HPV, would circumcision help?
I have HPV diagnosed 6 months ago. Just thought circumcision could be a help, since im not circumcised and am struggling with new warts after every treatment (podofilox) -Is that goin to help me? -either way, is there something more efficient than podofilox? surgery???? thank you Ernest
Dear Ernest,
We have performed over 5500 cosmetic circumcisions in the past 35 years and usually do several cases every week. We have also had a fair amount of experience treating penile warts and do not use podofilox for the reasons you state.
Our preferred treatment is figuration and if you are having sexual contact with an individual who has HPV, this access has to be thought of a causative. We often combine circumcision with fulguration of some warts. In that there are seeds in the penile skin that have yet to germinate, after fulguration expect some new growth for a while. You will need followup fulguration under local for that.
We do ask that you stay for one, ideally 2 days at the Baltic Hotel (advanced tourist class) and I will see you there daily.
Cordially,
Harold M. Reed, M.D.