Which statement is a criterion for RTP with molluscum contagiosum?

• A. Lesions should be directed and covered with a gas-permeable membrane
• B. No restrictions on competition until all lesions resolve
• C. Antiviral therapy is mandatory
• D. RTP allowed after 24 hours of observation

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how return-to-play decisions are made for molluscum contagiosum. This infection causes localized skin lesions that are spread mainly through direct contact with the lesions or contaminated items. Because it’s a skin-limited condition and can be managed with proper coverage during activity, the typical RTP criterion is permissive: competitors may return to play without restrictions while the lesions are present, with the expectation that they are kept clean and covered as needed until all lesions have resolved. In other words, there isn’t a mandatory hold or special therapy requirement beyond standard lesion management. Antiviral therapy isn’t mandatory, and waiting a fixed short period or requiring a specific gas-permeable dressing isn’t part of the general criterion.