Molluscum Contagiosum

What is Molluscum Contagiosum?

• Contrary to children, molluscum contagiosum is often sexually transmitted.
• The lesions appear as smooth and shiny bumps with a central depression in their centre. Often the appearance alone is sufficient to diagnose this condition.
• The clinical diagnosis can be confirmed by microscopic examination of the material contained within the lesions.
• Treatment consists of:

1. liquid nitrogen
2. trichloroacetic acid
3. imiquimod cream…

Contributors

Dr Husain Ali Mahdi Juma  (دكتورحسين علي جمعه) – dermatologist. Manama, Bahrain

National Skin Centre. Singapore