Review of treatment modalities in the management of Genital Warts

Review of treatment modalities in the management of Genital Warts

Authors

  • Jai Singh Solanki D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Swagat Waghmare D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Manjyot Gautam D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Praneet P. Awake Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66344/jpad.32.4.2022.1992

Abstract

Genital wart is one of the most commonly found human mucosal viral infection caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Genital warts can present as papules, plaques or blisters that look like a pink, brown cauliflower, or flesh-coloured mass. The treatment modalities for genital warts that are currently available are focused on eliminating the genital warts growth instead of addressing and controlling the underlying HPV infection. A little evidence has been provided regarding the existing treatment modalities in terms of their effectiveness in eliminating genital warts in the long term or that they have a key role in the prevention and development of malignant genital warts. Moreover, the treatment modalities that are currently used are different in terms of price, side effects, dosing regimen, treatment duration, and efficiency for managing genital warts. However, it is important to consider that the treatment modalities are often tailored to each patient depending on the level of HPV spread, areas that have been infected, and other comorbid chronic diseases 

Author Biographies

Jai Singh Solanki, D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Jai Singh Solanki, Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Swagat Waghmare, D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Swagat Waghmare, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Manjyot Gautam, D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Manjyot Gautam, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, D Y Patil Medical College, D Y Patil University, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Praneet P. Awake, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Praneet Awake Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Symbiosis Medical College for Women, Symbiosis International University, Pune Pin:412115 Email: awakepraneet@gmail.com, p16awake@gmail.com

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Published

2022-12-08

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Solanki JS, Waghmare S, Gautam M, Awake PP. Review of treatment modalities in the management of Genital Warts: Review of treatment modalities in the management of Genital Warts. J Pak Assoc Dermatol [Internet]. 2022Dec.8 [cited 2026Apr.12];32(4):726-33. Available from: https://www.jpad.com.pk/index.php/jpad/article/view/1992

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Vol. 32 No. 4 (2022): October - December

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Review Articles

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