Warts that develop in the genital area are known as 'condylomata acuminata', and they are passed on from one person to another through sexual activity where the human papilloma virus or HPV is transmitted. However it is not unusual for a person to contract the virus yet not develop warts, or at least not for a few months.
Warts initially show up in the moist areas of the skin and normally look like small pink lumps, however they can grow into larger cauliflower like growths that are a lot more uncomfortable for people
In females warts usually develop in the vagina, and look like small pink bumps. They can be itchy or if left untreated and develop they can even give off a bad smell and in some cases bleed after sexual intercourse. It is always a good idea to get a professional medical opinion when you a woman assumes they have warts, as they can be dangerous if they grow on the cervix
In men the most common places for genital warts to grow is on the penis and scrotum, or for an uncircumcised man they can also develop under the foreskin. They tend to appear in groups, and are slightly raised, with a rough surface. The worst cases they grow larger and are darker in appearance
Genital warts can cause uncomfortable itchiness, and this is the most common symptom. However in more severe scenarios they can grow very large and obstruction of the urinary tract and be rather painful. Some patients have even reported bleeding after sexual intercourse due to warts being rubbed in the internal vaginal walls. It is advised to take some form of treatment to prevent the bouts of genital warts getting worse, especially if a person lives a stressful life with unhealthy habits.
A doctor will use a solution that they rub into the suspected skin area, to test for genital warts and presence of the HPV. Once a positive test is confirmed, the doctor will usually prescribe a topical cream to start with and see how effective it is. If this does not resolve the warts outbreak, then other treatments will be resorted to.
Topical creams are usually the first line of defense that a doctor will try to remove the warts, however bare in mind that some creams are chemical based and toxic, which can be a problem due to the fast absorption into the bloodstream in some genital areas. Other treatment option include, liquid nitrogen for freezing, laser for burning and scalpels for cutting the genital warts off, all of which can be somewhat unpleasant for a patient.
There are also homeopathic treatment that can be used, that work be naturally stimulating the necessary immune response required from the body to fight HPV itself. These treatments are 100% natural and are taken with drops under the tongue.
Warts initially show up in the moist areas of the skin and normally look like small pink lumps, however they can grow into larger cauliflower like growths that are a lot more uncomfortable for people
In females warts usually develop in the vagina, and look like small pink bumps. They can be itchy or if left untreated and develop they can even give off a bad smell and in some cases bleed after sexual intercourse. It is always a good idea to get a professional medical opinion when you a woman assumes they have warts, as they can be dangerous if they grow on the cervix
In men the most common places for genital warts to grow is on the penis and scrotum, or for an uncircumcised man they can also develop under the foreskin. They tend to appear in groups, and are slightly raised, with a rough surface. The worst cases they grow larger and are darker in appearance
Genital warts can cause uncomfortable itchiness, and this is the most common symptom. However in more severe scenarios they can grow very large and obstruction of the urinary tract and be rather painful. Some patients have even reported bleeding after sexual intercourse due to warts being rubbed in the internal vaginal walls. It is advised to take some form of treatment to prevent the bouts of genital warts getting worse, especially if a person lives a stressful life with unhealthy habits.
A doctor will use a solution that they rub into the suspected skin area, to test for genital warts and presence of the HPV. Once a positive test is confirmed, the doctor will usually prescribe a topical cream to start with and see how effective it is. If this does not resolve the warts outbreak, then other treatments will be resorted to.
Topical creams are usually the first line of defense that a doctor will try to remove the warts, however bare in mind that some creams are chemical based and toxic, which can be a problem due to the fast absorption into the bloodstream in some genital areas. Other treatment option include, liquid nitrogen for freezing, laser for burning and scalpels for cutting the genital warts off, all of which can be somewhat unpleasant for a patient.
There are also homeopathic treatment that can be used, that work be naturally stimulating the necessary immune response required from the body to fight HPV itself. These treatments are 100% natural and are taken with drops under the tongue.
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