Question 1

is cauterization of genital warts effective?and how many percent sure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cauterization of a wart is quite effective at destroying that tissue.  If the entire wart is treated, it will be gone.  However, normal tissue around the wart can be infected with the wart virus and can eventually develop more warts. There are better treatment for warts than cautery.

Question 2

genital warts cauterization does redness ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it may take 2-3 months.

Question 3

i cauterized genital warts i had. after surgery i mistakenly removed scab. how long for sites cauterised to heal. they don't hurt but oozes sometimes?

Accepted Answer

When to get checked: Okay to make appointment with your surgeon, who will know best what to advise. In the meantime, use sitz baths, hairdryer to area after bath, and absorbent pads.

Question 4

had genital warts at base of penis removed. now applying mupirocin (bactroban) ten days as instructed. when will skin heal? scratchy sensation go?

Accepted Answer

Will heal in: few more days , go for a follow up visit

Question 5

what's the definitive way to determine if my warts have been removed forever?

Accepted Answer

Cause of warts: Hpv - human papillomavirus causes warts. It is a dna virus that once in the skin, it is there forever.

That being said, they are never removed forever and can come back at any time.

Question 6

are skin warts just ok? does it have to be removed? thanks.

Accepted Answer

OK. Can stay on.: Warts are caused by a virus.  They often go away with time, but sometimes takes a long time.  They can be removed if they are cosmetically concerning or if they cause dysfunction , but by no means is removal required.

Question 7

can warts that hang off the skin be removed please . thanks ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Warts are some of the skin lesions that can be removed in the office under local anesthesia. Some family doctors will do the procedure, also general surgeons and dermatologists.

Question 8

had planter warts ..removed by  cryotherapy.and now again its appearing?, sick of it

Accepted Answer

Plantar warts: You likely need additional treatment to get rid of them for good.  Recurrence of plantar warts is common.

Question 9

i there any cream or ointment for small flat warts? will warts removed will come again?

Accepted Answer

Try salicylic acid: 17% or higher

Question 10

i have tried to remove my planter warts twice with dry ice. every time they come back bigger. must i get them surgically removed?

Accepted Answer

See podiatrist: If you have tried twice and no results probably seeing podiatrist would be best.

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Genital warts cauterization does redness ever go away?

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I cauterized genital warts i had. after surgery i mistakenly removed scab. how long for sites cauterised to heal. they don't hurt but oozes sometimes?

A member asked:

Had genital warts at base of penis removed. now applying mupirocin (bactroban) ten days as instructed. when will skin heal? scratchy sensation go?

A member asked:

What's the definitive way to determine if my warts have been removed forever?

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Are skin warts just ok? does it have to be removed? thanks.

A member asked:

Can warts that hang off the skin be removed please . thanks ?

A member asked:

Had planter warts ..removed by cryotherapy.and now again its appearing?, sick of it

A member asked:

I there any cream or ointment for small flat warts? will warts removed will come again?

A member asked:

I have tried to remove my planter warts twice with dry ice. every time they come back bigger. must i get them surgically removed?

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