Depilatory cream vs. shaving: does it influence recurrences of genital warts?

Genital warts are common infections caused by human papilloma viruses (HPV). Although the diagnosis is straight forward and many different treatment choices are present, recurrences are almost inevitable. There are many factors influencing recurrences such as immunity, HPV types, sexual partnership,...

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Published inDermatology nursing Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 202 - 203
Main Authors Kaptanoglu, Asli Feride, Duruk, Nazike
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc 01.06.2005
Subjects
Adult
Condylomata Acuminata - etiology
Condylomata Acuminata - therapy
Electrocoagulation
Hair Removal - adverse effects
Hair Removal - methods
Humans
Middle Aged
Nursing
Patient Education as Topic
Recurrence
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Time Factors
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Summary:Genital warts are common infections caused by human papilloma viruses (HPV). Although the diagnosis is straight forward and many different treatment choices are present, recurrences are almost inevitable. There are many factors influencing recurrences such as immunity, HPV types, sexual partnership, and hygiene. Hair removal methods may be an issue in recurrence. In this retrospective study, the recurrence rate of genital warts in 50 patients using depilatory creams or shaving as a regular hair removal method before and after treatment by electrocauterization were evaluated. Both methods showed no difference in recurrence rates. Therefore, no depilatory method can be advised as decreasing genital recurrence of genital warts.
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ISSN:1060-3441