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Males Get Genital Warts - The Facts
By Dirk Bristol


It is estimated that over one million men are infected with genital warts
at any given time in the United States. As you know sexually transmitted
diseases are running rampant in the world. This article will give you the
facts about male genital warts.

Genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease which causes a person to
become infected with a human papillomavirus or HPV. There are over 100 known HPV's of which a couple will cause visible male genital warts. They are
spread by unprotected sexual or genital contact. Males with multiple partners
or weakened immune systems are especially at risk. Even if have no visible
symptoms, you can still spread the virus. Condoms offer protection but do not
completely protect you during sexual or genital contact.

The virus may lie dormant in your system for years. Typically genital warts
appear within a few months of the infection. They usually appear on the shaft
of the penis, the scrotum, the anal area,or in the groin area. Genital warts
look like small puffy white blisters in a cauliflower like pattern. This link
has genital wart pictures and other valuable information Click Here.
The warts will typically disappear on their own within three weeks to three
months. You will still have the virus, so you can still infect your partner.
Unforetunately, even after the warts go away or are treated, they re appear
in 20 to 50% of the cases. It is interesting to note the HPV's that cause
genital warts, are not the same as, those that cause planter warts, flat warts,
or other warts.

You need to seek medical advice or attention if you present with any of the
following symptoms. Discharge from the penis or burning while urinating are
typical indications. Other indicators are rashes, bumps, or sores or blisters
in the genital or anal areas.

Your treatment options are dependent on several factors. The number and size
of your genital warts. Where they are located, and if special equipment is
needed. The cost of the treatment is also a factor. The following link provides
treatment options. Click Here.

There are several treatments available by prescription that you can apply at
home. Treatment can be painful and you should be cautious when applying, so
as to not damage surrounding skin. Stronger topical applications are available, but must be administered by a healthcare professional.

The appearance of male genital warts is a traumatic experience. Especially when you find out the virus (HPV) will still be in your system, after the warts disappear. It is staggering to realize the infection multiplication factors, when you have ultiple partners. Abstinence? This is an option. Whatever your sexual prediliction, rotected sex is no longer an option. A more than passing knowledge of your partner is now becoming paramount. Males get genital warts and we must not infect anyone else!

Dirk Bristol is a freelance writer with varied interests.


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Planter Wart- When to visit the Dermatologist

Dermatologists are the experts when it comes to planter warts. Planter warts are very stubborn when they become imbedded. Continued pressure from walking aggravates the planter wart and also helps it spread. The wart will eventually disappear...in a few months. If you've tried the home treatment route with little success...visit the doctor. Especially if it becomes to painful to walk this is your only option. The Dermatologist has several courses of action when dealing with planter warts. Treatments include: Cryosurgery(freezing), Salicylic acid (45%), Electrodessication (electrolysis), and Laser Surgery. Believe it or not some still use duct tape?

More on these treatments when I get back from work. At least you have a planter wart and not a genital wart.

Planter Wart- Home Treatment

There are about a zillion home remedies on the internet. Most home treatments take time as the wart is thick and callused which makes it hard to penetrate. The most common remedies for planter warts are as follows;

1. Duct Tape - Cover the planter wart for one to two months with duct tape. An alternative treatment, suggests covering the wart with duct tape for a week. Then soak the foot until the plantar wart is soft. Wearing gloves, file the wart with an emery board or file. Rewash the foot and dry with a disposable towel and re-apply duct tape. Repeat this procedure until the planter wart is gone.

2. Banana Peel - Duct tape a piece of banana peel over the planter wart for a few days. Then follow the instuctions above in number one to file away the planter wart. Repeat until gone.

3. Fresh Crushed Garlic - Place the crushed galic on the plantar wart and duct tape it in place for a few days. Then follow the instuctions in number one, except for soaking the foot. Garlic's main ingredient is allicin...which has an anti biotic as well as anti fungal properties. Repeat until the wart is gone.

4. Freezing - Drugsores have several products that freeze warts. This method takes two to four weeks especially for larger planter warts. Be very careful to not freeze any any surrounding skin. It stings like mad when you when you get carried away. The wart is hard, the skin around it is not, so don't be over zealous.

5. Salcylic Acid - Drug stores have several products with salcylic acid saturated in a bandaid like patch. Weekly follow the instructions in number one and and then file away the plantar wart ,ensuring you wear gloves. This process usually takes three to four weeks.

I've tried all the above treatments in the past. After a week or two I lost patience. The duct tape treatment was the easiest and remarkably, it lessened the pain, of the planter wart. It did go away after a month and a half.
Luckily, I haven't had a plantar wart in a year... especially since I've learned to prevent being infected at my gym or...
The following link has more good information. Click Here

Plantar Wart- Prevention

The HPV thrives in warm, moist environments. How to avoid exposure to planter warts and prevent there spreading;

1. Wear flip flops, shoes or sandals in locker rooms, showers or pool areas.

2. Change your shoes and socks daily if you frequent these places.

3. Don't pick at your plantar warts...this will just cause them to spread.

If a family member has a planter wart, follow these directions as well as, they should bathe in an unshared shower. Or if that is not possible wear flip flops, so as not to spread the planter wart.