There are various methods available for the treatment of genital warts. These methods can be listed as follows:
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Genital wart cream tries to eliminate the lesions, but the success rate is very low.
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Drug treatments ( antimetabolic, antimitotic, antiviral, immunomodulatory drugs)
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Chemical destruction with acidic drugs
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Cryotherapy (freezing)
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Electrocauterization (burning)
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Surgical excision, especially for large warts
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Carbon dioxide laser (vaporization)
In the cryotherapy method, the wart is destroyed by freezing. The wart is sprayed with liquid nitrogen and freezes and disperses. In the cryotherapy method, anesthesia is not applied. Requires multiple sessions.
Local anesthesia is applied during the electrocauterization procedure. Heat is supplied to the area. The aim is to destroy warts with the heat method.
If the wart is large, surgical treatment is chosen. After sterilization is achieved in the operating room environment, the specialist physician surgically excises the warts one by one.
What Should Be Considered After Genital Wart Treatment?
Warts can disappear with various treatment methods, but the same cannot be said for carrier status. . While carrier status can last for years, warts may also reoccur depending on the individual's immunity level. For this reason, the individual should be careful to keep his immune system at a high level. In addition, it is necessary to avoid contact with the person or people who have warts and to always keep the area clean.
Vaccination is of great importance in HPV treatment. Types 16 and 18 of the virus, which are most responsible for the formation of cervical cancer, can be prevented by vaccination. In addition, vaccines that provide protection against 4 types of HPV provide the formation of antibodies against types 6 and 11, which cause the most skin lesions, as well as types 16 and 18.
With the HPV vaccine, genital warts can be prevented by ninety percent.
Especially female patients who are treated for genital warts should have regular annual gynecological check-ups, and for the early diagnosis and prevention of cervical cancer in the future. It is important for treatment.
Delay Genital Wart Treatment What happens if infected?
HPV is a virus infection that causes warts, especially in the genital area. Warts that appear in small numbers at first may affect the formation of new warts. When treatment is delayed, warts form clusters and increase into large lesions.
In suspicious lesions, it is necessary to be examined by a specialist physician before the prevalence of warts increases excessively.
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