I have a Viral Infection which means I am covered in itchy spots, I cannot remember its name. Help!?
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I think you're referring to Molluscum contagiosum:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000826.htm
http://www.emedicine.com/DERM/topic270.htm
Here's an informative excerpt:
http://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/molluscum_contagio.html
There is no single perfect treatment for molluscum contagiosum. A blistering agent (cantharone or TCA acid) or liquid nitrogen will destroy individual molluscum lesions. Scraping off the bumps using a tool called a curette is a common way to surgically remove them.
New lesions may still form even while the existing ones are being destroyed. New growths should be treated when they become large enough to be seen. A tiny scar may remain when they heal. Candidates for removal include children with lesions on their face (quite common), older kids who are embarrassed by them and won't change for gym class or sports, etc, and younger kids where the molluscum is making control of their eczema difficult. Removal is usually curative but even if some do return, those can be dealt with the same way or left in peace without causing problems in most cases.
Irritating drugs applied just to the little bumps speeds resolution. These drugs include salicylic acid, Retin-A, Aldara cream and Condylox solution. Occasionally the oral drug griseofulvin seems to clear up molluscum for reasons that are not known. Sometimes a rash appears around the growths when the body starts to reject the virus, and the molluscum lesions become red, itchy or sore. This molluscum will clear without treatment.
Molluscum are contagious, so physical activity should be restricted to avoid transmitting it to others. You can always consider the option of no treatment, as molluscum do eventually clear on their own.
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actually its not malascombe, its Molluscum contagiosum,Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection of the skin. It appears as small, pearl-shaped spots which are pink in color. It may occur at any age but is typically found in children. It is not a serious disease and usually clears up within a few months. It can, however, last for up to two years
It is an infection caused by a virus called poxvirus. The infection can result from direct contact, including sexual contact, or by indirect contact, such as sharing towels, or from swimming pools. The condition is easily transmitted, (very contagious) hence the term 'contagiosum" as part of it's name. The incubation period from the time of initial contact until the molluscum or spots appear is anything from two to eight weeks
How is molluscum contagiosum treated?
In the case where the infection does not clear spontaneously, the mainstay of treatment is irritation of the lesions. This irritation will cause the body's immune system to recognize the pox infection and attack it. Only by recruiting the body's immune system to help with healing and treatment process can the infection be cleared successfully. Irritation can consist of freezing, topical irritating agents (applied at home or in the office), or gently scraping the lesions. Because the incubation time can be up to 8 weeks, it may take 8 weeks or longer of treatment to clear the condition
The best is check it with your gynocologist and from there you get the proper name and do your search.
Get well soon!
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