MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM
Effective Care for a Common Viral Skin Infection
At Signature Skin, Dr. Shantanu Choudhary and Dr. Swati Mogra diagnose and treat Molluscum Contagiosum, a viral skin infection that causes small, raised bumps. Because it spreads through skin contact, prompt treatment helps limit how far it spreads on your body and to others.
Understanding Molluscum Contagiosum
Molluscum Contagiosum is a common viral skin infection causing small, painless, raised bumps, often with a characteristic central dimple. It is caused by a poxvirus and typically resolves over time, but it can spread through direct skin contact and shared items, particularly in children and in intimate contact between adults.
When to See a Dermatologist
Consultation is recommended if bumps are spreading, appear in sensitive areas, are cosmetically bothersome, or if you want to reduce the chance of spreading the infection to others.
Our Approach
Accurate Diagnosis: Clinical evaluation based on the characteristic appearance of the lesions.
Individualized Treatment Plans: Treatment strategies tailored to the number, location, and extent of lesions.
Effective Management: Active treatment to clear lesions and reduce further spread.
Patient Education: Practical guidance on limiting transmission to other areas or people.
Topical Treatments
Prescription creams or ointments to help clear the Molluscum Contagiosum bumps.
Cryotherapy
Freezing the lesions with liquid nitrogen to remove the bumps.
Cauterization
Removing the lesions by heat therapy.
Physical Removal
In some cases, physical removal of the lesions may be recommended.
What Sets Our Molluscum Contagiosum Care Apart
Multiple Removal Options: We offer topical, cryotherapy, cautery, and physical removal, and select the method best suited to the number and location of lesions rather than one default approach.
Spread-Prevention Counseling: Because the virus spreads through contact, we give clear, practical guidance on limiting transmission within your household.
Comfort-Conscious Technique: Removal methods are chosen with patient comfort in mind, particularly for children and sensitive areas.
Follow-Up for New Lesions: Since new bumps can appear as others clear, we schedule follow-up to catch and treat any new lesions promptly.
If you notice these characteristic bumps on your skin, book a consultation with our dermatology team in Jaipur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
It's a viral skin infection causing small, raised, pearly bumps, common in children and spread through direct or indirect contact.
Q. Is it contagious?
Yes, it spreads through skin contact or shared items like towels - avoiding scratching helps prevent further spread.
Q. Does it go away on its own?
It often resolves on its own over months, though treatment can help speed up clearance or reduce spread.