Overview Of Common Genital Warts Treatments: Podophyllum resin and Bichloracetic acid treatments

Posted: May 17, 2010 |Comments: 0 | Views: 316 |

Those suffering from genital warts should be made aware of most discouraging fact that no cure for this infection is made possible yet. Research projects are underway and developments seen around the glob to find permanent genital wart cure have not found any option yet. Some websites claim complete cure but they simply befool sufferers by treating external genital wart appearances. They don't offer permanent solution to eliminate this virus that has causal relationship with genital warts.

Human papillomavirus causes genital warts. Also called HPV, this virus causes warts which are mostly harmless and are not painful in initial stage. Once these warts are pulled or pinched unbearable pain starts. Many genital wart remover creams are available which eliminate such warts without causing pain. But the major problem is that they may reoccur after certain period. Genital warts can't reoccur if HPV virus is killed properly. But the unfortunate thing is that medical science has still not investigated such devices or medicine yet which may kill this virus. Efforts are still continue though.  

In genital warts treatments doctors usually recommend Podofilox gel or Podophyllum resin. As Podophyllum resin comes with side effects and may causes some burning sensation nearby the area where it is applied doctors always advise to use a bit petroleum jelly in the genital warts to lessen such sensation. As petroleum jelly doesn't retort with Podophyllum resin it is helpful in protecting skin from any bad impact from this specific medicine.


The Podophyllum resin is arguably one of the best genital wart remover that is effective and low on cost. When compared with the other surgical methods of genital wart removal, the Podophyllum resin treatment is very less expensive.  The effective rate of the Podophyllum resin treatment is also very high. The Podophyllum resin treatment is effective in approximately 45 to 77, but there is no 100 percent guarantee and the genital warts may resurface after few months.

For the Podophyllum resin treatment, the doctor will first apply the petroleum jelly around the area of the genital warts and then apply the Podophyllum resin on the genital warts. When the doctor applies the Podophyllum resin on the genital warts, you may feel a little burning sensation so you may have to bear it for a while. After the application of the Podophyllum resin, you may have to wait for a 3 to 4 hours. After 3 to 4 hours, the doctor will wash off the Podophyllum resin and then wipe the infected area dry.  

Podophyllum resin treatment takes 6 weeks to destroy genital warts unlike surgery which may bring immediate result on the genital warts. It must be noted that application of Podophyllum resin should be followed by highly skilled and trained doctors or health professionals. This treatment requires patience and commitment. If you are not known to such treatment procedure you should remain away from trying it by your own. Possibility is that you may damage your skin and other tissue in genital areas which is too much sensitive.

Remember that Podophyllum resin is meant for external use only. It can't be used internally or applied in vagina or anus that may create further problems. Bichloracetic acid is other external treatment option. Though this acid is not effective like Podophyllum resin but it is best choice for direct application on genital warts. Result of Bichloracetic acid is seen immediately. If affected area is larger where genital warts spread have cotton-tipped applicator and dip it in Bichloracetic acid before applying.

An added advantage in the application of Bichloracetic acid treatment is that it doesn't require petroleum jelly or anesthesia. There is lesser pain involved with it during application and little tingling sensation is felt by patients while this acid is applied. Such sensation is bearable easily which occurs for a short period. Usually it is instructed to cleanse genital wart areas with warm water once Bichloracetic acid is applied. This acid is diluted through warm water so that it doesn't come in contact with sensitive genital are skins.

Either you go for Podophyllum resin treatment or the Bichloracetic acid both are safer options and they also have least side effects unlike surgical methods which should be applied only when above mentioned treatments fail to cure. Your doctor will have no choice except using surgical method which is highly painful as last treatment option for genital warts.

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