Comments on Coffee Lovin Mom: Molluscum Contagiousum - Do you Know of It?

The doctor had to write a bullshit note - that bas...

2011-12-18T22:27:32.300-06:00

The doctor had to write a bullshit note - that basically said she was cleared for school, but it said she was CURED, which isn't true but it passed. The doctor has not been concerned since the beginning which is why I didn't report it, being that it's a common childhood disease and all..
I feel bad because she is at the point where it's starting to bother her that she has it - I'm sure that had nothing to do with the nurse or her teacher freaking out when she said it was contagious. She said the teacher's eyes got all big (and she showed me at the same time) Hopefully we are more than half through with it and it goes away soon.

Thanks Sarah.. I was being made to feel like she w...

2011-12-18T22:23:12.449-06:00

Thanks Sarah.. I was being made to feel like she was a leper or something..I get it because the spot in question doesn't look as nice as the pic above. There aren't many people who have heard of this around here - so weird

Poor thing. :( My stand is this: If you're awa...

2011-12-18T21:43:58.868-06:00

Poor thing. :( My stand is this: If you're aware of the problem and you're working with a doctor to resolve it, then the nurse needs to back off. The doctor isn't concerned with her going to school, right?

It sounds like the nurse is making a mountain out ...

2011-12-18T21:27:00.739-06:00

It sounds like the nurse is making a mountain out of molehill to me. Not that you shouldn't be concerned since it's contagious but, you'd already taken her to the doctor and are treating it as directed. The fact that a school nurse has never heard of something doesn't mean a thing. OUR school nurse allowed kids with active MRSA come back to school while they had draining boils... UNCOVERED. I would say that THAT would be a bigger issue. If your daughter KNOWS what's going on, and you've already taken her to the doctor (who's undoubtedly done what's necessary re: the CDC reporting) then, this should be a NON-issue for the school nurse. I mean... come ON!

That year (or more) thing freaks me out too - and ...

2011-12-15T08:59:56.466-06:00

That year (or more) thing freaks me out too - and just the grayness of the bumps coming and going. It's not black and white. I actually used baking soda on one last night which drew out the liquid and it looks much better. Did you use an over the counter cream or was it prescribed? Thanks Maria - I'm glad to know of other cases because we are being treated like lepers in this little town...

The nurse needs to be seriously updated in childho...

2011-12-15T08:55:24.692-06:00

The nurse needs to be seriously updated in childhood diseases...I'm hoping since we are more than 6 months in that it's almost over - she was crying last night saying she didn't want to have it anymore. It hasn't really bothered her until recently

You have no idea how much this post hit home for m...

2011-12-14T21:03:07.218-06:00

You have no idea how much this post hit home for me. My son contracted this virus about two years ago. He actually got bitten by a mosquito during the summertime and we thought that that is all it was at first. Then he started getting those bumps all over his forehead and I completely freaked out. When the pediatrician told us about this virus and how it could take a year to go away, I freaked out some more thinking about him having these horrible blemishes on his face. Our Ped actually had some experience with this because of her own children so she told us to apply antibiotic cream to the blemishes and keep them covered with bandaids so the medicine could penetrate the skin. It took a couple of weeks but eventually we treated all of the blemishes and they stopped coming back. I'm sorry you have to go through this and I hope it goes away soon.

Yikes, that's a tough one. The school definit...

2011-12-13T15:11:35.305-06:00

Yikes, that's a tough one. The school definitely needs to be educated about this. I can't believe it takes so long to go away. Your poor baby!

I have a feeling not everyone feels that way. The...

2011-12-13T14:05:45.192-06:00

I have a feeling not everyone feels that way. The doctor had to disclose that she doesn't recommend it but did state that the oil is helping so keep using it if it works.

I think that's all it needs to be. A need to k...

2011-12-13T13:04:33.369-06:00

I think that's all it needs to be. A need to know basis. Even if it is in her record what are they going to do different? I am pretty sure nothing. If I were you I would stick to the natural that seems to be working. I have NEVER heard of this, maybe because it's so cold up here?

Thanks for your comment Karen - I'm glad to kn...

2011-12-13T09:43:14.525-06:00

Thanks for your comment Karen - I'm glad to know this..my daughter's are in a more exposed area and I think that is their concern but we are vigilant about her washing hands and sharing as well so now it's just a waiting game for it to be over..

My daughter has this also - she is 11. It started ...

2011-12-13T07:49:15.422-06:00

My daughter has this also - she is 11. It started about 7 months ago & is limited to a small area on her thigh. The pediatrician also gave me a list of treatments, but didn't recommend them for kids (since the treatments can be painful) & said it will eventually go away on its own - although it could take up to a year (or longer). We opted not to burn them off. Instead, my daughter applies cortizone when needed for discomfort (which is almost never). She knows it's contagious & we're careful about that. No one can see it, so she doesn't have to worry about it looks like & she keeps it covered with pants/shorts that she doesn't share with anyone. We're just keeping on eye on them for now. I hope that nurse calms down a little... Good luck!

Also, could you send me a link for the ointment yo...

2011-12-13T07:43:27.259-06:00

Also, could you send me a link for the ointment you used?

She is very vigilant about swimming and sharing wh...

2011-12-13T07:30:03.790-06:00

She is very vigilant about swimming and sharing which is why she wanted to go to the nurse yesterday - they made it out to be a crisis which although contagious, it's not a major crisis gross as it is. I have been telling people on a need to know basis as it's not something we brag about.

My daughter had this right before she turned 2. It...

2011-12-13T06:46:02.380-06:00

My daughter had this right before she turned 2. It's gross.We took her to the derm and they were blistered off with some kind of "beetle juice" really from a beetle. It worked and didn't burn or scar, but other breakouts would come back. I ended up buying an ointment I found online with colloidal silver. It seemed totally weird, but I was desperate. I really think it worked. The stuff I got was in a little blue pot the size of a Carmex container. My advice: do whatever you can do to get rid of it. I was embarrassed when people saw it. Since it is highly contagious I'd really want my own kids to be very careful around someone with it. They can't share towels, clothes, etc.