Warts often go away without treatment, particularly in children. However, there's no cure for the virus, so they can reappear in the same place or other places. Medications to eliminate warts are typically applied directly to the lesion and usually take many applications before they're successful.
Examples include:. If you have an abnormal HPV or Pap test, your gynecologist will perform a procedure called a colposcopy. Using an instrument that provides a magnified view of the cervix colposcope , your doctor will look closely at the cervix and take samples biopsy of any areas that look abnormal. Any precancerous lesions need to be removed. Options include freezing cryosurgery , laser, surgical removal, loop electrosurgical excision procedure LEEP and cold knife conization. LEEP uses a thin looped wire charged with an electric current to remove a thin layer of a section of the cervix and cold knife conization is a surgical procedure that removes a cone-shaped piece of the cervix.
Explore Mayo Clinic studies testing new treatments, interventions and tests as a means to prevent, detect, treat or manage this condition. You'll likely start by seeing your primary care provider. Depending on where your warts are located, you may be referred to a doctor who specializes in disorders of the skin dermatologist , feet podiatrist or reproductive organs gynecologist or urologist.
For HPV infection, questions to ask your doctor include:. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic Press. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version. Diagnosis Your doctor might be able to diagnose HPV infection by looking at your warts. If genital warts aren't visible, you'll need one or more of the following tests: Vinegar acetic acid solution test. Say what? Researchers analyzed 51 studies on HPV transmission, and they noticed that the virus was found in the genital tracts of 51 percent of female virgins.
This left them asking: If not through sex, how are people contracting it? There are two possibilities. The first is through other types of genital contact. The second possibility makes us even more squeamish. Flat warts Flat warts are smaller and smoother than other warts. Female genital warts Open pop-up dialog box Close. Female genital warts Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection. Male genital warts Open pop-up dialog box Close.
Male genital warts Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection. Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic. More Information HPV vaccine. Share on: Facebook Twitter. Show references Jameson JL, et al. Human papillomavirus infections. In: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. New York, N. Accessed Feb. Bennett JE, et al. Philadelphia, Pa. American Academy of Dermatology. Human papillomavirus HPV vaccination. Rochester, Minn. HPV vaccine. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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