Forecast | Molluscicles

Forecast The prognosis of Dell’s warts is generally favourable: they usually disappear on their own after a certain period of time, but otherwise they always regress under appropriate therapy. However, this only applies to a limited extent to patients with a weakened immune system. In addition, once an infection with the molluscum contagiosum virus has … Forecast | Molluscicles

Molluscicles

Warts, molluscs Medical: Mollusca contagiosaDell’s warts (also: Mollusca contagiosa, molluscs) are harmless skin changes that belong to the group of warts and are caused by a specific virus from the smallpox group, namely the DNA virus Molluscum contagiosum. This type of wart mainly affects children and young people and is highly contagious. Dell’s warts get … Molluscicles

Diagnosis | Molluscicles

Diagnosis Because of their typical appearance, dell’s warts are almost always a visual diagnosis for a doctor. Especially in the early stages, however, it is also possible that the appearance of dell’s warts is similar to other skin changes, such as common warts (verrucae vulgares), genital warts (condylomata acuminata) or fat deposits (xanthomas). In these … Diagnosis | Molluscicles

Genital warts

Definition Genital warts are also called genital warts or codylomas. The technical term for these benign skin growths in the genital and anal area is Condylomata acuminata. Along with genital herpes and chlamydia, genital warts are one of the most common venereal diseases and are caused by human papilloma viruses (HPV). However, the presence of … Genital warts

Are genital warts contagious?

Introduction Sexually transmitted diseases, such as genital warts, are still often a taboo subject in our society. “Are genital warts contagious?” or “How do I protect myself from genital warts?” are therefore often among the unanswered but urgent questions for many people affected. Basically, genital warts, also known as condylomata accuminata, are a sexually transmitted … Are genital warts contagious?

Virus warts

What are virus warts? Warts are usually benign growths of the uppermost skin layers, also known as epidermis. The Latin technical term for the wart is verruca. They are characterized by a sharply defined, flat or slightly raised growth and may be contagious. Most warts are caused by an infection with human papilloma viruses, HPV … Virus warts

The duration | Virus warts

The duration Virus warts are unfortunately very persistent. They usually do not heal on their own and must be treated by a dermatologist. However, since human papilloma viruses persist, i.e. are present, in the basal cells of the skin and mucous membranes for a lifetime, they can lead to the formation of warts from there … The duration | Virus warts

Remove warts

Warts (verrucae) are benign skin tumors that develop from the upper layer of the skin, the so-called epidermis. They are usually roundish with a clear boundary and can be easily palpated. The cause for the formation of warts is an infection with HPV (Human Papilloma Virus), which is transmitted by smear infections, for example when … Remove warts