There are several ways to treat genital warts, but there is no cure. Treatment is determined by considering the size, location & number of warts, changes in the warts, the patients preference, cost of treatment, convenience, adverse effects & the doctors experience with the treatments. The goal of treatment is to remove warts, reduce the amount of virus & strengthen the immune system. Some decide to get a 2nd medical opinion from a dermatologist (skin doctor). When you have a genital wart that is visible, it can be treated with freezing, TCA (an acid compound), or the old standby called podophyllin. A form of podophyllin is even available to apply at home so you can treat yourself once the diagnosis is made.
Getting rid of the warts does not destroy the virus. In the past, laser & chemicals were used to remove warts in the vagina & vulva but 90% had warts return in a year. Many developed chronic problems from the treatment that were worse than the infection. Those treatments are now rarely used. Current treatments try to remove visible warts & treat any pre-cancerous (probably will become cancer) changes.
Interferon is medicine that strengthens the immune system against HPV. Although interferon doesnt kill HPV, a healthy immune system keeps the virus from spreading & growing. Since a weak immune system allows the virus to growth, some doctors think its very important to strengthen the immune system by eating right, proper vitamins, enough sleep & reducing stress.
Wed,21 December 2011
While some problems need the attention of doctors, most common problems can be treated at home. Unless you suffer from Peyronie's disease which requires more tha
Mon,19 December 2011
Valentine's Day is also the National Impotence Day. The fact that the day that is meant for expressing love falls on the same day which represents the c
Sat,17 December 2011
The most common cause for erectile dysfunction is impaired blood flow into the penis, which is a common result of arteriosclerosis and diabetes. In fact, in about fo
Thu,15 December 2011
Just when you thought that only men deal with impotence, wait until you hear women complaining about it. The problem with erectile dysfunction doesn't only becom
Tue,13 December 2011
Many people (men including) are not aware of what the main causes of the most common sexual dysfunctions really are. Bad eating habits and high cholesterol. This is