Molluscum contagiosum : causes , symptoms , prevention
MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM Molluscum contagiosum is a skin infection caused by a virus of the same name . it produce benign , raised bumps , or lesions , on the upper layer of the skin . The small bumps are usually painless . they resolve without treatment and rarely leave scars . the length of time the virus lasts varies fir each person , but the bumps can remain from 2 months to 4 years . Molluscum contagious transmits between people through direct skin contact with someone who has the virus or by touching an object that the virus has containated , like a towel or a piece of clothing . SYMPTOMS Molluscum contagiosum signs and symptoms include : Raised , round , skin - colored bumps Small bumps - typically under about 1/4 inch in diameter Bumps with a small dent or dot at the top near the center Itchy , pink bumps Bumps on the face , trunk , arms or legs of children Bumps on the genitals , lower abdomen or i...