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In this episode of Ask Dr Jessica, Dr Jessica Hochman continues her conversation with Dr. Nicole Harter and they talk about common contagious skin conditions in childhood: molluscom contagiosum and warts.  Dr Harter will tell you everything you've ever wanted to know about mollusucum--she explains what it looks like, how long to expect it to last, when to treat it and how to prevent spread.  She also describes the common wart (@14:00 minute) and describes a great treatment plan.  She also explains what we can do to avoid getting them in the first place.   

Dr Harter is the Division Chief of Pediatric Dermatology at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center Omaha. She is also an Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

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