Eczema is a skin condition in the form of a nasty
rash found on random areas of the body. Anyone can
suffer from this condition but the severity can vary
from person to person. An Exema
rash can be very itchy for a while but then just when
the itching is over, then it gets worse. The itching
of eczema is the first sign, followed by the skin
becoming dry and flaky. If the eczema is on the hands
and right under the cuticle of the fingers, large
pieces of skin will "chip" off. Eventually,
red blisters will appear all over the skin. If scratched,
these blisters will water and in turn, spread the
rash even more over the skin. The rash will continue
in the same cycle of itching, cracking, blistering,
itching, healing and then more scratching and then
the cycle starts all over again. Eczema seems to be
caused by drastic changes in weather such as moving
from hot to cold areas.
What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiousum is also a skin condition which
looks almost identical to eczema except for one important
detail - molluscum has an indent in each blister.
Molluscum
is extremely contagious whereas eczema can only be
self inoculated. Molluscum appears in children a lot
as it is a strain of the pox virus and, since children
have more skin contact than adults, it is passed on
a lot between playing youngsters. Molluscum is not
dangerous and should not cause any pain.
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Where Molluscum and Eczema Meet
This is the problem. When someone has molluscum contagiousum, then they are often likely to also suffer from eczema. The eczema is itchy and if it occurs in patches along the molluscum, and is scratched, then both conditions can be spread. Eczema is non contagious and it can only be spread in the person's own body. Molluscum is formed from a virus whereas eczema may come and go as it pleases. Both skin rashes will go away over time or with treatment.
Where Molluscum and Eczema Differentiate
As stated before, molluscum is known by its larger
blisters with the indented centers. Eczema will have
smaller red blisters which can sometimes have white
tips like pimples which usually contain a pus-like
substance. This is normal. Molluscum is very contagious
and spreads just by contact while eczema cannot spread
to other people. Eczema causes extreme itchiness and
dryness before an infection. Molluscum has dry skin
but should not cause an unbearable itch before appearing.
While eczema does not leave scarring, if molluscum
is bad enough it may leave indented scars not unlike
acne scars. Both conditions will eventually clear
up on their own but if you are concerned, seek medical
advice as many skin conditions can be similar but
are very different and one could be more harmful than
another.
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