What Is Molluscum Contagiosum?
9. Diagnosis
The bumps that are caused by molluscum contagiosum are quite distinct, and it is a common condition, meaning your doctor will likely be well aware of it already. This means that the doctor will often be able to make a diagnosis just by performing a brief physical exam.
The bumps will also resemble symptoms of other medical conditions in some cases, so the doctor might want to request tests to be sure of what the problem is. If necessary, scrapings of the skin can be taken and then sent away for analysis where experts can look for signs of molluscum contagiosum.
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