Viral skin infections range from warts and molluscum to cold sores and shingles. Some are highly contagious, others are painful or recurrent. At Muthu Skin, Hair & Laser Clinic, our dermatologists provide precise diagnosis, safe removal, antiviral therapy, and relapse prevention tailored to Indian skin.
Warts (HPV): plantar (foot), periungual (around nails), filiform (face), plane (flat)
Molluscum contagiosum: small, dome-shaped, umbilicated bumps – common in kids & athletes
Herpes simplex (HSV-1/2): called as cold sores. Can present as mucosal lesions. Tingling → blisters → crusts
Shingles (Herpes zoster): painful, band-like blisters on one side; risk of nerve pain (PHN)
Viral exanthems / Hand-Foot-Mouth (HFMD): fever with mouth/hand/foot spots (supportive care)
Eye involvement (rash near eye, vision change)
Severe pain, facial weakness, or rash in ear (possible zoster complications)
Immunocompromised, pregnant, infants with widespread lesions
Rapidly spreading blisters, fever, or secondary pus/oozing
Keep lesions clean, dry, and covered as advised
Do not pop or pick blisters/bumps; can scar and spread virus
Use separate towels; wash clothes/linens in hot water during active phase
For cold sores, avoid sharing cups, lipsticks, instruments
Sun-protect lips/skin; sun can trigger cold sores in some people
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