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

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes one or many raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on your skin. Papules may persist from a few months to a few years. The condition easily spreads (contagious). Treatment helps the infection go away but isn’t always necessary, as it can also go away on its own. […] Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum range from mild to severe and include: Small, pimple-like bump (papule), lesion or wart on your skin (2 to 5 millimeters). Papule is white, the same color as your natural skin tone or pink to purple. Papule has a small indent (dimple) in the center. Papule is firm but can become soft over time. Papule can drain a clear to white fluid. Itchy skin. […] Scratching the papule on your skin causes it to spread. This causes: Multiple papules form in a line or cluster (crops or rash) near the area of the original papule. The skin around the papules swells (inflammation), gets bigger and turns red to purple. The papules become painful.

• #2 About Molluscum Contagiosum | Molluscum Contagiosum | CDC

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

  Molluscum contagiosum causes small, raised bumps called Mollusca, which: […] The sores may be itchy, sore, red, or swollen. They typically go away in six months to a year, but they can also take longer to resolve. They usually don’t leave scars. […] 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.

• #3 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  Molluscum contagiosum virus causes characteristic skin lesions consisting of single or, more often, multiple, rounded, dome-shaped, pink, waxy papules that are 2-5 mm (rarely up to 1.5 cm in the case of a giant molluscum) in diameter. […] The papules, or bumps, are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug. […] Approximately 10% of patients develop eczema around lesions. […] Larger lesions may have several clumps of molluscum bodies rather than the more common single central umbilication. […] Molluscum contagiosum is most common in children who become infected through direct skin-to-skin contact or indirect skin contact with fomites, such as bath towels, sponges, and gymnasium equipment. […] Lesions typically occur on the chest, arms, trunk, legs, and face. […] Hundreds of lesions may develop in intertriginous areas, such as the axillae and intercrural region.

• #4 Molluscum

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

  Molluscum spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It can take weeks or even months for the spots to appear after your child has come into contact with the molluscum virus. […] 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. […] 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. […] Molluscum is caused by a virus, resulting in small, harmless, raised spots. The spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It is spread easily from person to person by touching the molluscum spots, and through bath or pool water, bath toys and towels. […] Treatment is not always needed. If the skin around the spots becomes infected, antibiotics may be prescribed.

• #5 Molluscum contagiosum – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/molluscum-contagiosum/symptoms-causes/syc-20375226

  Molluscum contagiosum signs and symptoms include: […] Raised, round, skin-colored bumps […] Small bumps typically under about 1/4 inch (smaller than 6 millimeters) in diameter […] Bumps with a small dent or dot at the top near the center […] Itchy, pink bumps […] Bumps on the face, trunk, arms or legs of children […] Bumps on the genitals, lower abdomen or inner thighs of adults if the infection was sexually transmitted. […] Left untreated, the bumps usually disappear in 6 months to 2 years.

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

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes one or many raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on your skin. Papules may persist from a few months to a few years. The condition easily spreads (contagious). Treatment helps the infection go away but isn’t always necessary, as it can also go away on its own. […] Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum range from mild to severe and include: Small, pimple-like bump (papule), lesion or wart on your skin (2 to 5 millimeters). Papule is white, the same color as your natural skin tone or pink to purple. Papule has a small indent (dimple) in the center. Papule is firm but can become soft over time. Papule can drain a clear to white fluid. Itchy skin. […] Scratching the papule on your skin causes it to spread. This causes: Multiple papules form in a line or cluster (crops or rash) near the area of the original papule. The skin around the papules swells (inflammation), gets bigger and turns red to purple. The papules become painful.

• #7 Molluscum Contagiosum: Pictures, Stages, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/molluscum_contagiosum_facts/article.htm

  Molluscum Contagiosum Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum include painless pinkish raised nodules or bumps on the skin. […] The early stages of molluscum contagiosum often result in tiny, smooth papules that can later develop a central dimple. As the infection progresses, the lesions may become more pronounced, inflamed, or even itchy, particularly if they are scratched or irritated. […] The first signs and symptoms of molluscum contagiosum are small painless papules (raised bumps or lumps) on the skin (molluscum lesions). It often appears as a raised, pearly pinkish, or pearl-like nodule or redness on the skin; some nodules contain a dimple in the center. […] Most molluscum lesions are small, about 2-5 mm in diameter. […] The lesions may become itchy if scratched but are not painful.

• #8 Molluscum Contagiosum | Dermatology Associates

  https://www.mydermatologyassociates.com/molluscum-contagiosum/

  Molluscum contagiosum is a relatively common viral skin infection, primarily in childhood, that produces localized clusters of papules or raised bumps on the skin’s upper layers. These small bumps are usually painless, and they resolve without treatment, typically within 2 months to 4 years. […] The typical signs and symptoms of molluscum contagiosum include raised, round, and flesh-colored bumps on the skin, which are usually small in size, measuring less than a quarter-inch around, or smaller than 6 millimeters. These bumps characteristically feature a tiny indentation or a dot at the center of each bump, which can become red and inflamed and may be itchy or cause discomfort. […] The first signs and symptoms of beginning molluscum contagiosum are the development of small, painless papules, or raised bumps or lumps, on the skin, commonly referred to as molluscum lesions. These lesions appear as raised, pearl-pink, or pearl-like nodules or redness on the skin.

• #9 Molluscum contagiosum: Signs and symptoms

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. Youll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. […] The bumps appear on the skin between 2 and 8 weeks after you get the virus that causes this skin infection. When the bumps first appear, you usually see ones that are small, firm, pink, flesh-colored, or white. These bumps will likely get bigger. […] As the bumps grow, they become dome-shaped and develop an indent in the center, which can look like someone pushed a pin into the middle. […] When the bumps become red and look like pimples, it means your body is fighting off the virus. This change is a good sign. It means the bumps will soon clear. […] The body can clear the bumps on its own, but this can take time. You may see new bumps for several months. As some bumps clear, new ones can appear. This cycle usually lasts about 6 to 18 months before the skin clears completely. […] Sometimes, clearing takes longer. New bumps can continue to appear for 3 or 4 years, and there have been reports of molluscum contagiosum lasting 5 years.

• #10 Molluscum contagiosum — treatment and symptoms | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin condition that is common in children but can occur at any age. […] It is caused by a virus that gives you pimple-like spots with a dimple in the middle. […] When the spots appear, they look like white pimples. Over time, they become round, pink or pearl-coloured lumps with a hard middle and often a dip in the centre. The spots are usually very small, about 3 to 6mm, but they can be as large as 30mm. […] Molluscum, is painless but can be itchy, especially if you also have eczema. […] Molluscum contagiosum usually heals in about 6 to 9 months without any treatment. Some people, for example if you have problems with your immune system, can have spots for years. […] The spots usually heal without leaving a scar, but some treatments and scratching can leave marks.

• #11 Molluscum contagiosum

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes spots on the skin. It’s usually harmless and rarely needs treatment. […] Usually, the only symptom of molluscum contagiosum is spots. The spots are about 2 to 5mm wide and usually appear together. They are raised and dome-shaped with a shiny white dimple in the middle. […] The spots caused by molluscum contagiosum are usually harmless and should clear up within 18 months without needing treatment. […] It’s rare to need treatment for molluscum contagiosum because it usually clears up on its own.

• #12 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  Molluscum contagiosum virus causes characteristic skin lesions consisting of single or, more often, multiple, rounded, dome-shaped, pink, waxy papules that are 2-5 mm (rarely up to 1.5 cm in the case of a giant molluscum) in diameter. […] The papules, or bumps, are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug. […] Approximately 10% of patients develop eczema around lesions. […] Larger lesions may have several clumps of molluscum bodies rather than the more common single central umbilication. […] Molluscum contagiosum is most common in children who become infected through direct skin-to-skin contact or indirect skin contact with fomites, such as bath towels, sponges, and gymnasium equipment. […] Lesions typically occur on the chest, arms, trunk, legs, and face. […] Hundreds of lesions may develop in intertriginous areas, such as the axillae and intercrural region.

• #13 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. […] Molluscum contagiosum can appear anywhere on the skin except the palms and soles. Lesions consist of clusters of pink, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy, or pearly and umbilicated papules, usually 2 to 5 mm in diameter, which occur most commonly on the face, trunk, and extremities in children and on the pubis, penis, or vulva in adults. The latter suggests that the etiology may be sexually transmitted. Lesions may grow to 10 to 15 mm in diameter, especially among patients with HIV infection and other immunodeficiencies. […] Lesions are usually not pruritic or painful and may be discovered only coincidentally during a physical examination. However, the lesions can become inflamed and pruritic as the body fights off the virus. Molluscum dermatitis may occur in a subset of patients, which is characterized by eczematous inflammation of contiguous areas surrounding lesions. In children, a Gianotti-Crosti-like syndrome (itchy monomorphic papules on the elbows and knees), may occur in the setting of molluscum contagiosum and usually portends clinical improvement. […] Most lesions spontaneously regress in 6 months to 2 years, but they can remain for up to 2 to 3 years.

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

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is the name of a virus that causes a skin infection of the same name. The infection is common and can develop in children and adults. The virus is spread by skin-to-skin contact or by contact with an object with the virus on it, such as a used towel or washcloth. Symptoms of molluscum include small, skin-colored growths on the skin. […] The most common symptoms of molluscum include: Small, dome-shaped bumps with a dimple in the center (picture 1 and picture 2). The bumps are the size of a pinhead to pencil eraser (2 to 5 millimeters). Most people have a group or line of bumps together. People with a weakened immune system may develop larger bumps in large groups. […] The bumps are skin-colored to white, do not hurt, and usually do not itch. […] The bumps can appear anywhere on the body except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.

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

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common condition where small warty bumps (mollusca) appear on the skin. It is caused by a virus that can be passed on by skin contact or from contaminated towels, flannels, soft toys, etc. It is not serious and usually clears within 12-18 months without any treatment. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes small lumps (mollusca) on the skin, which are pearly-white or slightly pink. Each lump (molluscum) looks like a small swelling on the skin and is round, firm and about 2-5 mm across. A tiny dimple often develops on the top of each molluscum. If you squeeze a molluscum, a white cheesy fluid comes out. Most people have fewer than 30 mollusca. […] Sometimes many mollusca develop over various parts of the skin. They tend to occur in groups or clusters. Any part of the body can be affected but it is rare on the palms and soles.

