Warts - Genital

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Also known as:  Acuminata;  Condyloma;  Condylomata

 

Description

Genital Warts are Warts that occur in or around the Vagina, Penis or Rectum.  They grow rapidly and may develop stalks.  Multiple Genital Warts often grow in the same area.  Their rough surfaces give them the appearance of small cauliflowers.

 

These Substances may Prevent/Treat Genital Warts

Minerals

 Lithium (Lithium Succinate cream applied topically for four weeks) may alleviate Gential Warts.  [1]

 

Prescribed Medications

 Cimetidine (administered orally) may accelerate the eradication of Genital Warts.  [2]

 Human Papilloma Virus Vaccine (Gardasil form) may help to prevent Genital Warts (by preventing infection with various types of Papilloma Viruses that cause Genital Warts).

 Imiquimod (5% cream applied topically) may be an effective treatment for (external) Genital Warts.  [3]

 

These Herbs may Treat Genital Warts

 Green Tea (ointment applied topically) may alleviate Genital Warts.

 

These Substances may Cause Genital Warts

Microorganisms

 Sexually-transmitted Papilloma Viruses may cause Genital Warts.  The Warts usually appear one to six months after infection.  The types of Papilloma Viruses that cause Genital Warts are:

 Papilloma Virus-6

 Papilloma Virus-11

 

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