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.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 28, 2016
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