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While molluscum is most common in children, it can still occur in teens and adults
- Up to 10% of molluscum cases are among teens and adults
What does molluscum look like in teens and adults?
- Typically small, raised, skin-colored or pink bumps with a dimpled center that vary in size from a grain of sand to a small pebble
- Molluscum bumps can appear anywhere on the skin but are most commonly found in the bathing trunk area (lower abdomen, upper thighs, pubic area, anus, and genital region)
Molluscum spread in teens and adults
Sharing personal care items such as razors, brushes, unwashed clothing, towels, bath sponges, or bar soap
Swimming in community pools
Contact with infected gym equipment or mats
Skin-to-skin contact—direct contact with infected skin, which can be either sexual or non-sexual, is the most common way to spread molluscum
Certain people may be at higher risk of contracting the molluscum virus
People who are immunocompromised or who have atopic dermatitis
What’s the impact of molluscum on teens and adults?
Persistent molluscum bumps may take months to years to resolve
Spread to other areas of the body
Ongoing discomfort, including pain and itching
Embarrassment about lesions, especially in the anogenital region
Fear of transmission to others, including sexual partners
Time away from work or school for multiple doctor visits and cost of additional copays
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How can you help prevent the spread of molluscum?
- Wash your hands thoroughly after touching molluscum bumps
- Do not scratch or pick at the molluscum bumps
- Avoid shaving or waxing the infected area
- Avoid sharing personal items, such as towels, bedding, or unwashed clothing
- Consider covering the bumps if swimming
- Refrain from sexual contact until you consult with a doctor
ZELSUVMI is for you, too
ZELSUVMI was studied in patients aged 1 to 49 years
- Proven efficacy and established safety profile across study participants
- In ZELSUVMI clinical trials, approximately 100 patients were teens or adults
- Talk to your doctor today about your options for treating molluscum
What is ZELSUVMI?
ZELSUVMI is prescription medicine used on the skin (topical) to treat molluscum contagiosum in adults and children 1 year of age and older. It is not known if ZELSUVMI is safe and effective in children under 1 year of age.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
What warnings should I know about ZELSUVMI?
ZELSUVMI is for use on the skin (for topical use) only. Do not use ZELSUVMI near or in your eyes, mouth, or vagina.
ZELSUVMI may cause serious side effects, including:
- Application site reactions. Application site reactions, including allergic skin reactions, are common where ZELSUVMI is applied to your skin, but can also be severe. Stop using ZELSUVMI and tell your healthcare provider right away if you develop pain, burning, stinging, itching, swelling, or redness of your skin that lasts for more than 24 hours after treatment with ZELSUVMI.
Before using ZELSUVMI, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- Have other skin problems.
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ZELSUVMI will harm your unborn baby.
- Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if ZELSUVMI passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment with ZELSUVMI.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Keep ZELSUVMI and all medicines out of the reach of children.
What are the possible side effects of ZELSUVMI?
The most common side effects are application site reactions, including pain, burning, stinging, redness, itching, peeling or flaking, itchy dry skin rash, swelling, breakdown of the outer layer of the skin (erosion), lightening or darkening of the skin, blisters, irritation, and infection. These are not all of the possible side effects of ZELSUVMI.
You are encouraged to report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. You may also report side effects and product complaints to Pelthos Inc. by calling 1-855-330-7546.
Please see the full Prescribing Information, Patient Information, and Instructions for Use for ZELSUVMI.