How can i get rid of genital warts without going to the doctor, has anybody used anything and successfully gotten rid of them, at least for a while. I can rip them off, but id rather not. I ony have a few tiny ones that dont bother me much, but they look gross either way.
2007-10-02 16:38:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
The first 4 of you had horrible answers, next time read the ******* question before you choose to respond.
2007-10-02 16:49:11 · update #1
There really is no way to get rid of genital warts without seeing a doctor. Over the counter medications like Compound W are specifically for common warts, like the kind of warts found on the hands, feet, elbows, knees, etc. This medication should NOT be used on the genital area because it is too sensitive of an area. There are several different ways a person can get rid of genital warts if they see there doctor. Every person is different though. What works well for others, may not work well for you.
A doctor can prescribe a cream that the person can use at their convenience and at their home. Aldara cream and Condylox cream are available with a prescription.
If these creams don't work or the doctor doesn't want to try them, the doctor might suggest applying medication at the office. This is done by the doctor, is done in several visits and can be pretty expensive. Some of the medications that can be used include: Podophyllin resin (Podofin), Intralesional (injected into wart lesion) interferon, Fluorouracil (Efudex, Fluoroplex), and Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) or bichloroacetic acid (BCA).
A person can also have surgery to remove genital warts by freezing (cryosurgery), burning (electrocautery), or laser treatment. Surgery is occasionally used to remove large warts that have not responded to other treatment.
Although treatments can get rid of the warts, they do not get rid of HPV, so warts can recur after treatment. The body's immune system typically clears the virus anywhere from 8 to 13 months, but it occasionally remains in the body for a lifetime.
Good luck!
2007-10-02 16:54:00 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you really need to see a clinician before they increase in size and number. a liquid chemical is applied to the warts to remove them. But even after treatment, it might come back because the virus stays on your skin once you are infected.
the warts can be treated but not the virus.
protect your partner by using a rubber or a spermicide. warts can be spread easily.
2007-10-02 16:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's pretty common, so don't be embarassed. Go to the doctor or clinic. Let professionals take care of them. You don't want to spread to others.
2007-10-02 16:45:27 · answer #3 · answered by zen 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You need to post this in the relationship catagory for all those teens who are asking sex questions!
2007-10-02 16:42:03 · answer #4 · answered by Numb 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
if you dont go to the doctor they will multiply, unless you take medicine and treat them properly they wont go away, same with any std anyways... man take care of your body you only have one...
2007-10-02 16:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Roxy C. 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
too late -you'll die with them. start using condoms.
2007-10-02 16:41:06 · answer #6 · answered by KitKat 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