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How do you clean genital warts?
How can you care for yourself at home?
- Keep the warts clean and dry. You may want to let the area air dry after a bath or shower.
- Avoid shaving an area where warts are present. Shaving can spread the warts.
- Do not use over-the-counter wart removal products to treat genital warts.
How often should you put apple cider vinegar on a genital wart?
Soak the cotton ball in apple cider vinegar, and apply this to the area where the wart is. Place the bandage over the cotton ball and leave it in place overnight. Some people may leave it on for up to 24 hours. Replace the cotton ball with a fresh one dipped in apple cider vinegar each night.
What is the fastest way to remove genital warts?
Treatments for genital warts The fastest way to remove them is through surgery or to freeze them off with liquid nitrogen. Some doctors might use an electric current or laser treatment to burn off the warts.
Is it safe to use apple cider vinegar on genital warts?
You shouldn’t apply apple cider vinegar to open wounds or directly to the face and neck. Also, don’t use apple cider vinegar on a genital wart. This type of wart is different and should be treated by a doctor.
How often are genital wart outbreaks?
How often do genital warts recur? Most genital warts will recur within 3 months of infection, even after getting the appropriate treatments. Once you are infected with the virus, whatever treatments you take, it never goes away from your body. Whether you have been vaccinated (with HPV vaccine).
Can I use wart medicine without a prescription?
You should not use a wart medicine that you can buy without a prescription. These medicines treat other types of warts. Genital warts require different treatments. There are quite a few treatments for genital warts.
How effective is treatment for genital warts?
Treatment can remove the warts you see, but it may not get rid of the virus. If the virus remains, the warts can return. If you still have the virus, you can spread it through sex.
Can I use over-the-counter wart removers?
Bhuyan says you’ll also want to stay away from over-the-counter wart removers. They are designed for use on other parts of your body, not the very tender genital skin. They can cause you to feel way worse than when you started, so steer clear.
How many types of genital warts are there?
There are more than 40 HPV types that can affect the genital area of women and men. But more than 90 percent of genital warts are caused by just two types: HPV 6 and 11. Q.