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Genital warts must be treated by a doctor. 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. Or...[read article]

Tests for Genital Warts

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A colposcopy-directed biopsy uses a low-powered microscope called a colposcope to help view the surface of the cervix and show abnormalities.  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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Researchers have proposed an alternate position fior pelvic exams that does not involve stirrups. This position, in which the heels are placed on the extended edge ...  More
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Male Genital Examination
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A pelvic examination is a routine procedure used to assess the well being of the female patients' lower genito-urinary tract. This is done as part of a usual h...  More
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Nucleic acid probe
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Genital human papilloma virus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD), the most common symptom of which is genital warts. Of the more than 60 types of human p...  More
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HPV DNA Detection by Direct Probe
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Amplified Probe
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A Pap smear is an examination under the microscope of cells scraped from the cervix.  More
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Medical Procedures for Genital Warts

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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 i...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Genital Warts

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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 p...  More
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Electrocauterization is the process of destroying tissue with electricity. The procedure is frequently used to stop bleeding.   More
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Surgical Removal of Genital Warts
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Prescribed Medications for Genital Warts

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IMIQUIMOD (i mi KWI mod) cream is used to treat external genital or anal warts. It is also used to treat other skin conditions such as actinic keratosis and certain...  More
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PODOFILOX is a medication used to remove genital warts. The topical solution should only be used to treat genital warts located on the outside skin of the genitals ...  More
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INTERFERON ALFA-2b is a man-made protein. Natural interferons are produced in the body to help the immune system fight viral infections and certain cancer growths. ...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Genital Warts What's this?

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Podophyllum gets its name from the Greek words podos and phyllon , meaning foot shaped leaves. Podophyllum rhizomes have a long medicinal history among native North...  More
Efficacy Grade B
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Shiitake mushrooms were originally cultivated on natural oak logs and only grown in Japan but are now available in the United States. These mushrooms are large, bla...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Genital Warts What's this?

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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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