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Warts: Genitals
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Pregnancy seems to encourage genital warts – they often become bigger or more numerous. Unfortunately, podophyllotoxin may harm the baby, and it is not known whether imiquimod is safe in pregnancy. If very troublesome, they can be treated by freezing (cryotherapy). The good news is that, after the baby is born, genital warts often become smaller or disappear.
One of the most annoying aspects of genital warts is the dry flakey skin that often occurs on the wart and the surrounding area. Sometimes called genital psoriasis, this condition occurs because the skin lacks water or oil. Treatments aim to replace the water in the skin around the genital warts. Although flakey skin around the genitals is common, it can be difficult to manage because the skin in the genital area is naturally thin and sensitive to treatment.
wart_pic_1gif.gif (3383 bytes) It may be difficult to know that you have the warts if they are inside the vagina, on the cervix or in the anus. Rarely do they cause itching or bleeding. An abnormal pap smear might be the first warning that genital warts are present. It is prudent to see your health care provider if;
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Genital warts should be checked by a health care provider. For all other warts, there is no urgent need to remove them if they do not bother you. A wart may disappear spontaneously without treatment, but this may take a long time. Getting rid of warts can be very difficult and often requires repeated treatment. However, if a wart is painful or unpleasant, there are several modes of treatment that may be tried.
The new advance in treatment of genital warts has been imiquimod (Aldara). This encourages the patient’s autoimmune system to attack the wart. This is particularly helpful in the moist areas of the skin or mucosal surfaces.
Freezing works as a genital warts treatment by causing a blister to form around your wart. As your skin heals, the lesions slough off, allowing new skin to appear. You may need repeated cryotherapy genital warts treatment sessions.
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