Molluscum contagiosum in children and adults: treatment in Dubai
Small pearly bumps on the skin: what molluscum contagiosum is, how it spreads and treatment options in Dubai.
Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection causing small, pearly, dome-shaped bumps with a central dimple. It is most common in children and usually clears on its own.
Many cases resolve within months; treatment options include cryotherapy, curettage or topical therapies to speed clearance.
Signs and symptoms
- Small flesh-coloured or pearly bumps
- Central dimple
- Surrounding eczema-like rash
Common causes
- Poxvirus spread by skin contact
- Shared towels and swimming pools
- Scratching spreads lesions
When to see a doctor
See a doctor if lesions are numerous, inflamed, near the eyes, or in the genital area in adults.
How it is diagnosed
Clinical diagnosis; dermoscopy helps confirm.
Which doctor to see
Dr. Abdullah Anis
Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist
Medical dermatology, venereology, injectables and filler complications.
Treatment options
Many cases resolve within months; treatment options include cryotherapy, curettage or topical therapies to speed clearance.
Questions patients ask
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-09-23 · Treating specialist: Dr. Abdullah Anis
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
Can my child go to school or swim?
Usually yes; cover lesions and avoid sharing towels.
Which doctor treats molluscum contagiosum in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center in Al Safa 1, molluscum contagiosum is assessed by Dr. Abdullah Anis (Specialist Dermatologist & Venereologist).
How is molluscum contagiosum diagnosed?
Clinical diagnosis; dermoscopy helps confirm.
When should I see a doctor about molluscum contagiosum?
See a doctor if lesions are numerous, inflamed, near the eyes, or in the genital area in adults.
What treatments are available for molluscum contagiosum?
Depending on the cause: Warts & Verruca Treatment. Many cases resolve within months; treatment options include cryotherapy, curettage or topical therapies to speed clearance.
Where is Manhal Medical Center?
We are at Building 101, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, with easy access from Jumeirah, City Walk, Downtown and Business Bay.
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