Warts Prevention
Prevention of Warts
Treating warts while they are still small may help prevent them from spreading. In some cases, imiquimod cream (Aldara®), when applied to the treated areas, can help prevent recurrences by stimulating local immunity to human papillomavirus (HPV). However, more data is needed to prove this.
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The most effective way to prevent ano-genital warts (condyloma acuminata) is to practice safer sex, which may include using a latex condom during sex and avoiding sexual contact with affected people.
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Original Date of Publication: 01 Sep 2000
Reviewed by: Stanley J. Swierzewski, III, M.D.
Last Reviewed: 04 Dec 2007
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