Genital warts (HPV) are soft growths on the skin and mucus membranes of the genitals. They may be found on the penis, vulva, urethra,vagina, cervix, and around and in the anus.
Genital warts are a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Genital warts may be so tiny, you might not see them.
The warts may look like:
-Flesh-colored spots that are raised or flat- -Growths that look like the top of a cauliflower
-In females, genital warts may be found:
- -Inside the vagina or anus
- -Outside the vagina or anus, or on nearby skin
- -On the cervix inside the body
-In males, genital warts may be found on the:
- -Penis
- -Scrotum
- -Groin area
- -Thighs
- -Inside or around the anus
-Genital warts may also occur on the
-Lips
- -Mouth
- -Tongue
- -Throat
- Other symptoms are rare, but may include:
- -Increased dampness in the genital area near the warts
- -Increased vaginal discharge
- -Genital itching
- -Vaginal bleeding during or after sex
- Genital warts must be treated by a doctor. Do NOT use over-the-counter medicines meant for other kinds of warts.
Treatment may include:
-A skin treatment done in the doctor's office- -Prescription medicine that you apply at home several times per week
-Prescription medicines include:
- -Imiquimod (Aldara)
- -Podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox)
-Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001889/
-In females, genital warts may be found:
-Genital warts may also occur on the
Treatment may include:
-A skin treatment done in the doctor's office
- -Prescription medicine that you apply at home several times per week
- -Imiquimod (Aldara)
- -Podophyllin and podofilox (Condylox)
-Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001889/
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001889/