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Dermoscopic features of molluscum contagiosum based on white structures and their correlation with histopathological findings. by Sang Hyeon Ku, Eun Byul Cho, Eun Ju Park, Karen H Kim, Kwang Joong Kim  Dermoscopic features of molluscum contagiosum

We can see: - a large number of molluscum in a semi-mature state - generalised inflammation showing both beginning stage molluscum and eczema (scaly skin; often associated with molluscum). Mollenol has exposed a number of small molluscum bumps in the scaly skin - inflammation of some individual molluscum bumps (the red ring around some) - a couple of bumps on the side of the torso which seem to being dying off - these are the very red bumps which look like they are scabbing over. - …

Information: Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin virusIncubation period minimum 2-8 weeksRaised smooth bumps with a white dimple when developedBumps start pin sized, grow to 1-4 mm over several weeksChildren & Molluscum Molluscum in Adults How is Molluscum Spread? Stopping the Spread - Precautions Treatment Options Download Your Guide to Molluscum Contagiosum …

The inflammation indicates the molluscum is responding after the application of Mollenol. Slight inflamation after application of Mollenol is a good sign.  …

Molluscum on the ear generally has a thick layer of skin with limited depth to the molluscum bump. As a result the molluscum looks more like a boil or lesion. Molluscum on the ear often needs 4 treatments of Mollenol per day.