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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
wart like growths on a 9 year olds back.
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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wart like growths on a 9 year olds back.
by Gail, Oct 24, 2000 12:00AM
my son visited a dermatologist yesterday and had 2 warts frozen off of his back. they appeared about 2 weeks ago. he diagnosed my child with "molluscum" which i do believe is an incorrect spelling. please let me know more about this condition, as the doctor told me that perhaps "100's more" may grow.
thank you.
thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 24, 2000 12:00AM
, Oct 24, 2000 12:00AM
Gail:
No, you spelled it right. Molluscum is a common, warty growth found at all ages. Despite its second name, "contagiosum," it usually isn't. It comes from nowhere in particular, spreads locally on the skin, and goes away on its own, though this may take several months. I usually don't bother treating it in kids, since time does the job, and treatments (freezong, acid, etc.) are painful and annoying. Maybe "100's more" will grow and maybe not, but there's no need to worry in any case.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
No, you spelled it right. Molluscum is a common, warty growth found at all ages. Despite its second name, "contagiosum," it usually isn't. It comes from nowhere in particular, spreads locally on the skin, and goes away on its own, though this may take several months. I usually don't bother treating it in kids, since time does the job, and treatments (freezong, acid, etc.) are painful and annoying. Maybe "100's more" will grow and maybe not, but there's no need to worry in any case.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Gail, Oct 24, 2000 12:00AM
thanks...i feel better..the dr. we visited made it sound much worse...
