What Are The Home Remedies For Genital Warts ?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2011

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Fri, 8 Jul 2011 Answered on

Last reviewed on

Question : Hi, I am 30 years, 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weigh 79kgs. last week I have been diagnosed with genital warts.is there any homemed solution or any cream that i can apply because its just start.

Answered by Dr. Jasvinder Singh (25 minutes later)

Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query.

Genital warts may go away on their own in some people and in others, treatment methods may be needed.

There are many topical treatments available for genital warts and these include podophylliym resin, podofilox, 5-Fluorouracil and Imiquimod (Aldara) cream. However these creams should be used only after consulting a dermatologist and can be used at home.

Other treatment options include electrical cautery, surgical removal, human papillomavirus once it has occurred.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Jasvinder Singh (26 minutes later)

Thanks Dr.Jasvinder XXXXXXX

I think its just started there is only one wart so is there any way without consulting dermatologist i can apply cream and monitor for 1 week, and if they start increasing after week then i will visit to dermatologist.

Answered by Dr. Jasvinder Singh (12 hours later)

Hello,

Thanks for writing back.

You can use any of the creams mentioned above. Imoquimod is a good agent and you can use it topically on genital warts. However the skin of genitalia is very sensitive and these creams can cause irritation and redness. Hence I prefer you to use it under medical supervision.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad