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Genital Warts (HPV) : Treatments

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DO NOT use over-the counter remedies meant for other kinds of warts. Your doctor may treat genital warts by applying a skin treatment in the office.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 26, 2008
No treatment for genital warts is completely effective because therapy depends on destroying skin infected by the virus. There are no drugs that will kill the virus directly.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Genital warts are contagious, and should be assessed and treated under the supervision of a healthcare practitioner. A traditional Chinese medicine practitioner or an acupuncturist will probably recommend treatments to cleanse the liver and enhanc...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Detailed information on laser skin surgery Laser surgery is a type of surgery that uses special light beams instead of instruments for surgical procedures. Laser stands for "light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation." Lasers were first developed in 1960. Newer laser modifications continue to have a large impact on medical and surgical practices. A large part of their impact has been seen in the treatment of various skin lesion and diseases.
Source:StayWell
There are three types of laser: the carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser; the YAG laser(yttrium aluminum garnet); and the pulsed dye laser.cut or destroy tissue that is abnormal or diseased without harming healthy, normal tissue.close off nerve endings to r...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. Laser surgery may also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as removing wrinkles, tattoos, or birthmarks.A laser is a light beam ...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 28, 2008
Detailed information on laser surgery and what types of surgeries may be performed with lasers
Source:StayWell
Laser is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser surgery uses an intensely hot, precisely focused beam of light to remove or vaporize tissue and control bleeding in a wide variety of noninvasive an...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Dermatologic surgeons also helped pioneer laser surgery, and developed and improved upon many early techniques and more refined surgical procedures.The three types of lasers most often used in medical treatment are the:.Carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser....
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
How long after cervical laser surgery do you have to wait before using tampons or having sex?
Source:StayWell
Electrocauterization is the process of destroying tissue with electricity. The procedure is frequently used to stop bleeding.Electrocauterization(or electrocautery) is a safe procedure that is routinely used in surgery to remove unwanted or harmfu...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 25, 2007
Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely avai...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instrument to freeze and destroy abnormal skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made it widely avai...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cryotherapy is a technique that uses an extremely cold liquid or instruments to freeze and destroy abnormal or cancerous skin cells that require removal. The technique has been in use since the turn of the century, but modern techniques have made ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
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