This image displays molluscum lesions with a depression in the center. Small, dome-shaped, solid bumps, often with a small depression, are typical of molluscum. This image displays the smooth surface typical of molluscum. This image displays round, skin-colored bumps typical of molluscum.
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Molluscum Contagiosum (Pediatric)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Molluscum Contagiosum (Pediatric): This image displays molluscum lesions with a depression in the center. Divider line
This image displays molluscum lesions with a depression in the center.
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Signs and Symptoms
One or more small (1–5 mm) pink, white, or skin-colored, smooth, dome-shaped bumps, often with a tiny dot or depression in the center, occur in clusters and sometimes in a straight line from scratching and self-introduction (self-inoculation). In patients with an immune system deficiency, bumps can be larger than a nickel.
  • Mild molluscum infection – under 10 spots
  • Moderate molluscum infection – 10–50 spots
  • Severe molluscum infection – over 50 spots
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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