Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I wonder if I have genital warts. I have one small growth on the shaft of my penis.
Please give your suggestions.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
The lesion in the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) does have a verrucous surface, and most likely is a genital wart. It is a viral infection and can spread to multiple new lesions. The treatment of choice would be removed using electrosurgery or Podowart (aloe vera, Benzoin) for local application. In case of any high-risk sexual exposures in recent past, it is advisable to get yourself screened for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) by ELISA (enzyme-linked immunoassay), HBsAg (hepatitis B surface antigen), anti-HCV (hepatitis C virus), VDRL (venereal disease research laboratory test).
I hope this helps.
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Answered byDr. Rakesh Kumar Bahunuthula
Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana
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