Molluscum Contagiosum

Management of common viral skin infection.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

Dermatology

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Clinical Guidelines

2020 European guideline on the management of genital molluscum contagiosum

CKS: Management of molluscum contagiosum

CKS: Management of molluscum contagiosum

CKS: Molluscum contagiosum

NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary: Molluscum Contagiosum

2020 European guideline on the management of genital molluscum contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum - College of Optometrists Clinical Management Guidelines

Molluscum contagiosum - IUSTI Guideline

Molluscum contagiosum - Primary Care Dermatology Society (PCDS) Clinical Guidance

Molluscum contagiosum | Health topics A to Z | CKS | NICE

Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021 | CDC