Can medication cure warts?

Written by Zhu Zhu
Dermatology
Updated on January 19, 2025
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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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What medicine can cure genital warts?

Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted disease that can cause significant harm to both the physical and mental health of patients. The treatment of genital warts mainly involves topical medications and physical therapy, with oral medications used as supplemental treatments. For topical medications, choices include imiquimod cream or interferon gel, while oral medications may include immune-boosting drugs such as transfer factor oral liquid. Finally, physical therapies such as cryotherapy or laser treatment can be used to remove the warts. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor)

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Are common warts and genital warts the same?

Common warts and genital warts are different. Although both common warts and genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, they belong to different subtypes of the virus, and their routes of infection also vary. Common contact or touching objects contaminated with the virus that causes common warts can lead to infection, and the affected areas can be located throughout various parts of the body, including the external genitalia, genitals, and perianal area. Genital warts are primarily transmitted through sexual contact and are a sexually transmitted disease. This disease is generally spread through sexual intercourse, leading to cross-infection between partners. The most common locations for genital warts are the external genitalia, perianal area, and the mouth. Genital warts generally do not grow on normal skin. Once genital warts appear, the treatment period is longer, and the recurrence rate is higher. Common warts usually can be treated successfully with one or two conventional treatments.

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Is genital warts a sexually transmitted disease?

Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease, commonly occurring among individuals who are sexually active or engage in promiscuous activities, particularly those with multiple sexual partners, who are considered high-risk. This disease also has a contagious incubation period that varies in length, generally from half a month to eight months. If infected with this disease, it is crucial to seek formal medical treatment. Initially, the warts should be removed with laser treatment, followed by antiviral medications and drugs to boost the immune system. Regular exercise to strengthen immunity is also recommended during treatment, and sexual contact should be avoided. Spicy and irritating foods should be avoided, and undergarments should be thoroughly sun-dried and disinfected to prevent cross-infection. When bathing in public baths, it's best to avoid sharing items or sitting directly on unclean surfaces.

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Do genital warts itch?

Genital warts are a disease caused by human papillomavirus infection and are a sexually transmitted disease. The clinical manifestations of genital warts mainly include the initial appearance of papules, which are small, soft, and moist. As the papules gradually increase in size and number, they turn into cauliflower-like proliferations. At this time, genital warts usually do not have symptoms of itching, and the patient has no subjective symptoms. In the later stages, if the wart body undergoes secondary infection, resulting in purulent secretions and rupture, itching may occur.

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Symptoms of genital warts

Genital warts are caused by the HPV virus, also known as the human papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted disease. As a classic STD, it is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, but it can also be transmitted through mother-to-child transmission, blood, and close personal contact. Clinically, genital warts primarily manifest as cauliflower-like growths on the external genitalia and are prevalent among sexually active populations. After diagnosing genital warts, treatments such as laser or cryotherapy can be used to remove the warts. Additionally, genital warts are prone to recurrence in the short term, requiring regular visits to the hospital outpatient clinic.