OHbaby! Forums : molluscum contagiosum https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 17 May 2026 19:21:20 +0000 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:02:17 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4338 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : I know this is an old post however;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=5904859&title=molluscum-contagiosum#5904859 Author: Fred2016221986
Subject: 4338
Posted: 18 April 2017 at 9:02pm

I know this is an old post however; antibiotics only work on bacteria, Molluscum is a Virus - therefore antibiotics will NOT kill molluscum. All over the www you will see home help remedies for Molluscum which people claim will work - including antibiotics - the truth is the virus was going to disappear without treatment anyway. There is nothing scientifically proven to kill molluscum - please don’t add to the problem of antibiotic resistance by using them for a virus which they won’t have any affect on.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2017 21:02:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=5904859&title=molluscum-contagiosum#5904859 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Excema is genetic, I have two...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286794&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286794 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 26 January 2008 at 1:20pm

Excema is genetic, I have two diff types from my mum and dad (although only exhibit one). Briona is our only one with excema so far, so there's hope for your #3 ]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2008 13:20:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286794&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286794 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Thank&#039;s T. My boy&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286712&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286712 Author: 11111
Subject: 4338
Posted: 26 January 2008 at 9:54am

Thank's T. My boy's have both had excema so there is the link. for them. I am so over them the ybeen lucky tho never got them on the face. Just all over back and tummy Mikey only has a few tho.]]> Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:54:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286712&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286712 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Deb it&#039;s mostly an excema...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286585&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286585 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 25 January 2008 at 11:07pm

Deb it's mostly an excema thing although your boys may have managed to catch it from each other. I'm not certain whether Hannah had one or not but if so, it was only one. Briona had tonnes. Far too many to count, even our doc was surprised at how many. Kryssi has had none and she is past the age the other(s) got theirs.

They all get that infected look at the end whether you squeeze them or not. It's what they look like when the immune system fights them.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:07:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286585&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286585 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Hey have a look at the wheatgrass...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286554&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286554 Author: Roxy
Subject: 4338
Posted: 25 January 2008 at 10:19pm

Hey have a look at the wheatgrass product...www.wheatgrass.co.nz    and have a look through the testimonials...it is sold through company in Auckland.I ordered the spray....]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 22:19:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286554&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286554 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : about 12 month&#039;s I made the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286474&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286474 Author: 11111
Subject: 4338
Posted: 25 January 2008 at 8:49pm

about 12 month's I made the terrible habbit of squeezing the odd one which why I think they got infected and left nasty scar's I have left Mikey's alone and they seem so much better, but spreading so I think we are jsut starting out with Mikey does anyone know if it is a family related thing we had mikey just after Alan's started t ogo and the ynever had a bath together while Alan had them so wondering if this something we might see in all our kid's.]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:49:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286474&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286474 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : How long did they last with Alans...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286441&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286441 Author: Roxy
Subject: 4338
Posted: 25 January 2008 at 8:04pm

How long did they last with Alans ones?]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:04:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286441&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286441 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Well Alan ones are long gone,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286280&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286280 Author: 11111
Subject: 4338
Posted: 25 January 2008 at 3:11pm

Well Alan ones are long gone, but he has some pretty nasty scar's. Now we are dealing with Mikey having them. They s anoying. ]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:11:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286280&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286280 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Maddy still has it but them seem...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286219&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286219 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 25 January 2008 at 1:12pm

Maddy still has it but them seem to clear and then she will get them some where else]]> Fri, 25 Jan 2008 13:12:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=286219&title=molluscum-contagiosum#286219 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : *BUMP!* btw does anyone who originally...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=285734&title=molluscum-contagiosum#285734 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 24 January 2008 at 9:44pm

