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Suggest Medication For Genital Warts

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...I have a severe case of genital warts which started about 6 months ago. I

havent

been to get treatment as Im extremely embarrased. Each time I went to go I

never

did. I know this is stupid as they only get worse. Now I feel its too late to

go

as they are developed so much. Im considering buying cream off the internet to

"self-treat" just until they arent as severe at which point I will seek

professional treatment. I know this isnt advisable but I was hopng you could

tell me which cream I need to save me possibly making things worse. Or is there

anywhere I can get treatment anonymously?
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Genital warts are the most common viral sexually transmitted infection (STI). They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) which can be passed on during sexual contact.
Most of the visible genital warts often go away with time, but, the virus cannot be cured once it is in your bloodstream. This means that you may have several outbreaks over the course of your life.
Treatment of genital warts is indicated to relieve painful symptoms or to minimize their appearance. Any of the topical wart treatments like imiquimod or trichloroacetic acid or podophyllin and podofilox can be used.
If visible warts do not go away with time, you may require surgery to remove them by means of burn (electrocautery), freeze (cryosurgery), laser, or excision.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Suggest Medication For Genital Warts

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Genital warts are the most common viral sexually transmitted infection (STI). They are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) which can be passed on during sexual contact. Most of the visible genital warts often go away with time, but, the virus cannot be cured once it is in your bloodstream. This means that you may have several outbreaks over the course of your life. Treatment of genital warts is indicated to relieve painful symptoms or to minimize their appearance. Any of the topical wart treatments like imiquimod or trichloroacetic acid or podophyllin and podofilox can be used. If visible warts do not go away with time, you may require surgery to remove them by means of burn (electrocautery), freeze (cryosurgery), laser, or excision. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.