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Human papillomavirus is a diverse group of DNA-based viruses that infect the skin and mucous membranes of humans. More than 100 different human papillomavirus (HPV) types have been characterized. Some HPV types cause benign skin warts, or papillomas, for which the virus family is named. HPVs associated with the development of such "common warts" are transmitted...

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trichloroacetic acid side effects

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I was diagnosed with gw HPV in September 07. The small wart or cluster was treated with t.a. I don't remember side effects (besides a little itchiness after the application); however, the t.a. took four months (I went to see my gyn about 6 times over the course of four months) before I was allowed to stop treatment. Fast forward to December 08. Found two small white warts in the exact same place. Went for treatment a week later. The doctor used the same acid and the gw was gone after two days (fell off, along with some skin)MY QUESTION IS HAS ANYONE ELSE EVERE HAD WHAT APPEARS TO BE OPEN SORES WHERE THE WARTS WERE AFTER THE TRICHLORACETIC ACID TREATMENT? I don't have insurance and cant afford to run back to the doctor if this is normal. Please help.
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I dont know if they were sores but I did have red spots where the warts once where after the acid treatment. From what I understand it is normal because its burns the wart off and I believe that it probably would leave a red spot if it burned it and fell off. I would wait to see how things go. As long as there is no infection present and it is not extremly physically painful I wouldnt worry about it. I had pain but not the kind or pain that would be present with an infection or anything.

I am knew to all of this. I found out in OCT of 08 and had treatment and so far so good. I dont think I have anymore as of yet. Its good to know that it atleast does work. I am glad yours stayed gone for at least a year. Any advice that you could offer on this subject would help as well. I am just begining to learn about it and how everything works.
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Thank you for your help. I wish I knew. Like most women would say, I take 800mg of folic acid and a multivitamin. I'm anemic and that can suppress my immune system so I take extra iron. Not stressing helps too, but this last outbreak followed a break up, final exams and graduation. As of now I try to sleep well, eat well (which doesn't always happen), but I definitely don't drink or smoke. Prayer seems to help me as well. I'm believing that I won't have any more outbreaks and I'm being really going to be proactive about my health at this point.
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