How do I know if I have molluscum or genital warts?
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How do I know if I have molluscum or genital warts?
Genital warts (especially those around the vagina and anus) are usually dry and itchy….How to tell mollusca from genital warts
- Size: The bumps are typically small (two to five millimeters across) and do not grow or swell.
- Color: Usually mollusca are smooth, pearl-like, flesh colored bumps.
Can molluscum be mistaken for HPV?
Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus in the poxvirus family. This is different from the human papilloma virus (HPV) family that causes warts, but these two conditions are commonly discussed together because they are contagious viral diseases that cause skin lesions.
Do I have molluscum or HPV?
For starters, molluscum can occur anywhere on the body whereas genital warts do not tend to form in many other locations other than the genitalia. They also look slightly different. Molluscum warts have a pearly, flesh colored top while HPV warts occur in close groups and look a bit more irregular.
Are genital warts shiny?
Differences between PPP and genital warts Pearly penile papules are small, shiny and fairly uniform in size. They are white or flesh-coloured and resemble whiteheads. Genital warts are flesh-coloured, irregular in shape and often grow in clusters. They can have a soft texture or be rough and hard.
Is molluscum contagiosum an STD?
Molluscum contagiosum is not always considered a sexually transmitted infection because you do not need to have had sex to become infected. However if you get the infection, it’s a good idea for you and your most recent sexual partners to be tested for other sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
What do genital warts feel like to touch?
The surface of genital warts may feel bumpy or rough when touched. They’re often described as having a “cauliflower” look. They may appear as a single bump, or they can grow in small clusters. Sometimes, genital warts can itch or even bleed.
Do genital warts appear suddenly?
After a person has been infected by HPV, it may take one to three months (or longer in some cases) for warts to appear. Some people who have been infected never get warts.
