He molluscum contagiosum can be contracted in a moment of passionespecially if we don’t use condom. Before the kisses and caressesonce we only think about our placer we can forget the most important thing, and the condom? If you recently discovered a couple of ‘warts‘, learn how to recognize a molluscum contagiosum or HPV infection.
What is molluscum contagiosum?
He molluscum contagiosum It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the family virus Molluscum Contagiosum Poxviruswhich is capable of infecting any part of the body through the appearance of papules that they are not painfulbut yes very contagious to touchdescribe specialists from the Mayo Clinic medical institute.
The appearance of papules is one of the first warning signs of molluscum contagiosumthis type of bumps are firm and painless to touch, shiny skin-colored, pearly, or erythematous in appearance (if it becomes inflamed), more or less measuring around 2 to 6 mm in diameter, easily contagious and sometimes itchy with unpleasant appearance.
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Other symptoms of molluscum contagiosum
Las bumps they have a small hole or dot at the top near the center.
Las bumps They can become inflamed and red.
Presence of itching in the affected area.
Las bumps they come off easily when scratched, but it infects nearby areas.
Las injuries appear in the face, neck, armpits, the back of the hands, abdomen, thighs or genitals.
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What is molluscum contagiosum in children?
In the case of contagious molluscum in childrenIt is a viral skin disease what can cause small bumps flesh-colored or pink on the skin of your little ones. According to specialists from Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, children can develop it skin-to-skin contact with someone who has it.
Are contagious molluscs dangerous?
Actually, the contagious molluscs are not dangerous, Since in most cases it is a mild infection which may disappear over time. However, it is more serious in people with immune system weakened due to turning It is difficult to treathe is able to spread throughout the body.
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On the other hand, the human papillomavirus or HPVit is an infection that can be transmitted through sexual intercourse or by another type of skin-to-skin contact. Although there are more than 200 varieties of HPV, about 40 types can affect the genitalscause the appearance of warts or different types of cancer.
According to the National Library of Medicine of the United States, there are two types of HPV categories of sexual transmission:
Low-risk HPV: causes warts on and around the genitals
High-risk HPV: Causes various types of cancer, including cervical cancer, anal cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer, penile cancer, mouth and throat cancer
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In some cases, the immune system is able to overcome HPV infection before they appear wart. However, when these occur, you should see your doctor immediately because by not taking treatment, the infection can cause changes in the cells and increase the risk of developing cancer in the affected area.
Unlike infectious mollusk that develops skin lesions, the human papillomavirus develops wartsin which their appearance will depend on the HPV type that is involved.
Common warts: appear as rough, raised bumps, may be covered with black spots if blood vessels are involved, they are usually skin-colored, brown, black, or grayish, and usually appear on the hands or fingers.
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Genital warts: appear as flat lesions, small cauliflower-shaped lumps or growths that resemble a stem, in women they appear on the vulva, vagina, anus or cervix, while in men on the penis, scrotum or around the anus.
Flat warts: it is about flat lesions and slightly elevated.
Plantar warts: the appearance of hard, grainy growths on both the heels and the soles.
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How are molluscum contagiosum and HPV treated?
Although both are sexually transmitted infectionsthe infection caused by molluscum contagiosum it may get better without treatment after 6 to 12 months. However, the papules they may continue to appear within a maximum of five years. Once they are gone, you can no longer transmit the infection.
This does not mean that you should not treat yourself, because due to its high degree of contagion, it is best to undergo cryotherapy scrapea process in which liquid nitrogen for freeze the lesionsubsequently forms a small blister until it comes off the skin.
In the case of HPV, the warts they also tend to disappear, but there is no cure for this virus, which is why the lesions reappear after a while. However, you can treat them through medicines that are applied to the affected area, for example, salicylic acid, imiquimod, podofilox or trichloroacetic acid.
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In case the medicines are not enough to remove warts, Don’t worry, you can resort to more effective treatments such as surgical ones: cryotherapy, electrocautery or laser surgery.
It is important to note that although both infections can cause similar skin lesionsbut do not forget that they are caused by different viruses and are transmitted in different ways.
Now do you see the importance of prevention? Do not forget use condom in your next sexual encounterDon’t let passion cloud your vision because remember that AIDS/HIV also exists…
now that you know how to recognize a molluscum contagiosum or HPV infection, See your doctor if you find a type of injury similar to a wartRemember that both are highly contagious.
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