{"id":11994,"date":"2026-02-23T11:41:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/?p=11994"},"modified":"2026-02-23T11:41:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:41:46","slug":"kontagioznyy-mollyusk-lechenie-simptomy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Molluscum contagiosum"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"fpm_start\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"615\"><strong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"407\">Molluscum contagiosum<\/strong> Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease caused by the Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), a member of the Poxviridae family. The infection manifests as characteristic dome-shaped papules with a central pit.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"810\">The disease is most often benign and tends to resolve spontaneously, but can persist for several months and cause significant cosmetic discomfort.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"815\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9F%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B7_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0\" >Pathogenesis of molluscum contagiosum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Epidemiology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C\" >Genetic predisposition<\/a><\/li><li 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signs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Possible complications:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%94%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0\" >Diagnostics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%94%D0%B8%D1%84%D1%84%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0\" >Differential diagnosis:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0\" >Treatment of molluscum contagiosum<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%85%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%8B_%D0%BA_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8E\" >Treatment approaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%A1%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8\" >Current recommendations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9A%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%BA%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BC_%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0\" >Brief clinical algorithm for patient management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9A%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B4%D0%B0_%D1%81%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%BE_%D0%BA_%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%87%D1%83\" >When to see a doctor urgently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9A%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Classification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9C%D0%9A%D0%91-10\" >ICD-10:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9C%D0%9A%D0%91-11\" >ICD-11:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8\" >Age-related features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%94%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8\" >Children<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%92%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%8B%D0%B5\" >Adults<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%98%D0%BC%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D1%8B\" >Immunocompromised patients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0\" >Prevention<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#%D0%94%D0%BE%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80_%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%83%D0%B5%D1%82\" >Dr. Korzhikov advises<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment-symptoms\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"852\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9F%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B7_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0\"><\/span>Pathogenesis of molluscum contagiosum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1033\">The virus penetrates through microtraumas in the skin and replicates in the epidermis. It causes keratinocyte hyperplasia with the formation of intracellular inclusions (Henderson-Patterson bodies).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1119\">Important: virus <strong data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1085\">does not penetrate into the systemic bloodstream<\/strong> and remains localized in the skin.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1142\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Epidemiology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<li data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1183\">\n<p data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1183\">Children aged 1\u201310 years are most often affected.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1269\">\n<p data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1269\">Prevalence among children can reach 5\u201310%, in some populations it is higher<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<p data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1304\">In adults, it is more common in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<li data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1326\">\n<p data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1326\">immunosuppression<br \/>\n<script data-noptimize=\"\" data-wpfc-render=\"false\">\nfpm_start( \"true\" );\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1345\">\n<p data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1345\">HIV infections<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1348\" data-end=\"1373\">\n<p data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1373\">atopic dermatitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1431\">\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1431\">sexual intercourse (localization in the anogenital area)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1503\">Seasonality is moderately expressed and is not a strictly proven factor.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1545\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C\"><\/span>Genetic predisposition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1662\">To date <strong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1661\">There is no convincing evidence of a clear genetic predisposition to molluscum contagiosum.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1812\">Studies on the role of cytokines (IL-6, TNF) and immune mechanisms are being conducted, but a reliable link between specific mutations and the disease has not been established.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1835\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8B_%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0\"><\/span>Risk factors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<thead data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<tr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1858\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1846\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Factor<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1858\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Mechanism<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<tr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1929\">\n<td data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1903\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Skin-to-skin contact<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1929\">The main route of transmission<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<td data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1953\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Atopic dermatitis<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1982\">Skin barrier dysfunction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2042\">\n<td data-start=\"1983\" data-end=\"2001\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Immunosuppression<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2042\">Reduced control of viral replication<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2095\">\n<td data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2062\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Microtraumas of the skin<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2095\">Facilitate virus penetration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2139\">\n<td data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2115\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Sexual intercourse<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2139\">Anogenital form<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2144\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2191\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9A%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0\"><\/span>Clinical picture of molluscum contagiosum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2215\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%A2%D0%B8%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B8\"><\/span>Typical signs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2319\">\n<li data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2249\">\n<p data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2249\">Dome-shaped papules 2\u20135 mm<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2250\" data-end=\"2272\">\n<p data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2272\">Mother-of-pearl color<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2298\">\n<p data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2298\">Central depression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2319\">\n<p data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2319\">Painlessness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2376\">When pressed, a whitish substance may be released.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2403\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Possible complications:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2548\">\n<li data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2441\">\n<p data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2441\">Secondary bacterial infection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2485\">\n<p data-start=\"2444\" data-end=\"2485\">Inflammatory reaction around the elements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2486\" data-end=\"2525\">\n<p data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2525\">Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2548\">\n<p data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2548\">Rarely - scarring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2553\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2569\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%94%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0\"><\/span>Diagnostics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2591\">The diagnosis is clinical.