What is molluscum contagiosum (Water warts)?
Molluscum contagiosum are a form of warts and are caused by a virus from the family of the pox-virus. They are small (typically 1-3 mm, sometimes up to 8 mm), slightly shiny pearl-like elevations that what seem stuck on the skin and are usually exhibit a central indentation (delle). It is with mature mollusca pressing a whitish substance. Although adults can suffer from it, get molluscum contagiosum most children. molluscum contagiosum usually develop on the trunk under the armpit, upper arm and elbow, thigh and knee. After a period of several months to 1 to 2 years, the warts disappear almost always naturally because the body is there resistance begins to develop. A first sign of this is that they often do some light, with redness. The warts have to wait until they disappear almost never a scar. When aggressive treatment is, however, more likely to be here! Then the child is immune to molluscum contagiosum.
Especially children with eczema, there are susceptible to, because they are more scratch by the eczema and the virus so rubbing in their skin, which is also already better by eczema permeable to the virus. It is a completely benign skin disorder.
Molluscum contagiosum infection
When the warts naturally or by scratching open, the virus-containing infectious contents. The incubation period ranges from several weeks to several months. molluscum contagiosum are probably transmitted through toys (games room / school) and armbands (swimming lessons). Cleaning of these materials with soap and water is important in order to prevent spreading. It is also convenient to your environment to inform of the dangers of contamination to prevent further spread.
Remedy
The GP will not quickly take action, the fact itself is about. Freezing is possible, as well as express or puncture with a toothpick dipped in iodine. The risk of healing with scarring, however this increase. Just wait is almost always the best option. A plaster paste on inflamed warts water and let it sit for a few days helps to limit spread.