Molluscum Contagiosum

What is Molluscum Contagiosum?

Molluscum contagiosum is a skin disease caused by a virus that causes clusters of tiny, firm, flesh-colored or pearly bumps. The infection is mainly spread by direct skin-to-skin contact.   The b....

Molluscum Contagiosum: When should one seek medical advice?

See your doctor if you develop unexplained skin bumps. There are many different causes of skin eruptions, and a health professional can determine if you need.......

What is the prognosis of Molluscum Contagiosum?

In people with a normal immune system, molluscum contagiosum typically goes away on its own within one year and rarely lasts longer than five years. The bumps are infectious as long as they are presen....

What is the treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum?

The infection may heal on its own after several months.   However, you or your child may want treatment to decrease the risk of infecting others and spreading to other parts of the body. The bump....

What are the symptoms of Molluscum Contagiosum?

The only symptom of molluscum contagiosum is the tiny bumps on the skin. These flesh-colored or pearly growths look somewhat like tiny pimples with a central crater. A waxy substance may come out of t....