HPV Support Group

Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...

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cat9999 01/18/2014

I realized that my warts aren't as severe as the warts on google images why is that? Not that I want them to look that disgusting but is it because the warts on google images are a combination of different viruses? Does anyone know?

vivi2626 01/19/2014

Like any illness, everyone experiences it differently. Some cases are more sever than others. Warts may change in size and number for some people, and may not for others. I think in some cases people who see growth and do nothing about it are more likely to have a more sever case because the bigger the warts are and the longer they are there makes it more difficult to get rid of. make sense?

cat9999 01/21/2014

Yes it makes alot of sense. So i take it those google images are untreated cases and everyone's immune system reacts differently. Thanks for your input vivi2626.

deleted_user 01/21/2014

6 and 11 are both low risk, so in the same category. When you click on an image in Google images you can then select to go to that site. That site will tell you more or should. Also check for credible info like the CDC. You can still get the Gardasil shots to protect you against the bad ones 16 and 18 which cause 70% of cervical cancers.
http://www.cdc.gov/std/treatment/2010/hpv.htm

cat9999 01/22/2014

Great link yellow man. The link explains alot. I definately want to get vaccinated before I turn 26 or have sex with anyone else. Did you get any of the vaccines? How did you find the symptoms that it causes afterwards?

vivi2626 01/22/2014

I decided to get the garsil shots when I found out I had HPV. I wished I had done it sooner, but I at least wanted to protect myself from other strains.

I felt a little light headed after the first shot and absolutely nothing after the other two. i definitely recommend :)

deleted_user 01/22/2014

Thanks, I was in my late 40's when I got the shot. I got it on advise from a few nurses for dermatologists that told me it would help reduce the occurrences. It did not, well how can you say for sure, however I've had several in the years following. The shot was very hard to get if you outside the recommended age range. I did not have any side effects and it was not painful at all. Now that we all have insurance it should be covered...? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure- for sure!
I admire you doing the research and doing the right thing. I hope it serves you well.

cat9999 01/23/2014

Good to know that its still possible to get the shots outside the age range..my next project is the vaccine. I geuss everyone experiences different side effects or none at all..Thanks everyone :)

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