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Question: I have warts on my genitals they do not itch or hurt. One little wart came up a year ago but it has spread but very slowly I'm a male please help me with this
Brief Answer:
Possible treatments of genital warts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for using HCM,
I read carefully your query and saw the picture you have posted previously.
Yes, it looks like they are genital warts.
In general they don't give symptoms, except the fact that the virus who causes them (Human papiloma virus) is contagious to women and may cause cervical cancer.
The warts you have, most of the cases will resolve spontaneously.
If they don't resolve then you may try different treatments, that I think you will need a prescription.
-- podofilox 0.5%- apply with cotton swab twice daily for 3 consecutive days, discontinue for 4 consecutive days, and repeat until no visible wart tissue or up to 4 cycles.
-- sinecatechins (Polyphenon E) (applied 3 times daily for up to 16 weeks) may be effective treatment.
-- There are many others. Interferon therapy may be considered as last-resort therapy for severe disease refractory to other treatments.
Also, I would encourage you to inform current sex partner as warts can be transmitted. Persons with genital warts should refrain from sexual activity until warts are gone or removed.
Correct and consistent male condom use may decrease (but not eliminate) chance of transmission to partner.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification.
Take care.
Dr. Papaqako
Possible treatments of genital warts.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for using HCM,
I read carefully your query and saw the picture you have posted previously.
Yes, it looks like they are genital warts.
In general they don't give symptoms, except the fact that the virus who causes them (Human papiloma virus) is contagious to women and may cause cervical cancer.
The warts you have, most of the cases will resolve spontaneously.
If they don't resolve then you may try different treatments, that I think you will need a prescription.
-- podofilox 0.5%- apply with cotton swab twice daily for 3 consecutive days, discontinue for 4 consecutive days, and repeat until no visible wart tissue or up to 4 cycles.
-- sinecatechins (Polyphenon E) (applied 3 times daily for up to 16 weeks) may be effective treatment.
-- There are many others. Interferon therapy may be considered as last-resort therapy for severe disease refractory to other treatments.
Also, I would encourage you to inform current sex partner as warts can be transmitted. Persons with genital warts should refrain from sexual activity until warts are gone or removed.
Correct and consistent male condom use may decrease (but not eliminate) chance of transmission to partner.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification.
Take care.
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
how do I get a prescription for it?
Brief Answer:
dermatologist/ venerologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear,
Your local dermatologist/venerologist can give you a prescription for one of them, the one who is available in your country.
If you don't have other questions, please kindly close and rate the question.
Take care
dermatologist/ venerologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello again dear,
Your local dermatologist/venerologist can give you a prescription for one of them, the one who is available in your country.
If you don't have other questions, please kindly close and rate the question.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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