A 39-year-old female asked:
Hpv-genital warts my boyfriend has 1 brownish colored spot that is slightly raised on the skin near the bottom of his penis. he has had it for more than a year. i thought it was a mole, but he thinks he has hpv. can this be genital warts if it is only 1 b
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Dr. Scott Musinskianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Yes, : Yes, it can. If you have not been tested for hpv you may wish to. It is a simple test done at the same time as a pap and visual examination of your vulva and vagina.
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Dr. Hunter Handsfield commented
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Or a dermatologist -- generally the most experienced and expert in warts management. Stay relaxed in the meantime: there are other kinds of genital area skin growths; and although nobody wants genital warts, in general they are an inconvenience, not an important health risk.
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Penile lumps: Genital warts are a possibility, unless they appeared very suddenly, but it would require visual inspection by a doctor to confirm.
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Can a genital wart look like a pimple? Have one under head of penis on the skit had a white head on it?
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No, warts are not at all like pimples. They are not inflamed (red, irritated) or have white heads. However, herpes could appear like this. If the prob... Read More
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