Many people confuse molluscum Contagiosum with pimples, but actually, it is a much bigger disease with several repercussions. They try to pop it like a pimple and think, it’s done. But, after a few weeks, one bump will result in many more. Then, people have no other option but to seek medical help. A doctor is perhaps the right person to explain what kind of pimple it is and how it can be cured. Molluscum Contagiosum is like a wart and they would stay for about 6-12 months. Well, this could be a bit shocking because it is weird to live with pimples on the face knowing that they will remain for half a year or full year for that matter.
What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
It is a common skin disease caused by a poxvirus, which infects the skin of human beings. The infection can be seen in the form of bumps that can be found on any part of the body. It starts off with a single bump, then expanding to multiple of them. The worst part of this disease is that it is spreadable; a person who is suffering from molluscum contagiosum can get his/her all body affected by the disease if he/she touch the affected area and then, rub or scratch other parts of the body. Moreover, the disease spreads from one person to person through skin contact. If an unaffected person uses a towel, cloth or a toy. There are many reports that says that the disease sprouts from a gymnastic mat or a swimming pool. It is hard to find any symptom pertaining to this skin disease such as headache, nausea, itching and fever.
Anybody can be affected with this disease, but when it comes to the most common sufferers, then they are children. The reason that it is mostly developed in children is due to the lack of the immunity levels, which gives an easy passage to the virus to enter the body and deteriorate the body parts. In adults, this disease usually affects in the genital area after they get sexually transmitted diseases. Molluscum Contagiosum also affects the immune system of the people, so getting rid of the disease becomes even more important. The most common body parts that are affected by this disease are thighs, face, neck, underarms, neck and eyelids.
Treating Molluscum Contagiosum
There are multiple ways of getting rid of Molluscum Contagiosum. It is up to a person to decide, which treatment process he/she needs to go with. A few common methods of alleviating this disease is by applying heat or cold on the areas where bumps are present. There is a procedure that involves the use of liquid nitrogen, which efficiently helps remove this disease. But, I would urge people not to try that technique on your own because liquid nitrogen is a dangerous element.
Natural remedies
There has been a number of reports that state that Molluscum Contagiosum can be cured by using Apple Cider Vinegar. People need to take this after waking up in the morning and before going to sleep. They have to soak a q-tip in the apple cider vinegar and apply it on the bumps. Doing it for a few weeks will dry the bumps and eventually, they will stop increasing. A few bumps may dry pretty quickly, but then, the effectiveness of the apple cider vinegar stops.
What can be done to avoid getting this disease?
- Keep a good distance from the person who is affected by this disease.
- Don’t use items, which are used by infected person.
- Wash hands with an anti-bacterial soap after coming in contact with the infected person.
- If you feel like scratching, then keep yourself busy, but just don’t scratch.
- Disinfect all the items that are shared with the infected person.
- Don’t shave infected areas, as it will spread the disease.
Keep your body and your surroundings clean and tidy in order to lessen the chances of having Molluscum Contagiosum.
