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Hi, well I've had chondlyoma for about 4 years and i've used Aldara cream and got them leeped and 2 months later they came back. I need some help as far as someone that can help me with getting rid of them. I know the virus won't go away but the appearance can. I also have diabetes, i know this doen't help. Any kind of information would help a lot. thanks.
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by Georgan Gregg: ()
I think you are talking about condyloma acuminatum, the warty growths on genitals or anus caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). It’s also called genital warts or verruca acuminata. You’re right, there’s no treatment to cure HPV, but there are several treatments for genital warts.
No one treatment is best for everyone. Your doctor will consider the size, location & number of warts, changes in the warts, your preference, cost of treatment, convenience, adverse effects, & their experience. Some treatments are done in the doctor's office while prescription creams can be used at home.
Treatments in the office:
Cryotherapy (freezing off the wart with liquid nitrogen). This is fairly inexpensive, but must be done by a trained doctor or nurse.
Podophyllin is a chemical that must be applied by a doctor or nurse & is an older treatment not widely used.
TCA (trichloracetic acid) is also applied to the surface of the wart by a doctor or a nurse.
Cutting off warts gets rid of them in one office visit
Electrocautery (burning off with electrical current)
Laser therapy using intense light to destroy warts. This is for larger or extensive warts, especially those that haven’t responded well to other treatments. Laser can be expensive & most doctors don’t have either the equipment or the training.
Interferon is injected in to the wart, but is rarely used because of the side effect & cost.
Home treatments (prescription creams):
Podofilox cream or gel (Condylox®) doesn't cost much, is easy to use & safe, but must be used about 4 weeks.
Imiquimod cream (Aldara®) is the one you have been using. It’s also safe, effective &easy to use, but is the only treatment that also boosts the immune system to fight HPV.
Hopefully, you have a doctor you feel comfortable talking with &, working together, you can get your genital warts more under control. I recommend that you learn all you can about genital warts by heading to American Social Health’s HPV support website &/or phoning the National HPV Hotline at (919) 361 – 4848. It’s not a free call, but the best source for up-to-date HPV information, support for emotional issues such as self-esteem & partner communication. They’re open 2 - 7pm, Eastern Time, Monday - Friday.
Good luck & don’t hesitate to contact us again.Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology
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