Lesions and papules form on the skin because of cutaneous viral diseases. In the majority of cases, lesions remain on the skin for a long period of time or reappear again after disappearing for a short time.

Examples of cutaneous viral diseases are:

Oral herpes
Molluscum contagiosum
Warts, including genital warts
Genital herpes
Transmission

These viruses are transferable and generally spread through close contact with a person having a virus. Touching or using objects such as towels or faucet handles that are contaminated by the virus can cause the infection.

Treatment

Warts or molluscum contagiosum form papules that heal on their own. A simple-in-office procedure like cryotherapy can also be done to remove the papules.
Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir are prescribed by the doctor to reduce or prevent outbreaks.
Prevention

Maintaining a good hygiene routine
Avoid sharing personal items
Close contact with the person having active lesions should be avoided to lessen the risk of developing the infection.