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What Is The Difference Between Vaginal Genital Warts And The Spots Due To Yeast Infection?
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Sun, 14 Oct 2012
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Sun, 14 Oct 2012
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Question : hi
how do you tell the difference between vaginal genital warts and the spots/pimples that a yeast infection could cause
how do you tell the difference between vaginal genital warts and the spots/pimples that a yeast infection could cause
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
A direct examination of the swelling is the most effective way of differentiating the warts from pimples. Warts are generally proliferative painless growths attached to the skin and usually are multiple in number.
The pimples are caused by superficial skin infections and are painful. These do improve on applying a topical steroid based antiseptic ointment.
A histopathological examination is confirmatory.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
A direct examination of the swelling is the most effective way of differentiating the warts from pimples. Warts are generally proliferative painless growths attached to the skin and usually are multiple in number.
The pimples are caused by superficial skin infections and are painful. These do improve on applying a topical steroid based antiseptic ointment.
A histopathological examination is confirmatory.
Hope this answers your query. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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