Molluscum contagiosum
A viral skin infection.
Symptoms:
- Small, shiny pimples caused by a virus, and usually occuring on the trunk, face or hands.
Seriousness:
- Take your child to a doctor within 24 hours.
- As the name implies, it is contagious and should be treated.
Treatment:
- Depending on how widespread the pimples are, the doctor might treat them by piercing them, or - if there are many- he might refer you to a dermatologist who will remove the pimples by scraping or freezing them off.