My kids had it. Although I know there are 4 different versions (type 1 is very common in kids, and type 2 is common in adults). So the adult one (which is often sexually transmitted) might have different reactions.

Its actually called molluscum contagiosum.

Its a viral skin disease that is characterised by lots of small bumps on the skin, often in clusters. Its easily transmitted through water, and you can spread it from one bit of your body to the other by contact. So try to cover it and isolate it.

My doc told me not to try with the freezing etc beause there were too many and it was too painful. It lasted about 2 months on my dauhter and six months in my son. But it did go away by itself, and left no scars on my daughter and only some very small scarring on my son.

It looked terrible for a while but it didn't itch and didn't upset them.

Good luck!!!!