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TREATING GENITAL WARTS
Genital
warts affect around 2 million Americans a year. These warts
belong to a type of virus called the human papilloma virus, and
are spread through unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex.
The Vp-RX warts look like small bumps or cauliflower-like clusters,
and appear on the genitals, the anus or in the throat or urethra.
Once a person has been infected by the virus, it can take anywhere
from 2 weeks to a year for the warts appear. They often
itch, but are seldom painful.
There are a number of
treatments available for genital warts. They can be treated by
painting them with a liquid called Podophyllin, several applications
which are necessary. There are also Vp-Rx other ointments which work.
You can also freeze the warts with liquid nitrogen, use laser
therapy to burn off the warts, or use cauterization treatments.
It should be noted that
even though the outer wart can be easily removed, the virus remains
within the skin layers. Because of this, usually more than one
treatment application may be needed to fully get rid of the warts. |