HPV, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

Cut or laceration from playing basketball? Dear Dr. Wu, Today, I played basketball and my right index finger was scratched by the opponent's watch or nail (I'm not sure which). It resulted in a small bleeding wound (approximately 0.1 cm). Since I am unaware of the oppo...

Questions about warts? Dear Dr. Wu, I am the gentleman who previously inquired about the flesh-colored growth on my arm. Thank you for your response. In your previous reply, you mentioned that if the penis comes into contact with the flesh-colored growth on the arm (assuming it ...

Wart transmission? If I have viral warts on my hand and I undergo a second treatment, will it be contagious if I come into contact with injured genitalia? Or is it possible that different viral subtypes would prevent transmission?

Regarding oral HPV (2) Hello Dr. Wu: Thank you for your previous response; it was very helpful. I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to confirm something regarding my earlier question: 1. If a male uses his tongue to lick a female's nipple, can the male contract o...

There are flesh-colored growths or protrusions on the arm? Dr. Wu, hello: I have some flesh-colored growths on both of my arms that resemble follicular papules. I would like to ask you: 1. Is this a normal phenomenon that occurs in the general population, or could it possibly be ...

Oral HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Dr. Wu, 1. If a male uses his tongue to lick a female's nipple, can the male contract oral HPV (human papillomavirus)? 2. Following up on the previous question, have there been any reported cases of a male contracting oral HPV after licking ...

Toilet flush splash? Hello, Doctor: Today, I used a public restroom with partitions. After finishing urinating, I accidentally pressed the flush handle before pulling up my pants, and it seems that the water from the toilet splashed onto my penis. Since the people using public re...

Laceration on the thigh skin caused by a wooden drawer? Hello Dr. Wu: Recently, I was helping a friend move, and while moving a wooden cabinet, I accidentally cut my right thigh on the sharp edge of a drawer. There is a noticeable red cut mark, and I feel a little bit of bleeding...

Pregnant woman suspected of having genital warts? I would like to ask the doctor, I am currently 17 weeks pregnant. I have been experiencing mild itching near the area close to the anus (though there is still some distance) and noticed two flesh-colored bumps resembling sesame se...

Insect crawling over a skin wound? Hello Dr. Wu, This afternoon, I accidentally cut my right middle finger with a sewing needle, resulting in a small wound that is red and swollen but not significantly bleeding. I cleaned the wound and applied a topical ointment (similar to Neos...

Penis contact with another person's bedding? Hello Dr. Wu: There have been reports about travelers sleeping on hotel beds that were not properly disinfected, leading to infections such as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) like HPV. In my personal situation, I slept at a f...

Skin contact of the fingers and sexually transmitted diseases? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to inquire about the risks of finger contact with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as HIV, HPV, and syphilis. I work in a cleaning-related job. Today, while cleaning dirt off a w...

Splashed with urine from a public restroom? Hello Dr. Wu: I have a question regarding using a public restroom for urination. I use a toilet, and there was urine from the previous user in the bowl (yellow with some foam). I urinated directly afterward, and some of the previous use...

Blood in saliva and oral HPV? Hello Dr. Wu: 1. Is there a possibility of contracting HPV if I ingest the saliva of an HPV-infected individual that contains blood, while I have a sore (not actively bleeding) in my mouth? 2. Based on your clinical experience or personal understa...

Oral ulcers (oral thrush) and HPV infection? Hello Dr. Wu: Thank you very much for your response. You mentioned that if there is live HPV on the flashlight's lens, it is possible to get infected. I fully understand this point. Lastly, I would like to ask Dr. Wu: 1. If ther...

Tongue & flashlight (continued question) Dear Dr. Wu, Thank you for your response. Your reply was: "You're welcome." However, I would like to ask Dr. Wu another question, and I hope you will forgive me. In my previous inquiry about "the penis touching a...

Oral ulcers (aphthous stomatitis) and HPV infection? Hello Dr. Wu: I am the gentleman who asked about "licking the flashlight lens." Thank you very much for your responses and explanations to my previous two questions. You mentioned that licking the flashlight lens woul...

Treatment options for asymptomatic HPV infection? Hello Dr. Wu: HPV warts can be treated with surgery and topical medications. After treatment, the visible warts may disappear, but the HPV can remain hidden in the deeper layers of the skin and may not be completely eradicated. If...

The penis comes into contact with the table? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to describe a situation that is concerning me: I am a male, and yesterday I was only wearing underwear while answering a phone call in my dining room. My lower abdomen was resting against a table where I pl...

Tongue & flashlight Hello Dr. Wu: I am the one who asked about the penis touching the table. I would like to inquire about something. Today, when I used a flashlight to check my mouth for cavities or oral abnormalities, the tip of my tongue accidentally touched the lens of th...