What is HPV?
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) is a family of over 100 viruses that affect different parts of the body. Some strains of HPV cause warts on the feet, hands, and other parts of the body. Other strains are sexually transmitted and cause warts that affect skin in the genital area, such as the vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, or scrotum. There are more than 30 strains of HPV that affect the genital area. Depending on the type of HPV you have, symptoms can be in the form of wart-like growth or abnormal cell changes, especially in a woman's cervix, that can be precancerous.
How common is it?
HPV is considered to be the most common STD in the United States. Approximately 5.5 million people are newly infected with genital HPV each year and about 20 million people are currently infected. Some studies estimate that between 50% and 75% of the sexually active population are exposed to at least one strain of HPV, although most people don't develop symptoms. Because HPV is so common, a person can have very few sexual partners and still come into contact with this virus.
How is it treated?
The goal of treatments is to control the virus, but it is important to understand that the underlying HPV infection currently has no cure. Like any type of viral infection, HPV stays in your body and can cause warts to appear in the future, particularly when your immune system is suppressed.
There are many ways to remove visible genital warts, depending on their size and location. A doctor or physician's assistant can get rid of smaller warts by freezing them off through cryotherapy, burning them off with an acidic chemical, or removing them through laser surgery. Many patients with HPV choose to use at-home treatments such as Wart Zap™, a safe, easy, alternative, all-natural solution.
What You Will Receive
Wart Zap™
TWO 1/2 oz (15 mL) BOTTLES
Easy-to-Follow Instructions
