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Is Molluscum Contagiosum Contagious?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015
Question: I'd like another opinion..

If you have access, please see my question from January 26th. I had sent in some pictures and asked a question about lesions on my pubic area. I was told there is a very high chance it looks like molluscum contagiosum & to get it checked by a doctor and then possibly have electric cautery etc..

UPDATE - I went to a dermatologist and they confirmed it to be molluscum contagiosum - it was treated with cryotherapy about 1.5 weeks ago.. so it turned purple then crusted and fell off today. Now after crust falling off, I noticed that the bump is still there - although much smaller, but still slightly visible. Please see pictures.

My question is do I still need to worry about this?? Is Molluscum Contagiosum still there?? Is it still contagious? Able to spread?? should I worry about this and have it treated again or what? Please advise.

because there is nothing on the inside it looks like, usually there would be the yellow stuff inside right, right now it's just a red bump... So am just wondering if it's still contagious and able to spread??
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I suggest you to observe for a few days

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I remember i had answered one of your previous query related to the same issue.

In images i can see a raised bumps at sites of previous lesions however most likely they are resolving lesions and they look crusted.

I would suggest you to wait for a few days before considering another round of freezing.

Regards
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Is Molluscum Contagiosum Contagious?

Brief Answer: I suggest you to observe for a few days Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic I remember i had answered one of your previous query related to the same issue. In images i can see a raised bumps at sites of previous lesions however most likely they are resolving lesions and they look crusted. I would suggest you to wait for a few days before considering another round of freezing. Regards