Molluscum contagiosum on the genitals and pubic area is a benign skin infection caused by a poxvirus that, in adults, usually spreads through sexual contact. It shows up as small, firm, pearly bumps w
In healthy people, molluscum contagiosum usually clears on its own without any treatment, with the bumps fading over about 6 to 12 months CDC. But the full natural-resolution range runs much longer —
Kissing alone almost never spreads molluscum contagiosum, but sharing towels can. Molluscum spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact with the bumps and through contaminated objects like towels, clo
Molluscum contagiosum in pregnancy is considered low-risk for both you and your baby. It's a benign skin infection caused by a poxvirus, and it doesn't cross the placenta or cause birth defects. Sever
Yes, molluscum contagiosum can come back. Beating one round of bumps doesn't make you immune, so you can catch the poxvirus again from a new contact, and you can re-seed your own skin by scratching or
To stop molluscum from spreading on your body, the single most important habit is to leave the bumps alone — don't scratch, pick, or shave over them, since that's how the virus seeds new lesions. Cove
Molluscum contagiosum bumps are small, firm, pearly papules about 2–5 mm across — white, pink, or skin-colored — and their giveaway feature is a tiny dimple in the center. They appear in clusters, can
Molluscum contagiosum isn't strictly an STD, but in adults it's often spread through sex — which is why it's frequently grouped with STIs. It's a benign skin infection caused by a poxvirus that passes
Most molluscum contagiosum clears on its own within several months to about a year, so watchful waiting is reasonable for many people. For genital bumps, clinicians usually recommend removal — cryothe