Molluscum Contagiosum Symptoms Singapore | HIV PEP
Molluscum Contagiosum Symptoms in Singapore: Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus. The infection causes bumps on the upper layers of the skin surface. It is easily transmitted.
Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum
Some of the common symptoms of molluscum contagiosum are:
- Development of dome-shaped bumps, frequently with a dimple in the center, which are generally painless but may itch. They are white or pink in color and small in size.
- The lesions become softer over time; they may turn red and drain (ooze) after a few weeks
- There may be scaling or peeling and cracked skin around the lesions.
Some of the commonly affected body parts are the limbs, face, trunk, and neck. If the spread is via sexual contact, you can develop lesions on the genitals and adjacent areas.
In many people, the individual lesions start to crust over and heal within 1-2 months. You may experience redness and mild swelling around the lesion during the healing process. Once healed, they do not usually cause scars, but there may remain a tiny pitted mark or a spot of skin lightening. While some lesions are healing, others may develop. Although all of the lesions are usually gone within 6-18 months, in some cases, the illness may persist for many years. However, this does not lead to serious illness or long-term health problems.