Can you Get Genital Moles from HPV?

The first thing you should keep in mind is that a mole is different from a wart. While moles are generally completely harmless and most of them are present from birth.

Genital warts are associated with the Human Papillomavirus and some of them are potentially malignant.

How to differentiate moles from warts

Moles, also known as melanocytic nevi, are small hyperpigmented areas on different parts of the skin.

They are more common on the face and back, but can appear on a variety of places such as arms, legs, palms, soles of the feet, and on the skin of the external genitals.

They are generally flat, but can have varied sizes. They rarely exceed 3 mm in diameter and their color is dark brown.

They are more evident in light skin, many of them are evident from birth, but may appear later.

Generally, moles have regular edges and homogeneous color and although, as I mentioned, most are flat, some can be slightly raised and palpable.

Moles per se are harmless. However, when changes in their shape and color occur, it may indicate that they have turned into potentially malignant lesions.

When this happens, they are associated with the appearance of a cancer called melanoma, a name derived from the pigment that forms moles, which is called melanin.

Depending on their location, characteristics, and stage at which melanomas are diagnosed, they can become malignant.

What are warts?

Warts are skin lesions generally shaped like a bump, making them visible and palpable.

Most warts correspond to skin manifestations of the Human Papillomavirus.

Genital warts are associated with carcinogenic lesions of the genital tract, such as the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, and anus. They also occur in the throat and mouth.

Infection is acquired through sexual contact, either vaginal, anal, or oral. Most of them appear some time after the moment of contagion and then disappear on their own.

The HPV that causes genital warts can be of two types: low risk, which produces benign lesions, and high risk, which is related to precancerous malignant lesions.

Once detected, they must be treated, and precautions must be taken regarding sexual conduct, as even if the virus does not manifest, it is highly contagious.

What does it mean to have moles on the penis?

A mole on the penis is not a malignant lesion and initially should not be a cause for concern.

In fact, 1 in 10 men may have a mole on the penis. It is usually dark brown or black and its edges are usually well defined.

It is very important that, in the presence of a mole on the penis, you observe its characteristics periodically.

Make sure that its edges remain well defined and symmetrical, that its consistency is soft, and that it does not begin to grow.

These were some tips to help you know how to deal with HPV. However, there is much more you need to do if you really want to get rid of HPV and warts forever.

What you need to do is GET RID OF THE ROOT of the problem.

For that reason, I recommend you to look into Dr. Kirkland's story and how he was able to cure HPV and get rid of warts for good.

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When could it be penis cancer and not just a mole?

The first thing I must tell you is that the probability of having cancer on the penis is extremely low. Additionally, melanoma accounts for less than 1% of all cases of penis cancer.

However, do not be too confident. It is not impossible for a mole on your penis to become melanoma.

Keep in mind the following warning signs that may suggest that a mole is changing, and you should see a specialist:

Changes in its color; a mole maintains a uniform color, but when it changes and turns greenish or multicolored, it is a warning sign.
Appearance of ulcerations on the edges of the mole.
Its edges become irregular and it starts growing progressively.
Its consistency changes, becoming harder.
Appearance of bleeding.

It is important to know that melanomas are more common in people over 50 years of age.

It is very important that, if you perceive these changes, you consult a specialist immediately. The appropriate one is a urologist or a dermatologist.

You should know that melanoma is a very aggressive cancer, which, if not treated in a timely manner, can be potentially fatal.

Is it normal to have moles on the vulva?

A characteristic of moles is that they appear from birth or in the early years of life.

It is normal for new moles to continue to appear until the age of 40. However, it is very uncommon for them to appear after this age.

Moles can appear, as I mentioned earlier, on any part of the skin, including the genital area.

An adult person can have on average between 10 and 40 moles, usually on arms, back, and areas exposed to the sun. Although they are not a sign of alarm, they are much less frequent on the scalp, breasts, buttocks, and vulva.

Taking into account what I have mentioned so far, you should not worry if you have had a mole on the vulva since you were little.

It is likely that moles will continue to appear throughout your life, but they must have normal characteristics, that is, small size, round shape, uniform color, and smooth texture.

But if the mole you have always had starts to change shape, color, size, starts itching, becomes irregular, or bleeds, these are warning signs.

Likewise, you should pay special attention to recently appeared moles that are pink, white, red, or gray and are accompanied by other manifestations such as skin thickening, skin ulcers, pain when urinating, or during sexual intercourse.

In this case, you should consult a specialist as soon as possible, as they may be symptoms of vulvar cancer, and you will need to receive treatment with radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or surgery.

In conclusion, genital moles are not related to HPV and are, in principle, harmless.

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