7 doctors weighed in:
Will the virus go away permanently when the warts are cleared?

7 doctors weighed in
Want a second opinion?

Obstetrics & Gynecology

5 doctors agree

In brief: No

The wart itself can be removed but the underlying virus hpv can not.

There is no treatment for the actual virus. The good news is most people's immune system will clear hpv over about 9 months.

In brief: No

The wart itself can be removed but the underlying virus hpv can not.

There is no treatment for the actual virus. The good news is most people's immune system will clear hpv over about 9 months.

Dr. Jeff Livingston

Dr. Jeff Livingston

Thank

Podiatry

In brief: No

Unfortunately the virus remains within the body.

In brief: No

Unfortunately the virus remains within the body.

Dr. Arnold Beresh

Dr. Arnold Beresh

Thank

Get help from a real doctor now

Dr. Jane Van Dis

Board Certified, Obstetrics & Gynecology

14 years in practice

47M people helped

Continue

107,000 doctors available