How to treat AIDS combined with genital warts?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai

Infectious Disease

Updated on September 05, 2024

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AIDS combined with genital warts requires anti-HPV treatments on top of HIV treatment. When necessary, comprehensive treatments such as laser and cryotherapy are also needed. This should be managed under the care of experienced infectious disease specialists and dermatologists. AIDS treatment requires long-term, standard anti-HIV treatment, primarily adopting cocktail therapy. It is essential to take the medication on time without discontinuation, as irregular or arbitrary cessation can easily lead to drug resistance.

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Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

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Can medication cure warts?

Genital warts, also known as condyloma acuminata, are commonly treated with comprehensive methods. Medication alone may cure the condition, but not all patients can be cured solely through medication. For genital warts, the recommended treatment includes topical and oral medications. Topical treatments may include imiquimod cream, podophyllin resin, or 5-fluorouracil cream, while oral medications may consist of antiviral drugs, or those that adjust and enhance the patient's immune system. Besides pharmacotherapy, physical and photodynamic therapies are also preferred methods, offering better treatment options for curing genital warts. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Written by Zhang Jian Bo

Dermatology

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How to determine if you have genital warts

Genital warts usually grow on the skin mucous membranes, primarily around the external genitalia or anal area, presenting as wart-like lesions. Normally, the external genitalia and anal canal should feel smooth, without any foreign bodies. As soon as any growth appears, it's important to note that genital warts often resemble cauliflower, papillae, or cock's comb shapes, by which time the growth has already reached a larger stage. If wart-like protrusions appear initially, one should seek medical advice at a hospital. If uncertain about whether the condition is genital warts and there is a history of high-risk sexual behaviors, it's advisable to consult a specialist dermatologist or venereologist. Experienced doctors can make a preliminary assessment using the acetic acid test.

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Written by Liu Gang

Dermatology

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How to treat the incubation period of genital warts?

Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease caused by the infection of the human papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV. Generally, during the incubation period, which is when the HPV virus is present but genital or anal warts have not yet appeared, treatment can be quite troublesome as the warts are not visible and thus less likely to be detected or noticed. Treatment may include the oral intake of antiviral medications and immune-boosting drugs, enhancing physical exercise to boost immunity, avoiding public baths and swimming pools, sun-disinfecting underwear, and abstaining from sexual contact during this period to prevent cross-infection.

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Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

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How long does it take to rule out something sharp?

Whether the warts from genital warts increase in number or size is greatly related to the patient's own immune strength. If the immunity is relatively weak and insufficient to resist or suppress virus replication, the warts tend to grow. Conversely, if the patient's immunity is relatively strong, the warts generally do not tend to increase in size and may even disappear or diminish. Therefore, even if the warts do not appear to be growing, one cannot completely rule out genital warts no matter how much time has passed.

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Written by Qu Jing

Dermatology

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Will pseudosharp be itchy?

Pseudovestibular papillomatosis mostly does not cause itching, but it is possible for some individuals to experience itching symptoms, which depend on each person’s specific circumstances. Typically, pseudovestibular papillomatosis appears as clusters of smooth, white or pale red bumps the size of fish eggs. They are usually found on the inner sides of the female labia minora and the vestibule of the vagina, and do not produce noticeable symptoms. The acetic acid white test is also negative. Because pseudovestibular papillomatosis is related to the irritation from female genital secretions, severe vaginal inflammation can potentially cause itching due to local irritation. In such cases, it is important to improve immunity, exercise regularly, change sanitary pads frequently, bathe often, and actively manage vaginal inflammation to alleviate symptoms. Some individuals mistakenly treat pseudovestibular papillomatosis as actual genital warts after visiting unregulated facilities, which is unnecessary.