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2649\">Additional methods are used in case of atypical presentation:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2740\">\n<li data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2668\">\n<p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2668\">Dermatoscopy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2691\">\n<p data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2691\">Histology (rare)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2740\">\n<p data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2740\">PCR (for complex differential diagnostics)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2775\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%94%D0%B8%D1%84%D1%84%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%BB%D1%8C%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0\"><\/span>Differential diagnosis:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2914\">\n<li data-start=\"2777\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<p data-start=\"2779\" data-end=\"2799\">Viral warts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2818\">\n<p data-start=\"2802\" data-end=\"2818\">Keratoacanthoma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2830\">\n<p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2830\">Milia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2896\">\n<p data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2896\">Basal cell carcinoma (in atypical forms in adults)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2914\">\n<p data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2914\">Chicken pox<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2919\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2954\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BB%D1%8E%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0\"><\/span>Treatment of molluscum contagiosum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3028\">Important: The disease often goes away on its own within 6\u201312 months.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3030\" data-end=\"3051\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9F%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%85%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%8B_%D0%BA_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8E\"><\/span>Treatment approaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<thead data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3090\">\n<tr data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3090\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3061\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Method<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3076\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Advantages<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3090\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Flaws<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<tr data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3185\">\n<td data-start=\"3130\" data-end=\"3143\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Observation<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3163\">No trauma<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3163\" data-end=\"3185\">Long-term course<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3234\">\n<td data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3196\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Curettage<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3215\">Quick removal<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3234\">Pain syndrome<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3289\">\n<td data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3249\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cryotherapy<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3265\">Efficiency<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3265\" data-end=\"3289\">Pigmentation is possible<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3340\">\n<td data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3302\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Imiquimod<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3320\">Immunomodulation<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3340\">Skin irritation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3406\">\n<td data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3359\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Podophyllotoxin<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3359\" data-end=\"3383\">Suitable for adults<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3406\">Restrictions in children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 data-start=\"3408\" data-end=\"3436\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%A1%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B8\"><\/span>Current recommendations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3535\">International recommendations (NICE, CDC) allow for a watchful waiting approach in the absence of complications.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3540\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3542\" data-end=\"3590\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9A%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%BA%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9_%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B3%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BC_%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0\"><\/span>Brief clinical algorithm for patient management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3785\">\n<li data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3615\">\n<p data-start=\"3595\" data-end=\"3615\">Clinical examination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3658\">\n<p data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3658\">Exclusion of differential diagnoses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3659\" data-end=\"3688\">\n<p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3688\">Assessment of immune status<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3727\">\n<p data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3727\">Determining the need for treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3728\" data-end=\"3754\">\n<p data-start=\"3731\" data-end=\"3754\">Selecting a removal method<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3785\">\n<p data-start=\"3758\" data-end=\"3785\">Control after 4-8 weeks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"3787\" data-end=\"3790\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3815\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9A%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B4%D0%B0_%D1%81%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%BE_%D0%BA_%D0%B2%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%87%D1%83\"><\/span>When to see a doctor urgently<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3971\">\n<li data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"3860\">\n<p data-start=\"3819\" data-end=\"3860\">Rapid increase in the number of elements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3886\">\n<p data-start=\"3863\" data-end=\"3886\">Severe inflammation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3887\" data-end=\"3922\">\n<p data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3922\">Signs of a bacterial infection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3923\" data-end=\"3953\">\n<p data-start=\"3925\" data-end=\"3953\">Localization in the eye area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3954\" data-end=\"3971\">\n<p data-start=\"3956\" data-end=\"3971\">Immunodeficiency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3973\" data-end=\"3976\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3978\" data-end=\"3994\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9A%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Classification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3996\" data-end=\"4007\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9C%D0%9A%D0%91-10\"><\/span>ICD-10:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4008\" data-end=\"4037\">B08.1 - Molluscum contagiosum<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4039\" data-end=\"4050\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9C%D0%9A%D0%91-11\"><\/span>ICD-11:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4051\" data-end=\"4081\">1E76.Y - Molluscum contagiosum<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4086\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4088\" data-end=\"4113\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8\"><\/span>Age-related features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4123\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%94%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8\"><\/span>Children<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4189\">Often multiple elements, especially in atopic dermatitis.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4203\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%92%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BB%D1%8B%D0%B5\"><\/span>Adults<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4236\">Most often, the localization is anogenital.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4238\" data-end=\"4275\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%98%D0%BC%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BF%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D1%8B\"><\/span>Immunocompromised patients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4324\">Large, recurring forms may be observed.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4326\" data-end=\"4329\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4331\" data-end=\"4346\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9F%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4503\">\n<li data-start=\"4348\" data-end=\"4401\">\n<p data-start=\"4350\" data-end=\"4401\">Avoid close contact with affected areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4437\">\n<p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4437\">Do not share towels.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4438\" data-end=\"4467\">\n<p data-start=\"4440\" data-end=\"4467\">Treatment of skin microtraumas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4503\">\n<p data-start=\"4470\" data-end=\"4503\">Control of atopic dermatitis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4508\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4510\" data-end=\"4537\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%94%D0%BE%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80_%D0%9A%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2_%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%83%D0%B5%D1%82\"><\/span>Dr. Korzhikov advises<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4539\" data-end=\"4741\">With the typical clinical picture of molluscum contagiosum in children, a watchful waiting approach is most often advisable. Aggressive removal of all lesions can lead to scarring and psycho-emotional stress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4885\">In adults with anogenital localization, it is necessary to exclude concomitant sexually transmitted infections and assess the immune status.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4887\" data-end=\"5002\">In case of atypical course or relapses, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist and exclude immunodeficiency conditions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5004\" data-end=\"5007\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5009\" data-end=\"5015\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5096\"><strong data-start=\"5017\" data-end=\"5053\">Is molluscum contagiosum contagious?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5053\" data-end=\"5056\" \/>Yes, it is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5098\" data-end=\"5178\"><strong data-start=\"5098\" data-end=\"5132\">Is it possible to extrude elements?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5132\" data-end=\"5135\" \/>Not recommended due to risk of infection.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5235\"><strong data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5202\">Are there any scars?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5202\" data-end=\"5205\" \/>Rarely, more often due to trauma.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5330\"><strong data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5268\">Should all children be treated?<\/strong><br data-start=\"5268\" data-end=\"5271\" \/>Not always - in the absence of complications, observation is acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fpm_end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin disease caused by the Molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV), which belongs to the Poxviridae family. 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