The main symptom of molluscum contagiosum is the appearance of smooth, translucent, rosaceous and bright elevations on the skin, similar to warts. The lesions do not cause pain and may present a small depression in the center.
Molluscum contagiosis manifests mainly in lateral of the trunk, armpits, face and anal and genital regions, as they are more sensitive regions of the skin and more susceptible to trauma. However, signs and symptoms can occur anywhere on the body.
In adults, the symptoms of the molluscum contagiosum usually appear in the genital, anal, abdominal and inner portions of the thighs. In these cases, the virus infection probably occurred through the sexual route.
The lesions are small, about five millimeters long, and may appear in groups or in isolation, with varying sizes and forming lines.
A symptom of molluscum contagiosum which may also be present is the itchiness and the irritation, which causes the person to scratch the lesions and spread the infection to other regions of the skin.
Signs and symptoms of molluscum contagiosum should be evaluated by a dermatologist, who will differentiate it from other skin infections and advise on the most appropriate treatment in each case.
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