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WARTES HPV Masterclass

Anal warts

Warts, HPV types and cancer · 2:31
Anal warts

This lesson is part of the WARTES HPV Masterclass. Preview: the first part of the narration.

Anal warts are warts that appear on the skin around the anus or inside the anal canal. They are caused by the same virus as genital warts, most often HPV 6 and 11. In this video, I will explain how anal warts develop, how they relate to cancer, and how they are diagnosed.

Anal warts appear in two areas: on the skin around the anus, and inside the anal canal. This distinction matters, because diagnosis and treatment are planned according to it. HPV reaches this area in three ways. First, the virus can be carried from the genital area to the nearby skin.

Irritation from razors and hair removal creams makes this easier; we call this autoinoculation.

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