Laser Genital wart removal
Genital warts are soft masses on the skin and mucous membranes that growths on the genital area, either externally (vulva, anus or penis) or internally (vagina or cervix). These growths, which are usually mild, moist and flesh-colored, appear singly or clustered (often a cauliflower-like appearance) and may be raised or flat, large or small. Less commonly, they can be red or brown. Some warts are so small that they can barely be seen, even if they are in the outer parts of the body.
Overview
Being a fairly common condition, genital warts are usually painless and do not pose a serious threat to health; fertility is not affected by this condition. But some types of HPV can cause cancer of the cervix and vulva, being the leading cause of cervical cancer.
Cause
Genital warts are the result of a viral skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), of which more than 70 different types exist. The infection is transmitted from one person to another mainly through sexual contact involving the anus, mouth or vagina. But penetrative sex is not the only way to pass the infection on because HPV is spread by skin-to-skin contact.
Treatment
The method of treating genital warts depends on the severity of the infection, on what the warts look like, where they are and how many you have. The aim of every treatment is to remove as much warts as possible and to reduce the amount of virus affecting the immune system. It is worth noticing that genital warts are caused by a virus and by not bacteria, therefore antibiotics will not get rid of them. In some cases genital warts will return after treatment, but it is usually an outbreak that will not come back.
There are different treatments to fight genital warts, and sometimes more than one is used at the same time. Genital warts can be removed by chemical methods and by physical removal
Through the use of medical ointments such as Podophyllotoxin, Imiquimod and Trichloroacetic acid. The creams are applied in the genital area and work by assisting the body’s immune system in fighting the warts. It may take several weeks or months before the warts disappear, and there is a high risk of causing damage to the skin around the affected area. They should not be used if you are pregnant.
It is by large the most effective method of removing genital warts. Different studies have demonstrated the efficacy of the treatment, showing that pulsed dye laser is a simple and safe alternative option to fight warts. More sessions than cryotherapy may be needed but the probability of scarring is less.
