Molluscum is a benign infection which is generally self-limited.
The lesions are typically raised, firm, flesh-colored bumps
(papules) with a pearly or smooth shiny appearance. These are
classical appearing Molluscum. The large lesion in the center is
one that has been picked and scratched and shows evidence of
low-grade inflammation.
Review Date: 11/14/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical
Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
