Molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is an autoimmune viral skin disease caused by pox virus. It is characterized by scattered hemispherical, waxy, shiny papules, and a umbilical fossa in the center, which can squeeze out cheese-like molluscum bodies. Occurs in children and young people. Commonly known as water dumplings.

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