Genital Wart Treatment (HPV)

Treatment of HPV Infection?

There is no medicine that can completely cure HPV.

However, many HPV infections can go away on their own and be cleared by the body's immune system.

The spontaneous clearance process of HPV,varies from person to person and depending on the type of virus.

Some infections may clear up on their own within a few months, while others may take longer. The strength of the immune system and other factors play a strong role in this process.

Also some Immunomodulators are used for treatment

It is important to follow regular medical follow-up and recommendations, take precautions to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and be knowledgeable about sexual health issues.

In addition, the HPV vaccine is an effective method of protection against certain types of HPV, especially when administered at a young age.

Methods Used in Genital Wart Treatment

Treatment methods vary according to factors such as the size, number, location and general health of the patient.

The most commonly used treatment methods:

Cream or ointment: Your doctor may recommend special creams or ointments that you apply on the warts. These medicines will remove the warts over time.

• Use of acetic acid: Warts can be destructed with special acidic solutions.
• Cryotherapy: Warts are frozen and destroyed using liquid nitrogen.
• Electrocautery: Warts are burned using electric current.
• Laser therapy: Warts are vaporized with a laser beam.
• Surgical excision: Large or stubborn warts are surgically removed.
• Immune System Boosting Treatments: Immunomodulators

Treatment Process and Things to Consider

- Duration of treatment: The duration of treatment depends on the size and number of warts. Some warts disappear within a few weeks, while others may take longer.

- Recurrence: Warts may recur after treatment. Therefore, regular check-ups are important.

- Sexual intercourse: You should use the contraception recommended by your doctor during and after treatment.

- HPV vaccine: The HPV vaccine is the most effective way to prevent genital warts. The vaccine is given to people who are not yet infected with HPV.

Misinformation about genital warts

- Genital warts only occur in women: False. Both men and women can get them.

- Genital warts always give symptoms: False. Some people may not have symptoms.

- Genital warts cause cancer: True. Some types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. Therefore, regular check-ups are important.

At what age is the HPV vaccine administered?

The HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine is usually recommended for people between the ages of 9 and 26. This age range includes a period when the vaccine is considered to be most effective and to provide the greatest protection when received before sexual activity begins. However, the HPV vaccine can also be administered at later ages.

Health organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Cancer Society recommend that the vaccine be routinely given to children aged 11 or 12. The vaccine usually consists of two or three doses, and doses are usually given at 0-2-6 months. It is administered at months 0-2-6.

If the 2nd or 3rd dose of the HPV vaccine is delayed, should I start the vaccination schedule all over again?

There is no need to start the vaccination schedule all over again. The 2nd and 3rd dose can be completed within the first 1 year.

How many types of HPV vaccine are there?

There are 2 different types of HPV vaccine, 4-pack and 9-pack.

What is the difference between the 4-valent and 9-valent HPV vaccine?

- 4-valent vaccine (Gardasil): Provides protection against HPV 6, 11, 16 and 18 types. HPV 6 and 11 are low-risk strains that can cause genital warts, while HPV 16 and 18 are high-risk strains that can cause serious health problems such as cervical cancer.

- Vaccine 9 (Gardasil 9): Provides protection against HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52 and 58. In addition to the 4-valent vaccine, this vaccine protects against five additional HPV types.

Vaccine 4. protects against four HPV types, Vaccine 9 protects against nine HPV types and therefore has a broader coverage.

Can people with a positive HPV infection get the HPV vaccine?

Yes, people who are positive for HPV (Human Papillomavirus) infection can get the HPV vaccine in certain circumstances because the vaccine can protect against other types of HPV that the person is not yet infected with.

Can boys be vaccinated against HPV?

All types of HPV infect both men and women. Boys should also be vaccinated to protect against HPV infection.

What should be done if HPV is positive but there are no warts?

After entering the body, the HPV virus can incubate for many years without showing any symptoms. Although genital warts can develop within 3-4 months after entering the body, some patients do not show any lesions. For this reason, your HPV test will be positive even if you do not have warts in your genital area because the virus is in your body.

HPV negative but warts? Is It possible??????

Since warts caused by the HPV virus occur mostly in and around the genital area, they should not be confused with dermatologic warts in other parts of the body. If wart lesions appear in and around the genital area, an HPV screening test should definitely be performed. However, HPV tests may be negative despite the presence of genital warts. The reason for this is that not all screening tests on the market have the same scope.

Some of the HPV virus test kits are made to detect only certain types of the virus. The most commonly used virus kit usually detects the Type-16 and Type-18 virus or the 11 and 6 virus types. However, if the type of HPV virus in your body is different from what the test kit scans for, the result will be negative. It is therefore very important to have a comprehensive HPV Genotype Test.

Can HPV be treated at home?

Medical treatment methods are used for genital warts, also known as Condyloma Acuminata, caused by the HPV virus.

Although in recent years, the effect of the HPV virus and the genital warts caused by the HPV virus have regressed in direct proportion to the immune system, the treatment methods to be used should be determined by a specialist gynecologist.

Any method you do on your own at home will not eliminate the HPV virus and the lesions it causes. For this, you should first get support from a health institution.

Which doctor to see for HPV?

HPV virus and the warts it causes are recognized as one of the sexually transmitted diseases. HPV warts usually occur in and around the genital area. For warts that occur in other parts of the body, the dermatology department is visited. However, for warts and disorders caused by the HPV virus, women should consult a specialist gynecologist and men should consult a urology department.

How long does HPV virus turn into cancer?

Cancer does not develop immediately after HPV infection. The duration varies according to the immunity of the person. Some Types of HPV types cause cancer. Infection with carcinogenic strains takes between 5-15 years.

How many years does the HPV virus live in the body?

People with HPV-16 and HPV-18 are slower to eliminate the virus from the body than patients with other virus types. The 45% of HPV-16 and HPV-18 virus carriers usually get rid of the virus within a year.

Which vitamins are good for treating the HPV virus?

Certain vitamins, especially foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc, can help strengthen our immune system and protect us against HPV. Regular use of supplements of these vitamins and minerals can also be beneficial for your immunity.

Is there a pill for HPV?

There is no direct drug treatment for HPV, it is not possible to kill or destroy HPV with a drug. The only way to treat HPV, that is, to remove it from the body, is to strengthen the immune system and activate it against HPV.

Does HPV go away without medication?

Warts caused by HPV usually do not go away on their own.

Therefore, they must be treated.

But infections can go away on their own with a strong immune system.

Does itching occur in HPV?

Warts caused by HPV are usually uncomfortable. They usually cause complaints such as pain, itching or redness.

Which antibiotic should be used for HPV?

HPV is a virus. Antibiotics have no place in the treatment of infections caused by viruses. Antibiotics are also not effective in the treatment of infections or warts caused by HPV virus.

Is HPV transmitted through soap?

There is no evidence that HPV can be transmitted through towels, soap, swimming pools, bathtubs or toilet bowls.

HPV infection can remain silent for years.

Therefore, it may not be possible to know when or from whom the disease was transmitted.