Genital Warts is a sexually transmitted infection caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). It is a highly contagious disease that spreads through direct skin-to-skin contact, usually during genital, oral or anal sex with an infected person. They appear like a small, flesh-coloured or grey swellings, which may be raised, flat, or cauliflower-like in shape. Genital warts may occur as a single wart but more often than not appear in clusters. Their size may vary from 1-5 mm in diameter up to large masses in the genital or anal area. They may be soft or hard. The colour may vary. Among females, the warts can develop in vagina, on vulva and cervix. In males, these may form on the scrotum and penis (tip or shaft). Besides, warts can appear on the anus and perineum (area between anus and genitals) among both the males and the females.
Mostly genital warts cause no symptoms and remain silent. But they may cause itching, pain or bleeding. An outbreak of genital warts may trigger psychological distress, such as anxiety among some people.
Natural Relief from Genital Warts with Homeopathy
Homeopathy offers a natural and highly effective treatment for cases of genital warts. Initially the homeopathic medicines halt the formation of new warts and gradually help in dissolving the warts already present on the genitals. Simultaneously, they help manage any accompanying pain, itching and bleeding related to warts. Talking of how these medicines score over conventional treatment in treating genital warts, the biggest factor in their favour is that they promote natural healing by fighting with the infection.
Beyond Removal: A Natural Way to Heal Genital Warts
In conventional mode, certain ointments and creams are administered in cases of genital warts that may have side effects. Besides, cauterization and laser treatment are common options available for treating genital warts. These are temporary measures and do not guarantee that it will prevent the recurrence of the infection. However, homeopathy is a natural healing science that can completely get one rid of genital warts and is totally free of any side effects.
Homeopathy fights with viral infection
Homeopathic medicines aim to fight the viral infection that causes warts. These medicines boost the natural healing process of the body that fights with the virus and help eliminate it from the body. This way it aids natural recovery. They also help minimise the tendency of recurrence of the genital warts in the future.
Individualized prescription
Homeopathic remedies for healing genital warts are administered individually on a case-by-case basis depending on the unique characteristic symptoms the patient shows up with. A detailed evaluation of the case is carried out in every case by a homeopath to finalize the prescription. A complete course of homeopathic treatment guided by a qualified homeopath helps quick recovery in the cases of genital warts. It is recommended to administer any homeopathic medicine for genital warts under the supervision of a homeopath and avoid self-medication.
Homeopathic medicines do not suppress Warts
Homeopathic remedies carry no risk of suppressing the warts. If warts are suppressed by administering conventional medicines, they may recur anytime in the future and sometimes in a more harsh way. But homeopathic medicines eradicate the root cause behind the infection rather than act superficially and hence help in permanent recovery.
Safe, natural medicines
Use of homeopathic medicines for the treatment of genital warts is completely safe since these are prepared from naturally obtained substances. These medicines help in complete recovery in the most gentle and harmless way without causing side effects.
A Natural, Painless Way to Overcome Genital Warts
The most common treatment available for genital warts is cauterisation. It is a very painful process. In addition to the pain, this method does not guarantee that it will prevent the recurrence of genital warts. They are temporary measures and also carry the risk of permanent scarring. The only permanent treatment to completely eradicate genital warts is found in the homeopathy. These medicines help in complete recovery from genital warts in the most harmless and gentle way.
Top 8 Homeopathic Medicines for Genital Warts
The most highly recommended medicines for genital warts are the following ones: Thuja Occidentalis, Nitric Acidum, Medorrhinum, Lycopodium Clavatum, Calcarea Carbonicum, Natrum Sulphuricum, Sabina and Causticum.
1. Thuja Occidentalis – Top medicine for Genital Warts
Thuja Occidentalis ranks as the top remedy to treat genital warts. It can effectively manage cases of genital warts among both the males and the females. Among the males, this medicine is helpful for multiple warts on glans penis. The warts are also present on the shaft of the penis and prepuce. These are usually red coloured. The warts can be painful. The warts may also spread to anus. Among the females, this medicine is useful for warts on the vulva and vagina. The warts are painful to touch and can also bleed at times. Among the females, the warts may be present on the anus.
When to use Thuja Occidentalis?
Thuja is a leading medicine to manage genital warts among both the males and the females. Among the males, it can be administered to treat multiple warts on the penis and the prepuce that are reddish in appearance. For the females, this medicine can be used for warts that appear on the vulva and vagina that are painful and may bleed sometimes.
How to use Thuja Occidentalis?
Thuja 30C can be administered one to two times a week depending on the case. This medicine can also be administered in 200C power but only under the supervision of a qualified homeopath.
2. Nitric Acidum – For Painful Genital Warts
Nitric Acid is a highly administered medicine for genital warts that are painful. For those who need this medicine, the warts are large and jagged. The pain is mainly pricking type. The warts may ooze moisture. These may also have a tendency to bleed.
When to use Nitric Acidum?
Nitric Acid is an excellent medicine for painful genital warts, especially with pricking type of pain when warts are large and jagged.
How to use Nitric Acidum?
This medicine can be administered in 30C power once a day.
How to use Nitric Acid?
This medicine can be taken in 30C power once a day.
3. Medorrhinum – For Genital Warts in Females with Fishy Vaginal Discharge
This medicine is mostly used for cases of genital warts among females if there is vaginal discharge that have fishy smell. The discharge is thin. The warts are small, pedunculated with pin heads. One may complain of vaginal itching.
When to use Medorrhinum?
This medicine is well-suited for cases of warts on female genitals with fishy smelling vaginal discharge and vaginal itching.
How to use Medorrhinum?
This medicine can be administered in 200C potency once a week or 15 days.
4. Lycopodium Clavatum – For Dry, Non-Tender Genital Warts
This medicine is administered to manage dry warts on genitals of male or female. The warts are pedunculated (attached to the skin by a narrow stalk). These are not at all painful or sensitive to touch. Among the males, itching on the scrotum is observed. Among the females, vaginal itching can accompany the warts.
When to use Lycopodium?
This medicine should be considered to treat dry warts on genitals among either the males or the females when warts are pedunculated and painless.
How to use Lycopodium?
Though this medicine may be used in different potencies, it is best to initiate with 30C potency once daily. Higher potencies can be administered but only under the supervision of a qualified homeopath.
5. Calcarea Carbonicum – For Small Skin Coloured Warts on Genitals
Calcarea Carbonicum is a significant medicine to treat cases of genital warts especially if warts are small and skin coloured. They are round and multiple. The warts are soft at the base hard, rough on the upper surface. These may be itchy. Stinging type of pain may be felt in these warts.
When to use Calcarea Carbonicum?
It is administered for genital warts that are skin coloured and tiny and appear in multiple number.
How to use Calcarea Carbonicum?
One may use Calcarea Carb 30C once daily.
6. Natrum Sulphuricum– For Soft, Moist, Recurrent Genital Warts
Natrum Sulphuricum is a well administered homoeopathic remedy for genital warts that are soft, moist, flat or pedunculated, often appearing in clusters that have a tendency to spread or recur. The warts may ooze an offensive, sticky moisture and are commonly associated with intense itching, burning, and soreness, which aggravate in damp or humid weather. There may be a feeling of rawness in the genital region, with excoriation of surrounding skin due to constant moisture. Discharges accompanying the warts are typically greenish-yellow, thick, and offensive.
When to use Natrum Sulphuricum?
It is a well indicated medicine for soft, moist, flat genital wart with thick, greenish-yellow offensive discharge.
How to use Natrum Sulphuricum?
It can be used in 30C potency once in a day. Higher potency such as 200C, 1M can be started under the guidance of a qualified homoeopath.
7. Sabina – For Itchy Warts on Genitals
Sabina is a beneficial medicine for managing cases of itchy warts on genitals. Burning sensation may also be felt in the warts besides itching. Among the females who need this medicine, vaginal discharges can be present along with stitching pain in the vagina.
When to use Sabina?
Sabina should be administered to treat genital warts that are itchy and have a burning sensation.
How to use Sabina?
It is advised to use Sabina 30C once a day.
