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How to Get Rid of Genital Warts

June 8th, 2006 by admin
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1. What are Genital Warts Symptoms?

Genital warts are small pink or red growths that are usually found in or around the penis or vagina. They can be spread to other parts of the body and to other people through contact with the infected area. Genital warts vary in size from barely noticeable to the size of large pimples. They often appear in groups of three or four and may grow and spread rapidly. Sometimes mild pain, itching, and bleeding can occur.

What are Genital Warts?

ALWAYS usa a condom!Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) which is a sexually transmitted disease. If you find that you have HPV don't be too upset - over half of middle-aged America has some evidence of being infected. In most cases genital warts will go away on their own, but as there is no cure for HPV they could come back. Usually people that are infected wait to see if they spread or go away on their own. If they spread then there are many treatments options to get rid of genital warts.

As long as there are genital warts present, the disease is contagious. ALWAYS use a condom.

What do Genital Warts Look Like?

I will not post genital warts pictures on this page because they are not pretty... There are however plenty of pictures of genital warts here.

Cancer Risk Factors

Certain types of HPV are known to cause cervical cancer, anal cancer, vulvular cancer, and cancer of the penis. Though rare, if you are a woman then a simple Pap test will detect any abnormal cervical cells (Tips on how to prepare for a pap smear). If you believe or know that you have genital warts it's a good idea to see your doctor for regular checkups so any abnormal growths can be treated early.

2. How to get rid of Genital Warts:

Q-TipsThere are a few ways to get rid of them depending on how you want to go about doing so. Regardless of which method you choose, you MUST see your doctor first. Here are some of your choices.

Topical treatments. Ask your doctor to prescribe you a topical medication to take home so you don't have to feel awkward having a stranger perform the application (Unless you like that kind of thing. ;) ) These medications are usually some form of chemical that ‘burns’ the wart off. Such chemicals are only to be used for external warts around the pubic area; not any that are inside the vagina, penis, or the rectum.

podofiloxPodofilox (Condylox) is one such chemical which comes in gel or lotion form, and can be applied by an applicator that comes with the medicine. If the solution gets on non-infected skin it can cause severe irritation, wash it off immediately. Never use this product for more than three days a week, for four treatment cycles. If your genital warts are still sticking around after this, go back to your doctor for a stronger solution.

Podophyllin resin (Podofin) comes in lotion or gel form that you can use it at home. It is applied three times a day for three consecutive days, followed by a four day break; to be repeated for four weeks. Podophyllin resin can only be applied by your doctor so he can monitor the usage carefully, and check for serious side effects. Some common side effects are burning, swelling, redness, and pain. If you are pregnant DO NOT use this product. Always check with your doctor before using ANY medications.

Surgical Procedures are available, but should be considered only as a last resort. Here are a few of the more common procedures:

    laser surgery
  • Cryotherapy – The genital wart is frozen off.
  • Electrocautery – The genital wart is burned off with electricity.
  • Laser Surgery – The genital wart is burned off with a high-intensity laser.
  • Surgical Excision – The genital wart is cut out.

All of these procedures can leave scars, and may be very painful depending on the warts location so choose carefully.

Some of our readers suggest Wartrol Genital Wart Relief.

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  1. March 17th, 2010 at 8:09 am    mrgone Says:

    I got bit by a kitten and it broke down my immune system. I have always been very healthy but it caused me to get an arthritic attack in my knee so bad I had to go to the doctor. Well later I noticed some brownish color under my sin on the shaft of my penis. I also got a small sore under my arm which went away in a few days. But the discoloration on my penis did not go away. A month or two later it seemed to be getting bigger. I decided to dig it open and see what it was. I found warts! I didn’t like that and took a solder iron and tried to burn them off but they moved and spread. I tried everything including injecting peroxide and apple cider vinegar into the wart masses which were many small warts formed together. I even used electronic circuit board echant(acid) to try to burn it off. I took all kinds of herbs which seemed to help and then I found the tape method which helped knock them back but could not keep tape on for long. Well about the only thing I hadn’t done was to have them frozen but did not have the money to go to the doctor. Well, I knew they used liquid nitrogen and I got to thinking it was just a liquid gas. So I took a butane lighter refill canister because it has a liquefied gas. I sprayed it on the warts and it hurt like hell but seemed to help. I did it again and noticed when the skin contracted that there was a root goong across my shaft that the warts stemmed off from. So I took the butane and sprayed the root looking thing all along it and on the wart out breaks until they were frozen white. Now I might have over done it some because the next day the skin had broke open and I had scabs all over where the warts where. When it all cleared up I saw a couple of warts but I touched them and they fell off. It has cleared up now and I have no warts at all! I had them for about 7 months exposing myself to all kinds of agony (treatment). So freezing worked for me and you can use butane but don’t go around any lit fire…lol :D

    ….And of course I prayed

  2. February 7th, 2010 at 9:13 pm    Stdloves Says:

    Recently have it. Hate it!!!!!!!
    I am alone now. Anyone can help me? Want to date H people, find me at stdloves–com. Thanks,how to connect with H people, where should I go?

  3. January 28th, 2010 at 5:51 pm    Help me plz Says:

    Need help I have gw and I just put toothpast on and it’s kinda burning is that ok or should I take it off and if anyone knows any other ways can you plz tell me thank you

  4. January 28th, 2010 at 5:47 pm    What to do Says:

    Hey I need help my ex of 2 years gave me warts and left when they started to show I can’t go to a doctor so I need to try somthing from home I just put toothpast on them and it’s burning is that what it’s supost to do or should I take it off anything you know that might help would be great need help bad thank you

  5. January 14th, 2010 at 7:02 am    oopsy Says:

    Hiya well i had unprotected sex with one boy twice but i never got them for a couple of weeks later is that normal and will the lad of known he had them im quite sure mine are gw but im too embarassed to go to the doctors about them because im very very self confident can anybody suggest a cream i could by in a local pharmacy or shop that will get rid it??

  6. December 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 pm    mr dude Says:

    Hey i just noticed three little bumps on my shaft.. they look nothing like the pictures you see on the internet at all not itchy and dont hurt at all, they look kinda like tiny pimples. And at this point im not sure what they are..any pointers.

  7. August 6th, 2009 at 11:56 am    Mr freeze it Says:

    yes i am wart free and my mouth looks like it did before i got hpv! well thank u dr scholls ur the best thing in tha world lol.to all u people that have hpv just hang in there yall!! there is a light at the end of the tunnel! and u people who think that u should go to the dr and get cream or somthin like that. ur stupid

  8. August 3rd, 2009 at 6:04 pm    Mr freeze it Says:

    Ok after using the Dr Scholls today i only have one wart left!! So even though it says not to use it ….. i would and it works just fine y’all!! I dont know if there gonna come back but there gone for now and the only thing there is a little discoloration where I froze my skin.

  9. August 3rd, 2009 at 11:14 am    Mr freeze it Says:

    Well its been 3 days and my warts are going away really fast. Just remember mine are on my mouth, well really on the corner of my mouth and are the ones that look like lil fingers. Good by warts!!!!

  10. August 1st, 2009 at 10:35 pm    Mr freeze it Says:

    ok so day two of useing the dr scholls (twice a day) and the tips of them r turnin black and seem to be dieing off so far so good. will keep posting

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