Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum appears on the skin as a raised papule or nodule that is caused by a viral skin infection. The virus can spread through contact of contaminated objects and also by sexual contact. Moluscum when present in a normal immune system will usually go away over the period of months to years. The lesions may also be treated by a topical cream, once diagnosed, or surgically removed by Dr. Patel.