What Is a Human Papillomavirus Infection?
9. What Treatment Options Are Available?
Warts usually go away on their own, but there are treatments that can help with more stubborn outbreaks. Warts on the hands and feet are typically treated with salicylic acid, which removes them slowly, layer by layer. Topical medications such as podofilox and trichloroacetic acid aid help get rid of warts but may cause significant irritation in the area where they are used.
If HPV cells are found in the cervix, they will need to be removed. There are several surgical options, including cryosurgery, LEEP, cold knife conization or laser techniques.
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