Molluscum contagiosum. Photos of women, causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention

Molluscum contagiosum - a viral disease that develops at any age. It creates a feeling of discomfort in women, inner experience. Photos, which shows the dermal papules, can be seen on the pages of many medical publications.

What is molluscum contagiosum

For the first time molluscum contagiosum virus has been described at the beginning of the XIX century. It belongs to the family of poxviruses that cause human skin a large number of papules and nodules. They look like small pimples or slightly pearly pink color with a small hole at the top, resembling the appearance of a seashell shape.

In medicine mollusk is a viral disease with benign value.

Molluscum contagiosum (photo at women, children and men can be seen below) often affects young children from one year to four years. Older children who visit the pool, engage in contact sports, are also able to catch a virus. Especially those who suffer from eczema, atopic dermatitis, often used glucocorticosteroid drugs.

In the adult population and 90% of infections occur through sex.

In the older age group the main factor in the development of mollusk is a long reception of medicines from the group of cytotoxic drugs and corticosteroids. People with a weakened immune system, people with HIV more susceptible to scratches on the body of molluscum contagiosum.

Worldwide, about 20% of the population suffered the disease or are carriers. Dissemination in the first place there are developing countries with warm and humid climate, especially rain.

Types of molluscum contagiosum in women

In medicine, there is no scientific classification of shellfish, but many hold certain of its forms, each of which has its own characteristics:

1. Classical. It is characterized by acting singly on the skin nodules, having a hemispherical shape.
2. Giant. Nodes whose diameter reaches 2 cm, are placed separately from each other. By purchasing large size, they often merge.
3. Pedicle. nodules merge converted into plaques with a thin stalk. The number of connections in one location is 10 pcs.
4. Generalized. Abundant precipitation, the large size, the number of plaques more than a few dozen.
5. Milaranaya. The shape is similar to the previous one, but the nodules are small.

By atypical forms of shellfish include:

• horny papules;
• giant reaching the size of more than 3 cm;
• ulcerated shellfish;
• cystic;
• Similar to warts, acne.

During the existence of the virus, which has the name of the MCV, 4 types have been identified. The most common is the MCV-I, which manifests itself in adults and sexually transmitted diseases.

Stage and grade of molluscum contagiosum female species

Skin lesion passes stages of development:

1. Typical. According nodules having the characteristics of the clamshell, you can determine the presence of virus
2. Generalized. Number of lesions is increased, nodules appear in various locations remote from each other.
3. Is complicated. The disease is complicated by suppuration nodules caused by pathogens, redness, pus.

   

Course of the disease is difficult to predict, but it is usually in 7-9 months into remission. As between the onset of infection and remission significant amount of time passes, during the these months the rash can spread to other parts of the body and transferred to the surrounding people.

Molluscum contagiosum symptoms in women

Molluscum contagiosum (photo women well convey a picture of the localization of the virus) spreads in women in the area:

• person;
• neck;
• groin;
• thighs;
• buttocks;
• external genitalia;
• lower abdomen.

The incubation period depends on the condition of the body, the immune system stability. It can last from 3 weeks to 6 months.

Symptoms of the disease:

1. Initial appearance of papules round raised flesh color, size of 2 to 5 mm in diameter.
2. Papule can be easily removed, podskrobyvaya finger.
3. Over time, there is the expansion of shellfish pimple turns into a knot the size of a pinhead.
4. The vesicles may be single, in a group, up to 30 pcs., Clusters develop, more than 50 pieces.
5. Neoplasms are painless, soft to the touch, often occur when pressed, highlighting the white curdled liquid.
6. Papules develop in various parts of the body, but almost never appear on the palms and soles.

Bumps are painless, do not cause an itch, but become red, swollen, pus in the case of secondary infection of at combing.

Soreness and redness also mean that the natural healing process occurs. Papules may resolve spontaneously without scarring, but it takes up to 18 months. The most common complication is secondary infection with bacteria.

Causes of Molluscum contagiosum in women

Molluscum contagiosum (photo women with descriptions can be found on the network) is transmitted from person to person. Viral infection enters the skin through the damaged areas, and then in the epidermis cells are formed the basic body of the virus.

With the development of the disease is the promotion of shellfish close to the surface layer of the skin. Completely get rid of it is difficult, because the virus is part of the structure of DNA.

