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A wart is generally a small, rough tumor, typically on hands and feet, that can resemble a cauliflower or a solid blister; they can grow on all parts of your body including on your skin, on the inside of your mouth, on your genitals and on your rectal area. Common warts on the skin may be passed to another person when that person touches the warts but it is also possible to get warts from using towels or other objects that were used by a person who has warts.

Even though genital warts are like most other warts, do not cause any pain (except warts on the areas of the foot where you apply pressure when walking) but are nonetheless highly contagious and can be contracted during any type of sexual act. A person will not generally become vulnerable to warts until after the age of three and after this they can grow almost anywhere and in women even inside the vagina which often aren’t detected until they have an examination.

Warts generally appear after a person has cut or grazed themselves and can spread from there but other than being unsightly, they do not normally cause any harm although that does not mean it isn’t beneficial to have them removed on occasion. Treatment of warts is generally carried out owing to the adverse cosmetic affect they have but it isn’t a bad idea if they become a persistent problem. Although many people by preparations to remove warts and verrucas, others will go to their doctor who treat them with liquid nitrogen; however, this treatment does take more than one application.

While warts all tend to be referred to as common warts, this is not the case as there are a large number of variations. The common wart is just one of over one hundred which are known each with very specific target areas especially those highly contagious forms found around the male and female sex organs and the anus. {The 100 hundred different type of wart in the human papillomavirus group are quite focused in the areas they attack including those that are found in the genitalia.}

Often warts appear when people bite their nails as the delicate skin is an ideal area for growth but some people are not as susceptible to warts as others although the reason for this at present unknown. Those small cauliflower-like papules seen on people’s fingers, especially around the cuticle area are the common wart and these usually appear to have small dark specks in them which are blood vessels.

The small flat skin colored papules are in fact flat warts and are more likely to be seen on the face legs and arms sometimes in very large groups which may contain hundreds of them. Anal and genital warts are much more serious not just because they are highly infectious but they are in particularly sensitive areas of the body and can be found internally, even inside the urethra.

Often warts disappear on their own, although it may take many months, or even years, for the warts to go away but some warts won’t go away on their own and this is where over-the-counter options are useful. The most common type of treatment involves salicylic acid which is readily available at drugstores and supermarkets but remember that removing a wart with salicylic acid requires a strict regimen of cleaning the area, applying the acid, and removing the dead skin with a pumice stone or emery board.

If you’ve never before had or never before even heard about genital warts, then you won’t know what genital warts look like. This could of course, all be for the good. If they aren’t on you, and sometimes even when they are, genital warts can be a frightening sight to those of faint stomachs.

In other words, they’re not a pretty sight to behold, but they are unfortunately a fact of life, especially in this day and age when sexually transmitted diseases are becoming more and more common.

If this is your worry and you’re afraid that you might have genital warts but are too embarrassed to see your doctor, you might first want to find out what genital warts look like.

In appearance genital warts can differ one from the other, and just because you see a picture of genital warts it doesn’t mean that your genital warts look like the ones in the image you saw.

For instance, in some cases genital warts look like nothing more than a raised bump or a very irritable rash. In other cases however, genital warts look like cauliflower shaped growths.

They can also look like small raised growths, or they can also be flat in appearance. Genital warts can also sometimes have an appearance of being red and angry.

If you want to have a better idea and want to know what genital warts look like, you can of course look through medical textbooks containing information about genital warts, or you can look for pictures of genital warts over the internet.

You will be able to find many a website which will grant you access to pictures of genital warts so that you can see for yourself what genital warts look like. Be warned though, that not everyone can stand what are most of the time, very candid and graphic pictures.

For these squeamish people it would be best if you remained ignorant of what genital warts look like. You might want to read the information gathered on these sites, but if the thought of anything to do with your bodily functions leaves you nauseous, you should avoid these completely.

Ignorance really is best in this case and if you believe you might be suffering from genital warts and want to know what genital warts look like you might be better off gathering the courage to go see your doctor instead, to confirm or deny that you have genital warts.

Sometimes the direct approach is the best, and this way you will also be assured of getting the necessary treatment. And if you really want to see what genital warts look like, you can always go back to any of these sites.

by: Muna wa Wanjiru

Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on genital warts look like, visit his site at genital warts look like

genital warts scars is a risk that you will run when you have genital warts. You can get genital warts scars due to treatment methods or it can be scarring as a result of scratching the affected areas. Getting genital warts scars just because you have genital warts isn’t a hundred percent chance, but it can happen.

