Jan
26
2009
Peri-anal warts are a serious condition – with multiple treatment options. There is a significant risk of developing anal cancer if these are not treated. In fact, this risk may be greater than the risk of developing cervical cancer (which is what PAP smears check for.) Though we typically do not test for the presence of HPV on the penis, it is very important to check for HPV in and around the anus in patients at risk (ie: those who have had anal sex).
Since it is difficult to examine yourself in this area, it is most important for you to get examined by a physician if you feel any growth, bump, roughness, or experience any bleeding from the area.
Tags: anal sex, anal wart, condyloma, peri-anal, perianal, warts
Jan
13
2009
Getting treatment for genital warts or HPV is important. Doctors can burn, freeze, cut or scrape away unsightly bumps. The virus associated with HPV stays in the body like other viruses do. Just like cold sores a new eruption can happen without a repeat exposure. Someone who doesn’t have visible warts can still give someone else the virus during unprotected sexual contact. While antibiotics can treat some sexual transmitted infections getting treated for genital warts does not constitute a cure. Some cases of warts don’t progress at all. Others grow to be big, painful and even disfiguring.
Most patients are happy to have the growths treated and there partners or new prospective partners wont see the warts. A responsible adult should use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections, HIV and warts.
While we can make the warts disappear there is no guarantee the warts won’t have the last laugh.
Tags: cure for warts, genital warts, warts
