Genital warts are flat, or slightly raised, bumps on the surface of the skin. Warts can grow all over the body, but genital warts appear on the pubis, vagina, vulva, penis, or anus. Genital warts may be flesh-colored or a close variation of your skin color. They can also be brown or pink.

How do I know if its a genital wart or skin tag?

Although skin tags may occur in the creases of your legs near your genitals, their texture is very different from genital warts. Genital warts will be much closer to your genitals and have more of a cauliflower-like texture compared to skin tags which are fleshy flaps of skin.

Can skin warts cause genital warts?

You get it through skin-to-skin sexual contact — vaginal, anal, or oral — with someone who is infected. This virus different from other types of HPV, so you cant get genital warts if someone with a wart on their hand or finger touches your genitals.

Do genital warts look like normal warts?

They may resemble cauliflower, and are often found on moist areas around the genitals and anus, or inside the vagina and the cervix (14,7). Other types of genital warts look more like regular warts (a bump with thickened skin) and are usually on dry skin.

Can genital warts look like moles?

Moles are like warts or skin tags, but they are usually symmetrical and very well-defined. They should have a consistent colouring throughout. Moles occur perfectly naturally across your body, including on and around your genitals.

Is it a bad thing to have genital warts?

Genital warts are common and are caused by certain types of HPV. Genital warts can be annoying, but theyre treatable and arent dangerous.

Should you wash genital warts?

To reduce the itching and irritation from genital warts: Keep the warts clean and dry. You may want to let the area air dry after a bath or shower. This may feel better than a towel.

Does salt water get rid of genital warts?

Salt water baths help soothe and heal the genital area during treatment. Two handfuls of plain salt per bath or two tablespoons in a large bowl, preferably twice daily.