Sometimes the treatment methods themselves can lead to genital warts scars of the delicate skin around the genital area. Many surgical methods can leave unsightly genital warts scars even if they are done properly.
So if your treatment was handled by someone who wasn’t too competent with the procedures and the equipment, you might find that you have quite extensive genital warts scars as a result of the procedure.

genital warts scars doesn’t have to be as a result of surgical procedures either. It can come as a result of any of the other methods you use to treat yourself as well. For instance, I know this person who developed genital warts scars on her thighs. It was only the first time it had happened, so she was prescribed a topical ointment and told to use it until the warts disappeared.

It took her about two to three weeks to fully get rid of the warts, but afterward she was left with a patch of skin that was discolored. That was two years ago, and she still has it to this day. The warts haven’t come back, but the discolored genital warts scars still remains as a reminder that she once had genital warts.

She’s not distressed about this - she a very practical person - but the use of certain creams and ointments has reduced the appearance of the genital warts scars discoloration. My point though, is that you can do everything right and still be left with scars to deal with.
by: Muna wa Wanjiru

Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Curing Genital Warts for Years. For More Information on Genital Warts Scars, Visit His Site at Genital Warts Scars

Sexual Intercourse is the number one method through which HPV strains which cause genital warts are passed on. Having sexual intercourse with a partner who is already infected with the HPV genital wart strain will give you a 66% chance, or two-thirds of a chance, of getting genital warts yourself. Sexual intercourse in this case implies not only vaginal sex, but also oral sex, and anal sex.

There are ways by which you can prevent or avoid getting genital warts, but if your sexual partner has it, then there’s a likelihood that you will also get it. And since it might take a few months even a few years for genital warts to manifest itself in a person who has been infected, even a person who is reasonably certain that they don’t have genital warts might indeed have the HPV infection present within them.

There’s also the chance that if you indulge in oral sex with an infected partner, that you can get genital warts HPV strain in your throat. (Laryngeal papiolloma) Although using a condom or spermicides will not give you a 100% success rate of preventing or avoiding genital warts, not using either one is just asking for disaster to befall you. If you have sex with a partner who has genital warts, you have a two thirds chance of getting it yourself. By using a condom however, you can significantly cut down on that risk.

Non-monogamous Relationships as a “cause” of genital warts can also be split into two sections. Sexual intercourse with more than one partner, and, Sexual intercourse with a partner who has had multiple partner Both of these leaves room for you to get genital warts, and if you fall into either one of these categories you might want to have a full checkup to make sure that you don’t have HPV even if you don’t display any of the signs or symptoms. Sexual intercourse with more than one partner needn’t be taken to mean that you’re having sexual relations with more than one partner at a time. If you’re sexually active and have had more than one sexual partner over the course of that time, you’re at risk for getting genital warts.

It can also be taken that if you have more than one sexual partner at a time you have a good chance of getting genital HPV. If you have only ever had one sexual partner, but he or she has had more than partner in their lifetime, there’s a chance that you might get genital warts through them.
Since the genital warts don’t always manifest themselves immediately, there’s a chance that they didn’t realize they have HPV. If this is the case you might become infected without either of you being any the wiser.

There’s also the case that although you might be in a monogamous relationship, your partner might not be, in which case they might be sexually active with one or more other sexual partners. These are all ways and means by which you can get genital warts without your being aware of it. And that’s why it’s recommended that if you have genital warts, that your sexual partner (or partners) also have an examination for genital warts.

Although Sexual Intercourse in the Early Teen Years doesn’t necessarily have to be so, if you start to have sexual relations at a very young age - under 18 - you’re at a risk of getting genital warts. That’s one of the main reasons why a pap smear is recommended for sexually active young girls. Sexually transmitted diseases are nothing to laugh at, and genital HPV once contracted won’t disappear easily. The infection can sometimes linger for a few years, and the genital can even recur.

This is also the reason that the newly FDA passed vaccine for genital HPV, Gardasil, is recommended as being given as young as 9-12

by: Muna wa Wanjiru

Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Curing Genital Warts for Years. For More Information on Genital Warts, Visit His Site at Genital Warts

There are many diseases and conditions in this world, and some are talked about with gusto while others are talked about in hushed voices with maybe a furtive glance or two over the shoulder to make sure no one has overheard. And one of these socially taboo subjects is that of herpes and genital warts.

Both herpes and genital warts are classed as Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) and both are contagious. For the most part you will contract both herpes and genital warts through sexual relations with an infected person. This means through oral sex, anal sex as well as vaginal sex.

In a few cases however, it has been noted that you can also get both herpes and genital warts through contact with the personal items of an infected person, such as clothing, especially clothing which comes into contact with the infected area, and even towels.

This is why it’s always a good idea to keep separate any clothing, toweling or bedding an infected person will use. These items should also be laundered separately, until the infection has run its course, and afterwards as well for about a week or two. These are of course just precautionary measures and may not work fully in keeping the infection at bay.

