Posted: 1/29/2004

HOW ARE WARTS TREATED?

HOW ARE WARTS TREATED? In 10-30% of people, visible warts will disappear without any treatment at all within three months. In almost all others they will go away within a couple of years. But because most people do not like the appearance of genital warts, many would prefer to have them treated. Treatment may also reduce the risk of spreading the infection to others. Visible warts can be treated in various ways - with chemical irritants, by freezing, electric current or laser, or by using a special cream that improves the immune system's response to the virus. It is important to remember that no method is completely effective. Treatment removes the physical signs of the virus, but it may take up to two years for the virus to be completely removed from the skin cells. For this reason, warts can come back at any time during the first two years after treatment, especially in the first three months. This is even more likely to happen if the skin is irritated or damaged, so it is important to keep the area clean and dry during treatment. It is also possible to infect a sexual partner during this time, even if no warts can be seen on the skin. At present there is no successful treatment for sub-clinical HPV infection.

Comments:

2/13/2004 12:54:46 AM - Sorry
HPV is a VIRUS that never leaves your
body. That is why we are all told there
isn't a cure only treatment. 65%
reaccurance in those who are treated by
freezing,snipping,or burning.15%
reaccurance in those who ALSO used
ALDARA.I read this in an article in US
NEWS. Very up to date and informative.

2/21/2004 11:13:46 PM - infected
I left my warts alone for awhile after
getting them I had no insurance and I
was still getting over all the emotions
that go along with finding out.I had a
few acid treatments and did not go back
for awhile.They spread and grew like
crazy .I had to have them cut off and
it was very painful.I would suggest
that you get them treated as soon as
possible and go back every time you get
a new one.That way it will keep them to
a minimum and they can be treated
faster.

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