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• #1

  https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=zc1599

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus. It causes small pearly or flesh-coloured bumps. The bumps may itch. It can also cause a rash. The virus spreads easily but is usually not harmful. However, the infection can be worse in people with a weak immune system. […] Without treatment, the infection usually goes away within 6 to 18 months. In some cases, it may take several years for it to go away. You may want treatment if the bumps bother you or you want to keep them from spreading. Treatments include removing the bumps or freezing or putting medicine on them. Treatment depends on where the bumps are. Bumps in the genital area are usually treated. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #2 Molluscum Contagiosum: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.molluscum-contagiosum-care-instructions.zc1599

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus. It causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps may itch. It can also cause a rash. The virus spreads easily but is usually not harmful. However, the infection can be worse in people with a weak immune system. […] Without treatment, the infection usually goes away within 6 to 18 months. In some cases, it may take several years for it to go away. You may want treatment if the bumps bother you or you want to keep them from spreading. Treatments include removing the bumps or freezing or putting medicine on them. Treatment depends on where the bumps are. Bumps in the genital area are usually treated. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take.

• #3 Molluscum Contagiosum

  https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin disease that is caused by a virus. […] Molluscum infection causes small white, pink, or flesh-colored bumps or growths with a dimple or pit in the center. […] The bumps normally disappear within six months to twelve months without treatment and without leaving scars. […] In people with weakened immune systems, molluscum growths may grow very large, spread more easily to other parts of the body and may be harder to cure. […] It is important not to touch, pick or scratch skin that has bumps or blisters. Picking and scratching can spread the virus to other parts of the body and makes it easier to spread the disease to other people, too. […] It is important to keep the area with molluscum growths clean and covered with clothing or a bandage so that others do not touch the bumps and become infected with molluscum.

• #4 Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment, Symptoms, Home Remedies & Kids

  https://www.emedicinehealth.com/molluscum_contagiosum/article_em.htm

  Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a common skin infection caused by a virus. It occurs worldwide and primarily affects children and young adults. The skin lesions characteristically appear as raised, rounded bumps that are white, pink, or flesh-colored. […] MC is a benign, self-limited infection in healthy individuals, and treatment is not always required. However, certain people (for example, those with weakened immune systems) frequently require treatment as the skin lesions may be more persistent and widespread. […] Maintaining good personal hygiene and avoiding direct contact with infected individuals can help prevent this viral skin infection. […] In healthy individuals, molluscum contagiosum is a benign, self-limiting condition that will typically resolve spontaneously on its own with expectant management.

• #5 Molluscum

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/molluscum/

  Molluscum is a common viral skin infection that causes small, harmless, raised spots to appear on the skin. It is caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus. Once infected, your child can easily spread molluscum to other people, or to different areas on their own body. It is spread by touching the molluscum spots, and through bath or pool water, bath toys and towels. […] Good personal hygiene is important to help prevent molluscum spreading. If your child has molluscum: Give your child showers instead of baths. The molluscum virus can spread to other parts of the body through the bath water. […] Treatment for molluscum is not routinely recommended because most cases clear up on their own in around six to 18 months. If left alone, molluscum does not tend to result in any scarring. […] Treatment is usually only recommended for children who have unsightly lesions or if the lesions are affecting their quality of life. Treatment may also be recommended for children with weakened immune symptoms as the virus can take several years to clear in these cases.

• #6 Molluscum Contagiosum – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK441898/

  Molluscum contagiosum, also called water warts, is a benign condition of the skin. […] The treatment depends on the patients (or their parent’s) preferences. Because the condition is usually self-limiting, awaiting spontaneous resolution should be considered. […] The management of molluscum contagiosum is best done with an interprofessional team that also includes the primary care provider and nurse practitioner. […] Patients should be told that there is a small risk of autoinoculation or infection of others. […] For those who decide to be treated, more than one session may be required. […] Parents should not keep children out of school, but the infected skin area can be covered with a garment. […] In the majority of patients, molluscum contagiosum resolves without any residual scars. […] In patients with HIV or those who are immunocompromised, the lesions are generalized and occur when the CD4 counts are low.

• #7 Molluscum contagiosum – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/molluscum-contagiosum/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375230

  Health care providers usually can diagnose molluscum contagiosum just by looking at it. […] Molluscum contagiosum usually gets better without treatment in 6 months to 2 years. Once the bumps are gone, you’re no longer contagious. […] For severe or widespread disease, your health care provider might refer you to a specialist in skin conditions (dermatologist) to discuss options for removing the bumps. […] Treatment might involve one or a combination of the following: A medicine that irritates the sores, such as retinoic acid or benzoyl peroxide, A medicine that causes blisters (cantharidin), which lifts off the bumps, Scraping, Freezing (cryotherapy), Laser therapy, which might be an option for people with a weakened immune system. […] Some procedures can be painful, so your health care provider may numb your skin first. Possible side effects of treatment are infection and scarring.

