{"id":2046,"date":"2020-12-11T15:37:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T08:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/?p=2046"},"modified":"2026-08-30T04:00:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:00:41","slug":"25-podophyllin-verrue-genitale-comment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/2020\/12\/11\/25-podophyllin-genital-wart-how\/","title":{"rendered":"Solution de podophylline \u00e0 25 % pour les verrues g\u00e9nitales : pourquoi ? et comment ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns coblocks-author-columns has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-52275889 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#8C8C971A;padding-top:2.5rem;padding-right:2.5rem;padding-bottom:2.5rem;padding-left:2.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" 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They are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), and the distress they cause is mostly cosmetic \u2014 though that distress is real, and they can be stubborn to clear.<\/p>\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What is Podophyllin solution and how does it treat genital warts?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Podophyllin is a chemical solution that works by burning and destroying small genital wart lesions caused by HPV. 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Podophyllin is suitable for small lesions only.\"\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  ]\r\n}\r\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important \u2014 please read before anything else.<\/strong> The instructions in this article are aftercare guidance <strong>for patients who have already been examined by a doctor and prescribed 25% podophyllin solution, and shown how to use it<\/strong>. Podophyllin is a caustic agent: it works by burning tissue, its strength varies between batches, and it can be absorbed into the body if too much is applied. <strong>Do not buy podophyllin and treat yourself with it.<\/strong> Genital lesions also need to be examined before treatment, because not everything that looks like a wart is one \u2014 and a lesion that is not a wart will not respond, or may need entirely different management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" data-attachment-id=\"2054\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/2020\/12\/11\/25-podophyllin-genital-wart-how\/genital-wart\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Genital-wart.jpg?fit=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"400,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Genital wart &amp;#8211; Reference www.MDedge.com\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Genital wart &amp;#8211; Reference www.MDedge.com&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Genital-wart.jpg?fit=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Genital-wart.jpg?resize=400%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Small genital warts on the genital skin, caused by human papillomavirus\" class=\"wp-image-2054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Genital-wart.jpg?w=400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Genital-wart.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Genital-wart.jpg?resize=16%2C12&amp;ssl=1 16w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Genital-wart.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Genital warts. Image reference: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.MDedge.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.MDedge.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reassuring point to make first is that genital warts are benign. It is very rare for them to turn malignant, so the concern is almost entirely cosmetic and psychological. This article deals specifically with <strong>small<\/strong> lesions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small genital warts can be removed with 25% podophyllin solution. It works by chemical burn, flattening the raised HPV-related skin lesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"801\" data-attachment-id=\"2052\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/2020\/12\/11\/25-podophyllin-genital-wart-how\/podophylline\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?fit=1200%2C1202&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1202\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"25% Podophylline solution\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;25% Podophylline solution&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?fit=800%2C802&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=800%2C801&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A bottle of 25% podophyllin solution used to treat small genital warts\" class=\"wp-image-2052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=1022%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1022w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=768%2C769&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Podophylline.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">25% podophyllin solution.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the published <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8399497\/\">literature<\/a>, 25% podophyllin clears small lesions in about 20% of cases within 1 week, and in a further 60% within 5 weeks. The trade-off is its main side effect: burning of the normal skin around the wart, which can be severe if the solution is applied incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who must not use podophyllin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pregnancy \u2014 podophyllin must not be used.