Molluscum contagiosum
What is molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection. It most often affects infants and young children but adults may also be infected.Molluscum contagiosum presents as clusters of small round bumps (papules) especially in the warm moist places such as the armpit, groin or behind the knees. They range in size from 1 to 6 mm and may be white, pink or brown. They often have a waxy, pinkish look with a small central pit (umbilicated). As they resolve, they may become inflamed, crusted or scabby. There may be few or hundreds of spots on one individual.