• #8 Molluscum Contagiosum: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment | Nationwide Children’s Hospital

  https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/molluscum-contagiosum

  The specialists at Nationwide Children’s Hospital expertly care for children with molluscum contagiosum. […] Most lesions are diagnosed by a health care provider looking at the warts. […] People with normal immune systems with molluscum contagiosum do not require treatment and they can disappear on their own. However, lesions can be removed by topical medication that is used at home and requires a prescription often used for warts. Lesions may require scraping or freezing for removal.

• #9 Molluscum contagiosum – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/molluscum-contagiosum/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20375230

  You’ll likely start by visiting your or your child’s health care provider. Or you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in treating skin conditions (dermatologist). […] Here’s some information to help you get ready for your appointment, and know what to expect from your health care provider. […] Before your appointment, write a list that answers the following questions: What symptoms are you or your child experiencing? What, if anything, seems to improve the symptoms? What, if anything, appears to worsen the symptoms? What medications and supplements do you or your child take on a regular basis? […] Your health care provider may ask: When did the symptoms begin? Do the symptoms come and go or are they nonstop? Have you or your child had similar bumps in the past? Has anyone close to you or your child had similar bumps?

• #10 Molluscum contagiosum

  https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/Articles/J_M/Molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a mild, harmless viral skin infection. […] The virus is spread through skin-to-skin contact and mainly by sexual activity in adults. […] If you are worried or uncomfortable, or have another medical condition, your doctor may prescribe a cream or freeze the lumps. […] In most cases, the lumps will go away by themselves. The infection can last up to 2 years, although each lump generally disappears after 2 to 3 months. […] See your doctor if you think you may have the molluscum contagiosum virus. […] Your doctor can look at the lumps to make a diagnosis. If they are unsure they may take a biopsy of the lump and its inner core and send this to a laboratory for testing. […] Have regular STI checks and encourage your sexual partner to have checks too.

• #11 Molluscum contagiosum

  https://www.pcds.org.uk/clinical-guidance/molluscum-contagiosum

  Most cases are self-limiting with resolution of lesions occurring over 6-9 months, although some cases may last for up to four years. Where possible the parents of such children should be encouraged to let the condition run its natural course […] Consider topical potassium hydroxide: MolluTinc (10% potassium hydroxide) can be purchased over the counter […] Molludab (5% potassium hydroxide), a topical treatment licensed for use from the age of two years. It is used BD until the lesions become inflamed, which often takes around five days, at which stage the treatment can be stopped. If there is no inflammation by day 14 the treatment should be stopped […] Cryotherapy can be a very effective treatment for older children and adults, younger children rarely tolerate it. Often only a single freeze-thaw cycle of 5-10 seconds is needed […] Curettage for histology may be needed for larger solitary lesions where there is diagnostic uncertainty […] Underlying eczematous changes can be managed with standard eczema treatment.

• #12

  https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=5555098&Journal_ID=849729&Issue_ID=5555089

  Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral condition that arises from the Poxviridae family, which also includes smallpox, vaccinia, cowpox, monkeypox, tanapox, orf, and milker’s nodules (Mancini et al., 2018). […] The condition is self-limited and will eventually clear spontaneously without treatment. Many individuals do elect treatment, and management strategies are discussed along with potential side effects. […] Upon diagnosis of MC, the decision must be made to treat or not to treat as this is a self-limited condition. […] The healthcare provider needs to lead discussion with the patient or parents of the pediatric patient regarding MC as a viral condition, which is self-limiting in nature. […] When treatment is desired, the choice of therapy should be a joint decision. […] Pregnant patients should be treated with curettage, cryotherapy, or laser as they are safe treatment options.

• #13 Molluscum contagiosum – Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | BMJ Best Practice

  https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-gb/310

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common infection in children and young adults and is usually acquired through direct skin-to-skin contact. Diagnosis is clinical in the majority of cases. […] Most molluscum contagiosum infections require no treatment and resolve spontaneously. […] Anogenital molluscum should prompt a full sexual health screen. […] Immunocompromise and underlying skin disease, particularly atopic dermatitis, increase the risk of molluscum infection.

