How Can Contagious Genital Warts Be Removed?

Posted on Sun, 5 Mar 2017

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Question : is this genital warts? i had this bump for years. is this contagious? how do I remove and what kind of doctor do I see ? can it be removed with over the counter medicine?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Upload pictures

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I would recommend you to upload the photographs of the affected areas so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.

Awaiting your reply.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (10 hours later)

here is photo

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is a genital wart

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is a genital wart. Genital warts are contagious and can be transmitted sexually. You need to consult a dermatologist for removing warts.

It can be removed with electrocautery or radio-frequency ablation. It is a minor office procedure requiring 15-20 minutes. Unfortunately there are no over the counter medicines for removing it.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj