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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. [ 1] They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. [ 1] Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the ...
Molluscum contagiosum virus ( MCV) is a species of DNA poxvirus that causes the human skin infection molluscum contagiosum. [ 1 ] Molluscum contagiosum affects about 200,000 people a year, about 1% of all diagnosed skin diseases. Diagnosis is based on the size and shape of the skin lesions and can be confirmed with a biopsy, as the virus cannot ...
Shingles. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a viral disease characterized by a painful skin rash with blisters in a localized area. [ 2][ 6] Typically the rash occurs in a single, wide mark either on the left or right side of the body or face. [ 1] Two to four days before the rash occurs there may be tingling or local pain in the area ...
Roseola. Roseola, also known as sixth disease, is an infectious disease caused by certain types of human herpes viruses. [ 2] Most infections occur before the age of three. [ 1] Symptoms vary from absent to the classic presentation of a fever of rapid onset followed by a rash. [ 1][ 2] The fever generally lasts for three to five days, while the ...
Pityriasis rosea. Pityriasis rosea is a type of skin rash. [ 2] Classically, it begins with a single red and slightly scaly area known as a "herald patch". [ 2] This is then followed, days to weeks later, by an eruption of many smaller scaly spots; pinkish with a red edge in people with light skin and greyish in darker skin. [ 4]
Acne. What it looks like: Acne causes red, discolored bumps on the skin, along with whiteheads, blackheads, and cysts. Other symptoms to note: Acne is the most common skin condition affecting ...
Schamberg's disease, or progressive pigmented purpuric dermatosis, is a chronic discoloration of the skin which usually affects the legs and often spreads slowly. This disease is more common in males and may occur at any age from childhood onward. This condition is observed worldwide and has nothing to do with race or ethnic background.
Everything is sand and insects and garbage.”. Her family’s tent was crammed with her grandchildren, many of whom had rashes. One little boy stood scratching the red patches on his belly ...