• #14 Molluscum Contagiosum – Northwest Dermatology Group

  https://nw-derm.com/services/molluscum-contagiosum/

  Molluscum contagiosum is most common in children, especially those younger than age 12. […] Healthy people may not need treatment for molluscum contagiosum, because the bumps usually go away on their own in 2 to 4 months. […] But if your child needs treatment, talk to your child’s doctor about how to prevent pain and scarring. […] Doctors usually recommend treatment for bumps in the genital area to prevent them from spreading. […] If you need treatment, your choices may include: Freezing the bumps, called cryotherapy or cryosurgery. […] Scraping off the bumps, called curettage. […] Putting a chemical on the bumps, like cantharidin or potassium hydrochloride. […] Using liquids or creams, such as those used to treat warts.

• #15 Ask A Specialist: When Should Patients With Molluscum Contagiosum Be Referred to Dermatology? – Pediatrics Nationwide

  https://pediatricsnationwide.org/2021/09/27/ask-a-specialist-when-should-patients-with-molluscum-contagiosum-be-referred-to-dermatology/

  Most lesions of molluscum contagiosum can be treated by the primary care physician. However, some circumstances may warrant referral to a dermatologist. These include: […] When the diagnosis is questionable […] When multiple treatments do not resolve the molluscum or when the condition has lasted for longer than one year […] When the molluscum contagiosum covers a large area of the body […] When lesions become infected, severely irritated or do not heal […] When the patient has immunodeficiency. […] To learn more about diagnosing and referring Molluscum contagiosum, and more information on when to refer to a dermatologist, download the practice tool for providers below.

• #16 Patient education: Molluscum contagiosum (Beyond the Basics) – UpToDate

  https://www.uptodate.com/contents/molluscum-contagiosum-beyond-the-basics/print

  Molluscum contagiosum usually resolves on its own without complications after a number of months to up to a year if new growths continue to develop. […] While treatment for molluscum is optional, it may be performed for cosmetic reasons and to prevent spread to new areas on the skin. […] Treatment is recommended in sexually active adolescents and adults to get rid of molluscum on the penis, vulva, skin near the genitals, or buttocks because treatment of these areas can help to prevent the spread of the infection to other people during sex. […] Treatment for molluscum in children is optional since the molluscum will eventually heal on their own. Reasons why molluscum may be treated include cosmetic concerns or to try to prevent the spread of infection to other body areas, siblings, or playmates. […] You should try not to pick or scrape off the bumps yourself because you may cause a bacterial infection of the skin or may accidentally spread the molluscum virus to other areas.

• #17 About Molluscum Contagiosum | Molluscum Contagiosum | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/molluscum-contagiosum/about/index.html

  Prevent molluscum contagiosum by washing hands frequently and avoid sharing items like towels and clothes. […] Cover the lesions with clothing or a bandage to avoid spreading the infection further on your body or to others, and to prevent bacterial infection. […] Healthy people usually recover from molluscum without treatment. So, treatment isn’t usually needed. […] One exception is if you have sores around your genitals (penis, vulva, vagina, or anus). In this case, treatment is usually recommended. […] Do not try to remove the sores or the fluid inside them yourself. This can spread the infection to other areas of your body. It can also cause the sores to become infected.

• #18 Molluscum Contagiosum

  https://oklahoma.gov/health/health-education/acute-disease-service/school-and-child-care-setting-resources/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral disease of the skin that causes small, pink bumps on the skin. […] Good personal hygiene is important to prevent the spread of this disease. […] People with molluscum must keep the infected area clean and completely covered with clothing or a watertight bandage to prevent spread to themselves or others. […] In most cases, the bumps will heal slowly without treatment. Removal of lesions can slow or stop the spread to other people or other parts of the body. Genital lesions in adults should be treated to prevent spread through sexual contact.

• #19 Molluscum Contagiosum: Causes, Symptoms, and More

  https://www.healthline.com/health/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus of the same name. It produces benign, raised bumps, or lesions, on the upper layers of your skin. […] Medication and surgical treatments are available, but you won’t need them most of the time. The virus can be more difficult to treat or cause more severe effects if you have a weakened immune system. […] Most people with a healthy immune system won’t need to seek treatment for molluscum contagiosum. These bumps usually fade away without medical intervention. […] A doctor can perform one of several effective treatments for molluscum contagiosum. These include: Cryotherapy. The doctor freezes each bump with liquid nitrogen. Curettage. The doctor pierces the bump and scrapes it off the skin with a small tool. Laser therapy. The doctor uses a laser to destroy each bump. Topical therapy. The doctor applies creams containing acids or chemicals to the bumps to induce peeling of the top layers of the skin. Topical therapy creams may contain iodine and salicylic acid, tretinoin, cantharidin (a blistering agent that a doctor usually applies), and imiquimod (T cell modifier).

