What is the disease?It is a soft wart that is commonly seen in childhood. It can also appear on the genitals of adults as a sexually transmitted disease. What is the cause?It is caused by infection with the molluscum contagiosum virus. It is transmitted by contact and is more likely to spread when the skin barrier function is impaired due to atopic dermatitis or other factors. How symptoms manifest Single or multiple lesions measuring 1 to 5 mm in diameter Testing and diagnosis The diagnosis is easy if the patient has small dome-shaped papules with a moist appearance. Treatment methodsAt present, there are no safe and effective antiviral drugs for this disease. Statistically, it has been reported that the viruses will naturally fall off after about six months on average if left untreated, but they may persist for years and increase in number. To eliminate discomfort and to prevent the spread of the disease to others, In the case of this sexually transmitted disease, the first choice is removal using forceps. What to do if you notice an illnessPlease see a dermatologist or pediatrician. Related TopicsAtopic dermatitis Shinichiro Yasumoto Molluscum contagiosum (warts) |
どんな病気か小児期によくみられる皮膚の軟らかいいぼです。性行為感染症として、成人の陰部にみられることもあります。 原因は何か伝染性軟属腫ウイルスの感染によって発症します。感染様式は接触感染で、アトピー性皮膚炎やそのほかの要因により皮膚のバリア機能に障害がある時に感染しやすいといえます。 症状の現れ方 単発あるいは多発性に認められる径1~5㎜ほどの 検査と診断 臨床的にみずみずしい外観のドーム状小丘疹があれば、診断は容易です。ほかの病気との区別が必要な場合は、 治療の方法現在のところ、本症に対する安全かつ有効な抗ウイルス薬は存在しません。統計的には、放置しても平均して約半年の経過で自然に脱落すると報告されていますが、年余にわたって存在し、数が増えることもあります。 不快感を取り除くため、また、ほかへの伝搬を予防する意味でも、 性行為感染症としての本症では、鉗子などによる除去を第一選択として行います。 病気に気づいたらどうする皮膚科か小児科を受診してください。 関連項目アトピー性皮膚炎 安元 慎一郎 伝染性軟属腫(みずいぼ)
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