Genital warts is a health subject that those who are (or who are about to become) sexually active should be familiar with. Genital warts are caused by certain types of Human Papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a virus that can be contracted by direct genital contact such as vaginal and/or anal sex. The Centers for Disease …
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As the name implies, condyloma acuminata, or genital warts, are warts that occur in the genital area. They are also called venereal warts because they are a type of venereal disease, which is a disease spread by sexual contact. They can also be called anal warts or anogenital warts because they can also be found …
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The goal of genital wart treatment is to eliminate or prevent the lesions themselves. By eliminating the genital warts, the chance of passing the sexually transmitted disease to others is reduced. Most of the human papillomavirus (HPV) is contained within the genital warts themselves, so by eradicating them the amount of virus is reduced. Key …
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CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2) LASER THERAPY The CO2 laser utilizes focused infrared light energy. This energy is absorbed by the tissues, making the tissue water to vaporize. The target area gets void of water, is not viable any longer, so the lesion gets destroyed. Laser allows precise tissue ablation by spatial limitation of thermal damage and …
Surgery is a destructive treatment for Genital Warts. It can be performed with scissors, a scalpel or by electrocautery (electrosurgery, detailed here). Surgical removal is the preferred method especially for large lesions causing obstruction, i.e., involving the urethral meatus, although it can be applied to any wart. It is particularly useful when there is a …
Genital warts (GW) are sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomaviruses (HPV). Usually they are asymptomatic but, depending on the size and location, may be painful or itchy. If left untreated, visible genital warts can resolve on their own, remain unchanged, or increase in size or number. Before the treatment is started, the physician should …
