Protect your self during sex. 1 out of every two men have HPV and 1 in four women have it. HPV or Human Papillary Virus commonly called genital warts is linked to cervical cancer in women and is mostly undetectable on men. So ladies if you have had sex with more than one man odds are you have HPV. Does anyone find this frightening?
Over the counter medications should NOT be used for genital warts!
Over the counter medications like Compound W are meant for warts on the hands, feet, elbows, knees, etc. The medication is NOT intended for the genital area.
The genital area is a VERY sensitive area compared to other parts on the body like the hands and feet.
Compound W contains salicylic acid which literally causes the outer layer of skin to peel off. If it’s used too much it can even cause 2nd and 3rd degree burns. Could you imagine having 2nd and/or 3rd degree burns on your genital area? OUCH!
Aldara cream and Condylox lotion/gel can be used to treat genital/anal warts. These medications ARE intended for the genital area, but they require a prescription. Both of these medications can also cause 2nd and 3rd degree burns if used too much or incorrectly, so it’s important that the person using it reads the directions carefully.
I have personally used Aldara cream and I thought it worked great! It got rid of my warts after about 5 weeks of using it and they have never came back (luckily)!
Take care!
