FAQ: What do genital warts look like?

Genital warts usually appear as a small bump or groups of bumps in the genital area. They can be small or large, raised or flat, or shaped like a cauliflower. Health care providers can diagnose warts by looking at the genital area during an office visit. Warts can appear within weeks or months after sexual [...]

How often can episodes of genital warts occur?

* Some people only have one episode, while others have recurrences * When warts are present, the virus is considered active * When warts are gone, the virus is latent (sleeping) in the skin cells – it may or may not be contagious at this time * Genital warts may or may not return after [...]

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