If you have genital warts then the first question you may want to be answered is “How to remove genital warts”. Well, removal of the genital warts is possible and you have many options these days. After the realization of the genital warts, most people are too shy to tell others about their condition. Some start the treatment on their own by reading books and researching on the Internet. It is good to gather information on the removal of these unwanted guests. However, you need to be careful as there are many websites that give wrong information.

Before you start any treatment from a website, you need to check if the website is authentic and not a fake. You may also search for good articles on the Internet. Look for titles such as ‘Removal of genital warts‘ or ‘How to remove genital warts’. Dig deep into the articles or websites and then take a final call on the treatment procedure.

In cases where the genital warts are very severe, you may have to visit a doctor. It is advisable to meet a medical professional who specializes in skin disorders and infections. A dermatologist is one such medical professional who treats the genital warts very effectively. The dermatologist may conduct a few tests and make a thorough diagnosis of the genital warts. Before recommending the best treatment, the dermatologist will give you all the options and tell you all the pros and cons of those treatments. You need to be mentally prepared for all types of treatments, including surgery.

Most often surgery is the last option in the treatment of genital warts. Depending upon the severity of the infection, the doctor may prescribe genital wart medication for few days or months.

Most of the genital wart medications are very effective against the genital warts, but you also need to deal with the side effects of the genital wart medications. If the side effects of the genital wart medications can be tolerated then it is fine to continue the genital wart medication; however, if the side effects of the genital wart medications are intolerable, you may have to talk to your dermatologist.

Most often, the side effects subside when the dosage of the genital wart medication is reduced. However, the doctor or the dermatologist needs to decide on the reduction of the dosage and not you. In most cases, the dermatologist may even change the genital wart medication if the side effects are more.

Over-the-counter genital wart medication is not advised during the treatment of genital warts. The main reason for this is that most over-the-counter genital wart medications have strong effects and may lead to further complications such as burning sensation at the private parts.

Imiquimod (Aldara) is one of the most common medications that is prescribed by doctors or dermatologists. This genital wart medication is not only effective in dissolving the genital warts, but it also strengthens the immune system of the body and prevents further occurrences of the genital warts. In the market, Imiquimod (Aldara) is often available as a cream, which needs to be locally applied on the infected part. The most common side effect of this genital wart medication is skin irritation. During the treatment of Imiquimod (Aldara), sexual intercourse must be avoided.

For quick and fast removal of the genital warts, most doctors or dermatologists recommend the application of TCA. The full form of TCA is Trichloroacetic acid. This acid is applied tropically by a qualified doctor or dermatologist only. Never try the application of this acid on your own or you may land up with further complications.

Podofilux (Condylox) is also a very effective medication used for the treatment of genital warts. This genital wart medication is available as a cream and for the first time the doctor or dermatologist may do the application of the cream. Never use this cream internally as it is meant for external application purposes only.

Most of the genital wart medications that are available in the market today are creams and can also be used as complementary treatments during other major treatments. Other options for the removal of genital warts include:

o    Laser treatments

o    Surgical excision

o    Cryotherapy

o    Electrocautery or Electrodesiccation