Can HPV Affect The Soft Tissue Around Your Mouth, Nose

Posted on Tue, 16 Apr 2019

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Question : Can HPV affect the soft tissue around your mouth, nose and eyes? I have been dealing with a persistent, scaly burning rash in these areas for the past several months. I have now noticed that I am getting warts in my vaginal area. I was unaware that my boyfriend had HPV. Could this be related?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HPV can affect soft tissues around mouth, nose & eyes

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
I have gone through your complaints.
HPV can affect soft tissues around mouth, nose and eyes.
It leads to eruptions which are asymptomatic.
It doesn’t cause any burning scaly rash.
Your warts in vaginal area and burning sensation doesn’t seem to be related.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (50 minutes later)

What do you mean by eruptions?
And, if not related could you tell me what it might be?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Warts present with hyperpigmented solid elevated bumps

Detailed Answer:
Warts usually present with hyperpigmented solid elevated velvety bumps .
Your rash could be eczematous in nature.
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily along with frequent and regular application of a moisturizing cream on the entire face 2-3 times in a day.
Also take antihistamininic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg once daily for 10 days.
Avoid sun exposure, harsh soaps and chemicals.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana