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Molluscum Contagiosum

皮肤科

Common symptoms

气血失和、圆形或卵圆形丘...、丘疹、瘙痒

The pathology of disease

Molluscum contagiosum is a self-inoculating poxvirus skin disease: discrete pearly umbilicated hemispherical papules expressing cheesy molluscum bodies. Children/young adults. Spread by direct contact (public baths/pools), autoinoculation, or sexually.

Common Symptoms

Qi-blood disharmony; round/oval papule; papule; pruritus

Causes and Pathogenesis

Molluscum contagiosum virus (Poxviridae), brick-shaped 350 nm; cytoplasmic replication with early RNA then DNA (Feulgen) maturation; molluscum body (Henderson-Patterson body). TCM: qi-blood disharmony with external pathogen.

Treatment

Drug therapy, supportive therapy

Preventive Measures

Hygiene; trim nails; don't scratch; no shared clothing.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.