{"title":"Genital warts treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow can you prevent genital warts?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can prevent getting genital warts by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding sex if your partner is under treatment for genital warts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoiding sex if your partner has genital warts symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWearing a condom or dental dam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf wearing a condom, using a water-based lube to prevent breakage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleaning sex toys before sharing or covering them in a fresh condom \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eGenital warts treatment side effects\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW32003797 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32003797 BCX0\"\u003eAldara and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW32003797 BCX0\"\u003eWarticon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW32003797 BCX0\"\u003e, our available genital warts treatments, have the following side effects:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW32003797 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559739\":0,\"469777462\":[2866],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoreness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUlceration around the infected areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlu-like symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003ePlease let your GP know if you begin to experience any of these side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e If you want more information on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003eWarticon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e or Aldara, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003eread through\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e their patient information leaflets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW264893940 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.1507.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW264893940 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264893940 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eWarticon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110783867 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW264893940 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW264893940 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW38972986 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.823.pdf\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW38972986 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38972986 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eAldara\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCan genital warts go away on their own?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW149699565 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/genital-warts\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eNHS reports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e that\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003egenital warts can sometimes disappear on their own after six months. However, this is not a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003eguarantee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003eyou should talk to your GP or visit a sexual health clinic for advice on treatment if you begin to notice \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003eanything wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW149699565 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559739\":0,\"469777462\":[2866],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003eAs mentioned above, most HPV infections will leave the body after two years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149699565 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW149699565 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559739\":0,\"469777462\":[2866],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCan you get genital warts without having sex?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003eGenital warts are primarily spread through sexual contact, though that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003edoesn’t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e always mean penetrative sex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003eou can get genital warts from sharing sex toys or oral sex.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW13132210 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559739\":0,\"469777462\":[2866],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003eYou can catch HPV from skin-to-skin contact as it is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003every contagious\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e. Some strains of HPV can lead to genital warts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e, but not all. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW13132210 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/patient.info\/doctor\/anogenital-warts-pro\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003eOver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003e90% of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\"\u003egenital warts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e are caused by strains 6 and 11\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW13132210 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW13132210 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559739\":0,\"469777462\":[2866],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eCan genital warts cause cancer?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003eSome strains of HPV, like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e16 and 18, have been linked to cell changes that can cause cancer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003eThe strains that often lead to genital warts, 6 and 11, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003eare not usually linked to cancer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW194619948 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559739\":0,\"469777462\":[2866],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003eIf you are worried about the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003epossible side or after-effects of genital warts, speak to your GP.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW194619948 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW194619948 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"335559739\":0,\"469777462\":[2866],\"469777927\":[0],\"469777928\":[1]}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eReferences\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages for illustrative purposes only. Posed by models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aldara-cream-sti-treatment","title":"Aldara wart treatment cream","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Aldara (Imiquimod) cream?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAldara wart cream is a prescription-only treatment for hard or soft genital warts or external warts in and around the anus. The cream contains the active ingredient imiquimod, which helps your immune system to destroy the warts. It also helps to relief any pain or discomfort. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), they can be passed on during vaginal and anal sex as well as sharing sex toys. Many people can pass on the virus when they don’t have visible\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/sexual-health-advice\/hpv-strains-and-different-warts\"\u003egenital warts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does Aldara cream work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient in Aldara cream (imiquimod) stimulates your body's immune system. This helps your body to destroy both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehard and soft warts\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the affected area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Aldara wart treatment cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Aldara wart cream 3 times each week. For example, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The cream must be rubbed in and left for 6-10 hours, so using it before bed is suggested. Use for up to 16 weeks at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to apply Aldara cream\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo apply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash your hands and the treatment area with mild soap and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen a sachet of cream and squeeze some onto your fingertip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDab a thin layer of Aldara cream onto the wart area. Rub gently into the skin until the cream disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce all warts have been treated, throw away the open sachet and wash your hands – do not keep a sachet to use again\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave Aldara cream on the warts for 6-10 hours. Do not shower or wash during this time. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective is Aldara wart treatment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people find their warts disappear after 12 weeks. However, some people will need to apply the cream for longer. It is unlikely that the warts will reappear after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Aldara to be effective it must be used as prescribed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects of Aldara wart treatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some side effects associated with using Aldara. These can include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rte--list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoreness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUlceration around the areas where you apply the cream \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely, you may experience flu-like symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.823.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"5% cream \/ 1 Pack","offer_id":42726838632636,"sku":"1561","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/files\/aldara_cream.webp?v=1742462072"},{"product_id":"warticon-cream-sti-treatment","title":"Warticon wart treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarticon contains the active ingredient podophyllotoxin. This cream is used to stop the wart from growing and usually clears warts in 4 weeks for most people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsing Warticon wart treatment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply 2 times a day, in the morning and evening (every 12 hours) for 3 days. For the next 4 days, do not apply any Warticon. Do this for 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash your hands after using Warticon and screw the lid back on tightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSide effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are some side effects associated with Warticon, including skin irritation, rash, soreness or ulceration around the areas where you apply the cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full information on side effects and correct use, see the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.1507.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003epatient information leaflet\u003c\/a\u003e. If any side effects concern you, contact us via your \u003ca href=\"\/account\"\u003eaccount\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEffectiveness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost patients find their warts disappear after 4 weeks, but some patients need to apply the treatment for longer. If warts still remain after 4 weeks of treatment, contact us via your account or see your GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use a double dose of Warticon – this will not make it work any better or faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Warticon to be effective, it must be used as prescribed. It is quite likely that the warts will\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereappear after treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarticon wart treatment works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient in Warticon (podophyllotoxin) belongs to a group of medicines called 'antivirals'. It's applied directly to the warts and works to burn away the affected tissue.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"Cream \/ 1 Pack","offer_id":42726839255228,"sku":"3326","price":42.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Warticon_cream_Wart_treatment.jpg?v=1744200787"}],"url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/collections\/genital-warts-sti-treatment.oembed","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}