<\/strong> It is absorbed through the skin and is harmful to a developing baby. If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are trying to conceive, tell your doctor before any wart treatment is prescribed. Safe alternatives exist and can be used instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breastfeeding<\/strong> \u2014 discuss with your doctor first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large or extensive warts<\/strong> \u2014 podophyllin is for small lesions only. Treating a large area increases absorption and the risk of systemic side effects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Warts on mucosal surfaces<\/strong> (inside the urethra, vagina, anus or cervix) \u2014 these need a different approach and must be managed by a doctor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Broken, bleeding or inflamed skin<\/strong> \u2014 wait until it has healed and have it reviewed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-attachment-id=\"2053\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/2020\/12\/11\/25-podophyllin-genital-wart-how\/vaselin\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,1000\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Vaselin &amp;#8211; Reference www.vaseline.com\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Vaselin &amp;#8211; Reference www.vaseline.com&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?fit=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=800%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Petroleum jelly, applied around a wart to protect the surrounding skin from chemical burn\" class=\"wp-image-2053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=12%2C12&amp;ssl=1 12w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Vaselin.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Petroleum jelly protects the surrounding skin. Image reference: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vaseline.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">http:\/\/www.vaseline.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions for prescribed patients: applying 25% podophyllin to small genital warts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow these steps exactly. Incorrect application can cause a severe skin burn.<\/strong> If your doctor gave you different instructions, follow theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash the genital area with liquid soap and water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry the area thoroughly with a towel or a dryer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify each of the small warts to be treated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply petroleum jelly over the skin surrounding each wart. This is what protects the normal skin from being burned \u2014 do not skip it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soak a cotton bud in the 25% podophyllin solution and place a single drop on each wart. One drop only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check that every wart has been treated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>With a clean cotton bud, wipe away any solution that has run onto surrounding skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the solution in place for 4 hours, then wash the area gently with water. Do not leave it on longer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply no more than once a week. Repeated applications can be continued until the result is satisfactory, but the weekly limit must be respected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even once the warts have gone, keep examining yourself regularly \u2014 recurrence is common.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stop and contact your doctor<\/strong> if you develop severe pain, blistering, an open sore or spreading redness of the surrounding skin, or if you feel unwell after an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two additional precautions worth stating plainly, because they concern people other than you. <strong>Do not have sexual contact while the solution is on the skin<\/strong> \u2014 it is a caustic agent and it will burn your partner too, so the treated area needs to have been washed and left alone first. And <strong>store the bottle where children cannot reach it<\/strong>, in its original container, and never use it on anyone other than the person it was prescribed for. It was prescribed for your lesions after they were examined; it was not prescribed for anybody else&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-attachment-id=\"2051\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/fr\/2020\/12\/11\/25-podophyllin-genital-wart-how\/realistic-ear-sticks\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,675\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Mike Triapitsyn&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;illustration of realistic ear sticks with soft shadow on blue background&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1530468987&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;realistic ear sticks&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Clean cotton bud\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Clean cotton bud&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?resize=800%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"A clean cotton bud used to apply a single drop of podophyllin to each wart\" class=\"wp-image-2051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Cotton-bud.jpg?resize=16%2C9&amp;ssl=1 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A clean cotton bud \u2014 one drop per wart, and a second bud to wipe away any overflow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to stop and be seen the same day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people using this treatment get nothing worse than local soreness. These are the situations that should not be waited out. <strong>Go to an emergency department the same day \u2014 in Thailand you can call 1669:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A large or deep burn, an open sore, or redness spreading well beyond where the solution was applied<\/strong>, particularly with fever.