Doctor explains Molloscum Contagiosum (viral skin infection) | Causes, symptoms and treatment

In this video, Dr. O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about Molluscum contagiosum (MC), sometimes called water warts, which is a viral infection of the skin that results in small raised pink lesions with a dimple in the center.

They may become itchy or sore, and occur singularly or in groups. Any area of the skin may be affected, with abdomen, legs, arms, neck, genital area, and face being the most common.

Onset of the lesions is around seven weeks after infection. They usually go away within a year without scarring.

Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum:

The spots caused by molluscum contagiosum are usually harmless and should clear up within 18 months without needing treatment.

Molluscum contagiosum is contagious. It is usually passed on by direct skin to skin contact.

The chance of passing it on to other people during normal activities is small so you or your child should be able to carry on with your normal activities. If you are not sure, check with a doctor.

There are some things you can do to help reduce the risk of the infection spreading and help ease any symptoms which we discuss in this video.

CONTENTS (timestamps):

00:00 - Introduction
00:31- What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
00:42 - What causes it?
01:18 - Symptoms and signs (plus photos)
02:27 - Diagnosis
02:34 - Treatment
03:11 - Self care

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The video is intended as an educational resource only. The information within this video or on this channel isn't designed to replace professional input, so if you have any medical issues please consult a medical provider. No professional relationship is being created by watching this video. Dr. O’Donovan cannot give any individual medical advice. All information should be verified for accuracy by the individual user. Dr O’Donovan accepts no responsibility for individual interpretation of data, although it is always accurate to the best of his knowledge at the time of the video being published.

[SwedBaben]

Like this comment if you are here because of the Amazon wig lady 😂

[rhettoneill]

Just saw young lady on tik tock with this..she said it was caused by a wig she purchased on Amazon..poor girl her face & neck were a mess😉

[ryleighstarzzz]

I used to have it and now have small holes in my arm from where they used to be. Is that normal?

[ghostofneworleans]

My kid has this. And it’s spreading over her face. She is so pretty to have this. It’s so aggravating. We tried cryo.. medicine creams. It’s not leaving.

[randygreen]

White vinegar applied 3 times a day and be patient as it will take a couple of weeks or more.

[kevinjohnson]

i was so paranoid if my spot was an ingrown hair or molluscum that i popped it and pus came out, does molluscum have pus?

[krupeshnarayan]

Hi Doc - Can the use of system prevents/cures Molloscum Contagiosum? Please reply I'm nervous as I have this disease for the past 6 months.

[Oryza_spl]

How can I differ it with common cystic acne?

[mudasirnazir]

Hello Doctor im 22 yr.old frm kashmir (india ) i m suffering with lot of this in my genitial area and armpits and i m also patient of ALL( Acute lymphoblastic Leaukumea) plz say some advise and treatment

[symone]

I just saw the Tik Tok video of the young lady who purchased a wig off amazon…

[jerribuford]

This ain't nothing but the chicken pox