Sexual Health
What are the principles of treating genital warts with topical drugs? Analysis of the principles of external medication for the treatment of genital warts
In daily life, we often encounter some male friends suffering from genital warts, which are mainly caused by bacterial infections. When men suffer from genital warts, it can seriously affect the health of the reproductive system. In addition, it can also affect the patient's life. Generally speaking, topical drugs are usually used to treat genital warts. So what is the principle of this treatment?
There are many different treatment methods for genital warts. Generally speaking, local treatment is acceptable. The initial symptoms and progression of genital warts are slow, mainly occurring in young people. Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus infection, sexual transmission, sexual promiscuity, or sexual intercourse. It can also infect itself through vaccination and non sexual contact. Most patients accidentally notice a painless wart on their genitals. The incubation period of genital warts is 1-12 months, with an average of 3 months
There are currently many topical drugs for the treatment of genital warts, with no more than two principles. One type is a highly corrosive drug that can cause tissue necrosis and detachment when applied to warts, such as a solution of 30% to 50% trichloroacetic acid. If a drug is applied to normal skin and mucous membranes, it can also cause chemical burns, sometimes very serious. Therefore, it must be used by medical personnel and should not be used by patients themselves; One type is a drug that inhibits cell growth and is applied to warts to inhibit epithelial proliferation. The warts gradually fall off and disappear, commonly used include podophyllotoxin, podophyllotoxin, 5-fluorouracil, etc. At present, there are some ointments or liquids in the market that are made from ingredients extracted from traditional Chinese medicine, and the methods of action do not exceed the above two. No matter what medication is used, it should be used under the guidance of medical staff.
I hope to be helpful to everyone through the expert's explanation. I hope everyone pays more attention in their daily lives. Because this disease is highly contagious. So I hope everyone can strengthen prevention, do a good job in personal reproductive health, and avoid genital warts.