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feeling unwell in yourself after an application<\/strong> \u2014 nausea, vomiting, unusual weakness, numbness or tingling, confusion or drowsiness. Podophyllin absorbed through the skin can affect the whole body, which is exactly why the amount applied and the area treated are limited. Take the bottle with you so the team knows what you have used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Being unable to pass urine<\/strong>, or severe swelling of the treated area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And book a review rather than continuing to treat if a lesion <strong>bleeds, ulcerates, grows quickly, becomes pigmented or hard, or simply does not respond<\/strong>. Genital warts themselves are benign, but a lesion behaving that way needs looking at properly rather than another application \u2014 and the whole premise of this treatment is that what is being treated has been confirmed as a wart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your partner, and the rest of the picture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HPV is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, and it spreads from skin that a condom does not cover as well as skin that it does \u2014 so condoms reduce transmission without eliminating it. Treating the visible warts clears the lesions; it does not remove the virus from the skin, which is the honest reason recurrence is so common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two things follow from that. A regular partner is worth having assessed, both for warts they may not have noticed and for the wider screen, since genital warts often travel with other sexually transmitted infections. And <strong>a female partner should keep up with cervical screening<\/strong> on the normal schedule, which is the part most often forgotten in this conversation and the part that matters most in the long run. Vaccination is still worth discussing after a diagnosis rather than being written off as too late \u2014 it protects against types you have not yet met.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Genital warts are a cosmetic problem that carries a real psychological weight for the people who have them. Podophyllin is one way of clearing small lesions, but it asks for patience and discipline from the patient. And because recurrence is the rule rather than the exception, <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/2020\/07\/17\/hpv-prevent-penis-ca-genital-wart\/\">HPV vaccination<\/a> has a genuine role in reducing how often they come back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q1: What is podophyllin solution and how does it treat genital warts?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Podophyllin is a caustic solution that destroys small genital wart lesions caused by HPV by chemical burn. At 25% concentration it clears warts in about 20% of cases within 1 week, and in up to a further 60% within 5 weeks when used correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q2: Can I buy podophyllin and treat myself at home?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Podophyllin should only be used after a doctor has examined the lesions, confirmed they are genital warts, prescribed the solution and shown you how to apply it. Self-treating without assessment risks treating something that is not a wart, and risks serious chemical burns. Once prescribed, the application is done at home following the instructions above, with petroleum jelly protecting the surrounding skin and no more than one application per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q3: Can podophyllin be used during pregnancy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Podophyllin must not be used in pregnancy. It is absorbed through the skin and is harmful to a developing baby. Anyone who is pregnant, may be pregnant, or is trying to conceive should tell their doctor before any genital wart treatment is prescribed, as safe alternative treatments are available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q4: How long do I leave podophyllin on the skin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exactly 4 hours, then wash the area gently with water. Leaving it on longer significantly increases the risk of a severe burn to the surrounding normal skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q5: Can I have sex while using podophyllin?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not while the solution is on the skin. Podophyllin is a caustic agent and will burn a partner&#8217;s skin as readily as it burns yours, so the treated area must have been washed and left alone before any sexual contact. More generally, HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact from areas a condom does not cover as well as areas it does, so condoms reduce transmission without eliminating it. Clearing the visible warts does not remove the virus from the skin, which is why recurrence is common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q6: Does my partner need to be checked?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is worth arranging. A regular partner may have warts they have not noticed, and genital warts frequently occur alongside other sexually transmitted infections, so a wider screen is sensible for both of you. For a female partner, the single most important thing is keeping up with cervical screening on the normal schedule \u2014 that is the part most often overlooked in this conversation and the part that matters most over time. HPV vaccination is still worth discussing after a diagnosis rather than assumed to be too late, because it protects against types you have not yet encountered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q7: Will genital warts come back after podophyllin treatment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Genital warts caused by HPV can recur even after successful clearance, so regular self-examination matters. <a href=\"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/2022\/02\/18\/gardasil-9-better-gardasil-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HPV vaccination<\/a> helps reduce the recurrence rate and is worth discussing alongside treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q8: What reaction to podophyllin needs emergency care?