Stupid Mistake

About 2 months ago i had unprotected sex with a girl and about 2 weeks afterwards i had noticed 3 small reddish bumps (.25cm) on my penis. I had gone to the doctor and he performed  a biopsy to test for herpes and it came back negative. He suggested that if they do not go away in a couple weeks to come back and he would freeze them off. I had waited about a month and they were still there. I decided to try a home freezing kit for warts. I know it was a stupid mistake but i figured if thats what he was suggesting it wouldn't be much different. The bumps have not changed in size or color but i was wondering what they could be? And what the consequences are for using the freeze away and if there were any other options to try? I don't want to use the freezing technique again it had caused a slight discoloration on the skin around the bumps and i don't want to have a scar. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This would be a common wart .

You should maintain good personal hygiene, keep the areas clean and wear lose, comfortable clothes.

'Home treatment is often effective in curing warts. Salicylic acid, an over-the-counter medication, or even duct tape and patience may be enough to resolve warts.'

If you have stubborn warts and home treatment isn't helping, your doctor may suggest one of the following approaches, based on the location of your wart, the degree of your symptoms and your preferences.

Freezing (cryotherapy or liquid nitrogen therapy); canthardin; electrodissection and curettage and laser surgery are the treatment options available.'

You could read more about this at the following links -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wart

and

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/common-warts/DS00370

Let us know if you need any further information.

Post us about how you are doing.

Regards.