How to get rid of genital warts?

Question

I got infected with Genital Warts recently

What is the best way to get rid of them ?

Can I get rid of them at home ?

Answer 1

the " bloom" or actual wart can be frozen off by your doctor but you will always have the virus and there will be reocurrences of the warts from time to time.  

Answer 2

You can get prescription from your doctor for pills that will suppress the virus and you will not get any more outbreaks on your skin.

You cannot get rid of the virus, it will always be in you. You will always have to stay on treatment if you don't want to infect others.

The virus is transmitted by skin contact and the pills prevent the virus getting to the top of the skin.

I don't know if the meds can be bought over the counter...? it's best to see a doc..

Answer 3

Ouch! Go to an STD clinic or your GP for advice. They can be easily treated and the sooner the better but don't try any home procedures.

Answer 4

Unfortunately this isn't something you can effectively treat at home so you'll need to get to see your doctor as soon as possible.

Your doctor may be able to remove them with a poison which is the easiest treatment but if not you'll be referred to have them frozen or sliced off.  The virus may stay with you for life even after the warts have been removed unfortunately but this isn't a given.

Answer 5

Go to a GUM Clinic at you're local hospital or into a nhs walk in centre.

They'll check you out nd give you cream - they'l only spread and get worse the longer you leave them.

Seriously, act fast! and good luck. It must be a scary situation to be in!

Also i'd get checked out whilst you're there for other STI's.. the tests so easy and can help you so much!!

Remember to be careful in future.

Answer 6

http://www.scribd.com/doc/2961818/Genita...

Check out this link for treament info

Answer 7

Hiya,

you need to go to your GP, who can refer you to a GUM clinic. Or you can just walk in to your local GUM clinic.

don't be embarassed about it, anyone can get an STD if they don't use a condom.

Here is some info for you:

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/fact...

Answer 8

They are usually either cauterised or burnt off using specific wart paint. Because of the delicate nature of the area this is usually dealt with by a specialist, rather than a GP. Depending on the access in you area this might involve a gynaecologist, a dermatologist or a venerologist. There is always an argument for the venerologist being the better choice as there is a moderate risk that more than one STI has been contracted at the same time, and a full STI screen should thus be carried out anyway.

Answer 9

Your doctor can help you clear an outbreak of warts with medications or surgical treatments. The underlying virus is never completely eliminated, however, and genital warts may reappear even after treatment.

Medications

Genital warts treatments that can be applied directly to your skin include:

    * Imiquimod (Aldara). This cream appears to boost your immune system's ability to fight genital warts. Avoid sexual contact while the cream is on your skin. It may weaken condoms and diaphragms and may irritate your partner's skin.

    * Podofilox (Condylox). Podofilox works by destroying genital wart tissue. Your doctor may want to administer the first application, and will recommend precautionary steps to prevent the medication from irritating surrounding skin. Never apply podofilox internally. Additionally, this medication isn't recommended for use during pregnancy.

    * Trichloroacetic acid, or TCA. This chemical treatment burns off genital warts. TCA must always be applied by a doctor.

Don't try to treat genital warts with over-the-counter medications. These medications aren't intended for use in the moist tissues of the genital area. Using over-the-counter medications for this purpose can cause even more pain and irritation.

Surgery

Surgery may be necessary to remove larger warts, warts that don't respond to medications, or — if you're pregnant — warts that your baby may be exposed to during delivery. Surgical options include:

    * Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy). Freezing works by causing a blister to form around your wart. As your skin heals, the lesions slough off, allowing new skin to appear. You may need repeated cryotherapy treatments.

    * Electrocautery. This procedure uses an electrical current to burn off warts.

    * Surgical excision. Your doctor may use special tools to cut off warts. You'll need local anesthesia for this treatment.

    * Laser treatments. This approach, which uses an intense beam of light, can be expensive and is usually reserved for very extensive and tough-to-treat warts.