Currently, scientists have discovered and studied the types of various viruses that affect the skin surface of the human body. Among them is one of the most unpleasant - molluscum contagiosum. In women and men, it is usually located on the genitals and nearby sites (but not necessarily), and in children it can occur anywhere.
Molluscum contagiosum in women, men and children: virus-related facts
Any virus in the human body is dangerous and therefore requires immediate treatment. Molluscum contagiosum in women, men and children has the following descriptions:
it is a very common and contagious disease on human skin caused by poxvirus;
very often the molluscum contagious appears even in absolutely healthy people. Most often affects sexually active men and women, but also children;
usually occurs on the arms, legs, neck, buttocks and looks like an even rash of small cones of pink or tan color;
the virus in most cases is easily curable, and even after some time it disappears without any treatment;
however, in some cases, complex treatment may be required;
often the molluscum contagiosum is cured by freezing with liquid nitrogen;
it can be prevented by skin hygiene.
The above facts only speak about the manifestation of the virus. But how does a molluscum contagiosum appear in adults and children? Let's look at some of the most common cases.
Molluscum contagiosum in women, men and children: distribution and manifestation
The virus is a skin disorder caused by poxvirus. Molluscum contagiosum is not caused by yeast, bacteria or fungi. Also, no diet does not affect its appearance. Sometimes the virus occurs not only in those areas of the skin that are described above, but also on the face, eyelids, hips, genitals, less often on the palms and feet, very rarely on the whole body.
By attacking the skin, it can cause inflammation of the superficial blood vessels, thereby giving the cones a reddish color. Most molluscum-infected people do not suffer from any other manifestations of the disease, except for rashes, but in some cases severe itching is possible. It is also worth noting that the molluscum contagious in women appears much less frequently than in men. The virus does not affect the internal organs and the circulatory system.
Molluscum contagiosum (photo in children on the right) can easily spread from one area of the skin to others. As the name implies (from Latin “contagiousness” - “infectiousness”), the virus is really very contagious, therefore it is easily transmitted from person to person through skin contact, sharing of blades, scissors, etc., through public pools and bathrooms even sports mattresses. Molluscum contagiosum in women most often appears after sexual contact with a man who has this disease.
The virus often causes a lot of cosmetic inconvenience, especially on the face, but is usually harmless to a normal and healthy person. A typical situation is that this disease may not manifest itself for about a month. The virus can be quickly cured by freezing with nitrogen or cauterization.