Molluscum contagiosum

要約

  • Acquired through skin-to-skin or fomite contact in children and is sexually transmitted in adulthood.
  • Lesions appear as umbilicated, pearl-like, smooth papules. At least one third of patients will develop symptoms of local erythema, swelling or pruritus.
  • Diagnosis is usually clinical.
  • Children are primarily managed conservatively. Adults should be treated for this STD with curettage, cryotherapy or cantharidin. However, available treatment options are the same for both.
  • Complications relate to treatment; discomfort, secondary infection of the wound or scarring may occur.
最終更新日: 6 12, 2013
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