It is unclear if combinations
30 March 2010
It is unclear if combinations of therapies are more effective than monotherapy. Side effect profile, cost, effectiveness and convenience define the choice of therapy. Most doctors use cauterization or freezing as a first option to cure genital warts. Unfortunately, success achieved with this method is often temporary and the warts soon reappear. For genital warts in men, cures may involve having to surgically excise or burn them off. After surgical intervention or chemical acids are used, one can expect a scar in that area. As the virus is microscopic and particles under the skin are not visible, doctors cannot possibly be certain if they have effected complete HPV cures by removing all viral microparticles.