Molluscum Contagiosum – Market Outlook, Epidemiology, Competitive Landscape, and Market Forecast Report – 2023 To 2033 thelansis.com

Molluscum contagiosum, commonly known as water warts, is a harmless skin condition characterized by dome-shaped, round, and pinkish-purple skin lesions referred to as mollusca. These lesions initially appear as shiny bumps with a central dimple or whitish core, ranging from pinhead to pencil eraser-sized. They can appear anywhere on the skin except for the palms and soles, with common sites including the neck, armpits, sides of the chest, thighs, buttocks, genitals, and face. The number of bumps can vary from one to several, often clustering. This condition is caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a double-stranded DNA poxvirus. There are four known subtypes of this virus, with MCV-1 predominantly found in children and MCV-2 primarily responsible for skin lesions in individuals with HIV. MCV-3 and MCV-4 are prevalent in Asia and Australia. Molluscum contagiosum lesions can be transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact, or indirectly through items like towels, underclothes, toys, razors, and tattoo supplies. Additionally, autoinoculation can occur when patients inadvertently spread the virus from existing lesions to unaffected skin areas. Transmission is also possible in shared wet environments like swimming pools. The incubation period for this virus can range from two weeks to six months, and it infects explicitly keratinocytes. Skin lesions are confined to the epidermis and do not spread systemically. The virus produces proteins that inhibit the human antiviral immune response, contributing to the persistence of skin lesions. Treatment options for molluscum contagiosum include physical removal of the mollusca, topical medications, and systemic treatments. Oral cimetidine is a safe alternative to physical removal for children who fear pain, except for facial involvement. Physical removal methods typically involve cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen or curettage, but they can be painful and may require local anesthesia. Postoperative scarring is a potential side effect. Topical medications may include podophyllum, potassium hydroxide, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and tretinoin. Laser treatments such as carbon dioxide or pulsed dye lasers are an option but are not typically the first choice. Minimal scarring can be achieved using topical trichloroacetic acid to treat mollusca.

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