8. Causticum– for Jagged, Bleeding Genital Warts
Causticum is administered for genital warts that are irregular, large, jagged, and bleed easily, especially on slight touch or friction. The warts are often painful, sensitive, and heal gradually with surrounding skin showing rawness, excoriation, or soreness in folds.
When to use Causticum?
It works wonders for large, uneven bleeding Genital Warts.
How to use Causticum?
It can be administered with lower power 30C, one to two times daily. Higher potency such as 200C, 1M can be initiated only under the guidance of a qualified homoeopath.
Sign and Symptoms of Genital Wart
1. Appearance of soft, small, flesh-coloured or greyish growths on genitalia, perineum, or anus.
2. Lesions may appear as single or in clusters, often with a cauliflower-like surface. Warts can be flat, raised or pedunculated (on a stalk).
3. Sticky or moist lesions in some cases.
4. Itching or irritation in the genital or anal area.
5. Burning sensation, especially during sexual activity or urination.
6.Discomfort or mild pain at the site of warts.
7. Occasionally, warts may bleed or ooze.
Cause and triggering factors
Cause: Genital warts are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), most commonly HPV types 6 and 11, that spread through skin-to-skin sexual contact.
Following are some of the triggering factor for Genital Warts:
1. Weakened immune system: Reduced immunity due to chronic illness, poor nutrition, stress or lack of rest allows the dormant virus to become active and produce warts.
2. Unprotected sexual activity: Sexual contact without protection increases the Chances of HPV transmission and repeated exposure to the virus.
3. Multiple sexual partners: If one has multiple sexual partners that raises the risk of encountering HPV and increases the likelihood of infection.
4. Hormonal changes: Hormonal changes, such as at the time of pregnancy or prolonged stress, can alter immune response and trigger warts.
5. Local skin irritation or micro-trauma: Shaving, friction, scratching, or poor genital hygiene may cause tiny breaks in the skin, making viral entry and wart formation easier.
6. Smoking: Smoking weakens local immunity and is associated with persistence and recurrence of genital warts.
Pathophysiology
The virus gains entry through minute abrasions in the skin or mucous membranes during sexual contact and targets the basal epithelial cells. By altering normal cellular differentiation and promoting excessive cell proliferation, HPV leads to localized thickening of the epithelium and formation of wart-like lesions. Inadequate immune clearance allows the virus to persist, resulting in recurrence or spread of warts.
How to diagnose it?
Genital warts are mainly diagnosed through careful clinical examination, as their characteristic appearance is often sufficient for identification. Visual inspection under adequate lighting helps assess the shape, size, number, and distribution of lesions. Biopsy is recommended when the diagnosis is doubtful, lesions are atypical, pigmented, ulcerated, or unresponsive to treatment, to rule out malignancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can genital warts spread through toilet seats or towels?
This is extremely unlikely, as HPV requires direct skin-to-skin contact.
2. Can tight clothing worsen genital warts?
Yes. Friction and moisture trapped due to tight clothing can aggravate lesions.
3. How does homeopathy work in genital warts?
Homeopathy works by focusing at the root cause and supporting the body’s natural healing process rather than just treating the visible warts.
4. Is genital warts contagious?
Yes, genital warts are caused by HPV and spread mostly through sexual or skin-to-skin contact.
5. Can genital warts cause cancer?
Most genital warts do not cause cancer, but certain high-risk HPV types may increase cancer risk.
6. Can genital warts recur after treatment?
Yes, warts can recur, if the HPV remains in the body even after warts have been visibly removed.
7. Do immunity or stress affect genital warts?
Yes, low immunity or stress can make warts grow faster or recur.
8. Can genital warts spread to other parts of the body?
Warts usually remain in the genital or anal area, but touching and scratching may transfer them to adjacent skin areas.
9. Is homeopathy safe for long-term use in genital Warts?
Yes, homeopathic remedies are gentle, natural and safe for long-term use without dependence.
10. Does homeopathy help with recurrent genital warts?
Yes, homeopathy strengthening the body’s immunity and addressing the underlying susceptibility, helping effectively manage and reduce the chances of recurrence.
