What are molluscum contagiosum? What is the incubation period? How is a diagnosis of molluscum made? How are they transmitted? Why should I consult if they are benign or harmless? How do I prevent the transmission of molluscum? How are molluscum treated? Links and References

Molluscum are warts that are easily transmitted via direct skin to skin contact (do not require unprotected penetration). They are not necessarily sexually-transmitted, and can be found on the hands, buttocks, abdomen and face - in addition to the obvious genital regions. Avoid manipulating or toying with these lesions, as they can become infected - or worse, may multiply from auto-contamination (you spread them from one place to another on yourself). As your physician will inform you - do not shave infected skin! Shaving infected areas increases your risk of spread and auto-contamination, in addition to increasing your risk of the lesions becoming infected.

Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum