MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM

By Dr. Nektarios Logaras – Dermatologist/Venereologist

Molluscum Contagiosum is a viral skin disease with high transmissibility.

It is common in children aged 10-12 years and 20-29 years in adults.

It causes lesions on the skin that are round, hemispherical, pink-colored bumps with a dimple or pit in the center. They may appear in groups or individually.

In children, the lesions are located mainly on the face, torso and limbs, while in adults on the genitals and abdomen (below the belly).

In Athens South Dermatology Clinic, the treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum is performed by the Dermatologist/Venereologist Dr. Nektarios Logaras using CO2 Laser or cryotherapy, depending on the case.

In any case, the use of local anaesthesia, and or topical anaesthetic cream is necessary so that the treatment to be painless and without scars.

The Doctor’s experience

Dr. N. Logaras MD
Dermatologist Venereologist
Laser Dermatologic Surgeon

Graduate of Nottingham and Birmingham Universities of England.

-Specialization in Dermatologic Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Hospital of Dermatology & Venereal Diseases “Andreas Syggros”
-Specialization in Digital Dermoscopy – Mole Mapping, at the Department of Dermoscopy and Melanoma, Hospital of Dermatology & Venereal Diseases “Andreas Syggros”
-Degree in Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, The University of Nottingham, UK.

Μετεκπαιδευθείς στο Miami Conventional Center από το American Academy of Dermatology στο Μαϊάμι των Η.Π.Α., καθώς και στο International Center of Lutronic, using Laser Systems for Medical and Cosmetic Applications, στη Σεούλ της Νοτιάς Κορέας.

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dermatologist – Venereologist, Private Clinic – Athens South Dermatology & Laser Center, Alimos

-Dermatology – Venereology Specialty, Hospital of Dermatologic & Venereal Diseases “Andreas Syggros”
-Former Doctor, Royal Derby | Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, England
-Former Doctor, Taunton and Somerset Hospital NHS Trust-Musgrove Park, England
-Former Doctor, Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust, England
-Former Doctor, Queen Alexandra Hospital, England
-Former Doctor, Portsmouth Hospital NHS Trust, England
-Former Doctor, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust, England

19 years of medical experience

Phone No. for Appointment: +302109821431