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Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum

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A skin infection caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, which produces benign raised lesions, or bumps, on the upper layers of the skin.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Is a type of:

Viral skin diseases

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be managed without a doctor visit

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Skin

Symptoms

Trouble sleeping
Itchy rash
Red skin
Skin redness or irritation
Pearly bump with dimple
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Molluscum contagiosum
Immunomodulators
Topical anesthetic

Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Molluscum contagiosum

Surgery

Curettage
3.1
7 reviews

Other treatments

Watchful waiting

Tests

HIV test

Related questions

A 37-year old male asked:

Molluscum contagiosum symptoms?

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A 41-year old asked:

How do you get molluscum contagiosum?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 29-year old asked:

How can I treat molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 19-year old female asked:

Can you get molluscum contagiosum a second time?

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A 45-year old asked:

Can you advise for treating molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Can I still shave if I have molluscum contagiosum?

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Can molluscum contagiosum come and go every month?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 36-year old asked:

Can you get reoccurring episodes of molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

What is the most common way children get molluscum contagiosum?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 48-year old asked:

Once you're cured of molluscum contagiosum can you get it again?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Hi,I wanted to know can Molluscum Contagiosum be cured permanent.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 23-year old female asked:

Can molluscum contagiosum reoccur years later on a different body area?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 35-year old male asked:

We are staying with friends for next 3 days. Their child has Molluscum Contagiosum. We have 3 kids with us. Is it advisable to avoid contact altogethe?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 39-year old asked:

Is there a cure for molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 16-year old female asked:

Can a teenager also get molluscum contagiosum?

3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 24-year old female asked:

Molluscum Contagiosum on face, how is it treated? Thnx

3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Hi,I would like to know is molluscum contagiosum curable.

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

Can molluscum contagiosum bumps spread without being open?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 22-year old male asked:

Can lymecycline be used to help treat molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 35-year old asked:

Could molluscum contagiosum spread after the spots disappear?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 19-year old male asked:

Is molluscum contagiosum contagious when there are no lesions present?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 30-year old female asked:

Hi,I would like to know does molluscum contagiosum lives in the body for the rest of your life.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Is there a possibility that I am immune to molluscum contagiosum even though i never got it in my childhood and I have been exposed to it recently?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

Is it possible to get tested for molluscum contagiosum before the lesions appear?Was sexually exposed to someone with it amonth ago.Want to know soon.

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old male asked:

Can I use mupirocin on molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 17-year old female asked:

How can you get rid of molluscum contagiosum at home?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 37-year old asked:

Does podophyllin always work for molluscum contagiosum?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 21-year old female asked:

Does coconut oil really help to treat molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old male asked:

Is it a bad idea to masturbate while I have molluscum contagiosum?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

What's the best way to get rid of a child's molluscum contagiosum?

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