Having warts is the greatest nightmare of every human being. However, there is very little to do about it. Once you develop warts, you just need to work very hard to try to get rid of it. Although there are medicated treatments for warts, including creams, ointments, pills and patches, warts treatment is incomplete without the natural remedies for removal.
Imiquimod: This cream is manufactured by Aldara brand, and is applied directly on the affected area. It has shown considerable results, within just 4 months of continuous application. In addition it also develops immunity against further formation of warts. The medication is associated with some side effects such as swelling, redness and constant itching on the affected area.
The world today is rediscovering the potency of natural herbs that are good for treatment and management of many health challenges. A good search on the internet will open you to the world on naturopaths and herbalists who are qualified to treat your genital warts.
To prevent genital warts, the best method is to abstain from sex. Secondly, try to use condom whenever possible. Avoid intercourse with multiple partners as you may not know the sexual history of each partner. There are also vaccines available for women to prevent against cervical cancer and wart. Speak to your doctor to find out more about the benefits of such vaccines.
You must consult your medical doctor before using them, as the acidic components can lead to swelling and other side effects. Freezing the warts is another genital warts treatment method which is used in cases where the level of severity is above normal. The frozen part is then removed by a surgical operation. This method is costly and you may have to shell out a lot of money if the number of warts are high, however it is a painless operation and thus taken by a lot of patients.
Salicylic Acid Therapy: This is basically a liquid or a plaster that is used to cover the wart tissue. But before it is applied, the area needs to be soaked with warm water and razored down slowly. The acid is applied only after this.
Without treatment, warts may stay as they are, get larger and spread, or they may go away. Some types of warts are known to cause cervical cancer in women, so it is important that women have a Pap smear every year. Anal warts are believed to be a cause of rectal cancer, so it is important to have them carefully examined and treated.
There are also holistic methods in removing warts such as using essential oils. These essential oils help to clear the skin of warts by killing the virus that infects the skin. Strengthening once immune system is also helpful in ensuring that you can clear the warts and avoid recurrence.
Again, common warts are not harmful and they may disappear without treatment. However, if you are self-conscious, it may help to remove warts in the manner that is comfortable for you.
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