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Genital Warts (HPV) Clinic Dubai

Cosmocare Medical Center now offers genital warts testing, screening and treatment.

Located conveniently opposite Al Diyafa Mall, Satwa Civil Defence Round about, CMC Dermatology offers a confidential setting with a professional staff to ensure you are comfortable.

Genital warts are soft growths on the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals. They may be found on the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix, and around and in the anus.

Exams and Tests

Cosmocare Medical Center will perform a physical exam. In women, this includes a pelvic exam.

 

An office procedure called colposcopy is used to spot warts that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It uses a light and a low-power microscope to help your provider find and then take samples (biopsy) of abnormal areas in your cervix. Colposcopy is usually done in response to an abnormal Pap smear.

 

The virus that causes genital warts can cause abnormal results on a Pap smear. If you have these types of changes, you may need more frequent Pap smears or a colposcopy. you'll need one or more of the following tests:

• Vinegar (acetic acid) solution test. A vinegar solution applied to HPV-infected genital areas turns them white. This may help in identifying difficult-to-see flat lesions.
• Pap test. Your doctor collects a sample of cells from your cervix or vagina to send for laboratory analysis. Pap tests can reveal abnormalities that can lead to cancer.
• DNA test. This test, conducted on cells from your cervix, can recognize the DNA of the high-risk varieties of HPV that have been linked to genital cancers. It's recommended for women 30 and older in addition to the Pap test.

Treatment

Warts often go away without treatment, particularly in children. However, there's no cure for the virus, so they can reappear in the same place or other places.

Medications

Medications to eliminate warts are typically applied directly to the lesion and usually take many applications before they're successful. Examples include:

• Salicylic acid. Over-the-counter treatments that contain salicylic acid work by removing layers of a wart a little at a time. For use on common warts, salicylic acid can cause skin irritation and isn't for use on your face.
• Imiquimod. This prescription cream might enhance your immune system's ability to fight HPV. Common side effects include redness and swelling at the application site.
• Podofilox. Another topical prescription, podofilox works by destroying genital wart tissue. Podofilox may cause burning and itching where it's applied.
• Trichloroacetic acid. This chemical treatment burns off warts on the palms, soles and genitals. It might cause local irritation.

Genital Warts Specialist (HPV)

Dr Murtuza Bandukwala, MD is a genital warts specialist in Dubai and Fellow of American Academy of Dermatology (FAAD) & Diploma of Dermatology from Royal College of Physician & Surgeon,Glasgow.

 

Preparing for your appointment

You'll likely start by seeing your primary care provider. Depending on where your warts are located, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in disorders of the skin (dermatologist), feet (podiatrist) or reproductive organs (gynecologist or urologist).

Here's some information to help you get ready for your appointment.

What you can do

Before your appointment, make a list of:

• Your symptoms, including any that seem unrelated to the reason for your appointment
• Key personal information, including major stresses, recent life changes and your sexual history
• All medications, vitamins or other supplements you take, including the doses
• Questions to ask your doctor

 

For HPV infection, questions to ask your doctor include:

• What's the most likely cause of my symptoms?
• Are there other possible causes?
• Do I need to have any tests?
• How can I prevent HPV infection in the future?
• Are there brochures or other printed material that I can have? What websites do you recommend?

 

Since all tests are completed in our ISO certified laboratory, we are one of the only facilities in Dubai able to provide you with same day results.