Molluscum Contagiosum 

Clinical 

 • Most common in school-age children 

 • Transmitted by direct contact 

 • Painless, no systemic symptoms 

 • Typically affects face, torso, extremities 

 • Spares the palms and soles 

Management 

 • Resolves spontaneously (no therapy needed) 

 • Cryotherapy 

 • Curettage 

 • Cantharidin 

 • Podophyllotoxin 



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