*BUMP!*

btw does anyone who originally posted on this thread still have trouble with malloscum? Briona's all cleared away at long last but she has had a couple more come and go since. And it looks like she will always have the scars from where they scabbed near her eyes (when they were clearing up).]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:44:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=285734&title=molluscum-contagiosum#285734 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : thanks for that. She not too bothered...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=130284&title=molluscum-contagiosum#130284 Author: AnnC
Subject: 4338
Posted: 14 April 2007 at 2:47pm

thanks for that. She not too bothered except when they go red cause they get itchy too.]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2007 14:47:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=130284&title=molluscum-contagiosum#130284 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Well if you explain them to her...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=129405&title=molluscum-contagiosum#129405 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 12 April 2007 at 2:12pm

Well if you explain them to her (or she probably heard the doc lol) she should feel a lot better about them. Unfortunately other kids/people will presume they are contagious or chicken pox, etc, etc. Watch her over the winter as whenever Briona gets a cold, she gets more of the spots as well (immune system down).]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 14:12:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=129405&title=molluscum-contagiosum#129405 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Right took Brooke to dr and its...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=129363&title=molluscum-contagiosum#129363 Author: AnnC
Subject: 4338
Posted: 12 April 2007 at 12:19pm

Right took Brooke to dr and its what you say they are... cost me 17.50 to be told. He said its a virus and will go away with in the year (you guys all know this) no mircle cure unfortunatly. At least they are only on her upper arm, armpit and side of upper chest on left side. Doesn't bother her too much. they actually look like they maybe going but probably not.]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:19:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=129363&title=molluscum-contagiosum#129363 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Oh of course.... duh me! I think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127963&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127963 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 09 April 2007 at 9:03pm

Oh of course.... duh me!

I think Briona's just got 2 more! on her legs this time though. I hate them!! Will have to look at them again, I'm hoping they're just pimples.

We're starting to get the "has she got chicken pox" questions.... they don't even look like chicken pox! ]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2007 21:03:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127963&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127963 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : thats what I thought but as for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127842&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127842 Author: AnnC
Subject: 4338
Posted: 09 April 2007 at 11:26am

thats what I thought but as for Miss 9 brooke hers are not free you see and we don't have a community service card neither. Will look into it for 'us' and let you know.]]> Mon, 09 Apr 2007 11:26:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127842&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127842 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Never heard of that.... it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127669&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127669 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 08 April 2007 at 7:45pm

Never heard of that.... it's not a disability and all Docs visits and meds are free anyway! ]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:45:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127669&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127669 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : I didn&#039;t think they could...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127653&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127653 Author: AnnC
Subject: 4338
Posted: 08 April 2007 at 5:53pm

I didn't think they could spread so thats good advise. I am going to drs this week so am going to ask about them. I don't know whether Rhyley is going to have ezcema as hes got tell tale dry skin on his belly and now that hes teething his cheeks are spotty and dribble rash pretty bad (spoil my lil man good looks) doesn't seem to bother him though.
oh if any of you have ezcema kids, do you claim the child disability allowance? I read on another forum that they were claiming for ezcema?? just wondering.]]> Sun, 08 Apr 2007 17:53:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127653&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127653 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Hi Ann I think they go red when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127370&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127370 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 07 April 2007 at 1:35pm

Hi Ann I think they go red when they are knocked or otherwise irritated. They say the kids who get excema are most likely to get these 'scum as well. Briona has the excema thing going on, Doc saw how many she has and said she definitely has the excema gene. So they are kinda related, but different things.

