Table 1.

Treatment options for genital warts²⁵

Patient-administered 0.5% podofilox solution applied to visible warts twice daily for 3 days followed by 4 days of no treatment, repeated up to four cycles 5% imiquimod (Aldara) cream applied at bedtime for 6 to 10 hours 3 times a week for up to 16 weeks

Provider-administered Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen applied every 1 to 2 weeks 10% to 25% podophyllin in a compound tincture of benzoic applied weekly 80% to 90% Trichloroacetic or Bichloroacetic acid applied to lesions and repeated weekly Surgical removal by curettage, shave excision, laser or electro surgery Intralesional interferon injection