If you don’t know what genital warts look like, it’s hard to determine if you’ve got them. Usually, they resemble small, pink or white bumps. They may look like the warts you find on your finger, or they may be much smaller. Some are so small that you can’t see them individually, but see only a group of them as a cluster.
Even a good doctor may have trouble seeing genital warts because of their size. It’s also hard to distinguish genital warts from normal bumps, abrasions or pinched skin. One way that physicians can check is by putting acetic acid on the area. When this happens, the warts will turn white. Doctors also use a colposcope, a lens that works like a telescope, to see the area more clearly. These are two methods used to determine if the bumps are genital warts.
About half of all people with HPV, the virus that causes warts, never have any wart outbreaks. Sometimes the warts look very un-wart-like; they may just be a slightly raised portion of the skin. They come in all sizes, and may appear either alone or in groups.
Men who have HPV may get warts either on their penis, on their scrotum, in their urethra, or around their anus. Warts found around the penis are often smooth on top, but those that are found around the anus are often rough, with projections that come off like fingers. Most warts have a pearly but slightly dark look, and the shapes resemble cauliflower. Usually, genital warts stand well off the skin, but occasionally they may be elevated only a little bit. It may be hard to see warts in the genital area because they might be hiding under pubic hair.
For women, genital warts look pretty much the same as those that men get. They are found around the vagina, where there is a lot of moisture. If there are genital warts on the outside, you should see a doctor so that they can see if there are more inside the vagina, cervix or anorectal areas. In women, some types of this virus can lead to serious health problems such as cervical cancer, so genital warts should be examined and treated immediately by a doctor.
The first step in identifying and treating HPV is to know what genital warts look like. This way, you will know if you may have the virus. If you find anything you suspect might be genital warts, talk to your doctor immediately. They may be genital warts, or it may be a false alarm. It’s important to know right away.
You can also find more info on genital warts in males and what genital warts look like. TreatGenitalWarts.org is a comprehensive resource to help individuals with genital warts to identify symptoms, prevention and treatment options.
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June 5, 2007 at 6:24 am
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October 18, 2007 at 8:19 am
kudos. good explaination. me myself is trying to educate my people on all these as well – STDs and all in my blog, but in our native language. not an easy job to translate an article but some one gotta do it. keep it up.
January 11, 2008 at 7:51 am
Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata are one of the most common types of Sexual transmitted Diseases. Having said that,Genital warts signs and symptoms might manifest themselves in very hard to see places.This in turn can be dangerous because they would go unnoticed and should genital warts go untreated,the reperccusions would not be desirable.They may hide inside the vaginal vulva (opening to the vagina), cervix or anus, Or grow unnoticed on the cervix. This may trigger the urge for most people to visit the pharmacist or chemist to buy over the counter medications to treat themselves confusing genital warts signs for something else all together.Traditionally we all know, that is so wrong. We could be taking the wrong medication for the wrong reasons. Since we have different kinds of warts affecting different parts of our bodies, then we should not administer ourselves medication over the counter. The last thing anyone would want for themselves is to administer drugs to yourself without proper diagnosis.
January 11, 2008 at 11:28 am
Did you know that you have more than one option to choose from, for the cure of genital warts? First and foremost, I would like to make it clear that if you are infected with the Human Papillion Virus and you are looking for the cure, be advised that there is no cure for HPV.This however is not meant to discourage you because we have treatments and injections. On the other hand if your main aim is looking for the genital warts cure, you are on the right track. In the medical field today you will find more than enough methods available for the genital warts cure. The decision is entirely left to an individual to make. Before we choose on any option though we should consult a medical professional because some of these genital warts may disappear by themselves while others will not.
January 11, 2008 at 11:41 am
When faced with such a predicament of Genital warts, information is what can lead us to as many solutions as there can be. This is not particularly for the infected people but for the affected ones as well. By this I mean, when we have family, friends and partners who are suffering it automatically triggers the thirst to seek for more information that can be found concerning the issue. One of the best places for you to get genital warts information is from your doctor’s office. This tops the list because of its unique way of having to chat one on one with the doctor. If on the other hand you opt to gather the genital warts information independently without the help of the doctor, well and good because we have other resources available and all you need to do is be creative with your search.
Undoubtedly, one such popular source is the internet. Articles concerning genital warts are posted on various websites and are up to date as well. What a valuable resource at your fingertips! Genital Warts pictures have a way of popping out when least expected therefore be warned incase you choose the internet as your option.
February 3, 2008 at 10:21 am
If you’ve never before had or never before even heard about genital warts, then you won’t know what genital warts look like. This could of course, all be for the good. If they aren’t on you, and sometimes even when they are, genital warts can be a frightening sight to those of faint stomachs.
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September 19, 2009 at 3:55 pm
This is an excellent article, many new treatments promise to completely cure warts but unfortunately it can only be done if you help your own body to eliminate HPV virus, in a word the best way to find skin conditions like warts, moles or skin tags is by boosting ones natural immunity.