Individual lesions of molluscum contagiosum usually disappear within about 2 to 3 months. Complete disappearance of all lesions generally occurs within about 6 to 18 months. The disorder may persist in immunosuppressed people. Complications persistence, spread, or recurrence of lesions secondary bacterial skin infections Calling Your Health Care Provider Call for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms suggestive of molluscum contagiosum. Also call for an appointment with your health care provider if lesions persist or spread, or if new symptoms appear.
Prevention Avoid direct contact with skin lesions .
Condoms remain the best protection when the disease status of a sexual partner is unknown, and will prevent the spread of not only molluscum contagiosum but other sexually-transmitted diseases. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved.