How Are Bumps On The Skin That Are Spreading And Have Lasted For More Than Two Years Diagnosed And Treated?

Posted on Wed, 9 May 2018

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Question : Hi, I would like to speak with a dermatologist with specialty in hpv

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Answer few questions

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photographs and need to ask you few questions:
What is the duration of these bumps?
Are they spreading?
Do you have itching, burning or any other complaints on these bumps?
Do you have diabetes or any other ailments?
Is your sexual partner having history of warts, molluscum or any sexually transmitted disease?
Kindly revert with the answers.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Thse i have these bumbs more than one maybr two years. I dont feel burning or something like that. And they are spreading.

No my girlfriend hasn't any of these warts.

Finally i dont have any ailments or diabetes

So what's your opinion?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like warts

Detailed Answer:
According to your complaints it seems to be warts only.
There are more than 120 strains of HPV. So it's not possible to find the subtype of HPV causing warts.
You need to consult a dermatologist and get them removed by chemical cauterisation or radiofreqency ablation.
Besides this, to stop progression you can take capsule isotretinoin 20 mg daily and tablet zinc sulphate 200 mg once daily for 2-3 months.
These medicines will stop the spread of warts.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

So doctor are these genital warts or in other words hpv? Also, what kind of drugs are these you wrote on the previous message? My dermatologist has told me to take vitamin c and antioxidants. Should i stop them? Also, are these warts dangerous for my girlfriend? Should i use condom? I feel very stressed because no one has exactly described my condition, i mean the doctors here are not sure about these warts. I forgot to write that my girlfriend has diagnosed with trachylitys, so is there correlation her condition with mine?
Thank you in advance
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Details below

Detailed Answer:
Yes they are looking like genital warts caused by hpv.
One of the medicine is zinc which is given as an immunomodulator to increase immunity and other is a retinoid.
Body are helpful in avoiding the spread of warts.
You can stop vitamin C and antioxidants.
Warts can be transmitted sexually. They could spread to your girlfriend.
Use a condom during sex.
I don’t think trachylitis is associated with this condition.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad