AboutJohn Thai, MD Expertise Any questions on Infectious Diseases (All sexually transmitted infections as well as other diseases), Internal Medicine-Pediatrics, birth control methods, safe sex methods, procedures (i.e. cystoscopy, pap smear, HPV management techniques including laser and surgical treatments for anorectal warts, etc), HIV coinfections with hepatitis B/C, effects of illicit drug use, and general medical problems. All questions will be answered appropriately... non-biased, non-discriminatory, and open-minded.
*** CHECK YOUR BULK/SPAM MAILBOX IF YOU HAVEN'T RECEIVED A REPLY WITHIN 72 HOURS. DO NOT RESEND THE SAME QUESTION.***
My state laws require physicians to abide by HIPAA regulations and patient privacy laws, please do not include any personal identifiable information in your question as this is a public forum. Any questions identifying an individual's full name, address, telephone number, specific area of residence, or date of birth would be rejected. This also pertains to information regarding minors. My advice would be to only include relevant data such as age, sex (Male, Female, etc), weight (if this is pertinent to the question), medications (if this is pertinent to the question), and sexuality (if this is pertinent to the question). I am only providing this service as an education of medical disorders to the general public.**
Question My boyfriend started getting bumps on his dick and around his upper legs and pelvis. We went to the doctor i get my birthcontrol from and he got tested for stds the doctor told them they thought it was Moluscum Contagiosum, and the other test were negative. I looked some things up but havent found out alot about it. also they keep getting worse. Do you have any idea how he couldget rid of them faster or how to control it. And we have been having sex with a condom and im sure i could stil get it but i havent yet. we stopped having sex for a while now to be safe. Can i get them in my mouth if i gave him oral?
id appreciate some feedback
thanks
Answer Hi Jackie,
Molluscum contagiosum is a virus that is transmitted via direct skin contact. It has been known to transmit from sharing used clothes, towels, or equipments contaminated with sweat/fluids that was used by the infected individual. These materials need to be used immediately. Dried and washed contents are not able to transmit as the virus is dead. You definitely can get it by oral sex or skin-skin direct contact. Since this virus is self-limited, it heals after several months or years without the need of any treatment.
Most of the time, this virus is diagnosed by observation. Your statement suggests that your doctor is not 100% certain, thus a laboratory testing may assist of the diagnosis prior to treatment. Treatment is expensive without insurance. Your doctor can perform a simple cytology screening using a pap smear kit. Or, he/she may perform a MCV Antigen test, which is a blood test.
Your boyfriend should request a referral to a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and to receive proper treatment. The dermatologist can quicken the process with Cantharidin which is applied once every 3 weeks or cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen. There are antiviral oral medications available, however, these are reserved for immunosuppressed individuals (i.e. HIV, cancer, etc).
