TABLE 3.

Patient-applied therapies for external genital warts and perianal warts11

TREATMENT	APPLICATION/DOSE	DURATION OF THERAPY
Imiquimod cream	Apply at bedtime 3-7 nights/week Wash off after 6-10 hours	Up to 16 weeks
Podofilox gel/solution	Total volume of podofilox should be limited to 0.5mL per day. Total wart area treated should not exceed 10cm2	3 days followed by 4 days of rest Repeat for up to 4 cycles
Sinecatechins ointment	Apply thin layer to each wart three times daily	Up to 16 weeks or until complete clearance of warts