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11. Trichloroacetic Acid or Bichloroacetic Acid for Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
    

    Drug details for Trichloroacetic acid or bichloroacetic acid for genital warts (human papillomavirus).

12. Fluorouracil (5-FU) for Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
    

    Drug details for Fluorouracil (5-FU) for genital warts (human papillomavirus).

13. Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Surgery
    

    You may have surgery to remove genital warts if they are widespread and medication or freezing (cryotherapy) fails to remove them. Learn about surgical methods that are used.

14. Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Exams and Tests
    

    A health professional usually can diagnose genital warts using your medical history and a physical examination.

15. Gynecological Exam for Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
    

    A gynecological exam for genital warts includes:Visual exam of the vulva.Speculum exam.Bimanual pelvic exam.Rectal exam.Rectovaginal exam.The visual exam and the speculum exam are the most important for diagnosing genital warts.Some health professionals may use an acetowhite test to make the warts more visible. A vinegar solution (weak acetic acid) may be applied to the skin to show the ...

16. Imiquimod
    

    Drug details for Imiquimod.

17. Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Health Tools
    

    An interactive health tool about whether your daughter should get the HPV vaccine.

18. Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Treatment Overview
    

    Learn about genital warts and what causes them.

19. Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Prevention
    

    You can reduce your risk of becoming infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or another sexually transmitted disease (STD). You also can reduce the risk of spreading HPV to your sex partner(s).Practice safe sex.

20. Biopsy of Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
    

    Your health professional may take a sample, or biopsy, of abnormal tissue if genital warts cannot be easily identified with a physical examination or during a gynecology exam with a lighted magnifying instrument (colposcopy). A microscopic exam on the biopsied tissue can help your health professional determine whether cell changes have occurred that indicate infection with the human ...