Tired of Genital Warts? Try These Treatment Options Today

Doctors start genital wart treatment with prescription creams. These medicines work in different ways. Some creams kill wart cells.

Tired of Genital Warts? Try These Treatment Options Today

Quick Summary

Genital warts can be treated with medicine or doctor procedures. Most treatments take 1-3 months to work. Both home treatments and doctor visits can help remove warts. Your doctor will help you pick the best treatment. Early treatment works better than waiting.

Understanding the Basics

Genital warts are small bumps that grow on skin in private areas. They might be tan, pink, or white. The bumps can be flat or raised like cauliflower. Some warts are too small to see. Others grow in clusters.

These warts come from HPV, a common virus. About 1 in 100 people get genital warts. The virus spreads through skin contact during sex. You can get warts even if you use condoms. This is because condoms don't cover all skin areas.

Warts often show up 2-3 months after contact with the virus. Some people don't get warts for years. Others never get warts even if they have the virus. The virus can spread even when you can't see warts.

Medical Solutions

Doctors start genital wart treatment with prescription creams. These medicines work in different ways. Some creams kill wart cells. Others help your body fight the virus.

Imiquimod cream helps your immune system fight warts. You put it on warts three times each week. Treatment can last up to 16 weeks. This cream works for about 70% of people.

The Podofilox solution kills wart cells. You apply it twice a day for three days. Then you rest for four days. This pattern continues for four weeks. This treatment costs less than others.

Sinecatechins comes from green tea. You put this cream on warts three times daily. Treatment takes up to 16 weeks. This option causes less irritation than other creams.

Doctor's Office Treatments

Some warts need stronger genital wart treatment at a doctor's office. These treatments work faster than creams. They cost more but need fewer visits.

Freezing (cryotherapy) is very common. The doctor freezes each wart with liquid nitrogen. The wart forms a blister and falls off. Most people need 4-6 treatments. Each visit takes about 15 minutes.

Laser treatment removes tough or large warts. The doctor uses a laser beam to destroy wart tissue. This needs local anesthetic to prevent pain. Laser works well but costs the most.

Surgical removal cuts warts out. Doctors do this for large warts. They numb the area first. Cutting leaves small scars. Recovery takes 1-2 weeks.

Home Care Options

Drug stores sell over-the-counter wart treatments. These products contain salicylic acid. This acid removes layers of wart tissue slowly. Home genital wart treatment takes longer than prescription options.

Some people try natural treatments. Tea tree oil might help fight the virus. Apple cider vinegar could help dry out warts. These methods lack scientific proof. Always ask your doctor before trying them.

Daily Care Steps

Good hygiene helps treatments work better. Wash the area with mild soap and warm water. Pat dry gently with a clean towel. Don't rub the area hard.

Wear cotton underwear that fits loosely. Tight clothes can irritate warts. Change wet bathing suits or sweaty clothes right away. Keep the area dry.

Don't scratch or pick at warts. This can spread the virus to other areas. It also raises infection risk. Wash hands after touching the area.

When to See a Doctor

Call your doctor if warts cause pain or bleeding. See a doctor if warts grow bigger or spread. Get checked if home treatments don't work after two weeks.

New bumps need checking. Not all bumps are warts. Some might be other conditions. A doctor can tell the difference.

Some people need different genital wart treatment options. Pregnant women can't use certain medicines. People with weak immune systems need special care.

Prevention Tips

Getting the HPV vaccine prevents most genital warts. The shot works best before any sex contact. But it helps at any age up to 45.

Use condoms during all sexual contact. While not perfect, condoms lower virus spread risk. Limit sex partners to reduce exposure risk.

Tell sex partners about warts. Let them decide about protection. Many choose to wait until treatment ends.

Healing Time

Most genital wart treatments take several weeks. Don't expect overnight results. Keep using treatment even if warts look better.

Follow treatment instructions exactly. Missing doses makes treatment take longer. Complete the full treatment time.

Some warts need more than one kind of treatment. Your doctor might try different methods. Each person responds differently to treatment.

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Conclusion

Treating genital warts takes time and patience. Many treatment options can help. Start treatment when you first see warts. Follow your treatment plan carefully. Most warts go away with proper care.

See a doctor to get the right treatment. Don't try to treat warts alone. With good medical care and time, you can manage this condition.

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