Visit a clinician immediately if you notice any abnormal skin growths or changes in the following areas: In some cases, what appears to be a wart may actually be a cancerous growth. You may be able to self-diagnose if you develop warts, but you should consult a doctor or other healthcare professional (HCP) to help rule out any other underlying causes. Some of them may carry and possibly transmit the virus to others for years without ever knowing. Due to the high correlation between cervical cancer and HPV, much effort has gone into creating tools to diagnose HPV in people with a vagina.Ĭurrently, there are no approved tests to detect HPV in people with a penis.
