flashcards_molluscum_contagiosum

Question 1

Does Molluscum Contagiosum require treatment in immunocompetent individuals?

Answer 1

No, it is self-limiting with spontaneous resolution usually within 18 months.

Question 2

What should be advised to avoid the spread of Molluscum Contagiosum?

Answer 2

Advise against squeezing mollusca to avoid the spread of infectious material and reducing risk of super-infections.

Question 3

What precautions should be taken to avoid spreading Molluscum Contagiosum to uninfected people?

Answer 3

Avoid sharing towels, clothing, and baths with uninfected people.

Question 4

How should eczema or infection around Molluscum Contagiosum lesions be treated?

Answer 4

Treat appropriately with emollients and steroids or antibiotics.

Question 5

When should chemical or physical destruction of Molluscum Contagiosum lesions be considered?

Answer 5

Only if the lesion has become symptomatic and should be done by a specialist.

Question 6

What treatments can be used for anogenital Molluscum Contagiosum lesions?

Answer 6

Podophyllotoxin 0.5% or Imiquimod 5% cream.

Question 7

Is school exclusion necessary for Molluscum Contagiosum?

Answer 7

No, school exclusion is not necessary.

Question 8

When should a patient with Molluscum Contagiosum be referred to a dermatologist?

Answer 8

If the patient is immunocompromised, lesions are extensive and painful, or there is diagnostic uncertainty.