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INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWING GENITAL CONDYLOMA (WART) REMOVAL |
The area that was
treated will be quite sore for the next 4 to 5 days. Minimal scarring or decreased pigmentation
(lightening) of the treated skin may occur, but usually the results of the procedure
– removal of the warts – are far superior to having the warts themselves. To obtain the best results, please follow
these directions:
1.
For the first 7 days, shower or bathe two to three times per
day. Wash all treated areas with soap and water.
2.
After bathing, apply a thin layer of
Bacitracin (an antibiotic ointment), which can be obtained from your pharmacy
over the counter. This aids the healing
process, decreases scarring, and is soothing.
Your doctor may also prescribe Silvadene. If so, use the Silvadene instead of the
Bacitracin.
3.
Taking three 200 mg ibuprofen tablets
four times per day will minimize any pain or discomfort that you might
experience. Do not take them if your
stomach is easily upset by this medication or by aspirin.
4.
If you continue to have discomfort, a
benzocaine ointment can often provide some relief. This can be mixed with the antibiotic
ointment (Bacitracin or Silvadene).
Benzocaine ointment can be purchased without a prescription at your
local pharmacy.
5.
Warm
tea bags can be applied on the wounds and may provide
significant relief. Ice packs may also help.
6.
If you have significant redness or
discharge, or if the pain has not decreased after 48 hours, please call your
physician.
7.
Schedule a follow-up appointment about 4 weeks after the procedure.
8.
One-third of the time, the warts will
return. If the warts return, see your
physician immediately, rather than waiting until they multiply and
enlarge. The smaller the lesions, the
easier they are to treat and the less likely you are to have any scars.
9.
If you had warts that were treated around
the rectal area, keep your stools soft.
Use stool softeners and laxatives for 2 to 3
weeks. You may also find that benzocaine or lidocaine ointment
applied to the rectal area about 10 to 15 minutes before a bowel movement will
help ease pain.
10.
Stop
smoking and your partner should stop too.
11.
Eat 5
helpings of fruits and vegetables per day.
12.
Take a multivitamin with folic acid each day to help the immune system.
13.
Be
monogamous. It’s
safer for you and you don’t spread the warts.
14.
Women must obtain regular pap smears the rest of their life.
15.
Call for lab results in 2 weeks if any
biopsies were taken.
16.
Return or call if there is excessive
pain, bleeding, signs of infection, or recurrence of any lesions.
17.
A return
check-up is recommended in 4-6 weeks.
Please feel free to
ask any questions.