Thursday, January 3, 2013

Genital Warts- Chemical vs. Natural Solutions

Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases but are not as severe as people think. With right kind of medication and care, they can be treated and prevented from being spread. They dominantly affect penile and vulvar regions and sometimes anal area too but are non-cancerous in nature. Although, there are many modern treatments of wart available, you might get confused between natural and chemical options. Here’s a brief look at the pros and cons of each.

I.Artificial/Chemical Treatments :-
The chemical options might be suggested by a doctor and usually require a prescription. Liquid nitrogen is one of the options to freeze warts and this type of treatment is known as cryotherapy. Other than that, laser surgery and electric current treatments for warts in UK are popular too. These treatments are more aggressive and best suited for advanced stages of the problem.

Benefits:
  • Quick action
  • Treat adverse cases
  • Powerful
  • Discreet
Drawbacks:
  • Sometimes aggressive
  • May leave mark
  • May have side effects
  • Not available without prescription

II.Natural Treatment :-
The traditional methods for treatment for warts in UK are being used from many years now. Although the herbs and plants belong to different rainforests, you can still get everything. Many tribes used to treat warts with essential oils, flavonoids, saponins, god leaf and other things. However, if you find it difficult to find these things, sprays and creams are available too.

Benefits:
  • No known side effects
  • 100% natural ingredients
  • Subtle action
  • Discreet
  • Preventive
Available without prescription 
  • Drawbacks:
  • Sometimes slow
  • Results may vary
  • Afterword
Apart from these comparisons, you also need to check efficiency of individual products and reputation of the healthcare professions. Moreover, it would be better to start treating warts soon to prevent infecting your partner.