The treatment of genital warts is mainly external treatment, among which physical therapy and drug therapy are commonly used methods. Physical therapy mainly uses laser, freezing, etc., while drug therapy mostly uses drugs that corrode the warts. The following are several commonly used drugs for the treatment of genital warts for reference.
(1) 5% 5-Fu ointment: 5-Fu is fluorouracil ointment. It is a commonly used anti-tumor drug that can inhibit cell proliferation. It has a relatively mild effect and generally requires 2 to 3 weeks of treatment.
(2) 30% trichloroacetic acid: It is a strong acid that can be used to burn warts. It should be used twice a week. Care should be taken to protect the surrounding skin and mucous membranes.
(3) Podophyllotoxin solution: It is a highly effective drug for the treatment of genital warts. It is mildly irritating and can be applied topically once a day for 3 to 5 days.
(4) 20% podophyllum tincture: Use 1-2 times a week. This drug has side effects. Pay attention to protecting the surrounding skin and mucous membranes. Wash it off 2-4 hours after application. It has teratogenic effects and is contraindicated for pregnant women.
(5) Interferon: Topical interferon has a therapeutic effect by stimulating T cells and inhibiting viruses. It has a certain effect on small condyloma acuminatum. The advantage of topical application is that the drug is non-irritating and there will be no adverse reactions such as local redness, swelling, and pain. The disadvantage is that it takes a long time to take effect and needs to be applied continuously for 4 to 6 weeks.
