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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned the public against unapproved treatments for the skin condition molluscum.

No FDA Approval

Molluscum is a skin infection caused by a virus. The infection looks like white, pink or flesh-colored bumps.

Products marketed as treatments for molluscum have not been approved by the FDA.

Unapproved products are unlikely to have the impact they claim and may even cause bad reactions, such as skin reddening, abrasion from skin scratching and permanent scarring.

Prevent Molluscum

Molluscum are sometimes called water warts. They can grow alone or in groups almost anywhere on the skin, including the face, neck, arms, legs, abdomen, and genital area.  Sometimes these bumps itch and get irritated.

Molluscum is spread by skin-to-skin contact. Staying clean, including washing your hands, is the best way to prevent them.

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