• #20 Molluscum Contagiosum

  https://www.nufactor.com/conditions/dermatologic/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a poxvirus (molluscum contagiosum virus). Infection usually causes a mild skin disease with lesions (growths) that may appear anywhere on the body. […] Treatment is usually recommended if lesions are in the genital area (on or near the penis, vulva, vagina, or anus). […] Physical removal of lesions may include cryotherapy (freezing the lesion with liquid nitrogen), curettage (the piercing of the core and scraping out the lesion), and laser therapy. […] Medication therapy includes various medications applied topically to the lesion. Cantharidin (Ycanth) is the first and only medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat molluscum contagiosum. It is applied topically to lesions by a healthcare provider in a medical setting.

• #21 Molluscum Contagiosum – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/viral-skin-diseases/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is characterized by clusters of pink, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy, or pearly and umbilicated papules 2 to 5 mm in diameter caused by the molluscum contagiosum virus, a poxvirus. […] Treatment is aimed at preventing spread or removing cosmetically unacceptable lesions and can include mechanical methods (eg, curettage, cryosurgery) and topical agents (eg, cantharidin, tretinoin, berdazimer). […] Treatment of molluscum contagiosum is indicated for cosmetic reasons and for prevention of spread. Options include curettage, cryosurgery, laser therapy, electrocautery, trichloroacetic acid (25 to 40% solution), cantharidin, podophyllotoxin (podofilox) in adults, berdazimer, tretinoin, and tazarotene. […] Treatments that cause minimal pain (eg, tretinoin, tazarotene, cantharidin) used first, especially in children.

• #22 Molluscum Contagiosum – Dermatologic Disorders – Merck Manual Professional Edition

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/viral-skin-diseases/molluscum-contagiosum

  Cantharidin is safe and effective but can cause blistering. […] Curettage or cryotherapy (using liquid nitrogen) can be performed 40 to 60 minutes after application of a topical anesthetic such as EMLA (lidocaine/prilocaine) cream or 4% lidocaine cream under an occlusive dressing. […] Other treatments include intralesional injection (eg, with Candida antigen or rarely interferon alpha in immunocompromised patients) and photodynamic therapy. […] Before selecting a treatment option, it is helpful to evaluate the strength of evidence backing these therapies, their local availabilities and costs. […] Children should not be excluded from school or day care. However, their lesions should be covered to reduce the risk of spread.

• #23 Molluscum contagiosum: Diagnosis and treatment

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/molluscum-contagiosum-treatment

  If you have bumps on your skin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that you see a health care professional like a board-certified dermatologist. […] The FDA cautions, You might do more harm than good if you try to diagnose or treat yourself. […] If you have molluscum, your dermatologist may recommend letting this condition clear on its own rather than treating it. […] When you have a healthy immune system, the body will get rid of the virus that causes molluscum. […] Treatment may be recommended for patients who have a chronic skin condition, such as eczema. […] Use a non-prescription product to treat molluscum only when recommended by your dermatologist. […] To avoid products that dont work and to prevent possible side effects, use a non-prescription product only when recommended by your dermatologist. […] The FDA has received reports of children and adults developing side effects after using these products. […] Following the self-care that dermatologists recommend can help prevent new bumps.

• #24 Molluscum contagiosum: Tips for managing

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/molluscum-contagiosum-tips

  When one child has molluscum bumps, you can reduce the risk of another child getting molluscum by: 1) bathing the children separately, and 2) using different towels to dry each child. […] While molluscum contagiosum rarely causes pain and will eventually clear on its own if you have a healthy immune system, this skin infection is contagious. […] Taking some precautions can help prevent spreading the virus. Heres what dermatologists recommend. […] If the bumps itch, ask your dermatologist if you can apply hydrocortisone cream or ointment to reduce the itch. […] Try to avoid scratching and picking at the bumps. Scratching and picking can spread the virus to other parts of your body. If your skin breaks open, you can infect your skin. This can be painful and requires treatment. […] Treat the bumps only if your dermatologist or other health care provider recommends doing so. If you try to remove the bumps on your own or squeeze out the fluid inside, you risk spreading the virus to other parts of your body.

