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Molluscum contagiosum
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Molluscum is a common viral skin infection that goes away on its own, usually over 6 to 12 months and sometimes longer. Redness around a bump often means the body is clearing it. Recommended supportive care with an emphasis on moisturizing, avoiding scratching or picking, and not sharing towels or baths with siblings. Return precautions given including bumps that become very painful, swollen, or drain pus, fever, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.
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Treated bumps may blister, scab, or become red over the next several days before healing; wash off any applied medicine as directed. Untreated bumps still go away on their own over months. Recommended supportive care with an emphasis on avoiding scratching or picking and not sharing towels or baths with siblings. Return precautions given including bumps that become very painful, swollen, or drain pus, fever, new symptoms, prolonged symptoms, worsening symptoms, and other concerns. Caregiver expressed understanding and agreement with plan. Answered all questions.
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- Self-limited; treatment optional
- Cryotherapy, curettage, cantharidin (most support)
- Molluscum dermatitis; hydrocortisone
- No exclusion from child care, school, or pools