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Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that causes raised, pearl-like papules or nodules on the skin.Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus that is a member of the poxvirus family. You can get the infection... |
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Symptoms
Typically, the lesion of molluscum begins as a small, painless papule that may become raised up to a pearly, flesh-co...
Causes
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus that is a member of the poxvirus family. You can get the infection in a nu...
Tests
Diagnosis is based on the appearance of the lesion and can be confirmed by a skin biopsy. The health care provider s...
Treatments
In people with normal immune systems, the disorder usually goes away on its own over a period of months to years. Per...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms suggestive of molluscum contagiosum. Also...
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