• #25 Molluscum contagiosum: Tips for managing

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/molluscum-contagiosum-tips

  Keep the bumps clean and wash your hands after touching the molluscum. Washing your hands helps to remove the virus from your skin so that you dont spread the virus to other areas. […] Moisturize dry skin. Dry skin tends to itch, and scratching can spread the molluscum to other areas of your body. […] Use 2 towels when drying off. When you or your child has molluscum, it helps to use 2 clean towels to dry off. Youll use one towel to dry the skin with molluscum. Use the other clean towel to dry the skin without molluscum. This approach helps to reduce the risk of spreading the virus to other parts of the body. […] Skip shaving skin with molluscum bumps. Shaving can spread molluscum to other areas of your body. If you must shave the skin with molluscum, use different razors. Youd shave the skin with molluscum with one razor. The other razor youd use to shave the skin without molluscum.

• #26 Molluscum contagiosum // Middlesex Health

  https://middlesexhealth.org/learning-center/diseases-and-conditions/molluscum-contagiosum

  If you suspect you or your child has molluscum contagiosum, contact your health care provider. […] To help prevent the spread of the virus: Wash your hands. Keeping your hands clean can help prevent spreading the virus. […] Avoid touching the bumps. Shaving over the infected areas also can spread the virus. […] Don’t share or borrow personal items. These include clothing, towels, hairbrushes and other personal items. […] Avoid sexual contact. If you have molluscum contagiosum on or near your genitals, don’t have sex until the bumps are treated and gone. […] Cover the bumps. Cover the bumps with clothing when around others, to prevent direct contact. Leave the affected area open to the air when not around others, as this promotes healthy skin. When swimming, cover the bumps with a watertight bandage.

• #27 Molluscum Contagiosum: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.molluscum-contagiosum-care-instructions.zc1599

  Don’t share personal items, like towels, razors, hairbrushes, and washcloths. And don’t share clothing or any type of sports gear, like helmets or goggles. Keep the bumps covered with a bandage, medical tape, or clothing when around other people. Use waterproof bandages when swimming or playing sports. Take steps to avoid spreading the bumps to other parts of the body. For example, avoid shaving near the bumps. And don’t scratch or try to remove the bumps. Do not have sex if you have bumps in your genital area. Your doctor may recommend treatment to help you avoid spreading them to any sex partners. If your doctor prescribes medicine, use it exactly as directed. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if you have signs of infection such as: Pain, warmth, or swelling in the skin. Redness near the bumps. A fever.

• #28 Molluscum contagiosum: Tips for managing

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/molluscum-contagiosum-tips

  Postpone electrolysis while you have molluscum bumps on your skin. Electrolysis can spread the molluscum from one area to another. […] To avoid spreading molluscum contagiosum, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists. […] Cover the bumps with clothing, a bandage, or medical tape during school or work. This helps prevent spreading the infection to other people. […] Wash your hands thoroughly after you touch your own molluscum bumps (or your childs). You want to use soap and water, washing for as long as it takes you to sing the Happy Birthday song. […] Before going into a swimming pool, hot tub, or sauna, take the following precautions: You can easily infect other people if you go into a pool, hot tub, or sauna while you have molluscum bumps. […] Cover all molluscum bumps before participating in any other sport. High school athletes get molluscum contagiosum during sports, such as wrestling, basketball, and football.

• #29 Molluscum contagiosum: Tips for managing

  https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/molluscum-contagiosum-tips

  Bathe a child who has molluscum separately, using different washcloths, bath toys, and towels for each child. Bathing children together is a common way to spread molluscum from one child to another. […] Let a child with molluscum sleep alone. Its easy for the molluscum virus to spread when children sleep together. […] Make sure children with molluscum have their own personal items, such as towels, washcloths, bedding, and clothes. This helps prevent spreading the virus from one child to another. […] Stop sharing personal items. People can get molluscum from skin-to-skin contact and when they touch infected items. […] If molluscum bumps appear in the genital area, stop sexual activity and see a board-certified dermatologist or your healthcare provider. In adults, molluscum is often spread through sexual contact but not always. Treatment is usually recommended for anyone who has molluscum bumps in the genital area (on or near the penis, vulva, vagina, or anus). Your healthcare provider can tell you when you can have sexual activity again.

• #30 Preventing Molluscum Contagiosum in Schools, Daycares, and Pools | Molluscum Contagiosum | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/molluscum-contagiosum/special-environments/index.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes small, raised sores on your body. […] Molluscum is not a serious illness, and children with molluscum shouldn’t be kept home from daycare or school. […] Cover molluscum lesions to keep them from spreading. […] Covering lesions will help protect others from getting molluscum. This also keeps the child from touching and scratching the lesions, which could spread the infection to other parts of the body or cause bacterial infections. […] If a child with lesions in the underwear/diaper area needs assistance going to the bathroom or needs diaper changes, then lesions in this area should be bandaged too if possible. […] People with open sores from molluscum or other causes shouldn’t go into swimming pools because the sores could get infected by many kinds of bacteria or viruses in the water.

• #31 Preventing Molluscum Contagiosum in Schools, Daycares, and Pools | Molluscum Contagiosum | CDC

  https://www.cdc.gov/molluscum-contagiosum/special-environments/index.html

  Public pool administrators should carefully consider whether or not to keep kids with molluscum out of public pools. […] Excluding children with molluscum, which is typically not a dangerous infection, could cause embarrassment and create social stigma. […] Thorough disinfection and drying of kickboards and other pool equipment that might touch lesions should reduce the likelihood of molluscum contagiosum transmission.

• #32 Molluscum Contagiosum in Children: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.molluscum-contagiosum-in-children-care-instructions.bu1305

  Molluscum contagiosum is most common in young children. […] Without treatment, the infection usually goes away within 6 to 18 months. […] You may want treatment for your child if the bumps bother your child or you want to keep them from spreading. Treatments include removing the bumps or freezing or putting medicine on them. Treatment depends on where the bumps are. […] Children who have molluscum contagiosum may attend school, day care, and sports as long as the bumps are completely covered by clothing or bandages. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your child’s treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if your child is having problems. […] Teach your child not to share personal items like clothing or sports gear. […] Keep the bumps covered with a bandage, medical tape, or clothing when your child is around people.

• #33 Molluscum contagiosum | Better Health Channel

  https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum may take longer to clear for people with a suppressed immune system. […] Treatment for molluscum contagiosum is available. The length of treatment can vary from person to person. […] Remember, molluscum contagiosum will eventually clear up after 6-18 months if left untreated. […] Lesions are usually treated by a clinician with liquid nitrogen (known as cryotherapy). Cryotherapy freezes the lesions and helps to reduce the time symptoms are present. […] Molluscum contagiosum can be treated with a topical cream prescribed by a doctor. It needs to be applied daily to the lumps (lesions). […] To reduce the risk of spreading molluscum contagiosum and other bacterial infections, try not to pick, squeeze or irritate the lesions. There is no need to apply creams or lotions to the affected areas, just keep up your usual hygiene practices. […] Without treatment, it can persist for 6-18 months, but will eventually resolve. […] To reduce the risk of molluscum contagiosum transmission during sexual contact, use condoms (including internal condoms) or dams.

• #34 Molluscum Contagiosum in Children: Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente

  https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.molluscum-contagiosum-in-children-care-instructions.bu1305

  Teach your child to avoid spreading the bumps to other parts of the body. […] Sexually active teens should not have sex if they have bumps in their genital area. […] If your child’s doctor prescribes medicine, use it exactly as directed. […] Watch closely for changes in your child’s health, and be sure to contact your doctor if your child has signs of infection, such as: Pain, warmth, or swelling in the skin. […] Redness near the bumps. […] A fever.

• #35 Molluscum contagiosum | Caring for kids

  https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/molluscum-contagiosum

  Bring them to the doctor to confirm that it is molluscum contagiosum. […] Wash your hands often. This is important to prevent spreading the infection. […] Encourage your child not to scratch or pick at the bumps. […] Make sure your child doesnt share towels, clothing, or other personal belongings with others. […] Covering is not necessary. When your child is swimming or doing contact activities, you can cover bumps that arent covered by clothing with a waterproof bandage. […] Yes. Once your childs doctor confirms that it is molluscum, your child can continue to attend child care and/or school. Remind them to wash their hands often.

• #36 Molluscum Contagiosum

  https://www.rch.org.au/clinicalguide/guideline_index/molluscum_guideline/

  Molluscum Contagiosum Virus (Molluscum) is a common viral infection of childhood that causes a self-limiting infection of the skin […] Most children do not require treatment […] Exclusion from day care or school is not required […] Children with Molluscum should not be isolated or restricted in their activities […] Avoiding sharing towels and bathing together may reduce the spread to siblings […] Treat secondary eczema […] Individual lesions can be removed by cryotherapy or curettage, with or without topical anaesthesia […] Cantharidin is a topical blistering agent that does not cause scarring […] Refer to specialist dermatology services for consideration of Cantharidin treatment.

