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I never had anal sex but i got genital warts on my penis. is it possible to get anal and scrotum warts as well? does the interferon therapy effective?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: Yes, they might spread.Probably will not. Imiquimod is far superior to interferon. You may combine liquid nitrogen and electrodessication with lidocaine local anesthetic for a quick and usually effective treatment.

Answered 11/15/2016

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A member asked:

I never had anal sex but i got genital warts on my penis. is it possible to get anal and scrotum warts as well? does the interferon therapy effective?

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