In simple words: Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection caused by a virus. It causes small, pearly bumps on the skin, often with a dimple in the center.These bumps are usually painless but can sometimes get itchy or inflamed. The infection usually goes away on its own in several months to a few years. It spreads through skin-to-skin contact, touching contaminated surfaces, or scratching.

Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection caused by a poxvirus. It's characterized by small, raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on the skin, often with a central pit. These papules can range from 1 to 6 mm in size and may be white, pink, or brown.They may be itchy, especially in individuals with eczema and are commonly found in clusters in warm, moist areas like the armpits, groin, or behind the knees. Though generally painless, they can become inflamed. The infection is self-limiting and typically resolves within 6-12 months, sometimes up to 4 years, without treatment. However, treatment might be considered to prevent spreading or scarring. Molluscum contagiosum spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact, contact with contaminated objects (like towels or toys), autoinoculation (spreading the virus to other parts of the body by scratching), and sexual contact in adults.

Example 1: A 5-year-old child presents with multiple small, pearly bumps on their arms and legs. The bumps have a central dimple and are slightly itchy. The child is diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum., A 25-year-old adult presents with several raised, flesh-colored bumps on their genital area. They are diagnosed with molluscum contagiosum, likely transmitted through sexual contact., A child with eczema develops numerous molluscum contagiosum lesions, which become inflamed and itchy due to scratching and the underlying eczema.

Detailed description of the lesions (number, size, location, appearance).Presence of itching or inflammation.Possible source of infection (contact with an infected person or contaminated object).