Disease Information

Understanding HPV and
Genital Warts

At least 50% of sexually active adults get HPV in their lifetime, many without ever knowing. That's because the virus may not cause symptoms. But sometimes HPV does cause problems such as genital warts or other more serious diseases.

There are many types of HPV. The type that causes genital warts is considered low risk. Other, high-risk types of HPV can cause cervical cancer. Genital warts do not cause cancer over time, even if they are left untreated. But, a person can have more than one type of HPV at the same time.

People with HPV or genital warts or who have a sex partner with HPV or genital warts should talk with their healthcare provider. It is particularly important for women to see their healthcare providers regularly for pelvic exams and Pap smears to screen for cervical cancer.
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Aldara Cream is a skin-use only (topical) medicine used to treat external genital and perianal warts in people aged 12 years old or older.

Safety Information:

When using Aldara Cream, the most common side effects involve skin reactions in the application area. These include redness, swelling, a sore, blisters, or ulcers, skin that becomes hard or thickened, skin peeling, scabbing and crusting, itching, burning, and changes in skin color that do not always go away.

The effect of Aldara Cream on the transmission of external genital warts is unknown. Aldara Cream may weaken condoms and diaphragms. Sexual contact should be avoided while the cream is on the skin. New external genital warts may develop during treatment.