How To Get Rid of Genital Warts

Genital warts
Genital warts are gray or flesh-coloured growths on the genital region and anal areas of both men and women at any age. They are usually referred to as venereal warts. They are the most common spread of sexually transmitted diseases caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). The infection may not be easily seen. The chances of getting the infection from one single sexual contact is 60%. Genital warts in children (3 years and below) may be transmitted by nonsexual process such as direct manual contact. Presence of warts in children may bring up a suspicion of sexual abuse.
Genital warts are painless, but due to their location, bumpy size and itching may cause perplexity. The warts ranges from 0.039 inches to 0.39 inches. Some warts may join together. When the warts is in the urethral region, there may be bleeding or urinary blockage. This condition is rare.
In men, the genital warts may affect the penis, scrotum, urethral or anal region as soft smooth raised masses with a surface or fingerlike projections. In women, it appears on the labia minora, anal region and vaginal opening with same appearance as in men. A wound on the outer genitals calls for careful examination of the vaginal canal, cervix and anorectal area. Genital warts appears within three months. Unprotected sex, multiple sex partners and having sex at an early age are usually associated with genital warts.
Treaments
Do not allow traumatic injury to the area, it may result to bleeding. The warts are infectious and avoid touching them. Do not pick or squeeze the warts.
No treatment is 100% effective in getting rid of warts or in stopping them from coming back. In some people, genital warts may go on their own over a period of 3 to 4 months in about 20 to 30% of people.
Cryotherapy. This involves freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen. It is an effective technique. It has few side effects with high response rates.
Laser treatment. This method is used for persistent and extensive warts. It involves local regional or general anesthesia. The laser will destroy HPV-induced lesion physically. Limitations to its use include: high cost, scarring, increased healing time, and viral particles caused by laser plume.
Electrodessication. Using an electric current to destroy the warts. It is done with local anesthesia. The smoke plume may be infectious.