• #16 Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) – Devon Sexual Health

  https://www.devonsexualhealth.nhs.uk/stis/molluscum-contagiosum-mc/

  Molluscum contagiosum are small lumps on the skin that sometimes look pink, red, or pearly white. Molluscum nearly always have a small dimple in the centre of the spot. […] If you squeeze the molluscum, a creamy, white fluid will come out of the centre. This is the part of the infection that is most contagious. The virus is spread when the MC are rubbed or scratched and a different part of the body is touched. […] Some people will only have 1 or 2 molluscum present. Other people have many more but in most cases, less that 30 develop. […] Yes, molluscum usually heals itself and does not require treatment. It can however take a long time to clear – sometimes between 12-18 months. This is usually because as one area of the skin heals, another patch of molluscum may appear. This is a nuisance, but not harmful.

• #17 Molluscum contagiosum: Diagnosis and treatment

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

  A board-certified dermatologist can often diagnose this condition by looking at the bumps on your skin. For most patients, that’s all that’s required. […] 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. Once this happens, the skin will clear. While rare, you may see a tiny depressed scar. […] Clearing can take time. For many children, the body clears the infection within 6 to 9 months. Sometimes, it takes longer. […] For most people, the skin will clear without treatment, usually within 18 months. A few people continue to have bumps for longer. […] Treating molluscum may clear the skin more quickly; however, the bumps can return after treatment. It’s also possible to pick up the virus again, which can cause new bumps.

• #18 Molluscum contagiosum — treatment and symptoms | healthdirect

  https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin condition that is common in children but can occur at any age. […] It is caused by a virus that gives you pimple-like spots with a dimple in the middle. […] When the spots appear, they look like white pimples. Over time, they become round, pink or pearl-coloured lumps with a hard middle and often a dip in the centre. The spots are usually very small, about 3 to 6mm, but they can be as large as 30mm. […] Molluscum, is painless but can be itchy, especially if you also have eczema. […] Molluscum contagiosum usually heals in about 6 to 9 months without any treatment. Some people, for example if you have problems with your immune system, can have spots for years. […] The spots usually heal without leaving a scar, but some treatments and scratching can leave marks.

• #19 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  In adults, molluscum contagiosum most commonly is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). […] Healthy adults tend to have few lesions, which are limited to the perineum, genitalia, lower abdomen, or buttocks. […] Widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum may occur in patients who are significantly immunocompromised or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be the presenting complaint in patients with AIDS. […] Molluscum contagiosum virus infection in immunocompromised patients may be particularly resistant to therapy. […] Following infection, cellular proliferation produces lobulated epidermal growths that compress epidermal papillae, while fibrous septa between the lobules produce pear-shaped clumps with the apex upwards.

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

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

  Among people who have eczema, AIDS or other conditions that affect their immune system, the lesions associated with molluscum contagiosum can grow larger than 5 mm (giant molluscum contagiosum). […] Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a virus. The virus (poxvirus) spreads from person to person through physical contact or contaminated surfaces or objects. This infection begins with a single bump that can spread and increase in number when you itch your skin. These bumps can be bothersome, sore, swollen and itchy. The condition resolves on its own within six to 12 months and usually doesn’t scar your skin. […] 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.

• #21 Molluscum contagiosum – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic

  https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/molluscum-contagiosum/symptoms-causes/syc-20375226

  Molluscum contagiosum signs and symptoms include: […] Raised, round, skin-colored bumps […] Small bumps typically under about 1/4 inch (smaller than 6 millimeters) in diameter […] Bumps with a small dent or dot at the top near the center […] Itchy, pink bumps […] Bumps on the face, trunk, arms or legs of children […] Bumps on the genitals, lower abdomen or inner thighs of adults if the infection was sexually transmitted. […] Left untreated, the bumps usually disappear in 6 months to 2 years.

• #22 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  Molluscum contagiosum virus causes characteristic skin lesions consisting of single or, more often, multiple, rounded, dome-shaped, pink, waxy papules that are 2-5 mm (rarely up to 1.5 cm in the case of a giant molluscum) in diameter. […] The papules, or bumps, are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug. […] Approximately 10% of patients develop eczema around lesions. […] Larger lesions may have several clumps of molluscum bodies rather than the more common single central umbilication. […] Molluscum contagiosum is most common in children who become infected through direct skin-to-skin contact or indirect skin contact with fomites, such as bath towels, sponges, and gymnasium equipment. […] Lesions typically occur on the chest, arms, trunk, legs, and face. […] Hundreds of lesions may develop in intertriginous areas, such as the axillae and intercrural region.

• #23 Molluscum Contagiosum (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash caused by a virus. The rash has small clear or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps can spread from one part of the body to another or from person to person. For most kids, the rash goes away on its own in 6-12 months, but can take longer. […] The rash is the telltale sign of molluscum. Its bumps: Start as very small spots about the size of a pinhead. Grow over a few weeks. They can be as large as a pea or pencil eraser. Are soft and smooth and may have a small dent in the center. Often are painless, but can get itchy, sore, red, and/or swollen. Can get infected with bacteria if kids scratch or pick at them. Can appear alone or in groups, or rows. Most people get between 1 and 20 bumps. Can show up almost anywhere on the skin except for the palms and soles. In kids, they’re most often on the trunk, arms, and face. […] Most of the time, molluscum clears up on its own without treatment. Each bump goes away in about 2-3 months. New bumps can appear as old ones go away, so it can take 6-12 months (and sometimes longer) for molluscum to fully go away.

• #24 Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment Reading – Causes, Symptoms | Derma

  https://www.dermareading.co.uk/molluscum-contagiosum

  These bumps may appear anywhere on the skin of the body except on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. In children, molluscum contagiosum papules usually affect the face, abdomen, trunk, arms, or legs. In teens and adults, the inner thighs, genitals, and abdomen areas are more commonly affected. […] Molluscum contagiosum can be more severe in children with eczema and scratching can cause the infection to spread. […] In people who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed, either as a result of an underlying medical condition or due to medication, the symptoms of molluscum contagiosum can be more severe and more difficult to treat. Lesions can be significantly larger, up to 15 millimetres across, and can present on the face. […] If a person comes into contact with the virus, symptoms of infection may not present for up to 6 months, and the average incubation period is 2-7 weeks.

• #25 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  In adults, molluscum contagiosum most commonly is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). […] Healthy adults tend to have few lesions, which are limited to the perineum, genitalia, lower abdomen, or buttocks. […] Widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum may occur in patients who are significantly immunocompromised or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be the presenting complaint in patients with AIDS. […] Molluscum contagiosum virus infection in immunocompromised patients may be particularly resistant to therapy. […] Following infection, cellular proliferation produces lobulated epidermal growths that compress epidermal papillae, while fibrous septa between the lobules produce pear-shaped clumps with the apex upwards.

• #26 Molluscum Contagiosum – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin. […] The infection on the skin begins as a small, painless papule, or bump. It may become raised to a pearly, flesh-colored nodule. The papule often has a dimple in the center. Scratching or other irritation causes the virus to spread in a line or in groups, called crops. […] The papules are about 2 to 5 millimeters wide. Usually, there is no inflammation (swelling and redness) and no redness unless they have been irritated by rubbing or scratching. […] In adults, the lesions are commonly seen on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thigh. […] Molluscum contagiosum lesions may persist from a few months to a few years. They eventually disappear without scarring, unless there has been excessive scratching, which may leave scars or discoloration. […] The disorder may persist in people with a weakened immune system.

• #27 Molluscum contagiosum

  https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/skin/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum causes groups of small, hard, skin-coloured, raised spots (like tiny domes) on the skin. These spots are around 2 to 6mm in size. […] They can look shiny and waxy with a small central pore. They are normally painless but can be itchy or sore if they become inflamed. […] The spots can be on any part of the body. But they are most commonly found in the armpit, behind the knee, or in the groin.

• #28 Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment for Kids and Adults in Omaha | Nebraska Home Pediatrics & Parents

  https://nebraskahomepediatrics.com/services/molluscum-contagiosum/

  Molluscum contagiosum symptoms typically present in a consistent manner, and your provider should be able to diagnose them quickly with an in-person visit. The most common symptoms include: […] Bumps (papules) on the skin that are round, skin-colored or pink, and raised […] Small bumps that appear in a row due to scratching […] A small dent at the top/center of the papule […] Pink bumps that are itchy […] Papules found on the arms and legs, trunks, or faces of children […] Dermatitis around the papules; dry, itchy skin. Molluscum contagiosum thrives in parts of the body that are warm and moist, specifically in the groin area, behind the knees, and in armpits. The infection can present with only a few bumps, or up to hundreds.

• #29 Molluscum Contagiosum – Skin Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/viral-skin-infections/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum can infect any part of the skin except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. […] The bumps are usually less than 1/4 inch (about 0.2 to 0.5 centimeters) in diameter, shaped like a dome, and have a tiny dimple in the center. […] The bumps usually are not itchy or painful and may be discovered only coincidentally during a physical examination. However, the bumps can become very inflamed (resembling a boil) and itchy as the body fights off the virus. This inflammation may indicate that the bumps will soon disappear. […] Infection may cover larger areas of skin, and bumps tend to be larger in people who have a weakened immune system such as those with HIV/late-stage HIV or who use corticosteroids or receive cancer chemotherapy.

• #30 Complete visual guide to molluscum contagiosum

  https://stdcenterny.com/articles/diagnosing-molluscum-contagiosum-visually.html

  The number of lesions that commonly appear. […] The lesions may also appear on the palms of the hands and the feet. However, the likelihood of their appearing on the feet is extremely low. […] In most cases, the lesions are located near each other. […] An infected person may notice a wax-like substance coming out of the lesion when it is squeezed.

• #31 Molluscum contagiosum | Caring for kids

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

  Tiny pinpoints appear on the skin 1 to 6 months after exposure to the virus. These turn into pinkish-white bumps that are smooth and shiny, have a dip in the middle and have a milky-white cheesy-like material inside. Bumps can appear anywhere on your child’s body. Most children get 1 to 20 bumps, but some can have hundreds. They may become itchy, sore, red, and/or swollen. […] Each bump usually lasts about 2 months but children may continue to get new bumps for months or even years.