I heard the easiest way to transmit them is via bathing together. Hannah and Briona have been bathing together almost since Bria was born, and Hannah hasn't got them so obviously is ok (but I think she had one when she was really little). But I'm going to be watching that Kryssi and Briona don't bath-share for a long, long time.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:35:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127370&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127370 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : I think Miss 9 might have these....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127288&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127288 Author: AnnC
Subject: 4338
Posted: 07 April 2007 at 9:28am

I think Miss 9 might have these. I thought they were related to her ezcema but perhaps not. I have to take Master 13 to get his ear sorted out - before we fly- so was going to ask about her spots at the same time. Would really like to get rid of them fast for her since she already has ezcema to deal with. Not bothering her. they are on her upper arm,armpit and around her nipple on the same side (only the left side) It been a couple of months since she has had them and at first they did go really red - thought it was her ezcema in a different not been seen before form.
Will keep you posted if the Dr has any other advise for it.]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:28:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127288&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127288 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : I got them myself a couple of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127280&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127280 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 4338
Posted: 07 April 2007 at 9:02am

I got them myself a couple of years ago. Got quite a fright as they were along my bikini line. i thought it was ingrown hairs. I was so embarrassed as i read in adults the can be sexually transmitted and I had been away from DF for a few months.....but TOTALLY faithful. Then the doc mentioned you can get them from swimming pools and towels etc and Ihad been backpacking through dodgy youth hostels in Europe. Oh yay!!!! anyway mine went away after a few months...but DF still has the odd one. I think I picked at mine and that may have helped.

Apparently most people get some kind of infection of them as kids and I mustn't have so had no immunity. ]]> Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:02:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127280&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127280 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Well I&#039;d take her to the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127235&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127235 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 06 April 2007 at 10:04pm

Well I'd take her to the Doc for a cream/treatment recommendation for the itchiness. Have you tried a dettol/savlon cream for starters, to see if that helps soothe them?

And as for school, I bet they are a huge embarrassment but perhaps if you could equip her with some information on them to help answer the questions and comments she gets. They aren't easily spread, for example. I used to be quite embarrassed about Briona's before I knew what they were, because I thought it was a lack of washing or something I was responsible for.]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2007 22:04:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127235&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127235 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Hers are really itchy. ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127230&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127230 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 4338
Posted: 06 April 2007 at 9:57pm

Hers are really itchy.]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:57:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127230&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127230 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : OH Dear....Paiges seem to be spreading....started...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127229&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127229 Author: Kelpa
Subject: 4338
Posted: 06 April 2007 at 9:56pm

OH Dear....Paiges seem to be spreading....started with one Big one and a couple of little ones on her tummy now they are spreading with avengence all down her legs and looks like on her arm...


I just ant to fix it now.Been reading some stuff all over the net and they say to put Apple Cider Vinegar on a cotton pad and tape on ..but Paige has tons of them so not quite sure how that would work...ALSO found this website........ Not too sure ..not very good at judging whether these types of websites are real or just Internet version "Ab Roller" adverts!!!

www.molluscum-contagiosum.net
www.wheatgrass.co.nz

Willing to give anything a go - poor wee thing is so embarassed at school and stuff!]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2007 21:56:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=127229&title=molluscum-contagiosum#127229 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Bump for Kelpa ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=126622&title=molluscum-contagiosum#126622 Author: aimeejoy
Subject: 4338
Posted: 04 April 2007 at 9:01pm

Bump for Kelpa ]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2007 21:01:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=126622&title=molluscum-contagiosum#126622 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : No, I was told there&#039;s nothing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114457&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114457 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 5:27pm

No, I was told there's nothing really we can do about them until the immune system kicks in.... in about 9 months.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:27:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114457&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114457 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Has your doctor given her anti-biotics...as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114438&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114438 Author: .Mel
Subject: 4338
Posted: 01 March 2007 at 4:27pm

Has your doctor given her anti-biotics...as soon as my daughter was given ab's they went away within two days..she has one left on her arm, but her face is completely cleared.]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:27:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114438&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114438 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Several doctors I saw about them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114219&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114219 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 28 February 2007 at 7:51pm

Several doctors I saw about them said no way for burning them off, not little kids.. imagine trying to get her to sit still while they did it!

Sucks that they are near her eyes though, poor thing ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:51:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114219&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114219 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : They keep on coming!! They almost...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114212&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114212 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 28 February 2007 at 7:25pm

They keep on coming!! They almost line the bottoms of her eyes and I just noticed two more coming up on her lips!! She has a couple coming from the chest/shoulders to her upper arm and under her chin is covered.... her tummy is particularly dry at the moment (excema early stage), I wonder if that is related to the current outbreak?

