanks.
The doctor told me that the bumps were 100% not herpes and that they were Mollscum Contagiosum. She prescribed me Imiquimod cream to apply three times a week. I lost the cream and was frankly just too impatient to use it, I wanted the molluscum to be frozen off with cryotherapy. They were frozen off and successfully healed but even the day of the therapy I noticed that she missed one of the mollscum bumps and I still currently have it to this day.
I was diagnosed with genital warts and molluscum contagiosum at the beginning of this past February. Since then I've gone to a clinic every other week to receive liquid nitrogen treatment. Since beginning treatment my warts have been reduced significantly but there is an area on my foreskin where the wart begins to grow back instantly after it is removed with liquid nitrogen.
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus. It is most common in young children, in whom it is transmitted by saliva shows up on the face, typically in kids in day care. People who don't have childhood infections remain susceptible, and in adults most infections are in the genital area -- just as in your case, often on the lower abdomen, pubic area, thighs, etc. Transmission is a little uncertain.
Friend 1 smoked from a bowl with my other friend (who has molluscum contagiosum) the same night. Call the friend with molluscum contagiosum friend 2. I heard that molluscum contagiosum can be transmitted through saliva, but I am not sure. Am I in danger of contracting molluscum contagiosum? I rinsed my mouth out with Listerine as soon as I arrived home. Also, I only made out with the girls for about a minute. Additionally, friend 2 only has mollusca on his lower abdomen.
I have recently been diagnosed with Molluscum Contagiosum in the genital region and was sprayed the same day with liquid nitrogen at the dermatologist's office to treat it. I first noticed the spots a few weeks before my visit to the dermatologists office. I have been with my current girlfriend for about 5 months but am confident I didn't contract it from her seeing how I have never noticed the bumps characteristic of molluscum on her before.
My Urologist examined the whitish bumps end of July and basically agreed with you. They haven't gone away, so I recently asked my PCP for an opinion and heard "probably molluscum contagiosum". One of the bumps came apart and it had a small hard white core in it which does indeed make it seem like MC (from what I've read). My partner whom I've been with for nine months hasn't had symptoms since we've been together so I'm at a loss to determine where I got it.
Hello,
Without examination, confirmation of a diagnosis is tough but it can be contact dermatitis, rash due to friction rub,folliculitis,cysts ,molluscum contagiosum(multiple, small, dome-shaped papules, often with a central depression or plug) or genital warts(caused by HPV infection).
Apply warm compresses, Neosporin ointment and calamine lotion and avoid messing with it.You can take anti-inflammatory pain killers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
I was diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum about a month ago, and I had symptoms for about 4 months until the dr. told me what it was, they were burned off, and the few that were still aroud after that visit i took care of personally with tea tree oil and iodine, i have not had symptoms for about 2 weeks. Until about 3 days ago i noticed a small red looking bloch on the under part of my penis shaft.
i date a guy who never mention to me he has a molluscum contagiosum, we never had sex and im not a fan for ** t (********) but we had a french kiss and we touch each other private parts, and thats the time i notice a multiple big nodules and i ask what is it he said when he was shaving he cut him self up and he has that since i dont know about much of STD or warts or diseases so we still continue playing he almost insert his penis but i refuse it.
Primarily a skin infection, molluscum contagiosum lesions can also occur on mucous membranes, although involvement of the oral soft tissues is uncommon. Oral lesions occur most frequently on the lips, tongue, and buccal mucosa." (www.cdho.org/Advisories/CDHO_Factsheet_Molluscum_Contagiosum.pdf)
You may not see symptoms for awhile. The incubation period (time from infection to time of symptoms appearing) ranges from 1 week to 6 months, but the average is 2 to 3 months. (http://www.
I was diagnosed with a mild case of molluscum contagiosum in November of 2009. I recently read an article that people who have HIV/AIDS will often have molluscum contagiosum as well. I was tested in March of 2010 for HIV and tested negative, but I will still once in a while see the little bumps around my thighs and pubic area that are characteristic of m. contagiosum. A week ago (June 4, 2010) I was tested again for HIV, but will not find out my results for another week.
I am going through a bout of adult Molluscum Contagiosum and have been for about 12 months. 99% of the time the small papular lesions are not uncomfortable and usually come and go without notice. HOWEVER, I’ve developed one on my lower abdomen (underwear line) that my clothing has apparently rubbed and as a result has become very itchy, irritated, and swollen (lesion is now aprox the size of a pencil eraser and appears to be swollen with blood).
My question which has been bugging me for 4 months and I really have depression since I have diagnosed of Molluscum Contagiosum. Therefore, I am going to have a job and they require a pre-employment medical examination. I am scared that if the blood test shows I have this disease and lose the job. Should Molluscum Contagiosum appears in the blood test. thank you .
I was reading the thread, "WIFE DIAGNOSED WITH HPV AND MYSELF WITH MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM" looking for an answer if MC can cause abnormal cell growth in the cervix which can lead to cervical cancer? Or is it a type of HPV such as herpes or chlamydia?
This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/245798'>WIFE DIAGNOSED WITH HPV AND MYSELF WITH MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM</a>.
Hello, I have been diagnosed with Molluscum contagiosum 1 week ago, also the doctor found fungal infection in my pubic area. I am treated with pills and a cream which I apply on the rash. The Doc said after the Fungal infection is gone he will currete the Molluscum and I will be fine. The molluscum is found on the base of my penis (sides) and directly on it, which he said is sexually transmitted for sure.
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Hi I had Molluscum. They put a topic that creates blisters around them and then the blisters fall with the molluscum inside. When I heard it because my case was all over my belly and sides of torso I though it was brilliant. but it really irritated my skin and it didn't work. Then I went to the doctor and I told him that it's ruining my life because I do a lot of swimming and water sports so I wanted to get rid of it as fast as possible.
Hello,
Unfortunately the picture is not very clear but it can be a rash due to friction rub due to less lubrication or molluscum contagiosum. In adults, molluscum infections are often sexually transmitted and can transmit from one site to other skin sites by aoutoinocultaion. Treatment includes physical destruction or manual extrusion of the lesions, cryotherapy, and curettage.
My sincere advice would be to consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps.
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