It has also been noted that herpes and genital warts might have a connection. A few people who have had herpes will be more susceptible to getting genital warts as well. This isn’t a given but a link has been established.

For the most part though you can tell the difference between herpes and genital warts as the signs and symptoms for both differ widely. For instance herpes symptoms will cause sores or blisters to appear in your genital area, whereas genital warts will cause warts to appear in and around your genital area.

Both herpes and genital warts however, have a few things in common. Depending on the particular strain of the each virus and the overall health of the person among other considerations, signs and symptoms of both herpes and genital warts may not always appear in an infected person.

In this case it can become difficult to diagnose a patient, but other signs and symptoms of herpes and genital warts will be taken into account as well. These other signs and symptoms won’t necessarily be overt or even noticed by a person, so they could remain untreated.

In the case of the herpes virus this won’t cause any problems as the outbreak of blisters will run its course and dry up. But genital warts, if left untreated can lead to cancerous cells forming where the warts were.

Also, both the herpes and genital warts viruses cannot be cured. The symptoms of the each virus can, but not the virus itself. The best thing that you could do for yourself and your partner would be to get a proper medical examination and receive a correct diagnosis. This way you will be able to receive the necessary treatment.

by: Muna wa Wanjiru

Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and has been researching and reporting on internet marketing for years. For more information on herpes and genital warts, visit his site at herpes and genital warts

The human papilloma virus at its best is contagious and this hasn’t changed for the genital HPV strains. It is a highly contagious infection which can be passed from person to person very easily, especially if it manifests itself as genital warts.

That’s why genital HPV is considered to be a sexually transmitted disease. And since genital warts spread through skin contact with an infected area, the use of condoms may not be sufficient barrier against the spread of the infection as a condom won’t necessarily cover the entire infected area.

This is the reason why genital HPV can spread through oral, anal and vaginal sex. If your partner is infected by HPV and your skin comes into contact with the affected areas, you can become infected yourself. This is also the reason why a very few people will get HPV in the throat after having oral sex with an infected partner. This is known as laryngeal papilloma.

The same is true for newborn babies. If the mother is infected with genital HPV especially in the birth canal, there is a possibility for the newly born baby to come into contact with the infection. In some cases newborns will go on to develop laryngeal papilloma.

It should also be noted I think, that there are two differing schools of thought on whether genital HPV is contagious if it shows no physical signs in the form of genital warts. While some people believe that genital HPV isn’t contagious when there is no physical manifestation of it, others find that the evidence is inconclusive to make a decision

Personally speaking though, I find that it always pays to be careful and if you suspect that either you or your partner have genital warts, then all steps should be taken to contain the genital HPV infection, and you should ideally, both of you seek medical attention.
by: Muna wa Wanjiru

Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Curing Genital Warts for Years. For More Information on Genital HPV, Visit His Site at Genital HPV

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease and therefore people of either sex are liable to get it if they come into contact with an infected person. That said, there are a few target groups of people who are more likely to get genital warts than others.

But just because you might fall into any of these categories, it does not mean that you will get genital warts, it just means that the risk factor for you is higher than if you.

So, who is most likely get genital warts? To begin with it should be noted that the incidence of developing genital warts for either sex is about the same, People in their 20’s, People who have multiple sexual partners, If you begin sexual intercourse at a very young age, Pregnant women, People who have immune suppression medical conditions, People who have contracted other sexually transmitted diseases, like herpes for instance Cigarette smokers, and people who consume alcohol (about 2-5 glasses per week)

Also you are most likely to get genital warts If you’ve been using steroids, If you’ve been using immune suppressant drugs for any reason
or If you’re stressed and your immune system is weakened. It’s not written down in stone that if you fall into one of these categories that you will get genital warts, but there is a strong likelihood of it.

Being aware of this can help you to protect yourself and to take the right steps in prevention if at all possible.

by: Muna wa Wanjiru

Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Curing Genital Warts for Years. For More Information on Genital Warts, Visit His Site at Genital Warts

If you have a history of HPV infections, and not necessarily only the strains which produces genital warts, there’s a chance that you might be more susceptible to develop genital warts. Also if you’ve had genital warts before, it can recur. You might have removed them the first time around, but there’s a chance that you might have to do so again.

If you have other sexually transmitted diseases like Herpes, there’s a good chance that you can go on to contract genital HPV as well. And if your immune system is flagging from its fight with these other STD’s then there’s an equally good chance that you will go on to develop to genital warts as well.

Studies have shown that when there is a steady consumption of alcohol the risk of developing genital warts is enhanced. For instance if you have a weekly alcoholic amount in excess of 2-5 drinks, you have already more than doubled your chances of developing genital warts. It has also been shown that smokers are also more likely to develop genital warts than people who don’t smoke. Carcinogens seem to target areas like your cervix if you tend to smoke, leading to a possibility of cervical dsyplasia (abnormal cell changes) occurring, which in turn can lead to cancer.

