There is no treatment for HPV, but treatments for genital warts are available.
These treatments may remove the warts, but the virus will remain, and warts may return.
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Duration: When Do Genital Warts Go Away?
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For some people, genital warts can go away on their own within six months without treatment.
For others, warts can persist for longer or require treatment.
This means the warts may return, and the virus can be passed to other people.
Typically, warts and HPV clear from the body within two years, but this can vary by person.
When and if warts go away with treatment also varies.
It may take weeks to months for treatment to work, and sometimes, treatment doesn’t work.
If one treatment isn’t successful, your healthcare provider may suggest trying a different treatment.
Recurrence occurs with this treatment in about 10% of cases.
The virus continues to live inside the skin, which may cause warts to return.
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A person may have HPV without symptoms appearing for some time, even years.
It can take time for symptoms to appear, if they do at all.
It is possible to have contracted HPV from a previous partner and be unaware of the infection.
Never useover-the-counter or at-home wart treatmentson genital warts.
These are not meant for use on genitals and can be harmful.
Although there is no treatment for HPV, several treatments are available for genital warts.
Some topical treatments can weaken condoms and vaginal diaphragms if it comes in contact with them.
Some treatments need to be washed off after a certain time or before certain activities.
Talk to your healthcare provider about the potential effects of treatment and about any precautions you oughta take.
Avoid shaving or waxing in areas where there are genital warts, as this could cause warts to spread.
The vaccine is safe and effective.
It is administered by injection into the muscle, usually in the upper arm.
People under 15 years old receive two doses, and people over 15 get three doses.
The vaccine helps protect against contracting HPV infections, but does not treat current HPV infections or genital warts.
The vaccine is most effective if given before the the person is sexually active.
Some types of HPV can lead tocervical cancer.
See a healthcare provider if you have:
Summary
Genital warts are brought on by theHPV virus.
Genital warts may go away on their own, or they may remain.
Treatments for genital warts include medications, procedures such as cryotherapy, and surgical procedures such as excision.
Factors that may affect genital warts healing include immune system health, age, and lifestyle habits.
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