The ones under one eye keep pussing up and popping (like pimples) and Doc said there's nothing we can do except Dettol cream (which I've ben doing when they pop, after all you guys have talked about infected ones) or - get this - liquid nitrogen

<Sigh> feels like I'll be explaining these things away forever ]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:25:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=114212&title=molluscum-contagiosum#114212 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : grrrr.... yea Briona has them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=108020&title=molluscum-contagiosum#108020 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 08 February 2007 at 4:22pm

grrrr.... yea Briona has them on her wrist, face, neck, shoulders ]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:22:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=108020&title=molluscum-contagiosum#108020 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : she had a fever which was related...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=108009&title=molluscum-contagiosum#108009 Author: .Mel
Subject: 4338
Posted: 08 February 2007 at 3:51pm

she had a fever which was related to her snot nose that is really badly infected now... it just get's worse the spots have spread onto her ears and arms (no it's not chickenpox) and she's been put onto antibiotics as the ones on her face have become infected...

Preschool called me today and asked me to pick her up as a couple of parents complained they got it into their thick heads that she had school sores. Husband went and picked her up and had a go at them for not sticking up for her, as he'd given them an info sheet and they didn't bother to show those particular parents... ]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:51:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=108009&title=molluscum-contagiosum#108009 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : I&#039;m not sure if a fever is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107801&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107801 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 07 February 2007 at 8:19pm

I'm not sure if a fever is related?? ]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 20:19:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107801&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107801 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : We&#039;ve returned from Kawau...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107781&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107781 Author: .Mel
Subject: 4338
Posted: 07 February 2007 at 6:48pm

We've returned from Kawau and my daughter has got it now too; we think it's from her swimming lessons. She was in alot of pain over the weekend and quite feverish, apparently it can incubate for long periods of time. She's got Batroban and Pamol as the fever hasn't settled yet...and to top it all off she's got a snotty nose and she looks like abosolute cr*p So it's obviously more common than I thought.]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2007 18:48:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107781&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107781 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Briona&#039;s big one popped today...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107474&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107474 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 06 February 2007 at 10:36pm

Briona's big one popped today while she was sleeping so I used a cotton bud to put some dettol cream on it this afternoon. (Now that its broken I don't wanna have it infected.) It is on the bottom eyelid if that makes sense, just above the crease - hence the cotton bud. She has most of hers there ]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:36:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107474&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107474 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Yep, sounds normal. Ella&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107463&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107463 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 06 February 2007 at 10:24pm

Yep, sounds normal. Ella's leaked, bleed etc. I think I just got a cotton bud with warm water and gently wiped when they were like that.

Hey the good thing is that once they get these, they are immune to them. Helps you when you can't imagine that they'll ever go away.. ]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 22:24:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107463&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107463 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : That&#039;s great meow!! I haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107208&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107208 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 06 February 2007 at 8:13am

That's great meow!!

I haven't touched any more of Briona's, I think you might be right on the scarring idea. But they are crusting a bit and one is looking particularly puss-y today, like a pimple. I think a lot of the others by her eye are starting to "leak" crusty stuff but she doesn't stay still for long so I haven't had a good look lol.

Does it all sound normal to you guys?

Maybe we should sticky this thread for my countless questions ]]> Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:13:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=107208&title=molluscum-contagiosum#107208 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Ellas have GONE! YAY! has been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=104713&title=molluscum-contagiosum#104713 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 27 January 2007 at 10:45pm

Ellas have GONE! YAY! has been almost a year now, phew.. I am so happy, I felt so bad for her when they were red and itchy..

