Molluscum Contagiosum (“Papules with Belly Buttons”): Risk factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

This video tutorial covers molluscum contagiosum, a common skin infection caused by a pox virus. It discusses the condition's prevalence, risk factors, transmission methods, clinical signs, and symptoms. The video also explains how to diagnose and treat the infection, emphasizing that it is often self-limiting but may require treatment in immunosuppressed individuals. Various treatment options are explored, including cryotherapy and topical retinoids. The tutorial concludes with an invitation to explore more dermatology topics.

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