Can genital warts be completely cured?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on September 08, 2024
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Genital warts are caused by an infection with the papillomavirus, commonly known as the HPV virus. Once infected, the treatment can be quite troublesome, but with long-term, standardized, and effective treatment, it is entirely curable. The outbreak of this disease is generally directly related to sexual contact, but some people might also get infected by staying in hotels, using public toilets, or bathing in public baths. The most common treatment involves using laser to remove the warty growths, followed by antiviral and immune-boosting medications. Additionally, it is important to exercise regularly to enhance immunity, avoid spicy and irritating foods, abstain from alcohol, and ensure that worn underwear is sun-dried and disinfected to prevent cross-infection. During the treatment period, sexual contact should be avoided.

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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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Can genital warts be completely cured?

Genital warts are caused by an infection with the papillomavirus, commonly known as the HPV virus. Once infected, the treatment can be quite troublesome, but with long-term, standardized, and effective treatment, it is entirely curable. The outbreak of this disease is generally directly related to sexual contact, but some people might also get infected by staying in hotels, using public toilets, or bathing in public baths. The most common treatment involves using laser to remove the warty growths, followed by antiviral and immune-boosting medications. Additionally, it is important to exercise regularly to enhance immunity, avoid spicy and irritating foods, abstain from alcohol, and ensure that worn underwear is sun-dried and disinfected to prevent cross-infection. During the treatment period, sexual contact should be avoided.

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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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Symptoms of infectious genital warts

Genital warts are caused by a papillomavirus infection and are a type of sexually transmitted disease, mainly spread through sexual contact. They frequently occur on mucous membranes such as the foreskin, glans, vulva, anal area, or mouth. Initially, a small granulation tissue appears, which gradually proliferates, enlarges, or multiplies, exhibiting a cauliflower-like growth. If the warts grow larger, the surface tissue becomes fragile, and lightly scratching may dislodge a piece of tissue, potentially causing bleeding. Once this disease occurs, it is essential to seek professional treatment at a dermatology department in a reputable hospital, as the disease is highly contagious and prone to recurrence, resulting in a lengthy treatment period. Sexual contact should be avoided until completely cured to prevent transmission to others.

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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.