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Purulent Stage Pus filled bumps (2-3mm) with central dimple  These bumps need to be covered to limit the spread. As the viral matter grows the pus increases and the molluscum grows larger. The dimple becomes more evident and pus may be visibly exuding. Molluscum is now more likely to sprea…

If your face feels tight after cleansing, stings when you apply products, or looks dull no matter how much moisturizer you use, your skin barrier may need help. Your “skin barrier” is the outermost layer of skin (the stratum corneum) plus its slightly acidic film (the acid mantle). Think…

Folliculitis is simply inflammation of a hair follicle, and it usually springs up when staph bacteria sneak through a tiny nick or clogged pore. Less often, fungi, viruses, friction, shaving, heavy oils, or tight clothing set the stage for those itchy red bumps. The good news is that most cases stay…

Molluscum Contagiosum Development Molluscum contagiosum is caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a double-stranded DNA poxvirus that exclusively infects humans. The virus infects only the epidermis, replicating in the cytoplasm of epithelial cells and producing characteristic cytoplasmic…

Gender and Age Demographics Acne affects approximately 650 million people worldwide and impacts both men and women, but with distinct patterns across different age groups. The distribution shows significant gender and age-related variations:[1] Teenage Acne (12-25 years) Acne predominantly affects 8…