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  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really worried about this genital wart around my anus. I started using Podowart after talking to my doctor, but now the whole area is swollen and has turned a whitish-red color. The wart still hasn't fallen off, and there's a weird rotten smell coming from the skin. Could this mean the wart virus is spreading? Is there an antibiotic I should use to prevent any infection? It's even making it hard for me to sit or go to the bathroom.

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dermat opinion is adised.

Dr. Shubham Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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