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Facial Pox Virus: Molluscum Contagiosum

Mol­lus­cum Con­ta­gio­sum is a skin dis­ease that is caused by the pox virus. The virus enters the skin through a break in the skin. The virus then incu­bates and then growths appear. Mol­lus­ca usu­al­ly look like small flesh col­ored or pink dome shape growths. The have a small cen­tral inden­ta­tion or white core. They often become red and inflamed. They are often found in the folds of the skin but can also appear on the abdomen, chest, groin and face.

Healthy Swimming Habits

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For many fam­i­lies, swim­ming is a favorite sum­mer pas­time and is a great way to cool off on a hot sum­mer day. From fatigue to hydra­tion, it is impor­tant to take pre­cau­tions to pre­vent injury or ill­ness when­ev­er you spend time in the water. Fam­i­ly Med­i­cine physi­cian, Dr. Eliz­a­beth Giese shares healthy swim­ming habits that will help keep you and your fam­i­ly safe while enjoy­ing your time in the water this summer.