Skin Conditions We Treat
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes small, raised, painless bumps on the skin.They are similar to warts and spread easily by skin-skin contact. Molluscum contagiosum is common In children and occurs when a child comes into direct contact with an infected person’s skin, or an object that has the virus on it. Molluscum can also be transmitted sexually if the lesions are present in the genital area. The infection is most often seen on the face, neck, armpit, arms, and hands. Sometimes Molluscum contagiosum lesions resolve on their own; however, they can spread and be persistent in kids and adults. Treatment is available and includes liquid nitrogen, destruction with topical medications, or removal with a curette. Sometimes multiple appointments are needed to eradicate all of the molluscum contagiosum lesions. If you think you or your child has molluscum contagiosum or are bothered by skin bumps or lesions that seem to be spreading, please call our office at 360-254-5267 to schedule a consultation
Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes small, raised, painless bumps on the skin.They are similar to warts and spread easily by skin-skin contact. Molluscum contagiosum is common In children and occurs when a child comes into direct contact with an infected person’s skin, or an object that has the virus on it. Molluscum can also be transmitted sexually if the lesions are present in the genital area. The infection is most often seen on the face, neck, armpit, arms, and hands. Sometimes Molluscum contagiosum lesions resolve on their own; however, they can spread and be persistent in kids and adults. Treatment is available and includes liquid nitrogen, destruction with topical medications, or removal with a curette. Sometimes multiple appointments are needed to eradicate all of the molluscum contagiosum lesions. If you think you or your child has molluscum contagiosum or are bothered by skin bumps or lesions that seem to be spreading, please call our office at 360-254-5267 to schedule a consultation
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