How to Recognize Molluscum (Molluscum Contagiosum)

Beginner 5 min 11 steps 13731 views Rating: 4.4/5 Published: 2026-01-23

Know who's at risk.. Watch for round, raised lesions.. Take notice if the bumps get red and inflamed.

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1

Know who's at risk.

Step 1

Know who's at risk.

2

Watch for round, raised lesions.

Step 2

Watch for round, raised lesions.

3

Take notice if the bumps get red and inflamed.

Step 3

Take notice if the bumps get red and inflamed.

4

Look for a small indentation.

Step 4

Look for a small indentation.

5

Practice good hygiene.

Step 5

Practice good hygiene.

6

Avoid sexual contact.

Step 6

Avoid sexual contact.

7

Don't scratch the bumps.

Step 7

Don't scratch the bumps.

8

Keep molluscum lesions covered.

Step 8

Keep molluscum lesions covered.

9

Wait and see.

Step 9

Wait and see.

10

Get the bumps/lesions removed.

Step 10

Get the bumps/lesions removed.

11

Try medications.

Step 11

Try medications.

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