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Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum Contagiosum is a virus that manifests in the form of small, raised, red lumps on the skin. The virus is not dangerous, most people are naturally immune to it, and it normally clears up of its own accord within 12-18 months unless you have a weakened immune system in which case it may take up to five years. Reported cases are most common in children because of their close proximity to each other at school and the relative ease in which the virus passes from person to person. The virus can be passed on via skin to skin contact so is often sexually transmitted. Whilst most people won’t seek help or try to treat the problem squeezing the mollusca is normally the first port of call. Occassionally the molluscs are frozen, burnt or scraped off though this tends to be a last resort.

If you think your child may be suffering from molluscum contagiosum, check our condition guide especially for parents on Embarrassing Bodies: Kids website.

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hi i've had this for 2-3 years now and i'm not 100% sure what it is, i haven't seen any doctors or anyone... i'm 16 and i've got these small, creamy spots on and around my penis... i don't know what to do, i'm embarassed to see anybody, i just want to know how it can be treated without telling anybody... thanks





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I have mc all over my penis and one is rather big and sore. I have had them for a couple of months and just wondering what should I do?





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My 6 yr old dtr has suffered with MC for a year now, all her spots have dropped of naturally apart from one big unsightly one on the end of her nose. The doctor has prescribed antibiotic cream which hasn't worked. He assures me it will fall off in time but I am now at my wits end as it is still growing and is in such prominent place on her face. I wonder if it would be worth paying to see someone privately for a second opinion?? Looking at the other comments it would be risky to sqeeze it. Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated.





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i have molluscum on my bum and iner side of my legs ive had them freezed off once and they come back ater 2-3months. been to the doctors and theyve give me cream for it, its slowly going. will it ever go because its not very atractive at all





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I have molluscum on my face, one by my ear, one by my lip the other under my eye. I have been told that there is nothing that can be done about it but I really want to try something. I have been told it could get worse, some of them are clear and white others are red. Any advise please help





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I'm 15, i have one red spot/lump on the right side of my penis between the head and base of it. It's roughly 1cm wide and half a cm high,it hurts when i touch it but i haven't popped it, does anyone know what it could be because i don't have any idea?





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I'm 19 and have suffered with this for about a year now. I have a really poor immune system as it is but actually discovered the lumps when I was pregnant. I'd advise people NOT to 'pop' them, as everytime I have done so, I have been left with horrible purple scars. Also, it's contagious. I have passed this onto my parter and my sister in law so don't let people touch them, and don't touch them on other people. My doctor was useless and gave me nothing to treat it and told me they would disappear within 18 months, but I have a feeling I'm going to suffer with it for longer as it's deffinatly not getting better!





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Did you have any problems with giving birth naturally as I have a low immune system & molluscum also I am due to give birth soon so was wondering if there was any complications with birth

Hi Zoe, unfortunatley I wasn't able to give birth naturally due to complications during labour and ended up having an emergancy c-section, but this had nothing to do with Molluscum. The only thing I'd advise is to check your baby over (after you've got over the birth itself) because my doctor told me that the virus is in the blood. My fear was that my daughter was going to be born with the lumps too but luckily she wasn't and hasn't, as of yet, picked it up off me or her father. Good luck with the birth :) all the best!

Hi. I've got molluscam contagiosum and I went to the doctor. He treated them with liquid nitrogen but it didn't help at all. Can sameone please help me.





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Hi, my 7 year old daughter developed (MC) she had them for six months, and we're increasing, read online to use apple cider vinegar which I did at night. I dipped a little cotton wool on the vinegar placed on the spot at night covered with a plaster. Within a week some spots dried up and the other big ones turned black and the center of the spot fell out. Within a. Month we are clear. So worth ago.

I'm 15 years old, and I've had this for the past.. 2 years on and off, I've used many different types of mousturisers and cream. Nothing seems to work. It starts at the top of my ankle right up to my thighs on each leg, it just wont go away! How can I get rid of this FAST!?





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