Genital Warts
Current as of: September 11, 2018
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & Kevin C. Kiley, MD – Obstetrics and Gynecology
Genital warts are skin growths on or around the genitals or anus. They are caused by a virus that’s spread by sexual contact. Genital warts may continue to grow and spread, or they may go away with or without treatment. They often come back after treatment.