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Inside molluscum
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
3rd Oct 2022
Child with infection
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.
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1st Aug 2021
Your Guide to Molluscum Treatment
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
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Stopping the Spread - Precautions
Treatment Options
Download Your Guide to Molluscum Contagiosum
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1st Jul 2021
Inflamed molluscum
The inflammation indicates the molluscum is responding after the application of Mollenol. Slight inflamation after application of Mollenol is a good sign.
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1st Dec 2020
Ear infected with molluscum
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.
3rd Jun 2017