FDA cautions against self-diagnosis and fake treatments for molluscum.
The FDA has issued an advisory warning against using bogus treatments for molluscum, a common viral infection spread through skin-to-skin contact. The raised, swollen lesions can appear on any part of the body and can often be misdiagnosed or confused for something else, like a wart. The agency warns against self-diagnosis and self-treatment and advises patients to see a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. The FDA has not approved any product, prescription nor over-the-counter, for the treatment of molluscum.