Risk factors other than the weakened immunity and susceptibility to the virus:

• microtrauma;
• infections, including HIV;
• neglect of hygiene.

The way of spreading the virus:

• infection with any family member, which can transmit the virus through the items: towels, washcloths, water in the bathroom, door handles, household items;
• direct contact with the victim of human skin, especially during sexual intercourse, sports.

infection causes are viruses types MCV 1 and MCV 2 that affect adults. The second type is formed during sexual intercourse, and the first type forms a lesion on the face and skin. The virus is highly conserved in the ground, household dust, the aquatic environment.

During pregnancy significantly reduced the incubation period, but the fruit of viruses do not have an effect. Upon infection, the woman appointed immunomodulators suggests to check for the presence of pathogens that affect the urinary organs.

Diagnosis of molluscum contagiosum in women

Molluscum contagiosum in the early stages of development require differential diagnosis for the purpose of cutting off other skin disorders:

• warts;
• papillomas;
• whiteheads;
• carcinomas.

When you visit a dermatologist, an experienced doctor of their appearance (pictured in women is clearly visible), to determine the specific education and diagnose correctly.

In the case of atypical manifestations appointed or microscopic pathological examination of the skin. In the first case we study the contents of nodules for the virus body. In the second case investigated cells of the epidermis.

When to see a doctor

Women often affects the skin in the abdomen, pubis and vulva. At the first sign of shellfish should visit a dermatologist, and perhaps and Venereology. The doctor may suggest further examination by a physician immunologist, an infectious disease specialist.

Prevention of molluscum contagiosum in women

When a virus infection should be considered that there is a high likelihood of reinfection. The main method of prevention - personal hygiene.

What else to do:

1. How can you make change bedding often.
2. Every day, take a shower using a mild soap.
3. Use only personal hygiene.
4. In the basins, baths precautions, do not go barefoot, use their seat cushions in the steam room, wash after procedures with a washcloth and soap.
5. Abandon random sexual relations.
6. Strengthen the immune system, because the probability of the disease in people with reduced resistance is much higher.

Additional tips:

1. Do not touch and do not comb papules.
2. After treatment bubbles drugs good wash hands with soap.
3. Regularly wash the affected area with water and mild soap.
4. In the period of the disease should not engage in sports, swimming.
5. Take a few times during the day tea from elderberry. It strengthens the immune system, prevents the spread of infection.
6. Add in the diet of foods containing vitamin A, E, rich in beneficial fats.
7. Eat foods rich in fiber, lentils, beans, broccoli.
8. Drink juices that are rich in fiber: banana, apple, raspberry.

Methods of treatment of molluscum contagiosum in women

Molluscum contagiosum (photos presented women) treated in two ways, each of them has a purpose. In the first phase the doctor aims to achieve regression of lesions. In the second stage - to prevent recurrences. Similarly, combined treatment is carried out - the liquid nitrogen in combination with the drug cantharidin.

Medications

drug therapy includes preparations:

Title	Price	Act
izoprinozin	500 rubles.	The immunostimulatory, antiviral drug, a physician calculated dose of 50 mg per 1 kg body weight
Groprinosin	500 rubles.	The antiviral drug is assigned 3-4 grams per day
tretinoin	800 rubles	Topical gel, regenerates the skin after scarring is contraindicated in pregnancy,
imiquimod	3 thousand. rub	Immunomodulatory preparation in the form of a cream for external application in the genital region, apply 1 drop per each genital lesion. Treatment is provided to a light redness, and then suspended in order to avoid the appearance to get wet.
Collomak	300 rubles.	Apply 1 drop per center 1-2 times a day
Proteflazid	2 thousand. rub.	It applied in the form of applications, 2-3 times a day

As an external irritant applied trichloroacetic acid.

One embodiment of the conservative treatment is the application of anti-inflammatory drugs:

1. Aldara. Immunostimulatory preparation for topical application. Apply a thin layer 1 once a day, 3 times a week, after 1 day. Apply at night, in the morning to wash off with warm water. The course of treatment should not exceed 4 months.
2. Acyclovir. Antiviral drug outdoor applications. Apply with a cotton swab to the affected places 4-5 times a day. Treatment is continued until the formation of crusts on the papules.
3. Retin-A. Preparation for external use, a positive effect was observed after 12 weeks of treatment.

In the event of additional bacterial infection antibiotics are appointed.

