What Are HPV Scabs?
HPV, also known as the human papilloma virus, is a sexually transmitted disease. There are a variety of HPV's, and while some have been found to be cancerous, others simply cause unsightly conditions. Usually, though, HPV will present no symptoms unless the person develops cancer, genital warts, or anal warts from their HPV.
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Anal Warts
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One of the conditions that can develop from HPV is anal warts. These warts are irregularities in the skin that form around the anus, in the rectum, and inside the body. Often they can be removed, but aren't noticed until they burst and bleed if they're internal.
Genital Warts
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Another symptom of HPV is genital warts. These bumps that form on the skin are similar to anal warts, except they're found on the genitals of both men and women. Also removable most times, genital warts may clog the urethra in men, making urination impossible without treatment.
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HPV Scabs
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Sometimes both anal warts and genital warts will stop short of forming full warts. The skin barely raises up, becoming hard and dark like a scab. The scab caused by HPV won't peel away easily, though, because it isn't covering a wound.
Treatment
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The treatment for HPV scabs is usually to have them removed. This can be done with topical creams, surgery, or in some cases with a laser.
Irregular
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Much like full blown warts, HPV scabs will occassionally vanish for no apparent reason. The person still has HPV, but symptoms will go dormant for a time before re-emerging.
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