A 5-year-old Hispanic female presented to the eye clinic with her mother reporting concerns over small elevated bumps on her face and eyelids. The child said the bumps itched and she got some relief ...

Parent and patient education aimed at dispelling common myths or misconceptions about these lesions is a neutral starting point. Some common questions from parents include: Should I remove the "seed" ...

"Brazilians" and other types of fashionable pubic hair removal may boost the risk of a viral infection called Molluscum contagiousum, suggests a small study. "Brazilians" and other types of ...

In U.S., Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Increasing Rising incidences of sexually transmitted molluscum contagiosum virus may be linked to hair removal in the genital area. (HealthDay News) – ...

The condition, which is a viral infection of the skin, is relatively common in children and people whose immune systems are compromised by illness or drugs. Molluscum contagiosum can also be passed on ...