It’s no secret that steroid use is not good for you, and a long term usage of steroids can in some cases lead to a person being more susceptible towards developing genital warts. The same applies for the use of any type of drug, be it the so-called “recreational” drugs, or abuse of prescription medications. Long term use of any of these can lead to your body being more open to contracting the HPV infection and developing genital warts. This holds especially true in the case of immune suppression medications. If you’re taking any of these for medicinal reasons you might want to talk to your doctor about the risk of contracting genital HPV.

by: Muna wa Wanjiru

Muna wa Wanjiru is a web administrator and Has Been Researching and Reporting on Curing Genital Warts for Years. For More Information on Genital Warts, Visit His Site at Genital Warts

Genital warts are caused by the human papilloma virus or also known as HPV. It is the most commonly sexually transmitted disease in the United States. There are certain forms of the disease that are associated with cervical cancer and other genital cancers.

There are many people who are forced to deal with this terrible and annoying problem. There are about fifty million people that have become infected each year. There are also studies that have shown the levels of HPV infection in women are high and even higher in the young women.

There are many young people being infected with genital warts due to the fact that safe sex is not in place. Many young people could avoid having to deal with the disease if there were to use protection when they have intercourse. A condom is good way to prevent this from happening to most people. There are a lot of college students that are finding genital warts to be a nuisance for them. There is an average of fourteen percent of college students that become infected with HPV each year.

Both males and females can get genital warts. There is no one person that has immunity from this disease. Anyone of any gender or age can be infected. On men, the warts will grow on the tip of the penis or at the opening of the anus. For women, the warts can be on an around the vagina and anus as well. If someone has oral sex with anyone that has genital warts, they may grow on their mouth also. It is serious disease, but not one that is potentially fatal.

It is also important to seek medical attention for it as well. You will need to have medicine for the warts so that you do not have to life with them. Although you get cream or ointment for the problem, you will still carry the virus in your skin. This means that you are going to be susceptible to the virus and it can break out on your body at any time.

Stress is related to the outbreak of genital warts too. When you have the virus, it is said that having a lot of stress upon you is a good factor for making the warts appear. It is something that cannot be controlled and all you can do is follow the doctor’s orders and keep having protected sex with a condom. Stress will weaken the immune system and it is important to also know that you may have the warts without even knowing it. You may have slight bumps that will feel like small pimples to the touch. In some cases, people do not have any actual warts at all that peak out from the skin.
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You can find genital wart treatments in the form of medicines both over the counter and by prescription. Most doctors will tell you that over the counter remedies are to be avoided. These medications to treat genital warts often contain chemicals that can be abrasive or damaging to the skin.

The most common prescription medications used to treat genital warts are Podofilox, imiquimod and TCA. Podofilox is available as either a liquid or a gel. This medication works by killing the genital wart tissue. You can use it at home, and it has been effective in about 65% of the cases where it has been used. Doctors often prescribe Podofilox because it’s safe and easy to apply. However, in the case of a pregnant woman treating genital warts, Podofilox can be harmful and may be a factor in causing birth defects.

Sometimes doctors prescribe a cream that contains imiquimod. This is another remedy that you can apply yourself at home. Imiquimod medications often cost more than Podofilox, but they are safer. Imiquimod fights genital warts by lending a helping hand to your immune system. It has been proven effective in about half of the cases where it has been used.

TCA, or trichloracetic acid, is a remedy that must be used at the doctor’s office. It is a caustic agent, and because it can be harmful to the skin, it cannot be used at home. The doctor puts TCA directly on the warts and it kills them. TCA is considered the most effective of the three treatment methods, but it is inconvenient and requires weekly trips to the doctor until the warts are gone.

There is also a medical procedure that can be used to treat genital warts along with a prescription medicine. This is alpha interferon, an anti-viral that is injected into the wart tissue. It is often not used because it is expensive and is not effective in preventing further wart outbreaks.

When considering treatment, remember that there is no cure. Genital warts are caused by a virus, and getting rid of the warts does not do anything against the virus itself. Even after successful treatment for genital warts, you may experience outbreaks again in the future. Your doctor will recommend what he or she thinks is best, depending on the nature of your genital wart outbreak.

For more information, consult NIAID, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, a specialized part of the National Institutes of Health. NIAID works to research, prevent and treat sexually transmitted disease like AIDs and HPV. You can find more detailed information on genital wart treatment by consulting their website.
by: Judy Wellsworth

You can also find more info on early symptoms of genital warts and nonvenereal genital warts. TreatGenitalWarts.org is a comprehensive resource to help individuals with genital warts to identify symptoms, prevention and treatment options.