Comprehensive listing of treatments for genital warts and HPV



Additional Treatment Information

NOTICE:  For your convenience we copied key information from each product's site and have provided it here, with some content edited to make it more readable.  If you'd like to read more about each product, just click on the item's name from the list below.


Table of Contents

  1. ALDARA (imiquimod)
  2. Bloodroot Paste
  3. Candida antigen injection
  4. Condylox
  5. Condysil
  6. Condysil Gel
  7. Cryotherapy
  8. Echinacea
  9. Electrotherapy 
  10. Herbal WartGo
  11. Interferon
  12. Laser Therapy
  13. Nature's Solution
  14. Podofilox (Condylox)
  15. Sal-Acid Plaster
  16. Silver Nitrate Pencil
  17. Transfactor
  18. TCA
  19. Wart Cream by Waldon Research
  20. Warts No More

Aldara

Aldara™ (imiquimod) Cream, 5% classifies itself as an "immune response modifier." According to their data, Aldara claims to have treated nearly 4 million Americans with genital warts. Aldara is a safe alternative to the invasive treatment of this disease prescribed by doctors. Applied by the patient, it is available by prescription only. Although one of the most expensive treatments (one month costs about $250) , it is one of the more effective prescription products. Once only availabe by visiting the doctor, it can be now be purchased with an "online" doctor's consultation at http://www.genital-wart-treatments-online.com/aldara.html

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Blood Root

 The makers of Bloodroot paste claim to have stumbled upon the root's powers to reduce the size of common warts accidentally after staff members took supplements intended to be used to treat cancer that contained the bloodroot ingredient. Shortly after this realization, they created a paste of bloodroot concentrate to treat a wide variety of skin disorders, including warts and moles. Apparently bloodroot's powers to treat skin disorders was a slight oversight originally encountered through the readings of Dr. Jonathan Hartwell's work, however, it did not seem worthwhile to for them to pursue at the time.

The manufacturers also warn not to expect immediate results from their product. Whether or not waiting 30 days will show results due to either the application of bloodroot or the natural lifecycle of the virus to come and go is entirely the user's discretion.


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Candida Antigen

According to their research, the makers of Candida conducted a study including 116 patients. Sandra Marchese-Johnson, M.D. conducted the open-label comparison. With some receiving treatments including cryotherapy and other immunotherapy options. According to their evidence, partial and sometimes complete disappearance of the warts occurred. The amount of product applied to each respective induration varied upon the actual size of the wart. The larger the wart, the higher volume of product applied. It is somewhat unclear as to how many patients actually received Candida in this study, however, the manufacturer mentions that seven out of ten patients had complete or partial response. After the study, a follow-up ranging from four to eighteen months concluded that there had been only one recurrence of the wart according to Dr. Johnson.

 

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Condylox(PODOPHYLLIN)

PODOPHYLLIN is a brown liquid that causes a burning sensation as it dries. Caution must be taken as it needs to be washed off within 4 to 6 hours of application. Intended to be used for the treatment of external genital warts, it is both easy to use and rather inexpensive. In addition, special preparations must often be made prior to the application of this product at home. Although expensive (one 3.5 mL tube costs costs around $200), it is an effective prescription genital wart treatment product. Once only availabe by visiting the doctor, it can be now be purchased with an "online" consultation at http://www.genital-wart-treatments-online.com/condylox.html

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Cyrogen System

The CyrogoneTM System is a solution for embarrassing trips to the doctor's office for treatment of genital warts. CyrogoneTM incorporates the cryogenic process of freezing warts for the purpose of removal. Guaranteed to remove your warts, this product is available for $19.95 plus shipping and applicable sales tax.

CryogoneTM consists of three primary components: a container with the cryogen inside, a specially designed applicator, and an adhesive material for application to the area of interest. The CyrogoneTM System involves applying an absorbent pad first to the skin followed by a spraying of the cryogen. Due to its low boiling point of 15 degrees Fahrenheit, the material freezes at the point of contact and destroys the skin in comes into contact with within a few millimeters of depth. The larger the wart, the longer the treatment time is suggested.

Removed from market for extreme safety and health risks - no longer available.

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Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is a method that entails freezing off the wart with liquid nitrogen and is relatively inexpensive, safe and effective. The downside this to this procedure beyond the obvious pain factor is it must be performed by a trained health care provider.

 

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DUOFILM 15ML Wart treatment

The DUOFILM procedure involves soaking the wart area in warm water for approximately five minutes prior to application. Then gently rubbing the surface of the wart with a pumice stone or emery board. Using a brush, apply DUOFILM to the wart. Take caution not to get any of the product on the surrounding skin keep covered with a bandage.

 

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Echinacea

Helps support immune system function and the body's natural defenses. This natural product is derived from the flowers and the root of the echinacea plant, or purple coneflower, which is native to North America. It is traditionally used during the winter months and has been shown in numerous clinical studies to help support immune system function and the body's natural defenses. (The FDA has not evaluated this statement). Herbs are complex plants made up of many natural active ingredients which work together in the body to produce a beneficial effect. The most important part of choosing an herbal supplement is insuring that the natural active ingredients in the herb are present in the final product each and every time.

 

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Electrotherapy


Electrotherapy involves cauterization, a process that destroys tissue by using chemical corrosion or electricity, or by heating or freezing it. Electrocautery is done using a small probe, which has an electric current running through it, to cauterize the tissue. It is frequently used to stop bleeding.

Electrocautery is a relatively safe procedure and is routinely used in surgery to burn unwanted or harmful tissue. It is also effectively used to reduce or stop hemorrhaging by "burning" the bleeding blood vessels (seals them off). Various types, shapes, and sizes of tips (probes) are available for specific treatments. A small electrode is applied to the skin near the surgery site. This is used to collect the electricity from the body and safely discharge it back to the machine.

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Herbal WartGo

The application process of Herbal WartGo entails applying the product topically to a bandage and applying to the desired area of treatment. Manufacturer claims this product to be irritation free of the surrounding tissue are of the wart.

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Interferon

Occasionally, INTERFERON injections are used if all other methods of treatment have failed. The antiviral drug interferon is sometimes used, but less expensive therapies work just as well with less discomfort.

 
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Laser Therapy

Recent studies suggest that laser beams applied to warts are an effective treatment that does not affect normal tissue or cause scarring. Some physicians recommend it particularly for HPV infections of the cervix (warts and other lesions). Local or general anesthesia may be necessary, depending on the number and size of the warts. Only physicians specially trained to do laser therapy should perform this treatment. Laser therapy (using an intense light to destroy the warts) or surgery (cutting off the warts) has the advantage of getting rid of warts in a single office visit. However, treatment can be expensive and the health care provider must be well-trained in these methods.

 
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Nature's Solution

Made from natural fish oils, Nature's Solution claims to use natural ingredients that are effective antiviral agents helpful in fighting off HPV. Application is quite simple involving a direct placement of the product to the wart.

 

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Sal-Acid Plaster

With soft pads of comfort the infected area and protect the applied product, Sal-Acid Plaster may be used as a safe alternative to other harmful treatments.

 

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Silver Nitrate Pencil

Silver Nitrate is used as an alternative to surgery or cryotherapy and works by destroying the wart. It is apparently less hazardous than toxic chemicals such as nitric or chi oro acetic acid, salicylic acid, podophyllin or 5-fluorouracil. In addition, its requiers only a few applications for expected results. It is water-soluble and easy to apply to the infected area. Downside: Can leave dark greay marks underneath skin.

 

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Transfactor

Transfactor comes in a capsulated form and is mixed with lactose. Manufacturer claims that user should see results within four to six weeks, and it has been successful in three quarters of its customers. In addition, it claims to be side-effect free.

 

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TCA

TRICHLOROACETIC ACID (TCA) is the most common chemical applied to small warts. TCA is a clear, watery liquid that is painted on the warts. It causes a burning sensation as it dries. The warts will turn a whitish color, shrink and disappear. It will take weekly treatments for a number of weeks to get rid of the warts.  Trichloracetic acid (TCA) is currently used by only a small percentage of practitioners but appears to be better than podophyllin in several respects. It is usually equally effective. The strength of TCA is more easily controlled; it works on first contact with the skin and then stops in about five minutes, reducing the danger of scarring. It does not seem to provoke severe reactions as podophyllin occasionally does. Some doctors use TCA during pregnancy, although no studies have been done to verify its safety at that time.

 

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Condysil Creme

Some methods of removing genital warts like burning or freezing leave scars and can be extremely painful.  Why  burn your most sensitive areas if you don't have to?  Applied twice daily,  the company claims a satisfaction rate for this ointment of over 90%, with no burning or additional SCARRING.   SkinChoice spent nearly two years developing this product while consulting with Dermatologists, Pharmacists, and Universities.  Among other ingredients, the Aloe, Vitamins E and A Palimate, colloidal silver and tea tree oil have been shown in clinical studies to be highly effective against bacteria and other micro organisms while stimulating the body's own immune system, while the Prunella Vulgaris has been shown to be an effective anti-viral agent.   Applied twice daily, relief is painless, and doesn't scar or burn.  Safe, effective, and completely confidential. Click Here for more information.

 

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Wart Cream by Waldon Research

Waldon Research has developed its wart cream by combining anti-viral agents infused with oxygen, and, according to the manufacturer, the product can kill the viruses that cause these diseases. Oxygen is an aggressive biological tool in fighting anaerobic microorganisms such as viruses that contain positive charges. We could not find any scientific data to back up this theory.

 

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Condysil Gel by SkinChoice

 

Between 30-50% of people who have used prescription medications like Aldara or Condylox or have undergone cryogenic therapy will have their warts grow back again! They are usually harder to remove the second time. Why burn your most sensitive areas if you don't have to? Applied twice daily company claims people using this product have over a 90% satisfaction rate, with no burning or additional scarring. Very unique fomula. Among other ingredients Salicyic Acid, Vitamins A and E are suspended in a soothing natural glycerine base

5% Salicylic Acid & Prunella Topical Gel
SkinChoice's most aggressive product.

To order or for more information, visit http://www.genital-wart-treatments-online.com/ordernow.html 

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"Warts no More" by Forces Of Nature (a.k.a. Warts No More Extra Strength, and Warts No More Super Strength Plus)

"An all natural Certified Organic treatment ... made from 100% pure and natural essential oils and plant extracts, grown organically in remote regions high in the North American mountains." "The pure essential oils in Warts No More have remarkable ability to penetrate into cell membranes to provide a wide spectrum of action against the wart and HPV virus."

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