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Do I have genital warts or skin tags?

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Hi doctor,

Is there any possibility of genital warts, penile papules, or skin tags?

Please check.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

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Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Hi,

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You can do the following:

  1. Apply Fucidin (Fusidic acid) cream twice daily for ten days on the popped or pricked lesion.
  2. Avoid scratching and rubbing of lesions.
  3. Avoid popping or pricking.
  4. Clean the genital area with Cetaphil cleanser (glycerin, niacinamide (Vitamin B3), and panthenol (Vitamin B5)) or no-soap cleanser or Episoft (cleansing lotion) cleanser daily.
  5. Maintain proper genital hygiene.

These are benign, harmless pearly penile papules, which occur in 50 percent of male patients. No treatment is needed. If you desire therapy, surgical excision, CO2 laser ablation, electrofulguration or cautery can be tried.

I hope it helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Preetha. J
Published At December 10, 2021
Reviewed At June 2, 2026

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Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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Venereology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav is a Dermatologist and Venereologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various skin conditions. She is experienced in evaluating patients, conducting thorough screenings, and formulating personalized treatment plans to ensure optimal skin health. She delivers compassionate and comprehensive dermatological care.

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