Unfun Fact:

THERE ARE 6 MILLION CASES OF MOLLUSCUM IN THE U.S. EACH YEAR.

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Unfun Fact:

YOU CAN SPREAD MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM JUST BY TOUCHING IT.

Unfun Fact:

Molluscum contagiosum MAY hurt kids both physically and emotionally.

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WHAT is molluscum
CONTAGIOSUM?

You notice some pink, raised bumps on your child’s skin. The doctor diagnoses molluscum contagiosum, a common viral infection of the skin that is highly contagious.

Is Molluscum Contagious?

Molluscum is transmitted not only by direct contact with the bumps, but also by touching an object that has come in contact with the bumps.

The virus can also spread to other parts of the body.

How it may affect home life.

Having a child with molluscum contagiosum may create some very real and very difficult challenges in your day-to-day life. Make yourself aware of some of the unfun ways in which molluscum may impact how you live.

About Molluscum Contagiosum

A helpful overview of molluscum contagiosum.

WHAT DOES MOLLUSCUM LOOK LIKE?

Hear what molluscum looked like to this mom.

How Common is molluscum?

One mom shares what it was like to learn  just how common molluscum actually is.

When To Contact A Dermatologist

Sometimes a dermatologist can be helpful when managing molluscum.

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What You Can Do.

There may be options that can better help you manage the disease, reduce the risk of spreading the virus as well as assist you in navigating the various ways molluscum may negatively affect your life.

Find a Dermatologist

When managing molluscum contagiosum, you might consider speaking to a dermatologist to determine the best course of action for your family and child. During this current COVID-19 pandemic, please note that many dermatologists are practicing telemedicine, and you can always make an appointment for a future date.

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