I think you should probably leave them, squeezing might leave a scar. I haven't noticed any scars on Ella from them ]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2007 22:45:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=104713&title=molluscum-contagiosum#104713 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : not sure about squeezing them...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=104697&title=molluscum-contagiosum#104697 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 27 January 2007 at 9:27pm

not sure about squeezing them i just put ontiment on kalems is are slowy going away now all  of them from his neck and hands are gone just one on his underarm now

]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2007 21:27:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=104697&title=molluscum-contagiosum#104697 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Briona has heaps of these now,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=104384&title=molluscum-contagiosum#104384 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 26 January 2007 at 4:13pm

Briona has heaps of these now, how's everyone's else's going? Bria has them all over her face, neck and some on her shoulder. Family members are only just starting to ask about them, they seem to really only be noticed when someone volunteers to wipe her face after eating.

Had one today where the wax part started seeping through the skin surface. I squeezed it ou Not sure if that was the right thing to do?]]> Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:13:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=104384&title=molluscum-contagiosum#104384 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Poor Briona! I have absolutely...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=90542&title=molluscum-contagiosum#90542 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 30 November 2006 at 8:12pm

Poor Briona! I have absolutely no idea how Ella got them either but apparently it's quite common..it builds an immunity to them and other wort-like things too so that is good.

Well I haven't got around to getting the cream but Ella's aren't bothering her all that much.. she does have alot of new ones though and I'm wondering when they are going to disappear for good It has probably been about 9 months or even more since I first noticed Ella had them..]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:12:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=90542&title=molluscum-contagiosum#90542 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Saw the Doctor this week and mentioned...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=90528&title=molluscum-contagiosum#90528 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 30 November 2006 at 7:39pm

Saw the Doctor this week and mentioned Briona's "spots" and yep they are the same thing. She has had one on her wrist for months but the ones on her face/neck are pretty recent. Doc says they usually take 9 months to disappear and they can treat the face ones if they seem to be getting in the way or whatever. I have no idea how she's got them, but the fresh outbreak came when she was already sick so I guess the immune system has been trying to beat it all this time.

How are you getting on with them meow?]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2006 19:39:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=90528&title=molluscum-contagiosum#90528 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : yes it is on prescription kalems...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87875&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87875 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 8:49pm

yes it is on prescription kalems seem to be geting really itchy when its hot. let me no how you get on re the doctor

 
]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:49:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87875&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87875 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : It&#039;s on prescription then?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87861&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87861 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 8:24pm

It's on prescription then? I might give my doctor a call and see if we can get some.. Ella is itching them like crazy, they look really sore atm. Thanks!]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:24:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87861&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87861 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : it&#039;s called Bactroban ointment...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87850&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87850 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 8:01pm

it's called Bactroban ointment its for when they go all red and itchy kalem has them on his neck and they are always geting knocked etc

 


Edited by EllenMumof2]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:01:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87850&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87850 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : no, what is it called? The doctor...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87792&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87792 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 3:29pm

no, what is it called? The doctor said there isn't much you can do with little ones.]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:29:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87792&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87792 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : kalems are doing that the doctor...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87767&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87767 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 2:38pm

kalems are doing that the doctor gave some cream for when that happens do you have some meow?]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:38:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87767&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87767 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : Ella is getting more! Just in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87766&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87766 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 2:34pm

Ella is getting more! Just in time for summer I wish they would disappear, they keep getting knocked and then bleed ]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 14:34:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87766&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87766 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87703&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87703 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 20 November 2006 at 10:08am

What is molluscum contagiosum?

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection. It mostly affects infants and young children but it may also affect adults.

It appears as small, firm, flesh-coloured bumps with white waxy centres. These can appear anywhere on the body but are common on the genital area, thighs or lower abdomen, and warm moist places such as the armpit.

What are the symptoms?

Molluscum contagiosum is usually painless but it can sometimes be itchy, especially if the bumps get infected. Without treatment, they can persist for six months to two years. Most clear up within one year.

