Molluscum Contagiosum - Children - Cyprus Dermatology Clinic

What causes it?

Yiannis Neofytou2018-12-07T07:28:09+02:00

The virus M.contagiosum belongs to the family of pox virus and is called Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (MCV). It only affects humans and there 4 types of this virous. Even if Molluscum Contagiosum is a common papular rash many parents do not know ot its existence. When children are infected by the Molluscum Contagiosum Virus they [...]

What causes it?Yiannis Neofytou2018-12-07T07:28:09+02:00

What is the clinical course of Molluscum contagiosum?

Yiannis Neofytou2018-12-07T07:26:57+02:00

These small skin lesions appear mainly on the face, the body, the limps and genitals. The lesions develop for 2-8 weeks after infection and it is very for the virus to spread, if when the first bumps appear the child rubs or scrapes them. In many cases if Molluscum Contagiosum is left untreated it can [...]

What is the clinical course of Molluscum contagiosum?Yiannis Neofytou2018-12-07T07:26:57+02:00

What is the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum?

Yiannis Neofytou2018-12-07T07:24:44+02:00

In children, in which the disease persists or spreads, it is necessary to treat the lesions either with CO2 laser or cryotherapy.

What is the treatment of Molluscum contagiosum?Yiannis Neofytou2018-12-07T07:24:44+02:00

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