What Causes Bumps In Genital Area Post Unprotected Oral Sex?

Posted on Wed, 4 May 2016

Question: Hi Doctor,

I have recently absorbed the attached pimples(around 3) one is little bigger compared to rest two on my genitical area (Scrotum/testicles), I also see that I have similar pimple on my arm pit area(As seen in the picture), I'm really worried about this pimple. I remember of having unprotected oral sex 6-8 months back (She gave me blowjob) and I didn't giver her back and I never had unprotected vaginal sex always used condom. Please help me by evaluating my pictures. I will go for test later this week. Hoping to hear from you soon.

Thank you,

Worried

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload Images with good resolution

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am Dr. Kakkar (dermatologist). I have read your question and I have also reviewed the Images.

In these images I can appreciate a growth on scrotum and axillary regions. This could either be a skin tag Or a wart, but I am sorry the Images are not very clear. They are blurred and I cannot visualise these skin lesions with clarity. Kindly upload images with good focus and clarity so that I am able to guide you better.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)

Hi Kakkar,

Thanks for the quick reply, Please find the attached picture. Let me know if you can see it.

Thank you,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Skin tags

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Thank you. I have reviewed the Images.

These are skin tags/ acrochordons. Not warts.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

Thanks a lot for the reply, Are the tags on testicles and under arm same. I'm really worried about them Kakkar, As I saw HPV symptoms online and pictures and they resemble the cauliflower type of warts. Please confirm and give me some explanations and how can I reduce them.

Thank you,

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Electrocautery to get rid of skin tags

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes,both of these are skin tags.
It is quite common to confuse them with warts. Warts are rough and usually have multiple papillomatous projections that fuse at base, like a cauliflower whereas skin tags are smooth even though the surface may have rugosities that are actually different from papillomatous projections of warts.
Skin tags need to be removed with an electrocautery machine. It is minor procedure. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 minutes later)

Hello Doctor,

Thanks a lot for reply, Do you still want me to go and do my STD test to confirm them, Your answer gave lot of inner relief, Thank you again.

Regrards,

please reply me when you are free doctor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
DNA PCR for HPV types

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I think these are not genital warts. These are skin tags. You may get them removed anyways with electrocautery.
If you wish you can specifically go for a DNA PCR test for HPV types 6,11,16,18. These HPV types are responsible for more than 95% of cases of genital warts. A negative DNA PCR test for HPV would be confirmatory that these are not genital warts.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar