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Genital Warts are only small, but they cause big problems. They occur in the genital region and are quite soft, resulting from the human papilloma virus (HPV). There are over a hundred various types of HPV which cause the warts. Most of us have had warts on our fingers and these are also caused by HPV.

We are fortunate that only a few of the many HPVs are known to cause genital warts.

How do we get genital warts? They are transmitted by sexual contact. This means that the virus is contracted by having sex or intimate relations with a partner who is carrying the virus. The HPV passes through tiny openings in the skin that occur in the genital areas during sex.

When the virus is contracted,a wart appears often in 10 or 12 weeks, although sometimes they remain dormant for years. People with the HPV who have dormant warts can still transmit the warts.

Condoms are helpful in preventing the spread of genital warts, however they are not foolproof and may not cover the full area of skin making contact.

Warts are usually first seen as small, lumps on or near the vagina, anus or penis. The HPV infection may show as an individual warts or clusters. They have been known to grow inside the vagina or rectum and are not always. As a test to see if lumps are actually warts, as application of 3%"5% acetic acid usually turns HPV infected genital tissue to a whitish color. Sometimes a biopsy may be used.

Women sometimes are diagnosed with HPV as a result of a pap smear test.

In some cases, people may suffer itching pain around the genital openings, even if there are no warts present while many others have no recognizable symptoms and consequently may not know they are infected.

The discomfort and itchiness associated with genital warts can be relieved by keeping the affected area dry.

Saline washes and creams provide some relief.

Currently, there is no treatments that can stop the virus, but there are several treatments for the warts themselves. Freezing the warts with liquid nitrogen is one treatment. They will of course feel very cold and blisters will form. Refrain from touching the blister as it will heal of its own accord. Treatment with a chemical solution which is painted on the warts is another method. Avoid wart paints if pregnant.

Some creams assist in the treatment of the warts making skin peel off together with the wart. Creams are less harsh than the chemical paints. and are ofter used when a number of warts are present. Burning is another method used which utilizes a hot wire to burn the wart

Take note of whatever your doctor recommends, and be prepared for a re occurrence of the warts at some time in the future as they often return.

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