Genital warts are soft, wart-like growths on the skin and mucus membranes of the genitals in men and women. Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Condylomata acuminata; Penile warts; Human papilloma virus (HPV); Venereal warts; Condyloma; HPV DNA test; Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
The virus that causes genital warts is called human papilloma virus (HPV). More than 70 different...
Read moreAbout once or twice a month, I see a young male in his late teens or early 20s who come to me to evaluate a bump or lesion on his penis.... Read more »
We know that the human papilloma virus (HPV) can cause cervical cancer and may put us at risk for other medical conditions. Some strains of... Read more »
Hi everyone. We spend a lot of time talking about skin cancers in sun exposed areas. Today I want to talk about a specific kind of skin... Read more »
There may soon be a new way for boys and young men to protect themselves from one symptom of sexually transmitted disease. Merck, the... Read more »
Now that it is autumn you may have fond memories of summer. Perhaps you went swimming with your family at the local pool or even tried the... Read more »
Whenever I diagnose genital warts in a teenager it's always a huge deal. Tears, sometimes devastation, and about a million questions usually... Read more »
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Prevention In June 2006, the FDA approved a vaccine against human papillomavirus for use in women. The currently available vaccine (several... Read more »
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When To Call A Professional Contact your physician if you notice warts or bumps on your genital area, or if you have itching, burning, tenderness or... Read more »
How Do You Get HPV? Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted infection caused by direct, skin-to-skin contact by way of sexual... Read more »
What is the Definition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are transmitted sexually by someone who is... Read more »