The lesions are often extensive and very hard to treat. Liquid nitrogen and podophylline are the main forms of therapy. This is an infection produced by a pox virus. Lesions are described as firm, flesh colored bumps with a central depression which tend to occur on the scalp, face and genital area. They can be very extensive and disfiguring.
Treatment is similar to that used for warts.
Although rare, cryptococcus can involve the skin. Lesions are often mistaken for molluscum. This infection can be life threatening and is more difficult to treat. We have not seen a case of this in Denver. These infections are all treated with antibiotics.