Genital Warts are small, lumps in the genital region with a soft texture and are the result of the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are over one hundred different types of HPV which cause the warts including those that many people have on their hands
Luckily, only a small proportion of the many HPVs actually cause genital warts.
Genital warts are transmitted by having sex or intimate relations with a partner who is infected with the virus. The HPV passes from one person to the other through minute openings in the skin in the genital areas.
Warts can show up within 3 months, or they may lie dormant for years.
Condoms are of benefit in stopping the transfer of genital warts, however they are not infallible.
Genital warts are usually flat, papular, or pedunculated growths on the genital region. Diagnosis of genital warts is made by visual inspection and may be confirmed by biopsy, although biopsy is needed only under circumstances where the diagnosis is uncertain.
Women are sometimes found to have genital warts following routine pap smear tests.
Because most people with genital warts have no recognizable symptoms they do not seek treatment and also have unprotected sex which helps the virus to spread.
Genital warts are aggravated by dampness of the genital region and following use of incorrect drugs.
Saline washes and creams provide some relief.
Freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen is one treatment. Treatment with a chemical solution which is painted on the warts is another method often used but this should be avoided if pregnant. Unfortunately, these are treatments for the warts themselves but not the virus, for which there is still no cure.
Creams are used in the treatment of the warts which cause the skin to peel off together with the warts. these creams are more gentle than the chemical paints.
Take note of whatever your doctor recommends, and be prepared for a re occurrence of the warts at some time in the future as they often return.
Luckily, only a small proportion of the many HPVs actually cause genital warts.
Genital warts are transmitted by having sex or intimate relations with a partner who is infected with the virus. The HPV passes from one person to the other through minute openings in the skin in the genital areas.
Warts can show up within 3 months, or they may lie dormant for years.
Condoms are of benefit in stopping the transfer of genital warts, however they are not infallible.
Genital warts are usually flat, papular, or pedunculated growths on the genital region. Diagnosis of genital warts is made by visual inspection and may be confirmed by biopsy, although biopsy is needed only under circumstances where the diagnosis is uncertain.
Women are sometimes found to have genital warts following routine pap smear tests.
Because most people with genital warts have no recognizable symptoms they do not seek treatment and also have unprotected sex which helps the virus to spread.
Genital warts are aggravated by dampness of the genital region and following use of incorrect drugs.
Saline washes and creams provide some relief.
Freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen is one treatment. Treatment with a chemical solution which is painted on the warts is another method often used but this should be avoided if pregnant. Unfortunately, these are treatments for the warts themselves but not the virus, for which there is still no cure.
Creams are used in the treatment of the warts which cause the skin to peel off together with the warts. these creams are more gentle than the chemical paints.
Take note of whatever your doctor recommends, and be prepared for a re occurrence of the warts at some time in the future as they often return.
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