Molluscum contagiosum primary prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mahshid Mir, M.D. [2]

Overview

Effective measures for the primary prevention of molluscum contagiosum include following hygiene (cleanliness) habits, covering lsions, and not to share personal items with others.

Primary prevention

Most of the primary prevention techniques are hygiene techniques:[1]

  • Washing hands
    • Keeping hands clean and maintaining hands hygiene can help in preventing the virus from spreading.
  • Follow good hygiene (cleanliness) habits
  • No touch, pick, or scratch of skin that has lesions
  • Keeping the area with molluscum lesions clean and covered with clothing or a bandage
  • Not sharing towels, clothing, or other personal items with others specially during sporting

References

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