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Q: Genital wart or mole

asked by: Roberta777 on April 13th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

A year ago, I was diagnoses with HPV with the high risk types. About that time, my doctor removed some moles on my back and chest and one by my groin area. They all healed up with the exception of the one in my groin area which took a lot more time.

One day, I scratched that groin mole and it came off. Only to find out, now, months later, there is now a new growth there. I have done some research and believe that it is a genital wart, the flesh colored, cauliflower shaped growth.

Is there treatment to remove this genital wart? And, why would it have grown in the area where that mole was in the first place?

Thanks.

Replies(2)

Carifairy

replied on April 13th, 2008

Extremely eHealthy

Moles can actually return if they are not carefully removed.

You should definitely have this looked at to ensure if it is a genital wart, or if it is just a mole returning.

HPV lasts your entire life, there is no 'cure'.

Roberta777

replied on April 13th, 2008

Active User, very eHealthy

Carifairy

The original mole was black and regular in shape. My doctor removed it by freezing it off, causing it to make a blister, eventually heal and go away. This one didn't go away as did the others. Then one day, I scratched it and it flaked off.

Now, this new growth is flesh colored, cauliflower in shape and is increasing in size. About a month ago, it had a dark grey color to the top of it but that went away and now it is flesh/white in color.

I realize HPV is for life. If were only possible to reach out and teach others the consequences of unprotected sex, that when one person does receive the diagnosis of HPV, they too are exposed for life, it might make for a better informed community. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case in my circumstance. Denial on the other side seems to reign.

One of the great things about eHealth Forum is the genuine caring of people like yourself who reach out to help others.

Thank you for that.

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