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I have little bumps on my genital area.What could it be?

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Hello doctor,

I have little bumps on my genital area that could be genital warts. How do I know for sure, and what do I do to remove them and prevent infection?
Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal

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Dr. Charu Bansal is a Dermatologist and Cosmetologist with extensive clinical experience. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, and also provides advanced cosmetic dermatology treatments. Dr. Charu currently is fluent in English, offering personalized and expert dermatological care to her patients.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query. I have seen the attached photograph also (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

As per details, these are the following possibilities for your symptoms:

  1. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection caused by Molluscum contagiosum virus. This is characterized by white colored bumps with a central indentation.
  2. Sebaceous gland hyperplasia: It is enlargement of sebaceous glands normally present in and around the genitalia.
  3. Verruca plana: It is viral infection of the skin caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. It is the least likely possibility in your case.

    4. The confirmation of diagnosis is done by clinical examination and if needed, a skin biopsy is done. Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Broadly, Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) works in all the above-mentioned conditions.

    You should visit your doctor for clinical examination.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At July 7, 2015
Reviewed At May 17, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Charu Bansal is a Dermatologist and Cosmetologist with extensive clinical experience. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, and also provides advanced cosmetic dermatology treatments. Dr. Charu currently is fluent in English, offering personalized and expert dermatological care to her patients.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Charu Bansal is a Dermatologist and Cosmetologist with extensive clinical experience. She specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, and also provides advanced cosmetic dermatology treatments. Dr. Charu currently is fluent in English, offering personalized and expert dermatological care to her patients.

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