molluscum
/məˈlʌskəm/
noun
- A skin condition caused by a virus, resulting in small, firm, painless bumps on the skin.
- Molluscum is common in children and can spread through direct contact.
- The doctor diagnosed the child's rash as molluscum and said it would go away on its own.
- Treatment for molluscum may include freezing the bumps or using special creams.