Once the bandage is removed immediately start applying a thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment * as often as needed to keep the tattoo moist at all times (at least 5 times a day). If the triple antibiotic ointment is too strong for you skin use Bacitracin ointment.
Definition. The human papillomavirus (HPV) test detects the presence of human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to the development of genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer.Your doctor might recommend the HPV test if:he human papillomavirus (HPV) test detects the presence of human papillomavirus, a virus that can lead to the development of genital warts, abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer. Your doctor might recommend the HPV test if:
1 An HPV test may be done along with a Pap test in women age 30 and older. 2  It may be done as a follow-up test after treatment for an abnormal Pap test. 3  To learn more, see the topic Abnormal Pap Test. 4  A positive HPV test does not mean that you have cervical cancer. A human papillomavirus (HPV) test is not routinely used to diagnose genital warts. 2  It is usually done to find out whether an abnormal Pap test result may be caused by one or more high-risk types of HPV. 3  To learn more, see the topic Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) .