U mềm lây
Also known as water warts, MC
viral infection of the skin
Key facts
- Other names
- Water warts
- Specialty
- Dermatology
- Symptoms
- Small, raised, pink lesions with a dimple in the center
- Usual onset
- Children 1 to 10 years of age
- Duration
- Usually 6–12 months, may last up to four years
- Types
- MCV-1, MCV-2, MCV-3, MCV-4
- Causes
- Molluscum contagiosum virus spread by direct contact or contaminated objects
- Risk factors
- Weak immune system , atopic dermatitis , crowded living conditions
- Diagnostic method
- Based on appearance
- Differential diagnosis
- Warts , herpes simplex , chickenpox , folliculitis
- Prevention
- Hand washing , not sharing personal items
- Treatment