Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a viral infection caused by poxvirus that results in raised bumps and lesions across the skin. "They're benign but frequently bothersome, and the virus generally ...

A young man who bought thrifted clothes online ended up with molluscum contagiosum, a terrifying viral skin infection ...

Both trials met the primary endpoint of complete clearance of all molluscum lesions by day 84. Cantharidin met the endpoint in 46% and 54% of patients in the two trials, compared with 18% and 13% ...

Daily News medical columnist Dr. Jeff Hersh discusses molluscum contagiosum, a viral skin infection that results in round, firm, painless bumps.

Caused by a poxvirus, molluscum contagiosum affects about 6 million Americans, most of them children. The infection manifests as small, round, firm, umbilicated bumps that are often painless.

Kids vs. adults Molluscum contagiosum is a common rash during childhood. This condition is mainly found in healthy kids ages 1 to 10, likely due to frequent skin-to-skin contact.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that typically appears as one or more raised, pearl-like bumps on the skin. These lesions can develop on any part of the body and may differ in ...

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