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Can I have molluscum contagiosum and my partner doesn’t?

by Alivia Nyhan
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The eruptions caused by molluscum contagiosum are pretty uncomfortable for the sufferer since they are apparent. As the name suggests, they are usually easily spread to the same person or transmitted to others.

Although it is pretty common to see these infections in different areas of skin or from person to person, let me tell you that this virus does not affect everyone equally. This microorganism and any other are spread to the extent that your defensive system, or that of your partner, allows it.

In this FastlyHealarticle, you will understand what molluscum contagiosum is, how it spreads and how to prevent it. If you are interested, continue reading, and we will help you answer the question: ” can I have molluscum contagiosum, and my partner doesn’t? “.

What is molluscum contagiosum?

Molluscum contagiosum is a type of viral disease that affects the skin. A skin rash appears in the form of bumps that can be very small or become more extensive.

In the center, they usually have a slight depression and can become red and itchy. They can appear in different areas of the skin, most frequently on the face, neck, armpits, and upper part of the hands. In adults, they can appear on the genitals.

My partner has molluscum contagiosum, and I don’t. Is it possible?

As the name implies, this viral disease is contagious. It is usually easily transmitted by manipulating the lesions, causing the infection to spread on the same person’s skin or to spread to other people.

There are several ways in which molluscum contagiosum can spread:

  • Handling of lesions: touching, scratching, or squeezing them makes the lesion quickly spread over the same skin sector or others further away.
  • Touching the lesions with an object, for example, a towel can spread the lesions to another person or other areas of the skin.
  • Through sexual intercourse. If the molluscum contagiosum is in the genital area, there is a possibility of contagion between two people during sexual intercourse.

And if contagion is so easy, could it be possible that you have molluscum contagiosum and your partner does not? Well, let me tell you, yes, because the predisposition to suffer from this and other viral diseases not only depends on being exposed to the virus but on how your defensive system is.

A person who has an excellent immune system can touch and manipulate these types of lesions without getting infected because the most important thing is not the microbe but who, with their habits, hosts them or not in their body. The terrain where the virus wants to settle is the main thing.

How long does it take for molluscum contagiosum to appear?

As we have seen before, whether or not you have molluscum contagiosum lesions depends on your immune system. Some have contact with the lesions and never develop the rash.

When the immune system is not as strong, the lesions can appear within 2 to 7 weeks after having contact with the virus. However, this is not mathematical and may appear later if the defenses go down for some reason.

How to eliminate molluscum contagiosum virus

Likewise, even if you suffer from molluscum contagiosum, you can make it disappear if you adopt good habits. If your defenses are strengthened, you can likely overcome this and any other disease. And you will ask yourself: “How to improve your defenses so as not to suffer from molluscum contagiosum or another virus?”. The answer is simple, but it requires commitment, changing bad habits, and looking for why your defenses are down. You may think that some vitamins are enough to raise your reasons, but let me tell you that it is not. You need to improve your digestion, sleep well, and avoid stress. All that? Yes, but it’s not impossible … Start small.

Improve your diet

If you read my articles, you will see that it is something that I usually insist on, and that is that if the fuel you contribute to your body is good, it is more likely that it will work better.

It is essential to put aside what your body cannot properly metabolize, such as processed foods. Resorting to natural and chemical-free foods will be much better for your health. Try to incorporate enough whole grains, fruit, and vegetables in season, and better legumes than a large amount of meat or dairy as protein intake.

In addition, it is essential to eat calmly, slowly, and chew well. Giving room for digestion and not consuming all the time is another of the fundamental keys so that your body can adequately nourish itself and thus strengthen your defenses.

Check your sleeping habits.

Your body needs 6 to 8 hours of sleep at night to carry out its cleaning and tissue regeneration tasks. If you go to bed late, sleep during the day or sleep late, you make it difficult for your body to fulfill its essential functions and thus also lower your defenses.

Practice exercise

According to your physical capacity and preferably in the morning, performing physical activity every day gives your body vitality. Exercising excessively is just as harmful as a sedentary lifestyle.

Hydrate your body

Hydration is essential both on the outside and inside and is not only achieved with water. While it is necessary to incorporate pure water at room or warm temperature, it is also essential to incorporate healthy fats to maintain the body’s oiliness. A delicious and healthy way to do this is by adding ghee to your dishes.

Quiet your mind

Mental relaxation has proven to be extremely useful to reduce inflammatory processes in the body and improve defenses. There are many techniques to achieve this, and in all of them, a common factor: pay full attention to what you are living at the moment. You can focus on your breathing, savor what you eat, or honestly listen to the person you are talking to. The key is to be where you are without your thoughts taking you elsewhere.

How to prevent molluscum contagiosum from spreading

To prevent molluscum contagiosum from spreading through your skin, keep two important things in mind:

  • Try to improve your defenses.
  • Avoid handling injuries.

In this to avoid touching the lesions, keep in mind also:

  • When you use a towel to dry yourself, do it gently, without dragging, and of course, do not share this hygiene item or any other personal object (such as clothes, combs, etc.).
  • Don’t touch, scratch, or squeeze the lesions.
  • Cover the bumps with a waterproof cloth or bandage when you swim. In this way, you avoid their dispersion in the water.
  • Conveniently, you wash your hands to avoid dispersing the lesions.
  • If you suffer from molluscum contagiosum in the genital area, you should avoid sexual contact until the lesions disappear.

This article is merely informative. At FastlyHeal .com, we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor if you present any condition or discomfort.

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