A 21-year-old member asked:

Are infection rates for genital warts similar for men and women?

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Dr. Morris Westfriedanswered

Dermatology 47 years experience

Yes: It amy be more difficult to eradicate warts in women although prescription cream is more effective in women for external warts.

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Dr. Monib Zirvianswered

Dermatology 22 years experience

Yes: The prevalence rate in men and women is similar. Hpv is also the most common std in the us according to cdc statistics.

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