Warning Signs Of Molluscum Contagiosum

Location Of Bumps

An individual affected by Molluscum contagiosum can develop characteristic bumps anywhere on the skin. The most prevalent areas of the body affected by the bumps are the legs, arms, and trunk. Some patients may experience the development of the molluscum bodies on their neck and face in small groups. Children affected by Molluscum contagiosum tend to develop molluscum bodies on their stomach, face, legs, and arms due to the sharing of toys and other objects where the virus can live. The molluscum bodies can develop in the genital areas of teens and adults that are sexually active. It is also common to see molluscum bodies develop on an individual's inner thigh and groin. Whether a patient with molluscum contagiosum is treated or not is dependent on both the location and the symptoms the molluscum bodies are causing. Molluscum bodies located on the face, neck, and hands may need to be removed to prevent the virus from spreading to others.