A contagious virus infection of the skin anywhere on the body. The virus usually occurs on the face in children. In adults, it usually occurs on the inner thighs, abdomen and genitals.
Bumps are firm, smooth, domed with a central pit, and skin-colored or white.
The overlying skin is transparent and thin. Bumps are usually 2mm to 3mm in diameter. A few may be as large as 10mm. Bumps cause eye irritation if they are on the eyelids. Bumps don't hurt or itch.