
Is A Reddish Brown Papule In Perineal Area A Symptom Of Genital Wart?

Question: Does this look like a genital wart? I had unprotected sex 7 weeks back with a person of questionable sexual health..
Brief Answer:
Possibility of condylomata acuminatum
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have reviewed the Images.
I can see a single, sessile, smooth, reddish brown, papule in perineal area. Yes this could be a genital wart i.e condylomata acuminatum.
Regards
Possibility of condylomata acuminatum
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am Dr. Kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have reviewed the Images.
I can see a single, sessile, smooth, reddish brown, papule in perineal area. Yes this could be a genital wart i.e condylomata acuminatum.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Is it hpv infection?
Brief Answer:
Genitals warts is an STD caused by human papilloma virus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes. Genital warts are usually caused by HPV types 6, 11.
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Genitals warts is an STD caused by human papilloma virus
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes. Genital warts are usually caused by HPV types 6, 11.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Is there a way to know that it's caused by hpv for sure?
Brief Answer:
Polymerase chain reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Either by Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) for HPV (PCR can not only tell that is it HPV but can also identify types of HPV) Or by in situ hybridization
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Polymerase chain reaction
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Either by Polymerase chain reaction(PCR) for HPV (PCR can not only tell that is it HPV but can also identify types of HPV) Or by in situ hybridization
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Is this test available in india?
Brief Answer:
Available in XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes it is. You can contact Dr. Lal Path Lab.
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Available in XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Yes it is. You can contact Dr. Lal Path Lab.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Is it a blood test?
Brief Answer:
Swab test
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No. It is a swab test from the wart bearing skin
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Swab test
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
No. It is a swab test from the wart bearing skin
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Does this infection go away in a couple of years or does it keep recurring?
Brief Answer:
Visible warts should be removed with electrocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Most of the patients with warts eventually get rid of the HPV virus/ infection after 1-2 years. Patients own immunity takes care of the virus.
However, some may have persistent infection and keep developing new lesions, specially patients with decreased immunity.
Any visible warts should ideally be treated e.g either with electrosurgery Or Cryotherapy.
Regards
Visible warts should be removed with electrocautery
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Most of the patients with warts eventually get rid of the HPV virus/ infection after 1-2 years. Patients own immunity takes care of the virus.
However, some may have persistent infection and keep developing new lesions, specially patients with decreased immunity.
Any visible warts should ideally be treated e.g either with electrosurgery Or Cryotherapy.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


How soon after contracting this virus am i infectious? Is there a incubation period for this virus before it becomes transmittable to others?
Brief Answer:
Incubation period is variable
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Warts are just a visible manifestation of HPV infection. Incubation period is variable i.e from days to weeks. It is not necessary that a person becomes infectious only after visible warts develop. Even someone who has no visible warts can still carry this virus and transmit to others through direct skin to skin contact (of sexual nature).
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Incubation period is variable
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Warts are just a visible manifestation of HPV infection. Incubation period is variable i.e from days to weeks. It is not necessary that a person becomes infectious only after visible warts develop. Even someone who has no visible warts can still carry this virus and transmit to others through direct skin to skin contact (of sexual nature).
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


What are the odds that this is not hpv?
Brief Answer:
I suggest you to visit a nearby dermatologit for a confirmatory diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The diagnosis is straightforward in genital Hpv infection/ warts and is obvious by clinical examination. The next logical step is to cauterize it with an electrocautery procedure. In case of any doubt a biopsy/ histopathology would be conclusive.
Regards
I suggest you to visit a nearby dermatologit for a confirmatory diagnosis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
The diagnosis is straightforward in genital Hpv infection/ warts and is obvious by clinical examination. The next logical step is to cauterize it with an electrocautery procedure. In case of any doubt a biopsy/ histopathology would be conclusive.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

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