Information And Tips on Genital Warts
Genital warts are very infectious and accounts for the reason of their continued prevalence but they also need to be treated early before they grow large. The human papillomavirus is the primary name for the various strains, also abbreviated to HPV; people are infected by sexual intercourse, oral or otherwise. Genital warts are not necessarily prevented by a person because they are wearing a condom and quite often they will pass on the virus without even knowing they have it; this is particularly true for women.
Sometimes they will not appear for a long time after infection, even years.The person who contracts them however, becomes a silent carrier and that is how this disease is spreading rampantly in today’s world. The strain that causes ano-genital warts is called HPV6 (human papillomavirus 6) but this is only one of over different types of HPV virus. Most warts are discovered quite early on in their development but a woman may have to wait until she has a routine gynecological examination if they are located in her cervix.
Women have the added problem that their genital area can be quite warm but also damp and are likely to have increased discharge which is an ideal situation for genital warts to thrive in. Even with the resources of medical science, the preferred method of removal is still the application of liquid nitrogen which is incredibly cold and kills the warts; sometimes more than one application is required. Removal by liquid nitrogen is quite painless but even so it is not always possible to use this process owing to the area to be treated.
Your doctor may get electro-cautery or surgical excision to remove the wart and lasers have emerged as a good option. Every method is dependant on the location of the infection but they are persistent and even if they are successfully removed, they can return at a later date. Another topical treatment for genital warts is imiquimod, and while it has been formulated to help the immune system fight the infection, the liquid does not kill the virus directly nor can it stop others from forming.
Before using imiquimod it is a good idea to consult with the doctor first because there are instances where it cannot be used as a treatment, including when a woman is pregnant,this is also the case when the skin around the area is inflamed and in particular, internally. Imiquimod can cause some unpleasant side effects which need to be watched for including blisters, aches all over the body, coughs and it can cause the genitals to itch but a doctor can provide more information abut this. This article has been provide to supply general information on genital warts only and does not try to bypass professional medical advice which should be sought from your doctor or dermatologist.
