Pervasive Molluscum

[haruki]

I'm a 28 yr. old healthy male. I have had molluscum on my genitals for almost 4 years now. I don't scratch or "mess" with the crops but I'm confident that it consistently autoinoculates considering its location. The outbreak is at the base of my penis which, when flacid, is in contact with my testicals.  I have been tested for HIV and know that I have a healthy immune system. I figured this would go away on its own but I fear that it will continue to self infect. Is there anything I can do?

[auntiejessi]

I don't know, but you need to get it checked.

AJ

[haruki]

Actually I self diagnosed this problem after thorough research. But these bumps have never itched nor do they give me any discomfort other than embarrasment. I'm starting to think they may just be Forsyce bumps? They do sometimes exude a white substance like a pimple might. Thay also don't seem to have an indentation but they do somewhat occurs in rows.
Obviously I need to get this checked but I aways figured that it ws mc and that there was not much i could do but wait. Does this sound liike it still may be mc?

Thanks for your time and thoughtfulness.

haruki

[gracefromHHP]

I guess my first question is - how were you diagnosed with molluscum?  How long does it tend to stick around with each new flare up?  Have you had it treated at all?

Can you end up with mc like this for 4 years? Well you can but you also have to be considering things like reinnoculation from other sources as well as perhaps even a misdiagnosis and it's not mc.

grace

[auntiejessi]

Have you thought about getting them treated?  That might help.  You can go to your doctor for this, or an std clinic.

Aj

[Naveed777]

The condition is chronic and once the virus enters the body it will stay there. Outbreaks can recur but an otherwise healthy person's immune system is able to manage the outbreak.The center of the lesions are depressed and contain a white "pus" that is contagious. Because they itch a person will tend to scratch at them and release this fluid. The infections usually clear up, without scarring, in two to three months but can last for years. The lesions can be removed surgically through cryotherapy, scraping, burning, chemical obliteration or needle electrosurgery. There is the chance of scarring if a person chooses to have the blisters removed in this manner.