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There is a girl whom i know who has the hpv virus, and she wants to know if you wear a condom can the virus be spread from female to male, when she is takeing stuff for the break outs and see no sign?
Isn't this molluscum?..... I thought they were??can these cysts spread to other parts of the penis if touched, etc? I noticed it first started with a couple and now there are about 5 or so....all small but still there. Not sure if cysts operate like warts, etc meaning they spread if touched then you touche another part of your penis, body, etc? Any insight into this would be helpful.
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By the way....how long does it take for this clear up and will it happen again in the future? Also, is it contagious?
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I doubt it's molluscum. But you'll need to see a doctor to be sure. If they're cysts, they can't spread. If they're molluscum, they can be easily treated. Find out for sure.
Dr. Rockoff
I think you have cysts of the penis, common and normal and unimportant. Please don't try to treat them--all you'll accomplish is irritation. Next time you see a doctor, show the bumps so you can find out it's OK to ignore them.
By the way, selsun blue treats a fungus (non-catchy) on the back, rather than a bacteria. Not for penile use!
Best.
Dr. Rockoff