What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
5. Symptoms
The bumps that are caused by molluscum contagiosum are usually no more then ΒΌ inch across. They can also be much smaller. The bumps are round, flesh colored, and are raised up from the skin. They will also typically have a small recess at the top. They will become itchy for some people, and scratching them can cause them to turn red.
In children, the spots are most likely to appear on the arms, armpits, face, neck, and on the top of the hand. The same goes for adults, although the spots are more likely to be found on the upper thighs, lower abdomen, and on the genitals if the disease was spread sexually.
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