Genital Warts

Genital warts are skin growths seen in the genital organs of people infected with certain strains of human papillomavirus (HPV). It is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and can be transmitted through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. The growths look darker, look like a cauliflower, and can feel bumpy to touch.

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I have bumps on my vagina. Are these genital warts?

Query: Hello doctor,I have bumps on my vagina for which I did a Pap smear test, and it came back abnormal ascus. I am awaiting further results; however, I wonder if these bumps on my vagina are genital warts. I am attaching the pictures kindly review.  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I have examined the pictures attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). From the pictures and the symptoms mentioned, I suggest it is a genital wart. It is a contagious diseases, caused by human ...  Read Full »

Can allergy affect the penis head?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old. I have two small affected areas on my penis head and it is not going away. They get dry as they regrow and sometimes, I peel off the dry part using a nail cutter. I am really concerned about this. It is not smooth as it used to be. I am going to attach photos for you...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question and I have also reviewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). These are most likely warts or condyloma acuminata which is an infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). The infection is usually acquired by sexual co...  Read Full »

Why do I have black pimples on my penis without any burning sensation or pain?

Query: Hello doctor, I have noticed some black spots, or black pimples, for a while near my penis. I wonder what is that? I did my STD test, and it came out negative. The last time I had intercourse was almost three years ago. I did my test after six months, and everything came out negative then. After a ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and images provided from your end (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it appears to be genital warts or condyloma acuminata. Genital warts are a viral infection caused by papillomavirus, which is considered to be sexually transmitt...  Read Full »

What are those non-itchy, multiplying bumps on penis?

Query: Hi doctor, I have noticed these bumps and spots on the bar of my boyfriend's penis. It does not seem to cause any discomfort to him such as itching or sensitive to touch. We have been sexually active supposedly monogamous for a year. I noted the first one about three months ago and they seem to be m...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and descriptions. These lesions seem to be genital warts (condyloma acuminata). It is a contagious disease, caused by human papilloma virus. Generally, two thirds of individuals who have sexual...  Read Full »

I have an itching and burning sensation around my anus and have a small genital wart. Kindly suggest a treatment.

Query: Hello doctor, I have an itching and burning sensation around my anus. I also have a small wart-like structure, which I think is a genital wart. I am attaching the pictures of it. Kindly review.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the history and image (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), they appear as condyloma acuminatum, a medical term for genital warts. Genital warts are caused due to viral infection, particularly by HPV (human papillomavirus). They develop due t...  Read Full »

I have had black spots on the penis and testicles and moles on my inner thighs. What could be the reason?

Query: Hello doctor, I have had black spots on the penis and testicles and moles in my inner thighs. Can this be due to STD? What could be the reason? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history and images provided from your end (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), they may be genital warts which are a viral infection caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) which are considered to be appearing due t...  Read Full »

I noticed genital warts a few months ago. How can I treat them?

Query: Hello doctor, I have genital warts, which I noticed a few months ago. Unfortunately, I do not know anything about the treatment. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com As per the history provided from your end, genital warts are a viral infection caused by the Human papillomavirus virus ( HPV), which are considered to be appearing due to multiple factors, including changes in immunity. They may be sexually transmitted through direct s...  Read Full »

I have genital warts. What are the different modes of transmission of this infection?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a male and have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for three years. We have had sexual encounters with each other. Recently I had bumps appearing on my penis and went to a doctor, and they did a biopsy. They told me it was verruca vulgaris (the common wart). I am so confu...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Genital warts are frustrating. Warts are caused by HPV (human papillomavirus). It is very contagious and spreads from one person to another through contact. Contact can be from sexual acts or physical touch. It is possi...  Read Full »

Is Condyline paint appropriate for genital warts caused by HPV?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. I lost my virginity about 10 months ago with my boyfriend. Now after 10 months has passed I found out that I have two warts inside my vagina. It is white color although, the one on the top started to have a slight pink color. But the second one on the bottom wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Chaitra. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and pictures provided. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I appreciate that you have consulted the doctor and begun the treatment. As rightly prescribed, Condyline (Podophyllotoxin) paint is very effective in genital war...  Read Full »

I noticed some black moles or pimples on my skin. Are they due to sexually transmitted diseases?

Query: Hello doctor, I noticed these black moles or pimples, and I do not know what they are called, but I had them for more than two or three years. I am not sure about the exact time, but I have been seeing them for a while. I had protective intercourse three years ago, and I underwent a sexually transmi...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. From the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), I can see that you suffer from genital warts. They are cauliflower-like small fleshy growths that develop around the genitals. Warts can develop separately...  Read Full »

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