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How Can I Differentiate Between A Large Molliscum And A Small HPV Wart On My Pubic Area?
Brief Answer:
Regarding your genital complaint
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Molluscum contagiosum is usually entirely curable though there may be a few recurrences. HPV infection too usually resolves within 2 years, aided by medical /surgical treatment. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look at what exactly do you have.
Regards
Regarding your genital complaint
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Molluscum contagiosum is usually entirely curable though there may be a few recurrences. HPV infection too usually resolves within 2 years, aided by medical /surgical treatment. I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected area in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look at what exactly do you have.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
I am attaching several photographs that I hope will be diagnostically useful. It is difficult to get a high resolution photograph so close. If these do not provide useful information, please let me know and I will attempt using a different camera.
The first three photos depict the suspected wart lesion, with the third photo giving some context for size. This lesion is bumpy in texture and is raised about 1 mm or less. The fourth is a poor photograph of a suspected molluscum lesion, which is tiny. Maybe less than 1 mm. It is smooth. There are several around my pubic area, and several on the penile shaft. All are the same size or smaller.
Thank you kindly for your thoughts.
The first three photos depict the suspected wart lesion, with the third photo giving some context for size. This lesion is bumpy in texture and is raised about 1 mm or less. The fourth is a poor photograph of a suspected molluscum lesion, which is tiny. Maybe less than 1 mm. It is smooth. There are several around my pubic area, and several on the penile shaft. All are the same size or smaller.
Thank you kindly for your thoughts.
Brief Answer:
Regarding genital lesions
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
The first 3 images are of a genital wart. It has an irregular surface and is skin colored. There is another smaller one nearby. The fourth image too seems like a wart rather than a Molluscum lesion even though it seems smooth on surface. Molluscum is usually pearly white, firm and the lesions have a central umblication/dent. Most likely you have only warts. No Molluscum.
Regards
Regarding genital lesions
Detailed Answer:
Thank you.
The first 3 images are of a genital wart. It has an irregular surface and is skin colored. There is another smaller one nearby. The fourth image too seems like a wart rather than a Molluscum lesion even though it seems smooth on surface. Molluscum is usually pearly white, firm and the lesions have a central umblication/dent. Most likely you have only warts. No Molluscum.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
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