Non Venereal Warts And Venereal Warts Look Similar
It is a shock for many to suddenly discover warts in their genital area. Men may have warts on the penis and women around the vagina. It is also possible for a woman to have genital warts on the cervix. This could be dangerous as certain strains of the virus that causes genital warts can be responsible for cervical cancer. Many men are still unaware that it is possible for them to get warts on the penis not contracted through having sexual relations. This kind of genital warts are known as non venereal. But the only way to confirm this is to get a doctor’s diagnosis.
Non Venereal Warts No Sexual Connotations
Most people jump to the very worst conclusions when they see they have warts formed on their genital area. They immediately believe they have a sexually transmitted disease. This is most certainly not always the case. It is very confusing for a man to discover warts on his penis even though he is not sexually active. But there are many different types of genital warts that do not get transmitted through sex.
Although these warts look like sexually transmitted genital warts, they are not caused by the HPV virus. A doctor can discern the slight differences between venereal and non-venereal warts very easily. They do not look different to the untrained eye though and only a professional can properly diagnose your condition. So give yourself peace of mind and get a doctor’s professional opinion as soon as you can.
Most sufferers of non-venereal genital warts also suffer from a skin condition called psoriasis. This condition causes dry skin and warts. Warts formed due to this condition usually form on the shaft of the penis, the scrotum or in the rectal area. The symptoms are erratic and might appear only periodically before it disappears. Sufferers of this type of non-venereal genital wart might suffer from itching and irritation in the genital area. People who have psoriasis have a generally dry skin and often have lesions on their elbows or knees.
Lichen planus is the medical name for another type of genital warts that is not spread through intercourse. These warts look like polygons and are flat topped. The skin often peels on their surfaces. Sufferers usually have a history of skin related ailments and warts that occur on other areas. The only way to know for sure is to make an appointment to see your doctor.
It is fortunate that these warts often disappear without treatment. In some cases they become more acute and they spread. Hopefully by this time you would have already consulted a doctor but if you have not then you should do so immediately. The same treatments apply for non-venereal warts as what is used for sexually transmitted genital warts and common warts. Procedures include freezing, electro-therapy, laser surgery and conventional surgery. The treatment aims to remove the wart completely or to reduce its size. In most cases; unlike venereal genital warts, the chances of non-venereal genital warts returning are slimmer.
Some non-venereal genital warts can even be treated by prescription drugs.
If you suffer from genital warts but you are not sexually active you should go see your doctor for a suitable treatment. There is no reason to suffer the mental and physical effects of being inflicted with non-venereal genital warts.
