What is molluscum contagiosum?Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin disease caused by a virus (Molluscum contagiosum virus) causing flesh-colored bumps on the skin. The “contagiosum” implies that the virus is easily spread by skin contact. This virus belongs to the poxvirus family and enters the skin through small openings in the skin. It does not … Continue reading Molluscum Contagium