• #37 Molluscum Contagiosum in Children (Discharge Care)

  https://www.drugs.com/cg/molluscum-contagiosum-in-children-discharge-care.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection. It is caused by a pox virus. Molluscum contagiosum is most common in children 1 to 10 years of age. It is more common among children who have trouble fighting infections. This includes children with a weak immune system. […] Contact your child’s healthcare provider if: Your child has a fever. Your child’s bumps become swollen, red, painful, or drain pus. You have questions or concerns about your child’s condition or care. […] Your child may need the following: Medicine may be given to treat the skin infection and prevent it from spreading. Medicine may be given as a pill, cream, or gel. Give your child’s medicine as directed. Contact your child’s healthcare provider if you think the medicine is not working as expected. […] Wash your hands and your child’s hands often. Always wash your hands and your child’s hands after touching the infected area. Have your child wash his or her hands after he or she uses the bathroom. If no water is available, your child can use germ-killing hand lotion or gel. Alcohol-based hand lotion or gel works best.

• #38 Molluscum Contagiosum in Children (Discharge Care)

  https://www.drugs.com/cg/molluscum-contagiosum-in-children-discharge-care.html

  Do not let your child share personal items with others. Do not let your child share items that have come in contact with bumps or sores. Examples are toys, clothing, bedding, towels, and washcloths. Ask your child’s healthcare provider how to clean or wash these items. […] Do not let your child have close contact with others. Do not let your child take a bath with another child or adult. Do not let your child play contact sports, such as wrestling or football. Have your child sleep in his or her own bed until the bumps are gone. It is okay for your child to go to school or daycare if the bumps are covered. […] Keep your child’s bumps covered. Cover your child’s bumps with a bandage as directed. Have your child wear clothing that covers the bandages. Cover your child’s bumps with a watertight bandage before he or she swims in a pool. Your child can sleep with the bumps uncovered.

• #39 Molluscum Contagiosum in Children (Discharge Care)

  https://www.drugs.com/cg/molluscum-contagiosum-in-children-discharge-care.html

  Do not let your child scratch or pick the bumps. This may spread the bumps to other parts of your child’s body. It may also increase the risk of spreading the bumps to others. […] Follow up with your child’s doctor as directed: Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your child’s visits.

• #40 Molluscum contagiosum: Causes and treatment — DermNet

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection of childhood that causes localised clusters of umbilicated epidermal papules. […] Molluscum contagiosum frequently induces dermatitis around them and affected skin becomes pink, dry and itchy. As the papules resolve, they may become inflamed, crusted, or scabby for a week or two. […] Secondary dermatitis may be treated symptomatically with a mild topical topical corticosteroid such as hydrocortisone cream. Dermatitis is unlikely to fully resolve until the molluscum infection has cleared up. […] To reduce spread: Keep hands clean, Avoid scratching or shaving, Cover all visible lesions with clothing or watertight bandages, Dispose of used bandages, Do not share towels, clothing, or other personal effects, Adults should practice safe sex or abstinence.

• #41 Molluscum Contagiosum: What it is, Symptoms & Treatment

  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12175-molluscum-contagiosum

  Without treatment, the papules can go away on their own in six to 12 months, but some cases can take up to a few years to go away completely. Treatment can reduce your symptoms, especially pain and itching, and can speed up your healing time. […] You can help prevent this condition by: Avoiding direct contact with anyone who has skin lesions. […] During your infection, try not to scratch the papules on your skin. They can break open and you’re at risk of getting a bacterial infection. […] Visit your healthcare provider if: Your skin becomes painful. […] Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious infection that easily spreads on your skin and to others with close contact. Take steps to protect yourself by not scratching your skin and by visiting a healthcare provider for treatment.

• #42 Molluscum contagiosum

  https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/molluscum-contagiosum/

  Molluscum contagiosum is contagious. It is usually passed on by direct skin to skin contact. […] The spots caused by molluscum contagiosum are usually harmless and should clear up within 18 months without needing treatment. […] There are some things you can do to help reduce the risk of the infection spreading and help ease any symptoms. […] try things to help with dryness and itchy skin, such as holding a damp towel against the skin, having cool baths or using an unperfumed moisturiser regularly […] keep the affected area covered, including using waterproof bandages if you go swimming […] use a condom while having sex if you are infected […] do not squeeze or scratch the spots, as it could cause an infection or scarring […] do not share baths or things such as towels, bedding or clothes

• #43 Molluscum

  https://www.rch.org.au/kidsinfo/fact_sheets/molluscum/

  If the spots are causing problems, consult a GP, dermatologist or dermatology nurse practitioner to explore treatment options. […] Sometimes, the skin around the molluscum spots can develop a rash and the skin can become infected with bacteria. If this happens, take your child to a GP. Antibiotics may be prescribed for the skin infection, but the antibiotics do not treat the molluscum spots themselves, because antibiotics do not work against viruses. […] Good hygiene can help reduce the spread of the infection.

