Question 1

which genital warts are treatable in men and women?

Accepted Answer

Genital warts: There is no single effective cure for removal of genital warts. A number of treatment options exist; however, no treatment is 100% effective in eliminating warts and preventing them from coming back in all patients. It also is not possible to eliminate infection with human papillomavirus once it has occurred. Genital warts may go away on their own in about 10%-20% of people over 3-5 months.

Question 2

used duct tape for verucca wart on foot. i didn't read to leave on till it falls off and ripped off. how should i treat now? partially open & painful.

Accepted Answer

See Podiatrist: For proper evaluation and treatment. In meantime apply antibiotic ointment and keep covered as well as limit pressure on area.

Question 3

how to treat flat warts?

Accepted Answer

Flat Warts: Warts often go away without treatment.Over-the-counter treatments that contain salicylic acid work by removing layers of a wart a little bit at a time.Imiquimod is a prescription cream may enhance your immune system's ability to fight hpv.Freezing with liquid nitrogen, electrocautery, which uses an electrical current to burn off warts or lesions, surgical or laser surgery. Hope this helped :].

Question 4

how do dermatoligists treat warts?

Accepted Answer

Lots of ways: Get it treated!  you can use the liquid nitrogen, liquid nitrous oxide (this is what i like to use), topical acids, dermal scraping. You can also try oral Cimetidine (400 mg three times a day for 12-16 weeks). This is very safe and had the side effect of getting rid of warts for many people of adult size and weight (japma november 1, 1995 vol. 85 no. 11 717-718 ).

Question 5

how can i treat my anal warts?

Accepted Answer

Topical or destructi: Treatment is based on the number and extent of the warts.  A proctologist should check to see if there are internal verrucae and treat.  If they are only external one can use topical treaments including veregen, (sinecatechins) or another agent.  Screening for sexually transmitted disease should be done as well.

Question 6

how can i treat plantar warts?

Accepted Answer

Topical: Aldara (imiquimod) cream works for many patients. If this fails, laser vaporization can be very effective. See a podiatrist for an evaluation.

Question 7

what can i use to treat vaginal warts ?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal warts ?: Vaginal warts should be confirmed by a physician,  and  may resolve spontaneously with time by the patient's immune system.  More immediate treatment may be by cautery or trichloroacetic acid, but these are best done by your gyn physician.

Question 8

can you treat a wart with a  hot glue gun?

Accepted Answer

I would not: Hot glue guns are just that.  Very hot and you risk a severe burn of the skin.

Question 9

what can be done to treat warts on my chin?

Accepted Answer

Salicylic acid: OTC wart remover that contains salicylic acid 17%

Question 10

how can i treat a wart after getting it burned off?

Accepted Answer

Topicals: Apply an antibiotic ointment for several days and a dressing to cover until it is healed.

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