What is molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious skin disease caused by molluscum contagiosum virus infection. Molluscum contagiosum virus can be transmitted by direct contact, self-inoculation, normal transmission in public bathrooms or swimming pools, or sexual contact. Molluscum contagiosum is characterized by well-defined round papules with an umbilic-shaped recess in the center containing cheese-like plugs. The number varies, and is often scattered or clustered on the face, shoulders, neck, trunk, etc. Molluscum contagiosum is more common in children and adolescents, and can also be seen in sexually active young people. When patients show symptoms of appeal, it is recommended to go to the dermatology clinic for treatment. It can be removed with tweezers, and then applied with iodophor disinfection. It can also be treated by freezing or laser.