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The Critical Distinction: Immune Response vs. Bacterial Infection Good inflammation in molluscum contagiosum represents the body's immune system finally recognizing and fighting the virus, which is actually a positive sign indicating imminent resolution. This contrasts sharply with bad inflammation…

Early Signs: The first signs of molluscum contagiosum are small, firm bumps on the skin[1][2]. These bumps are typically flesh-colored, white, or pink[1][2]. They are usually smooth, shiny, and may resemble tiny pinheads or white pimples[3][4][2]. The size is generally between 1 to 5 millimeters in…

Cantharidin, also known as "beetle juice," is a vesicant (blister-causing agent) derived from blister beetles. It's primarily used topically to treat warts and molluscum contagiosum, a viral skin infection. Cantharidin works by causing acantholysis, which leads to blistering and ultimately the remov…

Tiny, dome-shaped bumps with a pearly sheen can appear out of nowhere, often on a child’s skin—or, just as frustratingly, on an adult. Molluscum contagiosum, the viral skin infection behind these bumps, is as mysterious as it is common. For many, the biggest worry isn’t just the ap…

Hair has been carefully trimmed with scissors to expose the mature molluscum bumps. Ideally molluscum like this are covered with bandaids after application with Mollenol.  If you’re managing molluscum contagiosum, here are a few key points to keep in mind: Avoid scratching or picking at…