Molluscum Contagiosum
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Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that produces small raised lesions, usually with a central dimple, and which can be spread by direct contact.
How it presents: firm, skin-colored or pearly, painless bumps usually appear, which can arise in different areas of the body and are common in childhood.
When to seek care? It is advisable to have them checked when they multiply, become irritated or inflamed, or raise questions about their origin.
Who treats it? The dermatologist, and in children the pediatric dermatologist, is the appropriate specialist to evaluate skin lesions. With new spots or bumps that do not go away, a professional consultation helps clarify what it is.
Data on 846 doctors who treat molluscum contagiosum
Which specialist treats molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in skin infections, and in children by a pediatric dermatologist. A general practitioner can perform an initial assessment. You can find these specialists available.
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Doctors specialized in molluscum contagiosum
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Frequently asked questions
What is molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum is a viral skin infection that produces small raised lesions, usually with a central dimple, and which can be spread by direct contact.
Which doctor treats molluscum contagiosum?
Molluscum contagiosum should be evaluated by a dermatologist, a specialist in skin infections, and in children by a pediatric dermatologist. A general practitioner can perform an initial assessment. You can find these specialists available.