Molluscum development

Hello,

I was wondering if you guys could give me some insight on how long it takes for molluscum and herpes zoster to fully develop on the face? And... is herpes zoster and molluscum misdiagnosed often? I am worried because my forehead has these tiny clustered pearly white bumps on my forehead and the rest of my face along with some blackheads, and a few pimples. I just don't know what these tiny pearly white bumps are?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

'Molluscum contagiosum lesions are flesh-colored, dome-shaped, and pearly in appearance. They are often 1-5 millimeters in diameter, with a dimpled center. They are generally not painful, but they may itch or become irritated. Picking or scratching the bumps may lead to further infection or scarring. In about 10% of the cases, eczema develops around the lesions. They may occasionally be complicated by secondary bacterial infections.

The central waxy core contains the virus. In a process called autoinoculation, the virus may spread to neighboring skin areas. Children are particularly susceptible to auto-inoculation, and may have widespread clusters of lesions.

The time from infection to the appearance of lesions ranges from 2 week to 6 months, with an average incubation period of 6 weeks. Diagnosis is made on the clinical appearance; the virus cannot routinely be cultured.

In adults, molluscum infections are often sexually transmitted and usually affect the genitals, lower abdomen, buttocks, and inner thighs. In rare cases, molluscum infections are also found on the lips, mouth, and eyelids.'

You could read more about the condition at the following links -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molluscum_contagiosum

and

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molluscum_contagiosum

You should consult a doctor for a clinical examination so that a confirmed diagnosis can be established.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us about how you are doing.

Regards.