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Small raised bumps on inner thigh.. suspected molluscullum contagiosum. hiv negative. it has been 6 months but they persist. suggestions?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

RED BUMPS ON THIGH: IF THEY PERSIST, PLEASE SEE A DERMATOLOGIST. IF THEY ARE MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM, THEY REQUIRE SPECIAL ATTENTION. THEY CAN BE FROZEN OFF OR THERE ARE MEDICATIONS THAT CAN BE PRESCRIBED FOR THEM.

Answered 1/30/2016

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