Parents&CarersGuide

MOLLUSCUMCONTAGIOSUM

•Donothing:

•Cryotherapy: •Surgicalscraping:withacuretteorscalpel.•Laser:pulseddyelaser.

• TopicalLotions&Ointments:

•MollenolSensitiveointmentforchildren4years&underandMollenolforolderchildrenandadults.

• Incubationperiodminimum2-8weeks• • Bumps •

• Bumpsmaybeinflamedand/orsurroundedbyeczema• Not • People •

• Usuallyfoundonthetorso,thighsandface• Scratchingbumpsspreadsinfection• Childrendonotneedtobeexcludedifprecautionstaken

• UsuallyfoundaroundthegenitalsifcaughtasanSTD• Parents&carersoftengetmolluscumonfaceandscalp

• Directskintoskincontact• Handsandfingernails• Towels,facecloths,soapbars,clothes,toys,baths,pools

• Don’tsharetowels,toys,clothes,etcwithinfectedperson• Washhandsfrequently;washtowels,clothes,toysoften• Useliquidsoap,notsoapbars• Don’tsharebaths;showerifpossible• Avoidskintoskincontactwithinfectedareas