Some people might not display the physical signs of HPV
warts, or they might not display the signs in a clearly visible area and at times it can be difficult to diagnose it as such.
It can also happen that some signs of HPV warts are mild and not visible to the naked eye. For all of these cases there
are various testing methods which can help physicians to diagnose whether or not a person has genital HPV warts.
The most common method of testing for genital HPV warts is through a visual examination. The physician will be able to
determine through a visual exam whether a person might have genital HPV or not.
If however, the person is not displaying the physical signs in the form of HPV warts, but displays some of the other more
commonly associated signs of genital HPV, the physician will proceed to the next step.
Depending on a variety of factors this can be a cervical smear, or a colposcopic exam. In some cases the
physician will first daub some acetic acid over the suspected area. This in turn will turn white any HPV warts which may be present in the
skin but which are not readily discernible to the eye.
This state of being almost invisible can arise as result of the HPV warts being small, or even flat in size and appearance.
For the most part though, HPV warts will be largish in size and sometimes have a cauliflower like appearance.
Some HPV warts will be flesh colored lesions, while others might take on the appearance of an angry red rash at first. HPV
warts come in all shapes and sizes, just as HPV warts testing methods comes in a variety of forms. These go from scientific medical treatment
methods to natural, folk or home remedies.
HPV Warts Are VERY Contagious
HPV warts are highly contagious though, so if a person displays signs of warts they should have a medical examination as soon
as possible. Sexual intercourse should also be avoided with a partner who has genital HPV warts, and this includes vaginal sex, anal sex, and
oral sex.
HPV warts spread through skin to skin contact and so can spread to a partner if sexual intercourse is not avoided until the
infected person is cured of HPV warts. It’s also a good idea not to use or share the towel or other personal items such as clothing of a person
who has genital HPV warts.
This state of affairs should continue until the HPV warts have been cured or removed. Any toweling, clothing and linen which
came into contact with the infected areas should be laundered separately for maximum effect to avoid re-infection of HPV Warts.
Depending on a variety of factors this can be a cervical smear, or a colposcopic exam. In some cases the
physician will first daub some acetic acid over the suspected area. This in turn will turn white any HPV warts which may be present in the
skin but which are not readily discernible to the eye.