• #44

  https://www.clnwash.com/blogs/blog/how-do-you-stop-molluscum-from-spreading

  The safest option is to dress the bumps with medical tape and bandages first before donning your clothes. […] The simplest approach is to keep the bumps covered at all times. […] Moisturizing is your other golden ticket to avoid spreading molluscum contagiosum—especially for those with eczema. […] Last but not least, do not stop preventative measures until all of your mollusca bumps are completely clear.

• #45 Molluscum Contagiosum: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

  https://patient.info/childrens-health/viral-skin-infections-leaflet/molluscum-contagiosum

  The small lumps (mollusca) on the skin are not usually itchy, painful, or serious. […] After an episode of molluscum contagiosum has cleared away, people are normally then immune to the virus, meaning it’s very unlikely to come back. […] To reduce the chance of spreading the virus to others: Don’t share towels, clothes, soft toys, or bathwater if you have molluscum contagiosum. […] Try not to scratch the mollusca, as this may increase the risk of spreading the rash to other areas of the skin. Molluscum contagiosum can be passed on to other people (is contagious) until the last lump (molluscum) has gone.

• #46 Molluscum contagiosum: Causes and treatment — DermNet

  https://dermnetnz.org/topics/molluscum-contagiosum

  In immune competent hosts, molluscum contagiosum is a relatively harmless. The papules may persist for up to 2 years or longer. In children, about half of cases have cleared by 12 months, and two-thirds by 18 months, with or without treatment. Contact with another infected individual later on can lead to a new crop.

• #47 Comprehensive Management of Molluscum Contagiosum: Assessment of Clinical Associations, Comorbidities, and Management Principles | JCAD – The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology

  https://jcadonline.com/comprehensive-management-of-molluscum-contagiosum/

  Despite its high global prevalence, molluscum contagiosum (MC) is not well understood outside of dermatology. […] A primary goal of this review is to increase awareness among dermatologists and other healthcare professionals of the importance of actively treating MC in all presenting patients, especially those with compromised immune systems, versus letting the virus run its course with no active intervention. […] While the benign neglect approach to treating MC might appeal to patients with MC, especially the parents/caretakers of children with MC, what is often lost in its explanation is that MC can potentially persist for several months to years in many individuals, can be spread to others who are in close personal contact with the patient, and can lead to real world psychosocial issues in the patient (e.g., feelings of embarrassment and/or fear of transmitting the virus to others, anxiety, social isolation). […] The researchers concluded that MC is relatively common in patients with HIV and is associated with worsened mortality. […] There is now strong consensus among the experts that benign neglect is not a recommended treatment approach in the majority of cases of MC.

• #48

  https://www.nursingcenter.com/journalarticle?Article_ID=5555098&Journal_ID=849729&Issue_ID=5555089

  Immunosuppressed patients with MC present special challenges as lesions may be widespread and large sized. […] MC is a cowpox virus that potentially affect patients representing several age groups and is frequently encountered in the dermatology setting. It is a self-limiting condition that will spontaneously clear, and many experts recommend allowing natural resolution.

• #49 Molluscum Contagiosum | California Childcare Health Program

  https://cchp.ucsf.edu/resources/illness-sheets/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum should be diagnosed and treated by a health care provider, especially if the lesions are spreading rapidly. […] Home treatments are not known to be effective. […] Lesions are mildly contagious and most often spread to other areas of the affected child’s body rather than to other children. […] Good handwashing and routine cleaning and sanitizing are also important ways to prevent the spread. […] Children with this rash should not be excluded from ECE settings. Molluscum is a nuisance, not a serious health problem.

• #50 Molluscum Contagiosum – Center for Young Women’s Health

  https://youngwomenshealth.org/guides/molluscum-contagiosum/

  Molluscum contagiosum is a benign (not dangerous) bumpy skin infection caused by a virus. […] Do NOT scratch or pick at the bumps. See your health care provider. […] Its important not to itch or scratch at the bumps to prevent further spread and prevent secondary bacterial infection. […] Molluscum contagiosum bumps will usually go away on their own, but it may take several months. Treatment shortens how long you have them. […] If you have bumps on or near your genital area including your vagina, vulva, inner thighs, buttocks, anus and you’re sexually active; you may want to be treated to help prevent spreading the virus to your sexual partner(s). […] Yes. Its important to keep the bumps clean and covered with either a watertight bandage or with clothing if you know you’ll be coming in contact with others (during contact sports or sharing equipment).

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