Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus. It is commonly found in young children and AIDS patients

Signs and Symptoms:

• Discrete, dome shaped, and shiny papules (2-5 mm) with central umbilication
• The lesions are asymptomatic unless inflamed or irritated
• In adult: lesions on the perianal and perigenital areas
• In child: lesions on the trunk, extremities, and face

Treatments:

1. The lesions resolve (months to years) spontaneously
2. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy
3. Curettage
4. Trichloroacetic acid