• #32 Molluscum contagiosum: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/179609

  Most people will have up to 20 papules, but some may have over 100. If there are many, or if they are more than 5 mm across, medical advice should be sought because this may mean there is a problem with the immune system. […] After about 6 to 12 weeks, the Mollusca will crust over and then heal. A tiny patch of lighter skin or a pitted mark may remain, but there will not usually be any scars. […] In rare cases, the Mollusca may persist for years.

• #33 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

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

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes a group of small, shiny, and smooth bumps on the skin. […] Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum usually resolve on their own without medical treatment. But more severe cases may require medical treatments, such as cryotherapy, curettage, laser therapy, and topical therapies. […] The small bumps are usually painless. They resolve without treatment and rarely leave scars. The length of time the virus lasts varies for each person, but the bumps can remain from 2 months to 4 years. […] If you or your child comes into contact with the M. contagiosum virus, you may not see symptoms of infection for up to 6 months. These symptoms usually take between 2 and 7 weeks to show from the moment you acquire the molluscum contagiosum virus. […] You may notice the appearance of a small group of painless lesions. These bumps can appear alone or in a patch of as many as 20.

• #35 Molluscum contagiosum

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

  Molluscum contagiosum shows up as small, round, pearly lumps. They are often mistaken for warts. […] The lumps usually show up 2 to 3 months after being a person is infected. However they can develop as early as 1 week after infection or take as long as 6 months to develop after infection. […] 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. […] It appears on the skin surface as a small, raised, round, pearly lump.

• #36 Molluscum Contagiosum – Skin Center

  https://www.skincenter.com/patient-education/healthwise?DOCHWID=aa18143

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps. The center of the bump is often indented. The infection is caused by a virus. The virus is easily spread but is not harmful. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps that don’t cause pain. The bumps are round with a dimple in the center. They may itch, become inflamed, and turn reddish as your body fights the virus. […] The time from exposure to the virus until the bumps appear usually is 2 to 7 weeks. But in some cases it can take up to 6 months.

• #37 Molluscum contagiosum

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

  Molluscum contagiosum shows up as small, round, pearly lumps. They are often mistaken for warts. […] The lumps usually show up 2 to 3 months after being a person is infected. However they can develop as early as 1 week after infection or take as long as 6 months to develop after infection. […] 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. […] It appears on the skin surface as a small, raised, round, pearly lump.

• #38 Molluscum Contagiosum Information & Treatment

  https://www.columbiadoctors.org/health-library/condition/molluscum-contagiosum/

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection that causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps. The center of the bump is often indented. The infection is caused by a virus. The virus is easily spread but is not harmful. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes small pearly or flesh-colored bumps that don’t cause pain. The bumps are round with a dimple in the center. They may itch, become inflamed, and turn reddish as your body fights the virus. […] The time from exposure to the virus until the bumps appear usually is 2 to 7 weeks. But in some cases it can take up to 6 months. […] Molluscum contagiosum doesn’t usually need to be treated. The infection usually goes away within 6 to 18 months. […] The bumps can sometimes last for several years. And doctors usually recommend treatment for any bumps in the genital area to prevent spread to sexual partners. People with weakened immune systems also are usually treated.

• #39 Complete visual guide to molluscum contagiosum

  https://stdcenterny.com/articles/diagnosing-molluscum-contagiosum-visually.html

  Molluscum contagiosum leads to the development of a local infection characterized by the appearance of superficial lesions (mollusca). […] The characteristics of molluscum contagiosum lesions (growths) are summarized in the table below. […] Molluscum contagiosum lesions usually disappear without any treatment. However, this process takes 6-12 months (and sometimes up to four years). […] The lesions may be: Itchy, Inflamed, Swollen. […] Most infected people have fewer than 20 molluscum contagiosum lesions. However, immunosuppressed people may have hundreds. […] Molluscum contagiosum’s incubation period (the time between being infected and developing the first disease-related symptoms) is usually between two weeks and six months. […] Fortunately, molluscum contagiosum is a benign condition. It usually does not cause any serious complications. However, when treated inappropriately (by scraping it yourself, for example), scars and post-lesion marks may develop.

• #40 Molluscum Contagiosum: Pictures, Stages, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/molluscum_contagiosum_facts/article.htm

  The lesions may develop redness or become red and inflamed. […] The skin lesions last about 6 to 12 months although some individuals have had lesions that last up to 4 years. Once the lesions spontaneously resolve, the person is not contagious. […] Molluscum contagiosum progresses through several distinct stages.

• #41 Molluscum Contagiosum | Dermatology Associates

  https://www.mydermatologyassociates.com/molluscum-contagiosum/

  The molluscum contagiosum early stages are characterized by small, white, or red bumps on the skin. Over a few weeks, the bumps can enlarge and develop a white-colored pus head that creates a small crater when it bursts. […] During the molluscum contagiosum final stages, the burst crater lesions develop into red-colored sores. At this stage, secondary infections can infect the open sores. […] In people with a healthy immune system, molluscum contagiosum usually resolves without treatment, though some individuals may require treatment from their dermatologist. Without treatment, the infection typically disappears gradually, within a year or more, without leaving scars. Though for some individuals, it may take a few months to several years for their molluscum contagiosum to clear. The infection can last even longer and prove more persistent in those with a compromised immune system.

• #42 What is molluscum? What are the stages of molluscum?

  https://www.mollenol.com/molluscum-home-treatment/?srsltid=AfmBOork9JdnA-I4FvoeDNqCvAZL7y_sGO84DxcSDqw6Cp_aBrJkIgZg

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common self-limiting viral skin infection with pus filled bumps and inflamation of surrounding skin. […] The molluscum virus enters the body through hair follicles, scratches, and tiny breaks in the skin resulting in localised infection. […] After an incubation period of two to eight weeks molluscum begins as tiny pin-sized white/pearly bumps often in clusters of several up to hundreds. They are difficult to see in this initial stage. […] Over many days and weeks molluscum develops into small pearly bumps growing to 2-5 millimetres pus filled lesions often with a characteristic dimple (or dell) on the surface. […] As the viral matter grows the pus increases and the molluscum grows larger. The dimple becomes more evident and pus may be visibly exuding. […] Molluscum is now more likely to spread over the skin and to other people.

• #43 Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/molluscum-contagium

  Molluscum contagiosum papules commonly appear on the face, torso, and limbs of children and on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thighs of adults. […] The condition usually causes bumps that: Are generally painless but can itch, Are small (2 to 5 millimeters in diameter), Have a dimple in the center, Are firm, dome-shaped, and flesh-colored at first, Become softer with time, May turn red and drain over time, Have a central core of white, waxy material. […] The condition has a few different stages. You’ll start to notice bumps on your skin around 2 to 8 weeks after getting the virus that causes the infection. As they grow, the bumps will look dome-shaped and form an indent in the middle. During the final stage of the infection, the bumps will turn red and look like pimples. This means you can expect them to heal soon.

• #44 What is molluscum? What are the stages of molluscum?

  https://www.mollenol.com/molluscum-home-treatment/?srsltid=AfmBOork9JdnA-I4FvoeDNqCvAZL7y_sGO84DxcSDqw6Cp_aBrJkIgZg

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common self-limiting viral skin infection with pus filled bumps and inflamation of surrounding skin. […] The molluscum virus enters the body through hair follicles, scratches, and tiny breaks in the skin resulting in localised infection. […] After an incubation period of two to eight weeks molluscum begins as tiny pin-sized white/pearly bumps often in clusters of several up to hundreds. They are difficult to see in this initial stage. […] Over many days and weeks molluscum develops into small pearly bumps growing to 2-5 millimetres pus filled lesions often with a characteristic dimple (or dell) on the surface. […] As the viral matter grows the pus increases and the molluscum grows larger. The dimple becomes more evident and pus may be visibly exuding. […] Molluscum is now more likely to spread over the skin and to other people.

• #45 Atlanta GA Pediatric Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment | Decatur, Brookhaven

  https://intownpediatrics.com/molluscum-contagiosum/

  Molluscum contagiosum typically appears as small, raised bumps on the skin. […] The symptoms of molluscum contagiosum are generally mild, and the condition may not cause pain or itching in its early stages. […] Common Symptoms of Molluscum Contagiosum: Small, flesh-colored bumps that are smooth and firm, typically measuring 2 to 5 millimeters in diameter. […] Central indentation (dimple) in each bump, which is a key feature of molluscum contagiosum. […] Clusters of bumps that may appear in groups or spread across different areas of the body. […] Redness or inflammation around the bumps if they become irritated or infected. […] While molluscum contagiosum is generally painless, the bumps can become itchy or irritated, especially if scratched or rubbed. […] Molluscum contagiosum progresses through several stages from initial infection to resolution. […] During the early stage, small, flesh-colored or pink bumps begin to form on the skin. […] As the infection progresses, the bumps may increase in size and number. […] In the healing stage, the bumps begin to shrink and flatten.

• #46 What is molluscum? What are the stages of molluscum?

  https://www.mollenol.com/molluscum-home-treatment/?srsltid=AfmBOork9JdnA-I4FvoeDNqCvAZL7y_sGO84DxcSDqw6Cp_aBrJkIgZg

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common self-limiting viral skin infection with pus filled bumps and inflamation of surrounding skin. […] The molluscum virus enters the body through hair follicles, scratches, and tiny breaks in the skin resulting in localised infection. […] After an incubation period of two to eight weeks molluscum begins as tiny pin-sized white/pearly bumps often in clusters of several up to hundreds. They are difficult to see in this initial stage. […] Over many days and weeks molluscum develops into small pearly bumps growing to 2-5 millimetres pus filled lesions often with a characteristic dimple (or dell) on the surface. […] As the viral matter grows the pus increases and the molluscum grows larger. The dimple becomes more evident and pus may be visibly exuding. […] Molluscum is now more likely to spread over the skin and to other people.

