Risk
of cervical dysplasia/cancer-- not
modified by current treatment
Agents/treatments
which may be effective for treating
external genital warts (
response rate: 60%-70%; 20%-30% of
responders will have recurrence)
trichloroacetic acid
cryotherapy --
liquid nitrogen or cryoprobe
imiquimod (Aldara)
-- 5% cream (self application;not
recommended for use during
pregnancy)
podofilox (0.5%
solution) or gel {podofilox
(Condylox)}(self application; not
recommended for use during
pregnancy)
in
pregnancy:
trichloroacetic acid,
electrodissication or
electrocauterization may
be used.
laser
therapy/surgery --sometimes
effective {severe side effects
noted}
Subclinical
HPV infection: no treatment recommended
Short
duration of HPV infection in young woman
(and low-grade cervical dysplasia which
may be associated) suggest conservative
intervention
Reference:"Drugs for
Sexually Transmitted Infections", The Medical
Letter, vol. 41 (issue 1063), September, 24, 1999,
Published by the Medical Letter, Inc, New Rochelle, N.Y.