Serious Question about STDs

[surfdevl02]

Hello Doctors-

So i have a female friend that called me crying today saying she found bumps and what looks like genital warts on her region. She is seeing a doc in a couple days but thinking that i was already a doc (i'm starting med school in the fall) she called me asking questions about what are some tell-tale signs of an STD. Unfortunately, i have no clue what one would look for. Does anyone on this forum that has experience with this stuff know any tell-tale signs of possible STDs on women? I know this might be a vague question but she is scared sh$%less and i don't know what to tell her. I told her it might just be a random infection that can be cured with antibiotics but that is a bullsh$% answer cause i'm ignorant. Any help is appreciated.

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[ny skindoc]

Since your description is vague and "you dont know what to tell her",the best advice is wait until she is seen by her physician so a proper diagnosis can be made. Genital warts(Condyloma).... if thats the case can be successfully treated with a variety of modalities.They can also be confused with another similar appearing condition called "molluscum contagiosum".

 

[DrMom]

closing. posted in multiple forums. open thread is in allopathic forum.