How would I know if I had molluscum contagiosum?
Also mentioned in the Disclaimer, only a healthcare provider can diagnose a molluscum infection or lesion. If you have any unusual skin irritation, rash, bump(s), or blister(s) that do not disappear in a few days, contact a health care provider. If you have molluscum, you will see small white, pink, or flesh-colored raised bumps or growths with a pit or dimple in the center. The bumps are usually smooth and firm. They can be as small as the head of a pin and as large as a pencil eraser (2 to 5 millimeters in diameter). The growths are usually painless but may become itchy, sore and red and/or swollen. They may occur anywhere on the body including the face, neck, arms, legs, abdomen, and genital area, alone or in groups. The bumps are rarely found on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet.
