how do you get rid of genital warts?
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Genital warts and general herpes are two completely different things. Both are viruses and will stay with you the rest of your life. Genital warts are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). There are a few ways to get rid of them. You can have them lasered off, frozen off, or use topical medication (creams). Aldara cream is very useful, but very powerful. You are only suppose to use it 3 days a week because you can get 2nd and 3rd degree burns from it. Unfortunately the only way to get Aldara is by going to the doctor and getting a prescription. Hope this helps.
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If you don't have visible warts, then the chance of spreading the virus to someone else is very low.\n\nThere are loads of types of wart virus, and only 2 or 3 that are dangerous to women. Even then, it is thought that they only cause cancer if they are caught while the cervix is undergoing changes - most commonly during adolescence.\n\nYou're right to see a physician - they will confirm if it is warts you have (lots of blokes have nobbly bits on their willies which are glands, but they worry they are warts), and can treat. There are several treatment options, but should all be carried out by a physician - DO NOT try to treat them yourself with wart treatment from a pharmacy - this is one place you don't want to risk burning.\n\nOnce the warts are gone, and your partner definitely doesn't have warts either (they can be harder to spot in women, so it might be a good idea for her to be checked for them), then you should be fine to have sex.\n\nHand warts, can be spread to the genitals, so treat hand warts in both yourself and your partner as well.\n\nHope you get rid of them soon - and good on your for caring about your partner enough to ask this question.
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none you cant really get rid of it with creams
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I recommend Cryosurgery as it worked for me!   \n\n"Treatments that may be prescribed by a medical professional include:\n\nImiquimod, a topical cream that helps the body's immune system fight the wart virus by encouraging interferon production \n\nCandida injections at the site of the wart, which also stimulate the body's immune system\n \nCryosurgery, which involves freezing the wart, after which the wart and surrounding dead skin falls off by itself. \n\nCryosurgery followed by surgically removing the infected spot. \n\nTreatment with chemical compounds, containing salicylic acid, blistering agents, immune system modifiers, or Formaldehyde \n\nLaser treatment \n\nNone of these treatments are very effective on single uses; the wart often returns after the skin has healed from the treatment, but repeated treatment should get rid of the wart permanently. As they disappear after a few months and maximally a few years, treatment is necessary only if the lesions are painful or are a cosmetic problem."
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The virus responsible for genital warts is called human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus can cause warts on the penis, vulva, urethra, vagina, cervix, and around the anus.\n\nHPV infection around the genitals is common, although most people have no symptoms. Even if you do NOT have symptoms, however, you must be treated to avoid complications and spreading the condition to others.\n\nThere are more than 70 different types of HPV. Several types are associated with genital warts. Other types are associated with common or flat warts elsewhere on the skin.\n\nHPV grows well in the moist genital area. Warts on the outer genitals are easily recognized. They are raised, flesh-colored lesions that may occur singly or in clusters. Left untreated, warts may rapidly enlarge, taking on a "cauliflower-like" appearance.\n\nIn women, HPV can invade the vagina and cervix. These warts are flat and not easily visible without special procedures. Because HPV can lead to cancerous and precancerous changes in the cervix, it is important that this condition be diagnosed and treated. Regular pap smears are necessary to detect HPV or other abnormal changes related to this virus. Having both HPV and herpes virus together puts you at particular risk for cervical cancer.\n\nThe following factors put you at higher risk for getting genital warts and other complications of HPV:\n\nMultiple sexual partners \nNot knowing if someone you had sex with had STDs \nEarly age when you start to be sexually active \nTobacco and alcohol use \nStress and other viral infections (such as HIV or herpes) at the same time \nIf a child has genital warts, you should suspect sexual abuse as a possible cause.Prevention  Total abstinence is the only fullproof way of avoiding genital warts and other STDs. You can also avoid STDs by having a monogamous sexual relationship with a partner known to be disease-free.\n\nSkin near the warts and around the genitals, anus, and other areas can pass the virus from one person to the next. Therefore, male and female condoms cannot fully protect you.\n\nNonetheless, condoms should still be used. They reduce your chances of getting or spreading STDs.\n\nThese precautions must be taken at all times. HPV can be passed from person to person even when there are no visible warts or other symptoms.
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All warts are viral. You can get warts on your genitals or any other part of your body from contact transmission, but it doesn't have to be sexual contact.
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Unprotected sexual intercourse! Genital warts may be small, flat, flesh-colored bumps or tiny, cauliflower-like bumps. In men, genital warts can grow on the penis, near the anus, or between the penis and the scrotum. In women, genital warts may grow on the vulva and perineal area, in the vagina and on the cervix. Genital warts vary in size and may even be so small that you can't see them. They can lead to cancer of the cervix in women or cancer of the penis in men. Hope this helps. They are able to remove them.The warts can be removed, but the viral infection itself can't be cured. The virus goes on living inside your skin. This is why the warts often return after they have been removed. You may need to have them removed more than once.
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Genital warts are a virus, called Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). There are over 230 different virus types that are considered HPV. \n\nYou need to see your doctor or gynecologist and have the test for HPV. Once a positive result is achieved, there are several ways to get rid of the warts. Keep in mind that the VIRUS itself never goes away, even if all of the warts are removed. An outbreak can happen at any time. Be sure and tell any sexual partners you may have in the future that you have warts, because they are contageous (obviously).\n\nUse of condoms during sex will prevent the spread of HPV. \n\nTypically, if the outbreak is small, the biopsy of the wart can remove it. If not, there is laser treatment. If that doesn't work, then your doctor can freeze them off.\n\nInbetween your test for HPV, biopsy, and a single given treatment, you will need to have a pap smear to determine the results. \n\nAfter you are wart-free for a full six months, your ob/gyn will go back to recommending a pap smear annually. \n\nGo to www.webmd.com for more information on what HPV is, how to test for it, and treatment options. Please visit your doctor, soon, though, because *some* of the HPV viruses (about 20, in fact) may lead to cervical cancer over time.
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There are many methods for removal of warts.Interferon alfa 2b is safe and effective, but is expensive.
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See your doctor, there is no cure but there are ways to treat outbreaks. Some warts are visible, some are not, and on each person the appearance varies. I have treated patients with genital warts that looked like little pinpricks, and others who have had large red inflamed warts all over their genitalia and lower body.
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If genital warts are not treated, the bumps will spread. It is possible for those bump to become tumor that lead to cancer.\nYou can apply Podophyllotoxin solution to infected skin at home. It could destroys the affected skin cells so the warts shrink or disappear. However, even warts is removed, viral infection might remain because virus live inside your skin.\nIf self cure doesn't work, you will need to see doctor. Clinic treatment like cryotherapy (freeze the infected area), laser and loop electrosurgical excision procedure can effetely remove genital wart
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genital warts=STD's   stop having sex and go to the doctor they are contagious, ie herpes
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Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
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Genital warts is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV).  They are permanent and there is no cure.  Your physician may be able to cut or burn them off, but the virus remains in your body forever, which means more growths down there.  And it IS STILL POSSIBLE to spread the virus to others even if you have your current warts removed!!
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a wart on your finger is not the same as genital warts. Get them burned off, they'll be gone immediately.
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I read an article that putting a small piece of duct tape on the wart will eventually get rid of it.  It is supposed to activate your body to fight the wart, and the result of this method is less scars.
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Genital warts are very contagious and are spread during oral, vaginal, or anal sex with an infected partner. They are transmitted by skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or (rarely) oral sex with someone who is infected. Rarely, genital warts also can develop in your mouth or throat if you have oral sex with an infected person.