[Question #11546] Wart autoinoculation

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13 months ago
Sorry to be back doctors, being doing much better with OCD - but have another question - completely different topic.  I have a wart on my finger that I have been treating - it looks like it is almost gone, but has come back - so it may still be there - is it possible to spread this wart to my penis during masturbation?  Thanks as always doctors.
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
13 months ago
WArts on the hands, fingers and feet are not caused by the same HPV types that cause genital warts.  The viruses that cause finger, hand and foot warts do not cause genital infections.  HPV is not spread to different parts of the body through transfer on a person's hands, including during masturbation.

Please do not perseverate on this.  As you know, replies will be limited.  EWH
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13 months ago
So the wart on my finger can't be spread to other parts of the body or just the genitals?  Last question and thanks doc
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Edward W. Hook M.D.
13 months ago
This is repetitive.  There is no meaningful risk of spread.   You've been warned about repetitive questions.  Please review the original answer.  EWH---
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13 months ago
thanks doc - you can end this thread now i appreciate it