I have been with my boyfriend for 5 months, just recently he has got warts on his mouth and neck, he has been to the clinic and the doc said he must of got them before being with me. Could he be telling the truth, 5 months is a long time?

Warts are rough, cauliflower- like tumors that appear on the skin due to a viral infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The appearance of common warts is a widespread skin condition experienced by millions of people. Warts initially appear as blemishes which are barely visible. They gradually grow in size and that is when they actually become obvious. They could last for a few months or years and could appear, disappear or reappear without warning. Most men usually don't even notice these blemishes as they are not very particular about their skin.

From your question, I am unsure if you are worried about your boyfriend cheating on you or whether you are afraid of getting the infection yourself. If you are worried about the sexually transmitted warts referred to as genital warts, it is essential to keep in mind that these warts generally appear on or around the penis or anus. A dermatologist would probably be able to ascertain the cause for the appearance of the warts. Besides, if you do have reason to doubt your boyfriend, it is better to confront him rather than live in doubt. If you are apprehensive about contracting the infection yourself, your concern is justifiable. The infection can be contagious and is transmitted through contact with an infected person. The use of common towels or other articles could also pass on the infection from an infected person. However, consulting a doctor regarding the contagiousness of the warts is recommended.

There are numerous home remedies for the removal of warts but their effectiveness depends on the type and size of the warts. However, these remedies are effective only when followed on a regular basis and may take several days or months to prove beneficial. Dandelion is believed to be beneficial in the removal of warts. Applying a liberal layer of dandelion extract on the wart and washing it off after 15-20 minutes will result in the wart falling off in a few days. Cauliflower juice can also be used in the same manner and has similar effects on a wart. Honey is also known to be beneficial in the disappearance of warts due to its anti-microbial, anti-septic and natural healing qualities. After washing the face with a mild face wash, a final rinse with a mixture of warm water and tea tree oil or aloe gel may also be favorable in the treatment of warts as both these substances have the ability fight infection causing germs.

answered by G M

Causes

If you do not have any firm reason to distrust your boyfriend, you should not doubt him. The story with warts is that no matter what method of cure is employed to get rid of them, there is simply no guarantee that they will not reappear. Sometimes, they may even reappear after years, but it is important that you know that they can - and that there is no reason for either them appearing, reappearing or, sometimes, even disappearing. If you have nay reason to suspect that your boyfriend may be involved in anything that has given him gout, it is best to confront him now and also get a medical opinion on what impact that could have on you, since you have been with him for a while now.

There are some remedies you can suggest to your boyfriend if he wishes to get rid of the warts. A paste made of simple chalk powder and water applied to warts will peel them off eventually. While this may burn, it is also quick. For relief, you can apply aloe vera gel to the area. Alternately, you can also apply duct tape to the warts and leave it on for a couple of days. If you do not allow warts to breathe, they gradually wither away.

answered by G M

Health advice

Warts that have not been cured properly have a tendency to recur at regular or irregular intervals. If your boyfriend says that he has had these warts before and that they are simply recurring now, unless you have strong reasons, it is not necessary to disbelieve him. Warts can appear at any time, and can also have many causes associated with them. If you are worried about them being contagious or causing you any related health problems, then you should speak to a qualified medical professional and ease your mind.

If you are looking for ways to get rid of the warts your boyfriend has, then there are several available at hand that you can employ. Make a powder of plain white chalk and mix it in enough rose water to make a paste. Apply this to your boyfriend's warts everyday. This will help them to fall off on their own. This may also burn for a while, but for most part, the burning will be taken care of by the rose water, which is a soothing agent. The only fail-safe remedy for warts is offered by homeopathy. A powder called Tuja is considered the only permanent and painless way of taking care of warts. It should be taken under medical supervision, however.

answered by G R