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molloscum contagiosum?

Last post 08-12-2008 9:11 AM by mfleming1. 2 replies.
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  • 07-26-2008 3:24 PM

    molloscum contagiosum?

    I just took my 2 year old to the pediatrician for a strange looking diaper rash.  He said it is molloscum contagiosum.  The treatment he usually uses is Retin A (a Rx acne medication).  I'm afraid to use that because it causes the skin to become dry and irritated.  She isn't potty trained yet and I'm scared that it will burn when she gets urine on that irritated skin.  Other options are burning, freezing, or cutting them off.  This can cause pain, blistering, and permanent scarring, AND isn't actually a cure-they can come back.  It is "highly contagious" but nobody else in our family has it.  I'm scared if we don't treat it it will spread and the pics i've seen look horrible!  Does anybody have experience with this and if so what did you do for it?  Our ped recommended seeing a dermatologist so I'm planning on calling to schedule an appt on Monday.  The more I've thought about it I wonder if I should schedule with a Pediatric Dermatologist, but the closest one is about 4 hours away....  Any input will be greatly appreciated.  TIA

  • 08-07-2008 9:26 AM In reply to

    Re: molloscum contagiosum?

    I really don't know anything about it, but go to this website:  www.molloscum.com   They have more info and treatment ideas there.  good luck! 

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  • 08-12-2008 9:11 AM In reply to

    Re: molloscum contagiosum?

    I am going to give you the definition, word for word from my medical dictionary... "m. contagiosum - A rash composed of small dome-shaped papules with a central crater that is said to be "umbilicated" (dimpled or belly button-shaped). Cheesy (caseous) material fills the dimple's core. A pox virus causes the rash, which is commonly spread  by person-to-person contact among children and young adults. Widespread lesions are sometimes identified on the skin of immunosuppressed patients. Lesions in the groin, on the genitals, or on the upper thighs usually are sexually transmitted. Treatment: Some lesions may heal spontaneously and require no therapy. Persistant papules can be removed with curettage or frozen with liquid nitrogen."

    Just make sure you wash your hands before and after every diaper change to prevent anyone else in your family from getting it. I would also question, who changes her diapers during the day? She had to get it from somewhere, it didn't just float through the air and land in her diaper area. If she goes to a daycare, I would start there. You don't want them transmitting it to someone elses child as well. It's amazing how many people just don't wash their hands! It does sound as though it could go away on it's own, just like chicken pox, you just need to prevent it from being spread while she has it. Good luck and I hope your dermatologist answers all your questions.

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