Can AIDS cause warts?

Generally speaking, HIV/AIDS itself does not directly cause warts. However, once the immune system of an infected individual is compromised, the risk of developing warts significantly increases. The appearance of warts is closely related to immune status and is not an inevitable symptom of AIDS. A detailed analysis is as follows:

If the immune function of a person living with HIV has not yet been severely impaired and the immune system can still maintain basic defense mechanisms, their risk of developing warts is similar to that of healthy individuals. In such cases, human papillomavirus (HPV), which causes warts, cannot replicate extensively. Obvious warts typically do not appear, or may occasionally occur but heal easily, showing no significant difference from skin issues in the general population.

When HIV leads to severe immune suppression, the immune system can no longer effectively control HPV, allowing the virus to multiply rapidly and trigger wart development. These warts are often characterized by large numbers, rapid growth, and high recurrence rates. They commonly appear in areas such as the genital region and around the anus, and are more difficult to treat. This represents a secondary complication resulting from immunodeficiency.

Individuals living with HIV should adhere to standardized antiviral therapy to maintain stable immune function. Daily attention should be paid to skin hygiene, avoiding unclean contact, and minimizing opportunities for viral infection. Regular skin examinations are recommended, and any warts detected should be treated promptly.