• #47 Molluscum contagiosum: Signs and symptoms

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. Youll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. […] The bumps appear on the skin between 2 and 8 weeks after you get the virus that causes this skin infection. When the bumps first appear, you usually see ones that are small, firm, pink, flesh-colored, or white. These bumps will likely get bigger. […] As the bumps grow, they become dome-shaped and develop an indent in the center, which can look like someone pushed a pin into the middle. […] When the bumps become red and look like pimples, it means your body is fighting off the virus. This change is a good sign. It means the bumps will soon clear. […] The body can clear the bumps on its own, but this can take time. You may see new bumps for several months. As some bumps clear, new ones can appear. This cycle usually lasts about 6 to 18 months before the skin clears completely. […] Sometimes, clearing takes longer. New bumps can continue to appear for 3 or 4 years, and there have been reports of molluscum contagiosum lasting 5 years.

• #48 Molluscum Contagiosum: Symptoms and Treatment

  https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/molluscum-contagium

  Molluscum contagiosum papules commonly appear on the face, torso, and limbs of children and on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thighs of adults. […] The condition usually causes bumps that: Are generally painless but can itch, Are small (2 to 5 millimeters in diameter), Have a dimple in the center, Are firm, dome-shaped, and flesh-colored at first, Become softer with time, May turn red and drain over time, Have a central core of white, waxy material. […] The condition has a few different stages. You’ll start to notice bumps on your skin around 2 to 8 weeks after getting the virus that causes the infection. As they grow, the bumps will look dome-shaped and form an indent in the middle. During the final stage of the infection, the bumps will turn red and look like pimples. This means you can expect them to heal soon.

• #49 Molluscum Contagiosum: Stages, Treatment, Kids Vs. Adults

  https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/conditions-symptoms/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum, a common skin infection, causes small, painless bumps that can last months. […] The infection causes firm but painless bumps, called lesions, that usually go away on their own within 6 months to 2 years. […] Bumps show up two to eight weeks after you contract the poxvirus that causes this skin infection. These initial bumps are small and firm to the touch and may appear in varying shades: […] In the weeks after they appear, the lesions will grow into the shape of a dome, and a small, characteristic dent or dot will appear at the top of each lesion. […] Most often, bumps don’t cause any symptoms. But sometimes they can itch, making it difficult to stop the spread. […] As your body works to clear the infection, bumps may become red, dry, or flaky. This is referred to as the 'BOTE’ sign, or the beginning of the end.

• #50 Molluscum contagiosum: Causes and treatment — DermNet

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

  Molluscum contagiosum presents as clusters of small round papules. The papules range in size from 1 to 6 mm and may be white, pink or brown. They often have a waxy, shiny look with a small central pit (this appearance is sometimes described as umbilicated). Each papule contains white cheesy material. […] 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. […] 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. […] Infection can be very persistent in the presence of significant immune deficiency.

• #51 Molluscum Contagiosum | Dermatology Associates

  https://www.mydermatologyassociates.com/molluscum-contagiosum/

  The molluscum contagiosum early stages are characterized by small, white, or red bumps on the skin. Over a few weeks, the bumps can enlarge and develop a white-colored pus head that creates a small crater when it bursts. […] During the molluscum contagiosum final stages, the burst crater lesions develop into red-colored sores. At this stage, secondary infections can infect the open sores. […] In people with a healthy immune system, molluscum contagiosum usually resolves without treatment, though some individuals may require treatment from their dermatologist. Without treatment, the infection typically disappears gradually, within a year or more, without leaving scars. Though for some individuals, it may take a few months to several years for their molluscum contagiosum to clear. The infection can last even longer and prove more persistent in those with a compromised immune system.

• #52 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. […] Molluscum contagiosum can appear anywhere on the skin except the palms and soles. Lesions consist of clusters of pink, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy, or pearly and umbilicated papules, usually 2 to 5 mm in diameter, which occur most commonly on the face, trunk, and extremities in children and on the pubis, penis, or vulva in adults. The latter suggests that the etiology may be sexually transmitted. Lesions may grow to 10 to 15 mm in diameter, especially among patients with HIV infection and other immunodeficiencies. […] Lesions are usually not pruritic or painful and may be discovered only coincidentally during a physical examination. However, the lesions can become inflamed and pruritic as the body fights off the virus. Molluscum dermatitis may occur in a subset of patients, which is characterized by eczematous inflammation of contiguous areas surrounding lesions. In children, a Gianotti-Crosti-like syndrome (itchy monomorphic papules on the elbows and knees), may occur in the setting of molluscum contagiosum and usually portends clinical improvement. […] Most lesions spontaneously regress in 6 months to 2 years, but they can remain for up to 2 to 3 years.

• #53 Molluscum contagiosum: Causes, symptoms & treatment

  https://healthymale.org.au/mens-health/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum typically results in spots on the face, neck, body and arms of children, as a result of direct contact. […] In adults, molluscum contagiosum usually occurs on the genitals and surrounding areas following skin-to-skin contact during sex. The spots are usually painless but can be itchy. […] Molluscum contagiosum will go away on its own, but it takes about 6-12 months. […] An immune reaction to molluscum contagiosum can lead to redness around the spots and the spots themselves becoming scaly. This condition, called molluscum dermatitis, leads to the spots going away.

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

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

  Among people who have eczema, AIDS or other conditions that affect their immune system, the lesions associated with molluscum contagiosum can grow larger than 5 mm (giant molluscum contagiosum). […] Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a virus. The virus (poxvirus) spreads from person to person through physical contact or contaminated surfaces or objects. This infection begins with a single bump that can spread and increase in number when you itch your skin. These bumps can be bothersome, sore, swollen and itchy. The condition resolves on its own within six to 12 months and usually doesn’t scar your skin. […] 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.

• #55 About Molluscum Contagiosum | Molluscum Contagiosum | CDC

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

  Molluscum contagiosum causes small, raised bumps called Mollusca, which: […] The sores may be itchy, sore, red, or swollen. They typically go away in six months to a year, but they can also take longer to resolve. They usually don’t leave scars. […] 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.

• #56 Molluscum Contagiosum (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash caused by a virus. The rash has small clear or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps can spread from one part of the body to another or from person to person. For most kids, the rash goes away on its own in 6-12 months, but can take longer. […] The rash is the telltale sign of molluscum. Its bumps: Start as very small spots about the size of a pinhead. Grow over a few weeks. They can be as large as a pea or pencil eraser. Are soft and smooth and may have a small dent in the center. Often are painless, but can get itchy, sore, red, and/or swollen. Can get infected with bacteria if kids scratch or pick at them. Can appear alone or in groups, or rows. Most people get between 1 and 20 bumps. Can show up almost anywhere on the skin except for the palms and soles. In kids, they’re most often on the trunk, arms, and face. […] Most of the time, molluscum clears up on its own without treatment. Each bump goes away in about 2-3 months. New bumps can appear as old ones go away, so it can take 6-12 months (and sometimes longer) for molluscum to fully go away.

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

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

  The small lumps (mollusca) on the skin usually develop 2-8 weeks after becoming infected with the virus. Typically, each lump (molluscum) lasts a few weeks or months, crusts over and then goes. However, new ones tend to appear as old ones are going, as the virus spreads to other areas of skin. Therefore, crops of mollusca may appear to come and go for several months. […] It commonly takes 12-18 months before the last of the mollusca goes completely. Occasionally, the condition lasts longer than two years – sometimes as long as five years. […] Molluscum contagiosum is usually harmless. The small lumps (mollusca) on the skin are not usually itchy, painful, or serious. A scar is not usually left when they go but sometimes a tiny dent or mark remains. In a few people the skin looks lighter in the places where mollusca have been. […] If you develop a very large number of mollusca (hundreds) or the mollusca are larger than normal, it could be a marker of an underlying problem with your immune system, which might require further tests.

• #58 Molluscum contagiosum: Signs and symptoms

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is generally a harmless skin infection. Youll often see small, firm bumps on the skin. […] The bumps appear on the skin between 2 and 8 weeks after you get the virus that causes this skin infection. When the bumps first appear, you usually see ones that are small, firm, pink, flesh-colored, or white. These bumps will likely get bigger. […] As the bumps grow, they become dome-shaped and develop an indent in the center, which can look like someone pushed a pin into the middle. […] When the bumps become red and look like pimples, it means your body is fighting off the virus. This change is a good sign. It means the bumps will soon clear. […] The body can clear the bumps on its own, but this can take time. You may see new bumps for several months. As some bumps clear, new ones can appear. This cycle usually lasts about 6 to 18 months before the skin clears completely. […] Sometimes, clearing takes longer. New bumps can continue to appear for 3 or 4 years, and there have been reports of molluscum contagiosum lasting 5 years.

• #59

  https://111.wales.nhs.uk/molluscumcontagiosum/?locale=en

  Molluscum contagiosum is an infection that causes spots on the skin. It’s usually harmless and rarely needs treatment. […] Usually, the only symptom of molluscum contagiosum is spots. […] The spots are about 2 to 5mm wide and usually appear together. They are raised and dome-shaped with a shiny white dimple in the middle. […] The main symptom of molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a number of small spots on the skin. […] The spots are usually firm and dome-shaped, with a small dimple in the middle. They’re usually less than 5mm (0.5cm) across, but can sometimes be bigger. […] The spots associated with MC are usually painless, although they can sometimes be itchy and some people develop areas of red, dry and cracked skin around them. […] In many cases, the individual spots will start to crust over and heal within 2 months. […] Most cases clear up within around 6-18 months, but the condition can, occasionally, persist for several years.

• #60 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 skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The typical lesion appears dome-shaped, round, and pinkish-purple in color. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes mainly cosmetic concerns. Mollusca is usually asymptomatic but may be painful or itchy. In atopic persons, eczema lesions may develop around mollusca weeks after their occurrence. An inflammatory reaction, secondary to scratching or occurring when mollusca start to resolve, is frequent and should be distinguished from secondary bacterial infection. When scratched or removed, molluscum contagiosum can lead to bleeding under every single element. […] Most molluscum contagiosum lesions in non-compromised persons resolve spontaneously within an average duration of six to 12 months. However, the course of molluscum contagiosum may take as long as four years. During that period, some mollusca may heal without any intervention, while others occur. Unlike other viruses, the molluscum contagiosum virus no longer exists within the body after healing. However, it remains possible to develop molluscum contagiosum again after repeated contact with an infected person or a contaminated fomite. Scarring is unusual in molluscum contagiosum unless lesions are scratched or scrapped. In immunocompromised persons, longer duration and resistance to therapy are common. Malignant transformation has never been reported.

