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Something We Hate to Talk About

We all like to whine about colds, flu and broken bones but when it comes to genital warts and STDs, we’re a bit more closed mouthed.  But the truth is, these topics NEED to be addressed.  At Healing Leaf LLC we are constantly researching skin conditions that cause misery and pain.  Our newest product, Thwarted® is formulated exclusively for genital warts.

What are They?

Genital warts, also known as condylomata acuminata or venereal warts, are one of the most common types of sexually transmitted diseases. As the name suggests, genital warts affect the moist tissues of the genital area. They may look like small, flesh-colored bumps or have a cauliflower-like appearance. Genital warts may be as small as 1 millimeter in diameter — smaller than the width of a ballpoint pen refill — or may multiply into large clusters.

In women, genital warts can grow on the vulva, the walls of the vagina, the area between the external genitals and the anus, and the cervix. In men, they may occur on the tip or shaft of the penis, the scrotum or the anus. Genital warts can also develop in the mouth or throat of a person who has had oral sexual contact with an infected person.

Although genital warts can be treated with medications and surgery, they are a serious health concern. The virus that causes them — the human papillomavirus (HPV) — has been associated with cervical cancer. It has also been linked with other types of genital cancers, such as cancer of the penis.

The signs and symptoms of genital warts include:

Small, flesh-colored or gray swellings in your genital area
Several warts close together that take on a cauliflower shape
Itching or discomfort in your genital area
Bleeding with intercourse
Often, however, genital warts cause no symptoms. Or they may be so small and flat that they can't be seen with the naked eye.

Pregnancy may sometimes trigger a dormant infection, or an active infection may worsen during pregnancy.

Like warts that appear on other areas of your skin, genital warts are caused by a virus — HPV — that infects the top layers of your skin. There are more than 100 different types of HPV, but only a few can cause genital warts. These strains of the virus are highly contagious and spread through sexual contact with an infected person. About two-thirds of people who have sexual contact with someone who has genital warts develop the condition — usually within three months of contact, but in some cases not for years.

Having unprotected sex with multiple partners increases your risk of becoming infected with HPV. Other risk factors include:

Having had another sexually transmitted disease
Having sex with a partner whose sexual history you don't know
Becoming sexually active at a young age