Water Warts Treatments
Water Warts What You Need To Know
Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, is a viral infection of the skin that results in small, raised, pink lesions with a dimple in the center. They may occasionally be itchy or sore. They may occur singly or in groups.
What are the signs and symptoms?
Any skin area may be affected, with the abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being most common. The onset of the lesions is around 7 weeks after infection. It usually goes away within a year without scarring.
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What are the complications?
What are the causes?MC is caused by a poxvirus called the molluscum contagiosum virus (MCV). The virus is spread either by direct contact including sexual activity or via contaminated objects such as towels. The condition can also be spread to other areas of the body by the person
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