• #61 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

• #62 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

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

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

  The overall prognosis is excellent, as molluscum contagiosum is a self-limiting condition and spontaneous resolution is the rule for individuals who have intact immune systems. However, in immunocompromised individuals, the skin lesions can be much more persistent, widespread, and difficult to eradicate. Individual lesions typically completely resolve within six to 12 months in healthy individuals, though they can sometimes be present for up to four years. In certain immunocompromised individuals, the lesions sometimes never resolve completely.

• #64 Molluscum Contagiosum (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash caused by a virus. The rash has small clear or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps can spread from one part of the body to another or from person to person. For most kids, the rash goes away on its own in 6-12 months, but can take longer. […] The rash is the telltale sign of molluscum. Its bumps: Start as very small spots about the size of a pinhead. Grow over a few weeks. They can be as large as a pea or pencil eraser. Are soft and smooth and may have a small dent in the center. Often are painless, but can get itchy, sore, red, and/or swollen. Can get infected with bacteria if kids scratch or pick at them. Can appear alone or in groups, or rows. Most people get between 1 and 20 bumps. Can show up almost anywhere on the skin except for the palms and soles. In kids, they’re most often on the trunk, arms, and face. […] Most of the time, molluscum clears up on its own without treatment. Each bump goes away in about 2-3 months. New bumps can appear as old ones go away, so it can take 6-12 months (and sometimes longer) for molluscum to fully go away.

• #65 Molluscum Contagiosum: Stages, Treatment, Kids Vs. Adults

  https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/conditions-symptoms/molluscum-contagiosum

  After several months, your bumps may turn red and resemble pimples. This means your body is fighting off the virus, and your lesions will clear up soon. […] Keep in mind that as some bumps clear, new ones can pop up. This cycle often lasts 6 to 18 months before your skin clears and the virus goes away.

• #66 Molluscum Contagiosum: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.emuaid.com/pages/molluscum-contagiosum-cndc01?srsltid=AfmBOoqCDdrYMUnvvxSJKv4sTW4J-CoIoqYvCKR6S_axwK1jiO5s9IxY

  Molluscum contagiosum, also known as water warts, is a common viral infection that presents as firm, dome-shaped, flesh-colored bumps on the skin, and it has traditionally affected children who are ten years and younger. […] Molluscum contagiosum bumps are waxy in appearance and relatively painless, but they can be very itchy. They can eventually become sensitive or painful. Their size can range from less than 1mm to 5mm or more. […] Other than the itchy rash, molluscum contagiosum is generally asymptomatic, so the rash may not be accompanied by a fever or malaise such as would happen with a bacteriological infection or another type of disease. […] Molluscum contagiosum presents asymptomatically. An individual may have the virus for up to six months yet be unaware of it. Typically, the incubation period is between 2 and 7 weeks, and the virus may initially present as a small group of lesions that aren’t painful and mimic an itchy skin rash.

• #67 Molluscum Contagiosum Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination, Complications

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-clinical

  Molluscum contagiosum is usually asymptomatic; however, individual lesions may be tender or pruritic. In general, the patient does not experience systemic symptoms, such as fever, nausea, or malaise. […] Duration of the individual lesion and of the attack varies. Although most cases resolve without therapy within 6-9 months, some persist for 3-4 years. Individual lesions seldom persist more than 2 months. […] Patients with HIV or those receiving prednisone, methotrexate, or other immunosuppressive medications may have more extensive and resistant infections. […] Patients infected with HIV generally have a low CD4 count, with the severity of infection being inversely related to the count. […] Lesions are discrete, nontender, flesh-colored, dome-shaped papules (bumps, dimples) that show a central umbilication.

• #68 Molluscum Contagiosum: Pictures, Stages, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/molluscum_contagiosum_facts/article.htm

  Molluscum Contagiosum Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum include painless pinkish raised nodules or bumps on the skin. […] The early stages of molluscum contagiosum often result in tiny, smooth papules that can later develop a central dimple. As the infection progresses, the lesions may become more pronounced, inflamed, or even itchy, particularly if they are scratched or irritated. […] The first signs and symptoms of molluscum contagiosum are small painless papules (raised bumps or lumps) on the skin (molluscum lesions). It often appears as a raised, pearly pinkish, or pearl-like nodule or redness on the skin; some nodules contain a dimple in the center. […] Most molluscum lesions are small, about 2-5 mm in diameter. […] The lesions may become itchy if scratched but are not painful.

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

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes one or many raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on your skin. Papules may persist from a few months to a few years. The condition easily spreads (contagious). Treatment helps the infection go away but isn’t always necessary, as it can also go away on its own. […] Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum range from mild to severe and include: Small, pimple-like bump (papule), lesion or wart on your skin (2 to 5 millimeters). Papule is white, the same color as your natural skin tone or pink to purple. Papule has a small indent (dimple) in the center. Papule is firm but can become soft over time. Papule can drain a clear to white fluid. Itchy skin. […] Scratching the papule on your skin causes it to spread. This causes: Multiple papules form in a line or cluster (crops or rash) near the area of the original papule. The skin around the papules swells (inflammation), gets bigger and turns red to purple. The papules become painful.

• #70 Molluscum Contagiosum

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin disease that is caused by a virus. The disease is generally mild and should not be a reason for concern or worry. Molluscum infection causes small white, pink, or flesh-colored bumps or growths with a dimple or pit in the center. The bumps are usually smooth and firm and can appear anywhere on the body. […] They may become sore, red, and swollen but are usually painless. 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. […] The lesions may begin as small bumps which can develop over a period of several weeks into larger sores/bumps. The lesions can be flesh colored, white or pink. They can cause itching or tenderness in the area, but in most cases the lesions cause few problems. Lesions can last from two weeks to four years — the average is two years. […] People with AIDS or others with compromised immune systems may develop extensive outbreaks.

• #71 Molluscum Contagiosum: Pictures, Stages, Symptoms, Treatment

  https://www.medicinenet.com/molluscum_contagiosum_facts/article.htm

  The lesions may develop redness or become red and inflamed. […] The skin lesions last about 6 to 12 months although some individuals have had lesions that last up to 4 years. Once the lesions spontaneously resolve, the person is not contagious. […] Molluscum contagiosum progresses through several distinct stages.

• #72 What is molluscum? What are the stages of molluscum?

  https://www.mollenol.com/molluscum-home-treatment/?srsltid=AfmBOork9JdnA-I4FvoeDNqCvAZL7y_sGO84DxcSDqw6Cp_aBrJkIgZg

  These pus filled bumps grow and then burst or open fully exuding pus. […] The pus has exuded onto the body creating new molluscum. […] The likelihood that the molluscum infection will spread is now high. […] Finally, the bump bursts (or skin breaks) and the molluscum bump transitions into a wound while spreading the infection. […] Inflammation is usually a good sign that the immune system is fighting the virus and starting to clear the infection. […] This rash is sometimes mistaken for hives. […] An inflammatory rash can occur in areas around the molluscum as well as the molluscum itself. […] Molluscum contagiosum typically resolves without scarring but may take as long as 4 years. […] Molluscum contagiosum is more common in individuals with atopic dermatitis, and its lesions tend to be more persistent, more extensive and more generalised in atopic children.

• #73 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. […] Molluscum contagiosum can appear anywhere on the skin except the palms and soles. Lesions consist of clusters of pink, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy, or pearly and umbilicated papules, usually 2 to 5 mm in diameter, which occur most commonly on the face, trunk, and extremities in children and on the pubis, penis, or vulva in adults. The latter suggests that the etiology may be sexually transmitted. Lesions may grow to 10 to 15 mm in diameter, especially among patients with HIV infection and other immunodeficiencies. […] Lesions are usually not pruritic or painful and may be discovered only coincidentally during a physical examination. However, the lesions can become inflamed and pruritic as the body fights off the virus. Molluscum dermatitis may occur in a subset of patients, which is characterized by eczematous inflammation of contiguous areas surrounding lesions. In children, a Gianotti-Crosti-like syndrome (itchy monomorphic papules on the elbows and knees), may occur in the setting of molluscum contagiosum and usually portends clinical improvement. […] Most lesions spontaneously regress in 6 months to 2 years, but they can remain for up to 2 to 3 years.

• #74 Molluscum Contagiosum Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination, Complications

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-clinical

  Lesions are usually 2-5 mm (rarely up to 1.5 cm in the case of giant molluscus) in diameter and may be present in groups or widely disseminated. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be randomly associated with other lesions, such as epidermal cysts, nevocellular nevi, sebaceous hyperplasias, and Kaposi sarcoma. […] Complications of molluscum contagiosum include irritation, inflammation, and secondary infections. Lesions on eyelids may be associated with follicular or papillary conjunctivitis. Bacterial superinfection may occur but is seldom of clinical significance.

• #75 Molluscum

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

  Molluscum spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It can take weeks or even months for the spots to appear after your child has come into contact with the molluscum virus. […] 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. […] 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. […] Molluscum is caused by a virus, resulting in small, harmless, raised spots. The spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It is spread easily from person to person by touching the molluscum spots, and through bath or pool water, bath toys and towels. […] Treatment is not always needed. If the skin around the spots becomes infected, antibiotics may be prescribed.

• #76 Molluscum

  https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/molluscum/

  Small raised growths that have a smooth, waxy surface. The medical name is molluscum contagiosum. Viral infection of the skin. Symptoms of Molluscum: Small bumps with a skin-colored, smooth surface. Most have a tiny dimple (indent) in center. Bumps are firm with a core of white material. Are many different sizes, from pinhead to inch (3 to 6 mm) across. Can occur anywhere on the body, but usually stay in just one area. Are sometimes itchy, but not painful. Usually age 2 to 12 years. Most infected children get 5 to 10 of them. […] Without treatment, they go away in 6 to 18 months. If covered with duct tape, they may go away in 2 or 3 months. If picked at often, they can become infected with bacteria. If this happens, they change into crusty sores (impetigo).

