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Q: Genital warts?
asked by: summerbaby09 on April 29th, 2009
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I had unprotected sex once about 6 months ago. I now have one small bump on the outter side of my labia and one farther down towards my butt/thigh. There is no pain or itching and they are red in color. I popped them and a clear liquid came out and it popped again later with a little bit of blood. I have an appointment to get tested but i'm very nervous. Could this be genital warts or herpes or molluscum contagiosum?
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MandMs
replied on April 30th, 2009
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An experienced physician can distinguish between genital warts and molluscum contagiosum, since they resemble each other.
Both, can appear as a single or multiple lesions.
The color of genital warts may look like whitish, pink, flesh-colored or slightly dark.
Molluscum contagiosum looks like scattered, small, smooth tan or pink bumps with pearly appearance (they tend to be harder on touch, genital warts feel softer)
The most obvious difference is the central depression the molluscum lessions have.
Personally, I think you have molluscum contagiosum, but, only your physician can give the true diagnosis.

Visit your physician!
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summerbaby09
replied on April 30th, 2009
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Thank you for your help. Is it possible for the warts to be popped though? Cause the one is now just red and flat from being popped and bleeding.
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jennygirl6
replied on August 14th, 2009
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Leave them alone until your doc checks them. Ewwwww!
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