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Molluscum Contagiosum | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
A healthcare provider can diagnose molluscum contagiosum based on the physical appearance of the lesions. It can be confirmed by a skin biopsy.
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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 07/13/01