• #77 Molluscum Contagiosum

  https://studenthealth.ucsd.edu/resources/health-topics/molluscum/index.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by a poxvirus which produces small, raised bumps on the skin. The bumps, called papules, often have a white pearl-like appearance and are usually painless, but may become irritated, itchy, or inflamed (red and swollen). […] Symptoms can range from mild to severe; however, many patients with molluscum contagiosum are asymptomatic. Most commonly the skin becomes itchy but scratching may cause the infection to spread. Scratching can also cause the papules to become swollen, red, and painful. The most common complication of molluscum is a bacterial secondary infection. Patients with eczema or immunocompromised conditions may have larger, more numerous lesions and are at higher risk to develop secondary infections. […] The papules caused by the molluscum infection usually resolve spontaneously without scarring when left alone.

• #78 Molluscum Contagiosum Clinical Presentation: History, Physical Examination, Complications

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-clinical

  Lesions are usually 2-5 mm (rarely up to 1.5 cm in the case of giant molluscus) in diameter and may be present in groups or widely disseminated. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be randomly associated with other lesions, such as epidermal cysts, nevocellular nevi, sebaceous hyperplasias, and Kaposi sarcoma. […] Complications of molluscum contagiosum include irritation, inflammation, and secondary infections. Lesions on eyelids may be associated with follicular or papillary conjunctivitis. Bacterial superinfection may occur but is seldom of clinical significance.

• #79 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 skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The typical lesion appears dome-shaped, round, and pinkish-purple in color. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes mainly cosmetic concerns. Mollusca is usually asymptomatic but may be painful or itchy. In atopic persons, eczema lesions may develop around mollusca weeks after their occurrence. An inflammatory reaction, secondary to scratching or occurring when mollusca start to resolve, is frequent and should be distinguished from secondary bacterial infection. When scratched or removed, molluscum contagiosum can lead to bleeding under every single element. […] Most molluscum contagiosum lesions in non-compromised persons resolve spontaneously within an average duration of six to 12 months. However, the course of molluscum contagiosum may take as long as four years. During that period, some mollusca may heal without any intervention, while others occur. Unlike other viruses, the molluscum contagiosum virus no longer exists within the body after healing. However, it remains possible to develop molluscum contagiosum again after repeated contact with an infected person or a contaminated fomite. Scarring is unusual in molluscum contagiosum unless lesions are scratched or scrapped. In immunocompromised persons, longer duration and resistance to therapy are common. Malignant transformation has never been reported.

• #80 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. […] After healing, it’s possible to become reinfected with the virus. […] 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. […] Possible side effects of treatment are infection and scarring. […] What symptoms are you or your child experiencing? […] 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?

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

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

  The small lumps (mollusca) on the skin usually develop 2-8 weeks after becoming infected with the virus. Typically, each lump (molluscum) lasts a few weeks or months, crusts over and then goes. However, new ones tend to appear as old ones are going, as the virus spreads to other areas of skin. Therefore, crops of mollusca may appear to come and go for several months. […] It commonly takes 12-18 months before the last of the mollusca goes completely. Occasionally, the condition lasts longer than two years – sometimes as long as five years. […] Molluscum contagiosum is usually harmless. The small lumps (mollusca) on the skin are not usually itchy, painful, or serious. A scar is not usually left when they go but sometimes a tiny dent or mark remains. In a few people the skin looks lighter in the places where mollusca have been. […] If you develop a very large number of mollusca (hundreds) or the mollusca are larger than normal, it could be a marker of an underlying problem with your immune system, which might require further tests.

• #82 Molluscum Contagiosum – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin. […] The infection on the skin begins as a small, painless papule, or bump. It may become raised to a pearly, flesh-colored nodule. The papule often has a dimple in the center. Scratching or other irritation causes the virus to spread in a line or in groups, called crops. […] The papules are about 2 to 5 millimeters wide. Usually, there is no inflammation (swelling and redness) and no redness unless they have been irritated by rubbing or scratching. […] In adults, the lesions are commonly seen on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thigh. […] Molluscum contagiosum lesions may persist from a few months to a few years. They eventually disappear without scarring, unless there has been excessive scratching, which may leave scars or discoloration. […] The disorder may persist in people with a weakened immune system.

• #83 Molluscum Contagiosum (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash caused by a virus. The rash has small clear or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps can spread from one part of the body to another or from person to person. For most kids, the rash goes away on its own in 6-12 months, but can take longer. […] The rash is the telltale sign of molluscum. Its bumps: Start as very small spots about the size of a pinhead. Grow over a few weeks. They can be as large as a pea or pencil eraser. Are soft and smooth and may have a small dent in the center. Often are painless, but can get itchy, sore, red, and/or swollen. Can get infected with bacteria if kids scratch or pick at them. Can appear alone or in groups, or rows. Most people get between 1 and 20 bumps. Can show up almost anywhere on the skin except for the palms and soles. In kids, they’re most often on the trunk, arms, and face. […] Most of the time, molluscum clears up on its own without treatment. Each bump goes away in about 2-3 months. New bumps can appear as old ones go away, so it can take 6-12 months (and sometimes longer) for molluscum to fully go away.

• #84 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. […] Molluscum spots may stay on the body for a few weeks, several months or more than a year. Molluscum does not usually need any treatment. […] At first, molluscum spots look like white pimples. They then become round, pearl-coloured lumps that have a white mark or indentation in the centre. They are usually one to five millimetres in size, but can be as big as two centimetres. Generally, molluscum spots are found on the stomach, face, arms, legs or in the nappy area.

• #85 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. […] Molluscum spots may stay on the body for a few weeks, several months or more than a year. Molluscum does not usually need any treatment. […] At first, molluscum spots look like white pimples. They then become round, pearl-coloured lumps that have a white mark or indentation in the centre. They are usually one to five millimetres in size, but can be as big as two centimetres. Generally, molluscum spots are found on the stomach, face, arms, legs or in the nappy area.

• #86 Molluscum Contagiosum Treatment Reading – Causes, Symptoms | Derma

  https://www.dermareading.co.uk/molluscum-contagiosum

  These bumps may appear anywhere on the skin of the body except on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. In children, molluscum contagiosum papules usually affect the face, abdomen, trunk, arms, or legs. In teens and adults, the inner thighs, genitals, and abdomen areas are more commonly affected. […] Molluscum contagiosum can be more severe in children with eczema and scratching can cause the infection to spread. […] In people who are immunocompromised or immunosuppressed, either as a result of an underlying medical condition or due to medication, the symptoms of molluscum contagiosum can be more severe and more difficult to treat. Lesions can be significantly larger, up to 15 millimetres across, and can present on the face. […] If a person comes into contact with the virus, symptoms of infection may not present for up to 6 months, and the average incubation period is 2-7 weeks.

• #87

  https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/skin/Pages/Molluscum-Contagiosum.aspx

  Molluscum causes small, round (usually less than inch) raised bumps (also called papules) on the skin. They are usually skin-colored or pinkish with a shiny surface. They often have a small indent or dot near the center of the bump. […] Molluscum bumps are found most often on the body, arms and legs, but may show up anywhere including the face and groin. They often cluster in areas where the skin touches, like the armpits, elbow fold and behind the knees. The bumps can be itchy, but aren’t usually painful. When the molluscum bumps go away they can sometimes leave behind small „pock marks” or pinpoint pits. […] Most children with molluscum do not need treatment. Without treatment, the bumps will usually disappear within 6 months to 2 years on their own. […] Sometimes, molluscum bumps can become enlarged, red and sore before they start to go away. If that happens, warm compresses can help.

• #88 Molluscum Contagiosum (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth

  https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/molluscum-contagiosum.html

  Molluscum contagiosum is a skin rash caused by a virus. The rash has small clear or flesh-colored bumps. The bumps can spread from one part of the body to another or from person to person. For most kids, the rash goes away on its own in 6-12 months, but can take longer. […] The rash is the telltale sign of molluscum. Its bumps: Start as very small spots about the size of a pinhead. Grow over a few weeks. They can be as large as a pea or pencil eraser. Are soft and smooth and may have a small dent in the center. Often are painless, but can get itchy, sore, red, and/or swollen. Can get infected with bacteria if kids scratch or pick at them. Can appear alone or in groups, or rows. Most people get between 1 and 20 bumps. Can show up almost anywhere on the skin except for the palms and soles. In kids, they’re most often on the trunk, arms, and face. […] Most of the time, molluscum clears up on its own without treatment. Each bump goes away in about 2-3 months. New bumps can appear as old ones go away, so it can take 6-12 months (and sometimes longer) for molluscum to fully go away.

• #89 What is molluscum? What are the stages of molluscum?

  https://www.mollenol.com/molluscum-home-treatment/?srsltid=AfmBOork9JdnA-I4FvoeDNqCvAZL7y_sGO84DxcSDqw6Cp_aBrJkIgZg

  These pus filled bumps grow and then burst or open fully exuding pus. […] The pus has exuded onto the body creating new molluscum. […] The likelihood that the molluscum infection will spread is now high. […] Finally, the bump bursts (or skin breaks) and the molluscum bump transitions into a wound while spreading the infection. […] Inflammation is usually a good sign that the immune system is fighting the virus and starting to clear the infection. […] This rash is sometimes mistaken for hives. […] An inflammatory rash can occur in areas around the molluscum as well as the molluscum itself. […] Molluscum contagiosum typically resolves without scarring but may take as long as 4 years. […] Molluscum contagiosum is more common in individuals with atopic dermatitis, and its lesions tend to be more persistent, more extensive and more generalised in atopic children.

• #90 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. […] Lesions appear as umbilicated, pearl-like, smooth papules. At least one third of patients will develop symptoms of local erythema, swelling, or pruritus. […] Immunocompromise and underlying skin disease, particularly atopic dermatitis, increase the risk of molluscum infection. […] Most molluscum contagiosum infections require no treatment and resolve spontaneously.

• #91 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  In adults, molluscum contagiosum most commonly is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). […] Healthy adults tend to have few lesions, which are limited to the perineum, genitalia, lower abdomen, or buttocks. […] Widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum may occur in patients who are significantly immunocompromised or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be the presenting complaint in patients with AIDS. […] Molluscum contagiosum virus infection in immunocompromised patients may be particularly resistant to therapy. […] Following infection, cellular proliferation produces lobulated epidermal growths that compress epidermal papillae, while fibrous septa between the lobules produce pear-shaped clumps with the apex upwards.

• #92 About Molluscum Contagiosum | Molluscum Contagiosum | CDC

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

  Molluscum contagiosum causes small, raised bumps called Mollusca, which: […] The sores may be itchy, sore, red, or swollen. They typically go away in six months to a year, but they can also take longer to resolve. They usually don’t leave scars. […] 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.

• #93 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  In adults, molluscum contagiosum most commonly is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). […] Healthy adults tend to have few lesions, which are limited to the perineum, genitalia, lower abdomen, or buttocks. […] Widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum may occur in patients who are significantly immunocompromised or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be the presenting complaint in patients with AIDS. […] Molluscum contagiosum virus infection in immunocompromised patients may be particularly resistant to therapy. […] Following infection, cellular proliferation produces lobulated epidermal growths that compress epidermal papillae, while fibrous septa between the lobules produce pear-shaped clumps with the apex upwards.

• #94 Molluscum contagiosum: Causes, symptoms & treatment

  https://healthymale.org.au/mens-health/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum typically results in spots on the face, neck, body and arms of children, as a result of direct contact. […] In adults, molluscum contagiosum usually occurs on the genitals and surrounding areas following skin-to-skin contact during sex. The spots are usually painless but can be itchy. […] Molluscum contagiosum will go away on its own, but it takes about 6-12 months. […] An immune reaction to molluscum contagiosum can lead to redness around the spots and the spots themselves becoming scaly. This condition, called molluscum dermatitis, leads to the spots going away.

• #95 Molluscum Contagiosum – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin. […] The infection on the skin begins as a small, painless papule, or bump. It may become raised to a pearly, flesh-colored nodule. The papule often has a dimple in the center. Scratching or other irritation causes the virus to spread in a line or in groups, called crops. […] The papules are about 2 to 5 millimeters wide. Usually, there is no inflammation (swelling and redness) and no redness unless they have been irritated by rubbing or scratching. […] In adults, the lesions are commonly seen on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thigh. […] Molluscum contagiosum lesions may persist from a few months to a few years. They eventually disappear without scarring, unless there has been excessive scratching, which may leave scars or discoloration. […] The disorder may persist in people with a weakened immune system.

• #96 Molluscum contagiosum | Better Health Channel

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

  Molluscum contagiosum may cause small lumps or lesions (around 15 mm in diameter). They mainly appear on the skin of the thighs, buttocks, groin, genitals and abdomen. Molluscum contagiosum usually does not affect other parts of the body. […] The lesions: are painless, but may be itchy; often have a tiny central indentation (core); can be many and cover the thighs, genital and stomach; are self-limiting, meaning they resolve without treatment within a few months. […] Molluscum contagiosum is a mild, self-limiting skin infection. Without treatment, it can persist for 6-18 months, but will eventually resolve. […] The duration and severity of molluscum contagiosum varies from person to person.

• #97 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  In adults, molluscum contagiosum most commonly is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). […] Healthy adults tend to have few lesions, which are limited to the perineum, genitalia, lower abdomen, or buttocks. […] Widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum may occur in patients who are significantly immunocompromised or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be the presenting complaint in patients with AIDS. […] Molluscum contagiosum virus infection in immunocompromised patients may be particularly resistant to therapy. […] Following infection, cellular proliferation produces lobulated epidermal growths that compress epidermal papillae, while fibrous septa between the lobules produce pear-shaped clumps with the apex upwards.

• #98 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  In adults, molluscum contagiosum most commonly is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). […] Healthy adults tend to have few lesions, which are limited to the perineum, genitalia, lower abdomen, or buttocks. […] Widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum may occur in patients who are significantly immunocompromised or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be the presenting complaint in patients with AIDS. […] Molluscum contagiosum virus infection in immunocompromised patients may be particularly resistant to therapy. […] Following infection, cellular proliferation produces lobulated epidermal growths that compress epidermal papillae, while fibrous septa between the lobules produce pear-shaped clumps with the apex upwards.

• #99 Molluscum Contagiosum – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

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

  In the majority of patients, molluscum contagiosum resolves without any residual scars. The disorder is benign and spontaneous resolution is the usual outcome, but it may take 12-24 months. In some individuals, the lesions may persist for 3-5 years and may be disfiguring. Recurrences occur in one-third of patients. In patients with HIV or those who are immunocompromised, the lesions are generalized and occur when the CD4 counts are low. In these patients, spontaneous resolution of the lesions is rare.

• #100 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. […] Molluscum contagiosum can appear anywhere on the skin except the palms and soles. Lesions consist of clusters of pink, dome-shaped, smooth, waxy, or pearly and umbilicated papules, usually 2 to 5 mm in diameter, which occur most commonly on the face, trunk, and extremities in children and on the pubis, penis, or vulva in adults. The latter suggests that the etiology may be sexually transmitted. Lesions may grow to 10 to 15 mm in diameter, especially among patients with HIV infection and other immunodeficiencies. […] Lesions are usually not pruritic or painful and may be discovered only coincidentally during a physical examination. However, the lesions can become inflamed and pruritic as the body fights off the virus. Molluscum dermatitis may occur in a subset of patients, which is characterized by eczematous inflammation of contiguous areas surrounding lesions. In children, a Gianotti-Crosti-like syndrome (itchy monomorphic papules on the elbows and knees), may occur in the setting of molluscum contagiosum and usually portends clinical improvement. […] Most lesions spontaneously regress in 6 months to 2 years, but they can remain for up to 2 to 3 years.

• #101 Molluscum Contagiosum – Skin Disorders – Merck Manual Consumer Version

  https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/skin-disorders/viral-skin-infections/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum can infect any part of the skin except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. […] The bumps are usually less than 1/4 inch (about 0.2 to 0.5 centimeters) in diameter, shaped like a dome, and have a tiny dimple in the center. […] The bumps usually are not itchy or painful and may be discovered only coincidentally during a physical examination. However, the bumps can become very inflamed (resembling a boil) and itchy as the body fights off the virus. This inflammation may indicate that the bumps will soon disappear. […] Infection may cover larger areas of skin, and bumps tend to be larger in people who have a weakened immune system such as those with HIV/late-stage HIV or who use corticosteroids or receive cancer chemotherapy.

• #102 Molluscum Contagiosum

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin disease that is caused by a virus. The disease is generally mild and should not be a reason for concern or worry. Molluscum infection causes small white, pink, or flesh-colored bumps or growths with a dimple or pit in the center. The bumps are usually smooth and firm and can appear anywhere on the body. […] They may become sore, red, and swollen but are usually painless. 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. […] The lesions may begin as small bumps which can develop over a period of several weeks into larger sores/bumps. The lesions can be flesh colored, white or pink. They can cause itching or tenderness in the area, but in most cases the lesions cause few problems. Lesions can last from two weeks to four years — the average is two years. […] People with AIDS or others with compromised immune systems may develop extensive outbreaks.

• #103 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

• #104 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

• #105 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  In adults, molluscum contagiosum most commonly is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). […] Healthy adults tend to have few lesions, which are limited to the perineum, genitalia, lower abdomen, or buttocks. […] Widespread, persistent, and atypical molluscum contagiosum may occur in patients who are significantly immunocompromised or have acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) with low CD4 T-lymphocyte counts. […] Molluscum contagiosum may be the presenting complaint in patients with AIDS. […] Molluscum contagiosum virus infection in immunocompromised patients may be particularly resistant to therapy. […] Following infection, cellular proliferation produces lobulated epidermal growths that compress epidermal papillae, while fibrous septa between the lobules produce pear-shaped clumps with the apex upwards.

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

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

  Among people who have eczema, AIDS or other conditions that affect their immune system, the lesions associated with molluscum contagiosum can grow larger than 5 mm (giant molluscum contagiosum). […] Molluscum contagiosum is an infection caused by a virus. The virus (poxvirus) spreads from person to person through physical contact or contaminated surfaces or objects. This infection begins with a single bump that can spread and increase in number when you itch your skin. These bumps can be bothersome, sore, swollen and itchy. The condition resolves on its own within six to 12 months and usually doesn’t scar your skin. […] 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.

• #107 Molluscum

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

  Molluscum spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It can take weeks or even months for the spots to appear after your child has come into contact with the molluscum virus. […] 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. […] 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. […] Molluscum is caused by a virus, resulting in small, harmless, raised spots. The spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It is spread easily from person to person by touching the molluscum spots, and through bath or pool water, bath toys and towels. […] Treatment is not always needed. If the skin around the spots becomes infected, antibiotics may be prescribed.

• #108 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. […] Lesions appear as umbilicated, pearl-like, smooth papules. At least one third of patients will develop symptoms of local erythema, swelling, or pruritus. […] Immunocompromise and underlying skin disease, particularly atopic dermatitis, increase the risk of molluscum infection. […] Most molluscum contagiosum infections require no treatment and resolve spontaneously.

• #109 Molluscum Contagiosum | Primary Care | Bon Secours

  https://www.bonsecours.com/health-care-services/primary-care-family-medicine/conditions/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that spreads through skin-to-skin contact or through sharing clothing, towels, or sports equipment. […] Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum include having small raised, round, skin-colored bumps, usually on the face, neck, armpits or genitals. […] Molluscum contagiosum is characterized by skin bumps that may: Be round and skin-colored, Be smaller than a quarter of an inch wide, Appear on the neck, face, armpits, genitals or upper thighs, Have a small dot or indent at the top, Be itchy. […] Bumps may take six months to a year to fully disappear. […] Without treatment, molluscum contagiosum should resolve within six months to a year.

• #110 Molluscum

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

  Molluscum spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It can take weeks or even months for the spots to appear after your child has come into contact with the molluscum virus. […] 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. […] 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. […] Molluscum is caused by a virus, resulting in small, harmless, raised spots. The spots are painless and usually not itchy. […] It is spread easily from person to person by touching the molluscum spots, and through bath or pool water, bath toys and towels. […] Treatment is not always needed. If the skin around the spots becomes infected, antibiotics may be prescribed.

• #111 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  Molluscum contagiosum virus causes characteristic skin lesions consisting of single or, more often, multiple, rounded, dome-shaped, pink, waxy papules that are 2-5 mm (rarely up to 1.5 cm in the case of a giant molluscum) in diameter. […] The papules, or bumps, are umbilicated and contain a caseous plug. […] Approximately 10% of patients develop eczema around lesions. […] Larger lesions may have several clumps of molluscum bodies rather than the more common single central umbilication. […] Molluscum contagiosum is most common in children who become infected through direct skin-to-skin contact or indirect skin contact with fomites, such as bath towels, sponges, and gymnasium equipment. […] Lesions typically occur on the chest, arms, trunk, legs, and face. […] Hundreds of lesions may develop in intertriginous areas, such as the axillae and intercrural region.

