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I have warts on my scrotum. What might help them go away?
Query: Hello doctor, I have about 12 warts on my scrotum that have not gone away for three years. Because of the length of time they have been there, it seems that they could only be molluscum or HPV. They vary in size from small dots to clusters of slightly larger dots. They have darkened over time, do no... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. I request you to upload a few clear images of the affected area so that I can have a look and guide you further. Read Full »
What causes soft wart-like lesions seen in my left groin?
Query: Hello doctor, There are soft wart-like lesions in my left groin region. A picture is attached for your reference. It is itchy on and off and it is mildly painful. Is this a genital wart? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and the image attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, they seem like warts. Regards. Read Full »
I am having a few genital warts, for which I tried some home remedies. How to get rid off it?
Query: Hello doctor, I believe I am having a few genital warts, for which I tried some home remedies as well as wart freeze away recently. Why there is redness around them? What are the possible ways to get rid of it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, those are genital warts (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is an STD caused by HPV infection. Surrounding redness is perhaps due to irritation to the home remedies that you have used. If I were the treating doctor, I would suggest either electr... Read Full »
Is it possible for genital warts to appear 14 years later?
Query: Hello doctor,My husband and I have been in a monogamous relationship (I believe) for 14 years. We had sexual partners before this. A few weeks into my first pregnancy, he and I have just broken out into HPV genital warts. Is it possible for warts to appear 14 years later? Is it more probable that my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. Most HPV infection is self-limited. Most of the infected individuals are able to eradicate the virus within 20 to 24 months of infection. However, HPV infection can persist and it is possible to develop genital warts years after infection. ... Read Full »
I have warts on my penis. Is it an STD?
Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected intercourse with one of my relatives 14 years ago. I had gone through two to three sets of tests back then including HIV, and all were negative. But I still have some neurological problems which started one month after I had the intercourse. The doctor did not find any... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see a single, skin colored, raised and round bump on the glans. Perhaps it is a genital wart, however, I request you to kindly upload a few more good quality ... 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 »
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 wartsor condyloma acuminata which is an infection caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection is usually acquired by sexual cont... Read Full »