Genital warts are skin growths caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus. They show up
in places no one expects to talk about—on the vulva, penis, anus, or nearby skin. Sometimes they’re
flat. Sometimes they look like soft, raised clusters.
They can be itchy. Or not. Painful? Usually not. Easy to ignore? For a while, yes!
Though they may look harmless, these warts are transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact…
and just because they are common does not mean they shouldn’t be treated.
Genital warts like to grow in places where the skin is thinnest or where friction is common: the groin,
genitals, inner thighs, anus, and cervix. They are caused by HPV types 6 and 11, which do not cause
cancer but stay on your skin, waiting for the right time to come up.

Most people who have had intercourse at some point in their lives are exposed to HPV. It doesn’t
make anyone careless or dirty. It just makes them human. You could’ve had it for years without
knowing. A shift in immunity, stress, or even minor skin trauma can bring it out now.
Not all genital warts look dramatic.
Some are soft, smooth bumps that blend into your natural skin. Others are textured. Many are
painless. They may come in clusters or as a single small growth that looks like a skin tag or razor
bump
HPV-related warts can go away on their own. But they can also spread on you or to someone else.
But just because one disappears doesn’t mean the virus is gone. It lives in your skin, quiet but
present.
If you’re checking it daily, it’s time to check it professionally.
Complete the online consultation when:

•  The bump changes in shape, size, or colour
•  You notice a cluster or a rough surface
• The area itches, bleeds, or spreads
• You’re anxious and can’t stop thinking about it