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That blissful soak that melted away your stress can leave an unwelcome souvenir: clusters of red, itchy bumps that show up a day after stepping out of the spa. If that scene sounds familiar, you may be dealing with hot-tub folliculitis — a skin infection that targets hair follicles after even…

Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a poxvirus that spreads through several mechanisms[1][2]: Direct skin-to-skin contact with infected bumps or lesions Contaminated objects such as towels, clothing, bath toys, and swimming pool equipment[3][4] Autoinoculation - spreading from one part of the body t…

Take-away: Pimples originate when excess sebum, sticky dead cells and Cutibacterium (Propionibacterium) acnes block a follicle; the plug evolves from an invisible micro-comedone into blackheads/whiteheads and, if inflamed, papules, pustules or deeper cysts. Mollenol® topical that targets several…

Red, itchy bumps that spring up around hair follicles can quickly turn everyday comfort into a daily struggle. Folliculitis, a common irritation that masquerades as stubborn pimples or rash-like clusters, often shows up after shaving, sweating, or time in the pool—then lingers, causing frustra…

Hair has been carefully trimmed with scissors to expose the mature molluscum bumps. Ideally molluscum like this are covered with bandaids after application with Mollenol.  If you’re managing molluscum contagiosum, here are a few key points to keep in mind: Avoid scratching or picking at…