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Aldara storage

Jores

Hey! I have the past month and a half been using Aldara. Based on my doctors advice, I have opened a sachet, used a little creme, and ...

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Are these Genital Warts? (IMAGES) - HPV

braille_pen

I found a post online of somebody with these bumps around his penis. He claims he and his wife have been faithful for 4 years and suggest...

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How long should/can genital warts HPV last?

sue33

Hello, I'm a 19 year old girl who contracted genital warts HPV (great opening line, huh?) Warts appeared mid-January and I got treated f...

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penis rubbing on vagina hiv HPV risk

geniusity2030

'm 30 years old male, heterosexual. today I did a very bad thing that I will regret my whole life. I went to a message center where a ...

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Squamous Papilloma Diagnosis on Uvula

adude1

I am a 34 y/o male. About three months ago, I noticed something on my uvula. I went to the ENT to have it looked at. The ENT removed it a...

1 answer | 3 comments

hpv from towel?

andy950

Can a person be hpv infected if they used a towel that had been used the previous day by someone with an hpv infection/wart? My daughter...

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Could I have transmitted HPV to my toddler?

worried1028

Recently diagnosed with high risk HPV confirmed on biopsy with scheduled LEEP procedure. I have children and cuddle and kiss them on thei...

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Black spot on penis head....HPV or cancer risk?

AsiaMan65

Recently I noticed a small brown spot on the head of my penis like a freckle. It’s not been growing bigger or anything but I’m worried it...

Positive for low risk HPV subtype 44. What now?!

Undead_Indeed

I perform home STD tests almost every month, and last month was the first time it came back positive for low risk HPV subtype 44. I'm ver...

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If your HPV is dormant can you still spread it? are you forever contagious?

kay1_

I'm 23 and I'm classified 6 for low HPV. I wanted to know if I will forever be contagious to future partners My doctor wasn't too helpful...

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HPV: when is it safe to have unprotected sex?

mysteryguest714

I was diagnosed with HPV about 7 or so years ago after I went to the doctor about what turned out to be genital warts (on the scrotum). I...

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Raw apple cider vinegar cure???

Help_2882

hello, I have had hpv for three years now and my warts keep coming back. The only thing that I have done to get rid of them Is freeze the...

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What are some great ways to treat genital warts?

nickapalooza

As of the new year I noticed the occurrence of some very small, slightly raised, greyish spots on my penis and scrotum. They do not itch ...

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HPV, Mirena

LillianVerner

I was recently diagnosed with HPV and Chlamydia. Now I'm not one to take things at face value so I asked as many questions as I could thi...

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Genital Wart outbreaks for 7 years

wartman123

Hi, I'm a male who has been suffering with genital warts outbreaks for over 6-7 years... I have done a ton of research on the subje...

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HPV 53

jkgirl221

I just got diagnosed with HPV 53 which I read online is low risk but everything that has come back thus far from pathology has been high ...

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Black bumps near the base of my penis? Are these warts?

SG245

I'm a 24 year old gay male. I have had multiple sex partners in the past. I also live down south where it's been really hot and muggy and...

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Recently diagnosed with genital warts!

24youngndconfused

24 year old female here just hoping for some answers !! .. well 4 weeks ago or so i went into the dr (because of a bump) .. sure enough i...

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Can warts in the anus spread to someone else through toilet seats?

w0rry

Hi, if someone has anal warts or warts in the anus, can it spread to family members if everyone is using the same toilet seat? If it can,...

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Hpv help

starM26

I recently been diagnosed Genital warts. My gum clinic provided me with a cream which has helped allot. I am having issues with my mou...

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