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

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

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes one or many raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on your skin. Papules may persist from a few months to a few years. The condition easily spreads (contagious). Treatment helps the infection go away but isn’t always necessary, as it can also go away on its own. […] Symptoms of molluscum contagiosum range from mild to severe and include: Small, pimple-like bump (papule), lesion or wart on your skin (2 to 5 millimeters). Papule is white, the same color as your natural skin tone or pink to purple. Papule has a small indent (dimple) in the center. Papule is firm but can become soft over time. Papule can drain a clear to white fluid. Itchy skin. […] Scratching the papule on your skin causes it to spread. This causes: Multiple papules form in a line or cluster (crops or rash) near the area of the original papule. The skin around the papules swells (inflammation), gets bigger and turns red to purple. The papules become painful.

• #113 Molluscum Contagiosum – UF Health

  https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/molluscum-contagiosum

  Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin. […] The infection on the skin begins as a small, painless papule, or bump. It may become raised to a pearly, flesh-colored nodule. The papule often has a dimple in the center. Scratching or other irritation causes the virus to spread in a line or in groups, called crops. […] The papules are about 2 to 5 millimeters wide. Usually, there is no inflammation (swelling and redness) and no redness unless they have been irritated by rubbing or scratching. […] In adults, the lesions are commonly seen on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thigh. […] Molluscum contagiosum lesions may persist from a few months to a few years. They eventually disappear without scarring, unless there has been excessive scratching, which may leave scars or discoloration. […] The disorder may persist in people with a weakened immune system.

• #114 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. […] After healing, it’s possible to become reinfected with the virus. […] 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. […] Possible side effects of treatment are infection and scarring. […] What symptoms are you or your child experiencing? […] 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?

• #115 Molluscum contagiosum – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molluscum_contagiosum

  Most cases of molluscum contagiosum will clear up naturally within two years (usually within nine months). So long as the skin growths are present, there is a possibility of transmitting the infection to another person. When the growths are gone, the possibility of spreading the infection is ended. Unlike herpesviruses, which can remain inactive in the body for months or years before reappearing, molluscum contagiosum does not remain in the body when the growths are gone from the skin and will not reappear on their own.

• #116 Molluscum contagiosum – Wikipedia

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molluscum_contagiosum

  Most cases of molluscum contagiosum will clear up naturally within two years (usually within nine months). So long as the skin growths are present, there is a possibility of transmitting the infection to another person. When the growths are gone, the possibility of spreading the infection is ended. Unlike herpesviruses, which can remain inactive in the body for months or years before reappearing, molluscum contagiosum does not remain in the body when the growths are gone from the skin and will not reappear on their own.

• #117 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 skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The typical lesion appears dome-shaped, round, and pinkish-purple in color. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes mainly cosmetic concerns. Mollusca is usually asymptomatic but may be painful or itchy. In atopic persons, eczema lesions may develop around mollusca weeks after their occurrence. An inflammatory reaction, secondary to scratching or occurring when mollusca start to resolve, is frequent and should be distinguished from secondary bacterial infection. When scratched or removed, molluscum contagiosum can lead to bleeding under every single element. […] Most molluscum contagiosum lesions in non-compromised persons resolve spontaneously within an average duration of six to 12 months. However, the course of molluscum contagiosum may take as long as four years. During that period, some mollusca may heal without any intervention, while others occur. Unlike other viruses, the molluscum contagiosum virus no longer exists within the body after healing. However, it remains possible to develop molluscum contagiosum again after repeated contact with an infected person or a contaminated fomite. Scarring is unusual in molluscum contagiosum unless lesions are scratched or scrapped. In immunocompromised persons, longer duration and resistance to therapy are common. Malignant transformation has never been reported.

• #118 Molluscum contagiosum: Diagnosis and treatment

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

  A board-certified dermatologist can often diagnose this condition by looking at the bumps on your skin. For most patients, that’s all that’s required. […] 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. Once this happens, the skin will clear. While rare, you may see a tiny depressed scar. […] Clearing can take time. For many children, the body clears the infection within 6 to 9 months. Sometimes, it takes longer. […] For most people, the skin will clear without treatment, usually within 18 months. A few people continue to have bumps for longer. […] Treating molluscum may clear the skin more quickly; however, the bumps can return after treatment. It’s also possible to pick up the virus again, which can cause new bumps.

• #119 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. […] After healing, it’s possible to become reinfected with the virus. […] 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. […] Possible side effects of treatment are infection and scarring. […] What symptoms are you or your child experiencing? […] 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?

• #120 Molluscum contagiosum – including symptoms, treatment and prevention | SA Health

  https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/molluscum+contagiosum/molluscum+contagiosum+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention

  Molluscum contagiosusm is a common skin infection caused by the molluscipoxvirus. […] The virus causes small, usually 2 to 5 mm, painless, pink or pearly white lumps on the skin. The top of the lump is indented and contains a white core. The infection is not serious, as it only affects the skin and will disappear without treatment although this may take several months. Individual lumps often disappear after about 2 months, but often there will be more than one lump and they will not all disappear until 6 to 9 months have passed. […] There are no long-term ill effects following molluscum contagiosum. People who are immune suppressed may have more lesions (lumps) and these may take longer to clear up. […] Diagnosis is made by examination of the skin and can be confirmed by microscopic examination of the core of the lump, but this is not usually necessary. […] 2 to 7 weeks, sometimes longer. […] As long as the lumps are present. This may be for several months. […] Lumps will disappear without treatment, although this may take several months.

• #121 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

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

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

  The overall prognosis is excellent, as molluscum contagiosum is a self-limiting condition and spontaneous resolution is the rule for individuals who have intact immune systems. However, in immunocompromised individuals, the skin lesions can be much more persistent, widespread, and difficult to eradicate. Individual lesions typically completely resolve within six to 12 months in healthy individuals, though they can sometimes be present for up to four years. In certain immunocompromised individuals, the lesions sometimes never resolve completely.

• #123 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

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

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

  Most presentations of molluscum contagiosum heal without treatment. […] In people with a healthy immune system, molluscum contagiosum will usually resolve without treatment. Typically, this happens gradually within 6 to 12 months and without scarring. […] But for some, it may take from a few months up to a few years for the bumps to disappear. The infection can be more persistent and last even longer for people with immune system problems.

• #125 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 skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The typical lesion appears dome-shaped, round, and pinkish-purple in color. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes mainly cosmetic concerns. Mollusca is usually asymptomatic but may be painful or itchy. In atopic persons, eczema lesions may develop around mollusca weeks after their occurrence. An inflammatory reaction, secondary to scratching or occurring when mollusca start to resolve, is frequent and should be distinguished from secondary bacterial infection. When scratched or removed, molluscum contagiosum can lead to bleeding under every single element. […] Most molluscum contagiosum lesions in non-compromised persons resolve spontaneously within an average duration of six to 12 months. However, the course of molluscum contagiosum may take as long as four years. During that period, some mollusca may heal without any intervention, while others occur. Unlike other viruses, the molluscum contagiosum virus no longer exists within the body after healing. However, it remains possible to develop molluscum contagiosum again after repeated contact with an infected person or a contaminated fomite. Scarring is unusual in molluscum contagiosum unless lesions are scratched or scrapped. In immunocompromised persons, longer duration and resistance to therapy are common. Malignant transformation has never been reported.

• #126 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. […] After healing, it’s possible to become reinfected with the virus. […] 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. […] Possible side effects of treatment are infection and scarring. […] What symptoms are you or your child experiencing? […] 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?

• #127 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

• #128 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 skin lesions of molluscum contagiosum are called mollusca. The typical lesion appears dome-shaped, round, and pinkish-purple in color. […] Molluscum contagiosum causes mainly cosmetic concerns. Mollusca is usually asymptomatic but may be painful or itchy. In atopic persons, eczema lesions may develop around mollusca weeks after their occurrence. An inflammatory reaction, secondary to scratching or occurring when mollusca start to resolve, is frequent and should be distinguished from secondary bacterial infection. When scratched or removed, molluscum contagiosum can lead to bleeding under every single element. […] Most molluscum contagiosum lesions in non-compromised persons resolve spontaneously within an average duration of six to 12 months. However, the course of molluscum contagiosum may take as long as four years. During that period, some mollusca may heal without any intervention, while others occur. Unlike other viruses, the molluscum contagiosum virus no longer exists within the body after healing. However, it remains possible to develop molluscum contagiosum again after repeated contact with an infected person or a contaminated fomite. Scarring is unusual in molluscum contagiosum unless lesions are scratched or scrapped. In immunocompromised persons, longer duration and resistance to therapy are common. Malignant transformation has never been reported.

• #129 Molluscum Contagiosum – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf

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

  In the majority of patients, molluscum contagiosum resolves without any residual scars. The disorder is benign and spontaneous resolution is the usual outcome, but it may take 12-24 months. In some individuals, the lesions may persist for 3-5 years and may be disfiguring. Recurrences occur in one-third of patients. In patients with HIV or those who are immunocompromised, the lesions are generalized and occur when the CD4 counts are low. In these patients, spontaneous resolution of the lesions is rare.

• #130 Molluscum Contagiosum: Background, Etiology, Epidemiology

  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/910570-overview

  The initial infection seems to occur in the basal layer, and the incubation period is usually 2-7 weeks. […] The disease often becomes generalized in patients who are infected with HIV or are otherwise immunocompromised. […] The prognosis in molluscum contagiosum is generally excellent because the disease is usually benign and self-limited. […] Spontaneous resolution generally occurs by 18 months in immunocompetent individuals; however, lesions have been reported to persist for as long as 5 years. […] Recurrences occur in as many as 35% of patients after initial clearing. […] The significance of these recurrences is unknown. […] The duration of infection is uncertain in populations with HIV infection and in populations that are otherwise immunocompromised. […] Molluscum contagiosum is generally a benign and self-limited infection. […] For the most part, morbidity is caused by temporary adverse cosmetic results.

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