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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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Are genital warts treatable?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a problem with genital warts. This is affecting my family life. Please help.   Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. But there are no attached photographs in your message. Kindly send a picture of the affected area to assess the condition and suggest you the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.  Read Full »

I have a cluster of bumps on either side of the penis (frenulum). Are these fordyce spots?

Query: Hello doctor,I have a cluster of bumps nearly identical on either side of the penis (frenulum), about five on each side. They are yellow in color. Are these Fordyce spots or genital warts? I previously had a couple of warts on the shaft, but they looked different from what I am having now. Kindly he...  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, these are fordyce spots, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that is ectopic sebaceous glands, when present at this site they are known as Tyson's glands. They are completely harmless, and no treatment is required unless y...  Read Full »

What are my risks for contracting STD after protected sex?

Query: Hello doctor, Four months back, I had protected sex with a massage girl. She gave me body to body massage, and then performed oral sex and vaginal sex while I was wearing a condom. I was wearing a condom throughout the whole time. There really was no kissing. Maybe one or two kisses on her neck. Som...  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Skin to skin contact can lead to genital warts and genital molluscum contagiosum in the area of direct contact, which are viral infections. I cannot quantify the risk exactly but can tell that you will get these only if she had these active lesions at that time. No ch...  Read Full »

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