At Almasi Skincare, we offer the best genital warts treatment in Nairobi Kenya which uses prescription medications, dermatological procedures, over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
What Are Warts?
Genital warts which are also called Condylomata acuminata, are a type of sexually transmitted infection (STI) which causes growths on the genitals.
What Causes Warts in Genital Region?
Genital warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
More than 40 HPV strains affect the genital area but most genital warts are caused by HPV types 6 and 11. HPV is passed through direct skin to skin contact with a person who has HPV on their skin.
What Are The Genital Warts Symptoms?
Genital warts symptoms include soft, firm swellings on the vagina, penis, scrotum and other parts of the genital area. These swellings are flesh colored and may have a cauliflower appearance.
There may also be itching, discomfort or pain, a burning sensation and discharge. They can also bleed.
Genital Warts Diagnosis
Genital warts diagnosis is made after our Doctor listens to the patient’s history and examines their genital area.
Genital Warts Treatment
The best genital warts treatment in Nairobi Kenya uses prescription medications, dermatological procedures, over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
Prescription Medications
The following are the genital warts medication used in Kenya:
*The best warts removal cream in Kenya is a prescription medicine that our Doctor can prescribe for you. This genital warts cream boosts the ability of the immune system to fight genital warts. It does not cause burning of the genital area and it can be applied at home.
*Podofilox 0.5% is used to treat warts on the outside of the genitals (vulva and penis). Studies have shown that it effective for treatment of anogenital warts (warts in the anus and genitals).
Dermatological Procedures
The following are the dermatological procedures used for treatment of warts in the genital region used in Kenya:
Cauterization
Cauterization is the fastest treatment for genital warts. Cauterization burns the wart with an electric current. At Almasi Skincare we offer cauterization for treating genital warts.
Surgical Warts Treatment
Surgical excision is cutting off the wart after the area has been numbed. At Almasi Skincare we offer surgical excision for genital warts treatment.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is freezing the wart with liquid nitrogen.
Laser Therapy
Lasers use an intense bream of light to remove the wart. The price for laser treatment for genital warts starts at Ksh 10,000.
It is important to note that the warts may come back after treatment.
Over-The-Counter Products
Over-the-counter products used to treat genital warts include the following:
Genital Wart Remover Ointment contains Methyl Salicylate which is the active ingredient of salicylic acid.
At Almasi Skincare we do not recommend the use of over-the-counter products to treat genital warts.
Lifestyle Modifications
Lifestyle modifications used to treat genital warts include the following:
*Treating sexual partners with warts
FAQ
Is Genital Warts 100% Curable?
Genital warts are not 100% curable because they tend to recur after treatment. This is because the treatment gets rid of the wart but it does not get rid of the HPV. This means that the person can spread the infection to other people or develop another wart.
How Can I Get Cured Of Genital Warts?
To get cured of genital warts consult our Doctor so that they can prescribe medications which have been proven to be effective for genital warts treatment.
What Is The Best Genital Warts Clinic Near Me?
At Almasi Skincare we offer a genital warts clinic in Nairobi on Saturdays at 10 am.
Contact our Doctor today for the best genital warts treatment in Nairobi Kenya.