Molluscum Contagiosum

HISTORY:

‍BumpsLesions on the ‍face for ‍ ‍hoursdays

‍redness

‍swelling

‍itching

‍tenderness

‍irritation

‍discharge

‍fever, up to ‍°, over ‍ ‍hoursdays

Treatments tried: ‍none, ‍effectiveineffective



EXAM:

General appearance: ‍well-appearing

Skin: ‍no rash



ASSESSMENT:

‍Molluscum contagiosum ‍likelysuspectedpossible

DDx: ‍



PLAN:

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- ‍Topical treatments

- ‍Physical treatments

- Avoidance of sexual contact until lesions are treated and healed

- Advise that recurrences are to be expected in the coming months

- Referral to dermatologist

- Follow-up in ‍ ‍weeksmonths

- Return if lesions do not improve or if new lesions develop