Genital Warts are small, lumps in the genital region with a soft texture and are the result of the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are over one hundred different types of HPV which cause the warts including those that many people have on their hands
We are fortunate that only a few of the many HPVs are known to cause genital warts.
How do we get genital warts? They are transmitted by sexual contact. This means that the virus is contracted by having sex or intimate relations with a partner who is carrying the virus. The HPV passes through tiny openings in the skin that occur in the genital areas during sex.
When the virus is contracted,a wart appears often in 10 or 12 weeks, although sometimes they remain dormant for years. People with the HPV who have dormant warts can still transmit the warts.
Condoms are of benefit in stopping the transfer of genital warts, however they are not infallible.
The warts are usually first discovered as small, cauliflower shaped lumps on or near the vagina, anus or penis. The infection may show as an individual wart or several in a group. Unfortunately, they have been known to grow deep inside the vagina or rectum and are not visible. As a test to see if lumps are actually warts, medical practitioners use a weak vinegar solution on the wart and if it turns white, this means it is a genital wart. Sometimes a sample may be cut from it for further testing.
Women sometimes are diagnosed with HPV as a result of a pap smear test.
In some cases, people may suffer itching pain around the genital openings, even if there are no warts present while many others have no recognizable symptoms and consequently may not know they are infected.
Genital warts are aggravated by dampness of the genital region and following use of incorrect drugs.
Salty baths and special creams also help relieve the discomfort
Currently, there is no treatments that can stop the virus, but there are several treatments for the warts themselves. Freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen is one treatment. They will of course feel very cold and blisters will form. Refrain from touching the blister as it will heal of its own accord. Treatment with a chemical solution which is painted on the warts is another method. Avoid wart paints if pregnant.
Creams are used in the treatment of the warts which cause the skin to peel off together with the warts. these creams are more gentle than the chemical paints.
When warts are large, it is important to obey your doctors instructions. Also, be prepared for a return of the warts which have been known to recur long after they were thought to have cleared
We are fortunate that only a few of the many HPVs are known to cause genital warts.
How do we get genital warts? They are transmitted by sexual contact. This means that the virus is contracted by having sex or intimate relations with a partner who is carrying the virus. The HPV passes through tiny openings in the skin that occur in the genital areas during sex.
When the virus is contracted,a wart appears often in 10 or 12 weeks, although sometimes they remain dormant for years. People with the HPV who have dormant warts can still transmit the warts.
Condoms are of benefit in stopping the transfer of genital warts, however they are not infallible.
The warts are usually first discovered as small, cauliflower shaped lumps on or near the vagina, anus or penis. The infection may show as an individual wart or several in a group. Unfortunately, they have been known to grow deep inside the vagina or rectum and are not visible. As a test to see if lumps are actually warts, medical practitioners use a weak vinegar solution on the wart and if it turns white, this means it is a genital wart. Sometimes a sample may be cut from it for further testing.
Women sometimes are diagnosed with HPV as a result of a pap smear test.
In some cases, people may suffer itching pain around the genital openings, even if there are no warts present while many others have no recognizable symptoms and consequently may not know they are infected.
Genital warts are aggravated by dampness of the genital region and following use of incorrect drugs.
Salty baths and special creams also help relieve the discomfort
Currently, there is no treatments that can stop the virus, but there are several treatments for the warts themselves. Freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen is one treatment. They will of course feel very cold and blisters will form. Refrain from touching the blister as it will heal of its own accord. Treatment with a chemical solution which is painted on the warts is another method. Avoid wart paints if pregnant.
Creams are used in the treatment of the warts which cause the skin to peel off together with the warts. these creams are more gentle than the chemical paints.
When warts are large, it is important to obey your doctors instructions. Also, be prepared for a return of the warts which have been known to recur long after they were thought to have cleared
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