Below are the Male Genital Warts links to the topics that will help you understand what genital warts are and how you can deal with them.
1. What are male genital warts
2. Genital wart prevention
3. Genital warts symptoms in men
4. Genital warts treatment
5. Specialist genital warts cream
Genital warts are very common and are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus or HPV for short. Whilst there are over 100 strains of the HPV virus about 40 are known to cause both male genital warts and vaginal warts. Others cause warts on hands or feet and some strains of HPV are known to cause cancer such as cervical or penile cancer.
If you suspect that you have male genital warts it is recommended that you seek professional advice. The warts can be easily diagnosed by your doctor. It is also really important to abstain from sexual intercourse until the wart is fully healed to minimise the risk of spreading the infection.
Preventing genital warts in men.
Warts found on genital areas are passed during vaginal or anal sex or by sharing sex toys. However, because the virus is also passed via skin to skin contact it could be passed between people even if there is no penetrative sex. Condoms can help in prevention but as these may not always cover the infected area they will not provide complete protection. The incubation period is usually 2 to 3 months but is thought in some cases to possibly be as long as a year.
Genital warts are much more likely to be spread when the warts are actually present. If you suspect, or are aware that you have genital warts you must act responsibly and avoid sexual contact with your partner until the warts have fully cleared up.
So what do male genital warts look like? They are generally skin coloured bumps and can be itchy or even bleed. Genital warts on a man are often similar to those found on the hand, firm raised bumps with a rough surface on top. However they can vary slightly in appearance and can either be solitary or in a cluster. Commonly found on the shaft of penis or on/between the scrotum and the anus, they can also be found on the glans or tip on the penis or inside the urethra or anus. Genital warts can also be found in the throat or mouth where a person has had oral sex with an infected partner. It is generally thought that warts on the hand do not cause genital warts.
Treatment of genital warts in men
If you are suffering from genital warts then you are no doubt looking to get rid of them as soon as possible. Whilst there is no cure for the male genital wart virus there are remedies to help clear up the actual warts quickly. However, people can respond differently to genital warts treatment and what works well for one people may not help so quickly for another. Although uncommon male genital warts can occasionally be mistaken for something more serious so for this reason it is a good idea to get them checked by a qualified medical professional. Additionally, you may also need to be checked for other sexually transmitted diseases if you have had unprotected sex.
It is important to only use genital wart treatments that are designed especially for genital warts when looking to treat them. You should not use wart removers for hands or feet. Your medical professional will suggest either topical creams or physical ablations for the treatment of genital warts. The type of genital wart treatment will depend on the size and actual location of the wart. Doctors can use physical ablation to destroy the tissue of the wart using for example lasers or cryotherapy (freezing the wart), whilst specialist creams can be applied directly to the area yourself, however it is not uncommon for treatments to take upto 3 months to fully work.
Specialist genital warts cream
Natural homeopathic creams can also be helpful in aiding a speedy recovery from male genital warts. Made from 100% natural plant extracts they are safe to use on the delicate skin around the genital area and will often come in a discreet bottle. Naturasil have a genital wart product designed to help remove male genital warts, without the harsh treatments, scarring or pain that may be found in many more traditional methods. Click Here for more information on Naturasil Genital Warts Treatment.
If you have male genital warts you need to take action fast to get rid of them, consult a doctor for the best advice and treatment options and always ensure that you act with responsibility to avoid passing them on to others.
