hpv (and aldara) question - Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Message Board

Frynd1 · 10-26-2005, 09:29 PM

I have HPV and broke out bad. 4-5 warts in a couple days. I put Aldara cream on them for 3 days in a row because they were itching like crazy and now it just burns. Should I assume the burning is from the Aldara, or can warts just hurt? Anyway the burning is nothing short of painful and Im wondering if (its from Aldara) it will go away on it's own or if I should have them removed? Does it hurt to get them removed...what is least painful...and can you have sex that same day or are you sore down there for awhile

threethings · 10-26-2005, 09:33 PM

Aldara definitely causes burning. What did your doctor recommend for treatment? Just Aldara or possible removal too? I think they recommend Aldara because it causes your immune system to recognize the virus and attack it.
I would think having sex might aggravate the pain that is already there. Does your partner already have HPV too?

Frynd1 · 10-26-2005, 10:46 PM

My doctor didnt mention getting them actually removed. I just went in and asked for a cream that I could apply (to get rid of warts) and that's what she gave me. That was a couple months ago though and I just had a terrible out break a couple days ago. They were itching all the time and I overused the Aldara...its been maybe 2 days since I quit using the cream and still burning...So I was wondering about getting them removed...would that help...and like I asked before can you have sex the day you get them removed...oh and yes my partner has hpv so thats not an issue...

threethings · 10-27-2005, 08:01 AM

i would ask your doctor if you can have them removed. there are different treatment options and you should be in charge of your own health so if that's what you want, call and ask. it can't hurt to ask.

soon2bmommy · 10-27-2005, 07:53 PM

I was on Aldara and was told to only use it every other day. And you can't just use it a few days trying to clear it up, it has to be used for a few weeks before you start to see good results.. Just a little heads up, I know how painful it can be but if you stick with it, the results can be GREAT! (although they can be different for each person). If you read the info that comes with it, the success rate is higher in woman that use it every other day for 12 weeks. So good luck!