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Would Calamine Lotion Usage Help Treat Genital Warts?
Brief Answer:
Treatment options for genital warts
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Genital warts is an infection caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Calamine is not a treatment option for HPV.
Various treatment options are either surgical (with electrocautery fulguration or radiofrequency cautery) or medical (podophyllin, imiquimod, chemical cauterization with trichloroacetic acid).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Treatment options for genital warts
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Genital warts is an infection caused by Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Calamine is not a treatment option for HPV.
Various treatment options are either surgical (with electrocautery fulguration or radiofrequency cautery) or medical (podophyllin, imiquimod, chemical cauterization with trichloroacetic acid).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So where do i get this treatment now?
Brief Answer:
Kindly visit a dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I request you to visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Kindly visit a dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I request you to visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
how do i use this treatment which you have said?
Brief Answer:
Kindly visit a dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggested you a variety of treatment options. Surgical options are not for self use. Your doctor would remove the warts with either Laser or Electrofulguration.
You would require a doctor's prescription for medical treatment with either Podophyllin or Imiquimod. They can be used at home.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
Kindly visit a dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I suggested you a variety of treatment options. Surgical options are not for self use. Your doctor would remove the warts with either Laser or Electrofulguration.
You would require a doctor's prescription for medical treatment with either Podophyllin or Imiquimod. They can be used at home.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.
Dermatologist
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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