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to an emergency department the same day, or call 1669 in Thailand, for a large or deep burn, an open sore, or redness spreading well beyond the treated area, particularly with fever. Also go the same day if you feel unwell in yourself after an application \u2014 nausea, vomiting, unusual weakness, numbness or tingling, confusion or drowsiness \u2014 because podophyllin absorbed through the skin can affect the whole body, which is why the amount and area are limited. Take the bottle with you. Inability to pass urine or severe swelling of the treated area also needs same-day assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q9: When should I see a doctor rather than continue treatment?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See your urologist if the warts are large or in a difficult location, if they have not responded after 5 weeks of treatment, if new lesions keep appearing, or if you develop severe burning, blistering or an open sore. Also stop and have it reviewed if a lesion bleeds, ulcerates, grows quickly, or becomes pigmented or hard, because a lesion behaving that way needs proper assessment rather than another application. Podophyllin is suitable for small external lesions only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q10: Can I discuss genital warts by video consultation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For follow-up and questions, yes. Bangkok Hospital Headquarters offers a Telemedicine service, arranged in advance by email to the Urology department at bhquro@bdms.co.th, and it suits reviewing progress, discussing vaccination and planning what to do about recurrence. A first assessment needs to be in person, because the lesions have to be examined before any treatment is prescribed and not everything that looks like a wart is one. Samitivej Sriracha is in-person only, booked through the Urology department line 088-022-1445.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have concerns about genital warts or HPV, Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone offers confidential consultations at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangkokhospital.com\/en\/bangkok\/doctor\/dr-soarawee-weerasopone-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a Consultation<\/a>. Appointments at Samitivej Sriracha Hospital can be arranged by calling the Urology department on <a href=\"tel:0880221445\">088-022-1445<\/a>. Questions about the cost of consultation or treatment should go to the hospital directly \u2014 for Bangkok Hospital, by email to <a href=\"mailto:bhquro@bdms.co.th\">bhquro@bdms.co.th<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reference<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Podophyllin in the treatment of external genital warts. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/8399497\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PubMed 8399497<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is written and reviewed by Dr. Soarawee Weerasopone, a board-certified urologist at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters. It is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The application instructions above are aftercare guidance for patients who have been examined and prescribed this treatment, and are not a recommendation to self-medicate. 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It is applied to the wart only, with petroleum jelly protecting the surrounding skin, left on for four hours and then washed off, no more than once weekly.\",\n      \"administrationRoute\": \"Topical, to the lesion only\",\n      \"prescriptionStatus\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/PrescriptionOnly\",\n      \"warning\": \"Do not buy podophyllin or treat yourself with it. It works by burning tissue, its strength varies between batches, and it is absorbed into the body if too much is applied. Genital lesions must be examined first, because not everything that looks like a wart is one. Contraindicated in pregnancy \u2014 it is absorbed through the skin and harms a developing baby \u2014 and must be discussed with a doctor if breastfeeding. Not for large or extensive warts, not for mucosal surfaces including the urethra, vagina, anus or cervix, and not for broken, bleeding or inflamed skin. No sexual contact while the solution is on the skin, since it will burn a partner. Store out of reach of children in the original container and never use on another person. Stop and contact a doctor for severe pain, blistering, an open sore, spreading redness, or feeling unwell after an application.\",\n      \"contraindication\": [\n        {\"@type\": \"MedicalContraindication\", \"name\": \"Pregnancy\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"MedicalContraindication\", \"name\": \"Large or extensive warts, because of increased absorption\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"MedicalContraindication\", \"name\": \"Warts on mucosal surfaces (urethra, vagina, anus, cervix)\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"MedicalContraindication\", \"name\": \"Broken, bleeding or inflamed skin\"}\n      ],\n      \"adverseOutcome\": {\n        \"@type\": \"MedicalEntity\",\n        \"name\": \"Chemical burn of the normal skin surrounding the wart, which can be severe if applied incorrectly\"\n      },\n      \"seriousAdverseOutcome\": [\n        {\"@type\": \"MedicalEntity\", \"name\": \"Extensive or deep chemical burn, ulceration, or cellulitis with spreading erythema and fever, requiring same-day emergency assessment\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"MedicalEntity\", \"name\": \"Systemic toxicity from percutaneous absorption: nausea, vomiting, weakness, paraesthesia, confusion or drowsiness after an application require same-day emergency assessment, and the container should be brought with the patient. Limiting the quantity applied and the area treated is what prevents this\"},\n        {\"@type\": \"MedicalEntity\", \"name\": \"Chemical burn to a sexual partner from contact with the solution before it has been washed off\"}\n      ]\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/2020\/12\/11\/25-podophyllin-genital-wart-how\/#faq\",\n      \"isPartOf\": { \"@id\": \"https:\/\/drsoaraweeurology.com\/2020\/12\/11\/25-podophyllin-genital-wart-how\/#webpage\" },\n      \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is podophyllin solution and how does it treat genital warts?