Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum Contagiosum (MC) is a common viral infection of the skin that causes painless, small flesh-colored bumps & can spread easily through skin-to-skin contact.

Symptoms

Symptoms can appear 1 to 6 weeks after contact with the virus.

Small, pink or skin colored bumps on skin
Bumps may itch
Round in dome with a sunken center
Bumps can form alone or in groups or clusters

molluscum contagiosum on the back of the arm.

Treatments

Treatment depends on your symptoms, age, and general health. In most cases, the bumps will heal without treatment over 2 to 12 months. Treatment options include:

Removal of the bumps
Topical therapy

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Meet our Medical Providers

Robert H. Huff, MD, FAAD Avon, Lebanon
Ryan K. Brashear, MD, FAAD Greenwood
Christopher M. Bohyer, MD, FAAD Greenwood, New Castle
John B. Stephens, MD, FAAD Fishers, Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Alison Launhardt, MD, FAAD Carmel, Tipton
Kathleen Hanover, MD, FAAD Carmel, Fishers
Lisa Trivedi, MD, FAAD Carmel
Janelle M. Tabet, PA-C Greenwood
Cassandra (Cassie) M. Sexson, PA-C Greenwood, Shelbyville
Andrew Burns, PA-C Greencastle, Hazel Dell
Stephanie Burns, PA-C Greenwood, New Castle
Michaela Wehr, PA-C Avon, Lebanon
Samantha Kitcoff, PA-C Fishers
Christina Raynor, FNP-C Avon

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