Myths and Misunderstandings
Although it is not related to any pathological condition, hirsuties papillaris genitalis is occasionally mistaken for HPV warts. Home remedies abound for "curing" it.
Some of the "home remedies" found on the Internet and elsewhere use mild ointments or creams to soften the papules, but others are physically dangerous techniques for papule removal which can result in permanent genital mutilation. Rapini et al. advise that, since dermatologists have safe, effective ways to remove them if desired, home remedies involving corrosive substances or self-surgery should be avoided, since they can permanently damage sexual functioning. They further state that removal should only be performed by a physician using proven medical techniques.
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