It is to be differentiated from molluscum fibrosum, warts and acne.
State the prognosis.
The growths are amenable to treatment. In some instances the disease, after existing some weeks, tends to disappear spontaneously.
What is the treatment of molluscum epitheliale?
Incision and expression of the contents, and touching the base of the cavity with silver nitrate. Pedunculated growths may be ligated. In some cases an ointment of ammoniated mercury, twenty to forty grains to the ounce, applied, by gently rubbing, once or twice daily, will bring about a cure.
Callositas.
(Synonyms: Tylosis; Tyloma; Callus; Callous; Callosity; Keratoma.)
What do you understand by callositas?
A hard, thickened, horny patch made up of the corneous layers of the epidermis.
Describe the clinical appearances.