What Are The Symptoms Of Genital Warts?
Question: Over the past few weeks I have developed warts in my pubic area/lower abdomen. Is this Genital Warts/HPV?
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions( possibly warts?) but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Pictures requested
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions( possibly warts?) but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Okay, I sent the pictures.
Brief Answer:
Extraction and cauterization
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the pictures.
It looks like you have got Mollusca contagiosum, a type of viral skin infection transmitted most oftenly by sexually route in adults.
For the treatment, the best measure is removal of mollusca bodies with a special instrument called mollusca extractor followed by cauterization of each lesion with radiocautery.
Make sure you get this treatment done from a certified dermatologist only.
Avoid any sexual activity untill complete resolution of these lesions.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Extraction and cauterization
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the pictures.
It looks like you have got Mollusca contagiosum, a type of viral skin infection transmitted most oftenly by sexually route in adults.
For the treatment, the best measure is removal of mollusca bodies with a special instrument called mollusca extractor followed by cauterization of each lesion with radiocautery.
Make sure you get this treatment done from a certified dermatologist only.
Avoid any sexual activity untill complete resolution of these lesions.
Let me know if you require any more assistance from my side.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How could you distinguish Mollusca Contagiosum from HPV/Genital Warts? What makes you suggest it is Mollusca contagiosum and HPV?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
The diagnosis I have put forward is purely on the basis of clinical review of your photographs. The pearly white appearance with central indentation in one particular lesion makes me think of Mollusca more than wart.
Since both can mimic each other clinically a definitive diagnosis is only possible with biopsy but is usually not warranted as both are infective and should be treated in same way i.e cauterization.
Moreover in Mollusca, a whitish grain like Mollusca bodies can be extracted from each lesion with an extractor.
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Detailed Answer:
The diagnosis I have put forward is purely on the basis of clinical review of your photographs. The pearly white appearance with central indentation in one particular lesion makes me think of Mollusca more than wart.
Since both can mimic each other clinically a definitive diagnosis is only possible with biopsy but is usually not warranted as both are infective and should be treated in same way i.e cauterization.
Moreover in Mollusca, a whitish grain like Mollusca bodies can be extracted from each lesion with an extractor.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar