HPV, Dermatology FAQ - Page 3

I previously had a corn? Hello, Dr. Wu. I had a wart during high school, which was treated with cryotherapy, and it fell off without any recurrence. However, around August last year, I had sexual relations with a sex worker (using a condom throughout). I would like to ask you, as...

There is a purple bump at the corner of the mouth? I have a purple bump at the corner of my mouth. About two weeks ago, I performed oral sex on someone. Could this be a wart? It feels slightly harder than my lip.

Viral wart infection Hello Doctor, I am the one who was worried about getting a viral wart infection from a colleague. Recently, some events have occurred: 1. Last Sunday, while eating, a grain of rice fell on my palm, and I directly picked it up with my mouth and ate it. If my...

Viral warts issue Hello, doctor. On June 28, I had liquid nitrogen treatment on my left index finger, and I started applying salicylic acid on July 1. After another liquid nitrogen treatment on July 5, I developed a blister. The doctor said that once the blister healed and the pe...

Viral warts in the armpit? Hello, I would like to ask about a growth under my armpit that looks like a skin tag. After seeing a dermatologist, it was confirmed to be a viral wart, and I underwent cryotherapy. After returning home, I applied the cryotherapy ointment and accidental...

The small flesh-colored growths in the armpit appear to be skin tags, also known as acrochordons or soft fibromas? Are small flesh-colored bumps in the armpit, resembling skin tags, related to soft fibromas and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection? Thank you.

Inquiry about the HPV vaccine? Hello Doctor: I have a regular habit of going to the gym, but I often get infections on my hands. The dermatologist explained that I may have a lower resistance to warts, which makes me more susceptible to infections. I would like to ask the followi...

Genital warts Hello, doctor. My husband previously had small black spots on his genital area (possibly because we had unprotected sex). He has already seen a doctor for treatment, and that doctor said it didn't look like genital warts. He mentioned it might be caused by a vi...

The pathology report indicates that the mole on the penis is a condyloma? Hello doctor, I have several small flat moles on my penis (the largest one measures 0.3mm x 0.3mm). These moles have been with me for about three years. I am concerned that they might develop into melanoma,...

Question about genital warts (transmission routes) Hello, Director: I live in a shared room without my own bathroom and toilet, so I have to share the bathroom and toilet with other tenants. Recently, I heard that someone contracted genital warts from using the toilet, sauna, or ...

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello doctor! Last October, I had an HPV DNA test, and the results were 59, 58, 42 ++++. This year, the results changed to 18, 35, 58, 42 +++++. Why is this happening? The doctor said I have been reinfected, but I haven't had sexual interc...

The transmission issues of warts? The HPV virus that causes warts on the feet is not transmitted through saliva (such as through kissing). It is primarily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact, particularly in moist environments. While HPV can be transmitted through sexual a...

Differentiating between shingles and herpes simplex virus? Hello, doctor. A while ago, I visited a massage therapist for a hand job service. Two days later, I received the HPV 9-valent vaccine. On the third day, I started experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the outer side of ...

Is there still a risk of contagion while undergoing treatment for plantar warts? Hello Doctor: Last week, I felt a foreign body sensation in the sole of my foot. After observing the symptoms and searching online, I suspected it might be a contagious viral wart. The next day, I we...

How can viral warts be isolated to prevent transmission? Hello, doctor: 1. I have a wart on my left middle finger, and I have already seen a doctor. I have undergone cryotherapy once. Aren't warts transmitted through contact? What should I do while showering? Should I cove...

Viral warts virus The virus that causes warts, known as human papillomavirus (HPV), is generally sensitive to high temperatures. Studies suggest that temperatures above 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) can effectively inactivate the virus. However, it's important ...

Questions related to oral cauliflower? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask. (1) Regarding indirect transmission pathways, some articles state that the likelihood of infection from everyday indirect contact (such as sharing utensils or kissing) is relatively low. Is this ...

Can palm warts be transmitted to the genitals? Hello Doctor, I have had several small bumps on my palm for over a year now. Recently, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed them as warts. I would like to ask whether the warts on my palm can be transmitted to my genital area. Sin...

Questions related to warts? Hello Dr. Lee, I have been undergoing treatment for my warts for over five months now, with warts on both my hands and feet. I have tried CO2 laser, dye laser, topical wart treatments, and cryotherapy, and I am currently continuing with cryotherapy. I ...

Is there a chance of contracting HPV or genital warts through oral sex with a partner who does not have any sexually transmitted infections? I engaged in oral sex out of curiosity, performing it about three times quickly without ejaculation in my mouth. There was also kissing inv...