Treatment often performed for cosmetic reasons, because in 2-3 years papules disappear spontaneously, or to stop further infection. Precautions should treat papules, extending around the eyes. During the entire period of treatment should be seen by a doctor. Return to sexual activity should be planned after the complete disappearance of the papules.

Traditional methods

Domestic means aimed at eliminating the virus, to accelerate the healing process papules.

Apple vinegar quickly penetrates the skin, eliminating the source of infection:

1. Moisten a cotton ball in vinegar and apply on the affected area. Secure the bandage and leave overnight.
2. Repeat the procedure for several weeks.
3. You can take a bath with vinegar. To do this in warm water, add 250 ml of the solution and take it for 20-30 min.

Tea tree oil. Its natural antiseptic and antiviral properties help fight the virus shellfish.

1. Daily 3-4 times to moisten the affected areas of the body pad soaked in oil.
2. Mix a few drops of tea oil with 1 tbsp. l. olive. Apply the mixture to papules and leave for 1-2 hours, then rinsed with warm water.

The extract from grapefruit seeds. This product has powerful antioxidant properties, strengthens the immune system, effective against many bacteria.

1. Add 4-5 drops of extract for 1 hour. l. water. Mix the solution, moisten a cotton swab soaked lesions space bandage.
2. Leave the bandage on for 6-7 hours.
3. To strengthen the body can drink the extract, diluting it with water. To this was added 5 drops in ½ cup of water and the solution was taken 3 times a day.

Hydrogen peroxide. It acts directly on the papules, pulling them from the pus, causing them to dry out faster.

1. Moisten a cotton swab all papules and make a bandage on the body.
2. Leave it on overnight and in the morning everything carefully rinse with warm water
3. It is desirable to carry out the procedure during the day and evening.

Colloidal oatmeal. The product has a calming effect on irritated skin.

1. Finely ground grits added to the bath filled with warm water. Immerse in water for 20 minutes.
2. You can prepare a paste of oatmeal, diluting it with water to a state of pulp. Apply to the affected areas of the body for 30 min.

Lemon juice. Its protective properties protect the skin from bacterial infections.

• Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze the juice.
• Apply to the papules with a cotton swab.
• Leave for 30 min., Then wash with water.

Garlic.

1. Of peeled cloves highlight juice.
2. Wet knots to 3 times a day.
3. The procedure should be done with care so as not to get burned on healthy skin.

Papules can be treated with tincture of calendula, eucalyptus, making it 4-5 times a day.

Other methods

After careful examination of the skin surface of a physician, especially skin folds, proposed the removal of all the elements mollusk.

To do this, there are certain methods:

Methods of removal	Price	Operating principle
Laser coagulation	400 rubles. (Deletion of 10 plaques)	mollusk items are removed using a pulsed laser, if the rash after treatment was resumed, then a second course, after 3 weeks
curettage	From 250 rubles.	Removing clam using a curette, during the removal of patients experience pain after the procedure remain small scars
cryolysis	450 rubles per 1 unit.	At each mollusk body is exposed to liquid nitrogen, the procedure is painful and it may be formed after the bubbles, violation of skin pigmentation, sometimes forming small scars in the case of re-precipitation procedure repeated
disembowelment	From 500 rubles.	Husking clam held with tweezers, this method is recommended for new fresh eruptions
electrocautery	From 2 thousand. rub	With its help produce clam removal elements.

All procedures are performed using local anesthesia. To carry them out does not require hospitalization.

After removing all the elements of a mollusk skin is treated with antiseptic:

• 5% alcoholic solution;
• betadine;
• chlorhexidine;
• Miramistinom.

Curettage technique is not suitable for patients with atopic dermatitis, because they have a high risk of formation of scars on the skin. All methods of destruction are allowed to conduct for pregnant women.

possible complications

The complexity of the treatment of molluscum is that it does not go away from the body completely.

Serious consequences arise, the disease is more of a cosmetic nature, as external signs resemble the symptoms of syphilis. Complications are rare, they include a large number of foci occurred, the possible development of dermatitis, joining a secondary infection.

Difficulties occur in people with weakened immune systems, because the development of the disease may become serious form and leave the body growths, especially in the facial area. Papules in this case take the atypical form, and the treatment is complicated.

Women can be seen in the photo, papules do not decorate. In addition to the systemic treatment of molluscum contagiosum, it should take care of preventing recurrence. Treat rashes should be monitored by a doctor to not get serious complications.

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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