Molluscum Contagiosum: Prevention, Symptoms & Treatment

Molluscum Contagiosum is a virus of the pox variety that causes small, dome-shaped bumps with a dimple in the middle. They can appear anywhere on the body. Not generally painful, these bumps may be itchy or sore if scratched or irritated.

Instructions

How to Prevent Molluscum Contagiosum

• 1

  Do no scratch any bump, rash, or lesion of the skin, expecially someone else's!

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  Practice good hygiene by washing your hands frequently with soap and hot water. This practice will help you avoid not just Molluscum Contagiosum, but most infections.

• 3

  See a doctor if you develop any rash, discoloration, or bumps on your skin. Early diagnosis and treatment can lead to more effective treatment and faster healing rates.

• 4

  Be careful when around an infected person to not share clothing, towels, bedding, or other surfaces that touch the bare skin.