People with infections that cause immune suppression may have problems with molluscum contagiosum being widespread and less responsive to treatment. Lesions may also last longer in children who also have atopic eczema.

How is molluscum contagiosum transmitted?

Molluscum contagiosum is spread by close skin-to-skin contact. Transmission may be more likely in wet conditions, eg. when children bathe or swim together. It may also be possible for it to be transmitted via clothing or towels, and it can be spread from one part of the body to another by scratching.

How is it treated?

Treatment is for cosmetic reasons. Molluscum can be removed by using a sharp toothpick to remove the centre core or by freezing or burning the lesions.

Let me no if there is anything else you want to no

 
]]> Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:08:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87703&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87703 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : *bump* just wondering if someone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87636&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87636 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 19 November 2006 at 7:44pm

*bump* just wondering if someone can please explain what these are. As I said before, Briona had one on her wrist. In the last couple of weeks she has got a lot of little clear dots on her face, especially top lip, and I don't know what they are. Also we have been to the Doc twice in the last fortnight and I keep forgetting to ask him what they are, should I arrange another appointment? (I feel like I'd be wasting his time going so regular, and they're not causing her any grief, but they are multiplying)]]> Sun, 19 Nov 2006 19:44:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=87636&title=molluscum-contagiosum#87636 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : wooooohoooooooo i thought my child...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83916&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83916 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 04 November 2006 at 9:46pm

wooooohoooooooo i thought my child was the only one who has them i have to fly as maddy is not well and i need to feed her but will try and get on tomorrow to reply

 
]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2006 21:46:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83916&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83916 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : What do they look like? Briona...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83888&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83888 Author: busymum
Subject: 4338
Posted: 04 November 2006 at 8:20pm

What do they look like? Briona has a clear wart-like bump on her wrist which she's had for 8mos, it doesn't seem to be spreading or hurting or going red or anything. Hannah had something similar behind her ear at the same age, was around for ages and finally disappeared probably after 9-12mos. Does this sound like the same thing as you are talking about?]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2006 20:20:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83888&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83888 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : oh I wonder if they are like what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83787&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83787 Author: 11111
Subject: 4338
Posted: 04 November 2006 at 8:53am

oh I wonder if they are like what Alan had I thought he had skin tag's they went a little pussy if they got knocked. Doc said they are very common. Took Alan's about 6-9 month's to go away. Not sure if the yare the same, but if they are we just put antibiotic cream on the one's that got a little infected. ]]> Sat, 04 Nov 2006 08:53:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83787&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83787 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : oh yay (well, not in that sort...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83759&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83759 Author: meow
Subject: 4338
Posted: 03 November 2006 at 11:09pm

oh yay (well, not in that sort of way!!) but finally someone else I can talk to about them! Ella has them, and has had them for about 8 months.. they are usually spread by sharing a bath with someone (although I don't know who she would have caught them from) and so we've had them too.. ours have gone now though. Don't be surprised if Madison gets them too..

They are not very nice to look at and Ella mainly has them on her neck, I've been asked if she's got chicken pox, warts, sores etc.. people look at me strangely when I explain.. but compared to other diseases I'd rather she had these as they are completely harmless and they disappear when their immune systems kick them out. Ella's have bled a bit from being knocked around though, so watch out when they get bigger..

I thought hers were almost gone but now I can see tiny ones coming up around her neck oh well, as I said, there are much worse things out there than these ]]> Fri, 03 Nov 2006 23:09:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83759&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83759 <![CDATA[molluscum contagiosum : I went to the doctor today as...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4338&PID=83750&title=molluscum-contagiosum#83750 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 4338
Posted: 03 November 2006 at 10:02pm

I went to the doctor today as i thought kalem had warts but he said they weren't they where molluscum contagiosum and would go away after a while has any one elses kids had these? and how long did they have them? kalem has some on his neck and under is arm and hand poor thing they are horrbile and the doctor said it could take up to a year to pass.

 
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