Close-up of mollusca in various stages including some post-mollusca scars
Keywords: African ethnicity, Africa, Dome-shaped papules, Hyperpigmented rim, Mollusca, Pink papules, Skin of colour, Umbilicated core, Water warts
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection of childhood that causes localised clusters of umbilicated epidermal papules.
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Source: Dr Ian Cross
