What are Genital Warts
Genital warts are small fleshy growths, bumps or skin changes that appear on or around the genital or anal area result of a viral skin infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). They are usually painless and do not pose a serious threat to health. A person can have a single wart or clusters of multiple warts that grow together to form a kind of “cauliflower” appearance.
Warts in Human
Warts in women
The most common places for genital warts to develop in women are:
- around the vulva (the opening of the vagina)
- on the cervix (the neck of the womb)
- inside the vagina
- around or inside the anus
- on the upper thighs
Warts in men
The most common places for genital warts to develop in men are:
- anywhere on the penis
- on the scrotum
- inside the urethra (tube where urine comes out)
- around or inside the anus
- on the upper thighs
Treatment
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There are two main types of treatment for genital warts:
- applying a cream, lotion or chemical to the warts (topical treatment)
- destroying the tissue of the warts by freezing, heating or removing them (physical ablation). There are four main methods used in the physical ablation of genital warts. They are: cryotherapy, excision, electrosurgery, laser surgery.
