Patient's question:
I've been a bit under the weather these past couple of days. There's a small lump in my vagina. Some people say it's genital warts, while others say it's inflammation. Could this be caused by the heat in my body?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomavirus infection, which results in papillary and cauliflower-like skin lesions on the genital skin and mucous membranes. The condition is caused by inflammation due to "internal heat" (a traditional Chinese medicine term), commonly referred to as carbuncles or folliculitis, which is caused by bacterial infection. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist for a physical examination. A positive acetic acid test () suggests the possibility of genital warts, and laser or cryotherapy treatment is advised for observation. Wishing you good health.