Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology (Mar 2025)
Toddler Molluscum Contagiosum on the Nipple
Abstract
Maher Al-Muriesh,1,2 Suaad Al-Ghaithi3 1Department of Dermatology, 21 September University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Sana’a, 17021, Yemen; 2Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Sana’a, 13078, Yemen; 3Department of Dermatology, Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital, Sana’a, YemenCorrespondence: Maher Al-Muriesh, Department of Dermatology, 21 September University of Medical and Applied Sciences, Sana’a, 17021, Yemen, Tel +967 778444430, Email [email protected]: This case presenting a rare occurrence of Molluscum contagiosum (MC) on the nipple of a nineteen-month-old toddler. Clinical and dermoscopy examination revealed yellowish papule consistent with Molluscum contagiosum (MC). The lesion was extracted using a 30-gauge syringe needle. After two months, a follow-up dermoscopy revealed total clearing. This case illustrates how uncommon MC is in unusual places, like toddler’s nipple, and shows how useful dermoscopy is for making diagnosis and treatment easier.Keywords: toddler, dermoscopy, nipple, viral disease
