Treatments for HPV and Genital Warts

Questions:
Which treatments would you recommend?

How long is the average time it takes for a first time outbreak of small warts to go away, after 2 or 3 cryosurgery treatments?

I have a question about different treatments that cliam to kill the virus hpv. Oxi-Med, Warts No more cream, and Heal warts all claim to get rid of s

I have had HPV high risk virus for about 5 years. I had three laser treatments. The itch and pain in vagina are unbearable. Are there any means to r

Without health insurance, what are the most effective, low cost treatments available? especially interested in non-prescription, topical ointments

Are there any over the counter genital warts medications/treatments? Also, is it possible to contract genital warts without sexual contact?

I have gotton 3 acid treatments for my genital warts at the gyno. They become white and very soft so I peeled them off. Now I am very irritated and red, and there is contant pain and discomfort. What can I do to speed up the heeling time?
How long do breakouts last? What are treatments?

Below are some treatments available to order online or through doctors visit.

Home Remedies

FDA Approved	Imiquimod cream (ALDARA) is a patient-applied treatment for external genital and perianal warts. It is safe, effective, easy to use, and offers an alternative to tissue-destructive therapies. Click here to buy Aldara with free prescription consultation through our partner.



Doctors Visit
	Podophyllin resin - Podophyllin is a chemical compound that must also be applied by a health care provider.

	Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) is another chemical applied to the surface of the wart by a health care provider.

	Cryotherapy - Cryotherapy freezes the wart(s) off with liquid nitrogen.

	CO2 laser therapy - Laser therapy has the advantage of getting rid of warts in a single office visit. However, treatment can be expensive and the health care provider must be well-trained in these methods.

	Electrocautery

	Surgical ablation

	Local excision

	Injectable interferons

Patient preferences and characteristics

Tolerance of pain (pay close attention to avoiding and controlling any pain associated with treatment)
Preference for self-treatment vs. treatment by health care provider
Duration of treatment and/or number of visits
Cost of treatment
Cognitive ability
Ability to accurately identify and physically reach external genital warts
Circumcision status
Immunologic status
Age
Pregnancy status
Individual sensitivities (eg, fair-skinned women with blonde or red hair and blue eyes may develop a hypersensitivity reaction to TCA, and podofilox)
Provider preferences and characteristics
Clinical training and experience
Fiscal and physical resources
Scheduling limitations

Wart characteristics

Size and number of warts
Anatomic location and epithelial presentation (fully vs. partially keratinized skin)
In general, provider-administered topical treatments are not ideal for large area of warts, although they may have a debulking effect
Warts on moist (partially keratinized) surfaces and interiginous areas appear to respond better to topical treatments than do warts on dry (fully keratinized) surfaces and open areas
Avoid aggressive ablative or surgical therapy over the clitoris, glans penis, urinary meatus, prepuce, and preputial cavity in uncircumcised men

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