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A 36-year-old female asked about a 7-year-old female:

my 7 1/2 yr old daughter has molluscum on her belly & knees. the doctor has saw her. recently i've noticed bruising under some spots. is that normal?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Pediatrics 58 years experience

Molluscum: The bruising under the molluscum may be due to your child's scratching and rubbing because of itching

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan commented

Dermatology 57 years experience

Due to friction or picking. Common with molluscum. Itch is seldom a factor. It will heal.

May 24, 2014

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