What kind of doctor treats HPV?

What kind of doctor treats HPV?

Depending on where your warts are located, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in disorders of the skin (dermatologist), feet (podiatrist) or reproductive organs (gynecologist or urologist). Here’s some information to help you get ready for your appointment.

How can a guy find out if he has HPV?

While men can be infected with HPV, there are no approved tests available for men. However, your doctor may do an anal pap test if have had anal sex. Your doctor will be able to diagnose low-risk HPV and cutaneous HPV through a physical or visual exam.

Can you get rid of HPV once you have it?

Can you cure HPV once you have it? There is no cure for an existing HPV infection – HPV (human papillomavirus) is the name given to a group of over 100 related viruses, which is the most common sexually transmitted disease globally (and the second most common in the UK).

Is there a diagnostic test for HPV?

Unfortunately, there is no swab or blood test to test for HPV. A sexual health check at the doctors/clinic (routine check up) is not able to detect skin viruses, HPV or HSV (genital herpes). HPV can be diagnosed only if a person has visible warts on genital skin or if they have an abnormal cervical smear result.

What happens if HPV is left untreated?

In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer. Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area.

Should I be worried if I have HPV?

Being diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) can be a nerve-wracking experience. You don’t need to panic, but you do need to be informed.

Will I always test positive for HPV?

HPV spreads through sexual contact and is very common in young people — frequently, the test results will be positive. However, HPV infections often clear on their own within a year or two.

What is the best treatment for HPV?

HPV treatment options

• HPV usually does not need treatment.
• According to one study , the most effective treatment for genital warts is surgical removal.
• Cryotherapy is a procedure where a doctor freezes off genital warts.
• For home treatment, a doctor may recommend Condylox and Imiquimod.

How do I know who gave me HPV?

l There is no sure way to know when you got HPV or who gave it to you. A person can have HPV for many years before it is detected. found on your HPV test does not cause genital warts.

What happens if I am positive for HPV?

If you get a positive HPV test, your physician has detected one or more high risk strains of the virus on the Pap test of your cervix. If the virus stays with you for a long time, it can cause cell changes that can lead to several types of cancer.

What if I keep testing positive for HPV?