Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What is the differential diagnosis of molluscum contagiosum and the treatment of it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
MolluscumContagiosum: Is a common skin disease caused by a virus that easily spreads from person to person by skin contact, sharing towels and clothing, touching infected surfaces. It appears as pink or flesh-colored bumps anywhere on the skin. Cover lesions to avoid spread. Seek evaluation and treatment by physician. May resolve spontaneously in 6-12 months.
Answered 4/1/2016
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How effective is the silvercure treatment for molluscum contagiosum?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My 12month baby has molluscum contagious since he has 2 months it hasn't disapear he even got a new one a few weeks ago, best treatment for a baby?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm a scared teen with bad molluscum contagiosum. Getting worse everyday, and can't seek medical attention, what is the fastest REAL home treatment?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are treatment options for penile molluscum contagiosum? How long can the lesions stay without treatment?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I am on tretinion for molluscum.The skin is very red and sore.Should i stop or keep on with this treatment. Thanks?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I got molluscum contagiousum on my inner thigh.I had it treated with acid twice,2 weeks apart.Its 1week since my more recent treatment & myskin went dark and scabbed around the core, which felloff and created openwounds but still core. What do i do?
My son has a severe molluscum contagiosum. What are possible treatments?
Is there a cure for molluscum contagiosum?
I have been diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum(through biopsy)on penis? How serious is this?i have 7-8 tiny bumps, whats the cure?can i masturbate?
What is an effective OTC treatment for molluscum contaigum for a 5 year old?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
