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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At September 29, 2022
Reviewed AtSeptember 21, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

There are some bumps present in my newborn baby's pubic region. They appear to be blisters. I would like to know what these are.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. I looked over the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). The newborn baby may have molluscum contagiosum based on this. It is a viral infection that most commonly affects children but can also affect newborn babies and infants. It manifests as round, dome-shaped, fluid-filled vesicles with a small central depression or a dip in the middle. They are usually accompanied by no symptoms and are completely harmless. They usually do not require treatment and will go away on their own over time through self-limiting. Zinc oxide cream applied twice daily to the affected area can help to reduce its appearance. A Dermatologist may also remove them in person by expressing out and using cryotherapy and RF (radio frequency) methods, which are removal procedures. However, they can be transmitted through contact or appear due to weakened immunity. I would also like to point out that the image is not clear enough to see the rash elements, though it appears to be molluscum contagiosum. Please provide a clear close-up image of the lesion type to confirm a confirmatory diagnosis. Also, provide a detailed history of any similar medical conditions you may have experienced during pregnancy and delivery and a history of your baby's symptoms, such as fever, if any. Also, if providing an image is difficult or time-consuming, please consult a Dermatologist in person for a close inspection and examination of your baby's rashes because your baby is a newborn. Early diagnosis and intervention are more important than waiting. Do not be concerned. It will go away with prompt diagnosis and treatment. However, I hope the above description of what a molluscum rash looks like is clear, and you can closely examine the rash to see if it resembles the same. If this is the case, zinc oxide cream will be enough, or manual removal at a dermatology clinic is recommended.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply. I have attached an image. Please let me know if this helps, or I will try to get a better picture. Unfortunately, there is no dip in the middle of the bumps.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. I looked over the image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Unfortunately, the picture provided in this query is similar to the previous one, where the rashes are too far to inspect the elements in the rash. Therefore, based on the image, it appears to be a molluscum. I would like to see a close-up picture, and it may also be helpful if you could provide a detailed history of the symptoms and the details mentioned in the previous answer from my end. Please consult a dermatologist to inspect and palpate the rash for a confirmatory diagnosis and treatment planning accordingly.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty
Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

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