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Podophyllin is a caustic solution that destroys small genital wart lesions caused by HPV by chemical burn. At 25% concentration it clears warts in about 20% of cases within 1 week and in up to a further 60% within 5 weeks when used correctly.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I buy podophyllin and treat myself at home?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. Podophyllin should only be used after a doctor has examined the lesions, confirmed they are genital warts, prescribed the solution and shown you how to apply it. Self-treating risks treating something that is not a wart and risks serious chemical burns. Once prescribed, application is done at home with petroleum jelly protecting the surrounding skin and no more than one application per week.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can podophyllin be used during pregnancy?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. Podophyllin must not be used in pregnancy. It is absorbed through the skin and is harmful to a developing baby. Anyone pregnant, possibly pregnant or trying to conceive should tell their doctor before any genital wart treatment is prescribed, as safe alternatives are available.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How long do I leave podophyllin on the skin?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Exactly 4 hours, then wash the area gently with water. Leaving it on longer significantly increases the risk of a severe burn to the surrounding normal skin.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I have sex while using podophyllin?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Not while the solution is on the skin. Podophyllin is caustic and will burn a partner's skin as readily as it burns yours, so the treated area must be washed and left alone before any sexual contact. More generally, HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact from areas a condom does not cover as well as areas it does, so condoms reduce transmission without eliminating it. Clearing the visible warts does not remove the virus from the skin, which is why recurrence is common.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does my partner need to be checked?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is worth arranging. A regular partner may have warts they have not noticed, and genital warts frequently occur alongside other sexually transmitted infections, so a wider screen is sensible. For a female partner, keeping up with cervical screening on the normal schedule is the single most important thing and the part most often overlooked. HPV vaccination is still worth discussing after a diagnosis, because it protects against types not yet encountered.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will genital warts come back after podophyllin treatment?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Genital warts caused by HPV can recur even after successful clearance, so regular self-examination matters. HPV vaccination helps reduce the recurrence rate and is worth discussing alongside treatment.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What reaction to podophyllin needs emergency care?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Go to an emergency department the same day for a large or deep burn, an open sore, or redness spreading well beyond the treated area, particularly with fever. Also go the same day for feeling unwell after an application, including nausea, vomiting, unusual weakness, numbness or tingling, confusion or drowsiness, because podophyllin absorbed through the skin can affect the whole body; bring the container. Inability to pass urine or severe swelling of the treated area also needs same-day assessment.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When should I see a doctor rather than continue treatment?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"See a urologist if the warts are large or in a difficult location, if they have not responded after 5 weeks, if new lesions keep appearing, or if you develop severe burning, blistering or an open sore. Also stop and have it reviewed if a lesion bleeds, ulcerates, grows quickly, or becomes pigmented or hard, because a lesion behaving that way needs proper assessment rather than another application. Podophyllin is suitable for small external lesions only.\"}},\n        {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I discuss genital warts by video consultation?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"For follow-up and questions, yes. Bangkok Hospital Headquarters offers a Telemedicine service, arranged in advance by email to the Urology department at bhquro@bdms.co.th, suitable for reviewing progress, discussing vaccination and planning what to do about recurrence. A first assessment needs to be in person, because the lesions must be examined before treatment is prescribed and not everything that looks like a wart is one. Samitivej Sriracha is in-person only, booked through the Urology department line 088-022-1445.\"}}\n      ]\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La podophylline aplatit les petites verrues g\u00e9nitales par br\u00fblure chimique \u2014 et c'est pr\u00e9cis\u00e9ment pour cela qu'elle doit \u00eatre mani\u00e9e avec pr\u00e9caution. Le Dr Soarawee Weerasopone, urologue au Bangkok Hospital, explique comment ce traitement agit, \u00e0 qui il convient, et les consignes de soins apr\u00e8s application pour les patients \u00e0 qui il a \u00e9t\u00e9 prescrit.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":185281453,"featured_media":9356,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"How 25% podophyllin treats small genital warts: success rates, the correct application steps for prescribed patients, safety precautions and who must not use it. 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