What is Trichloroacetic acid

Trichloroacetic acid, is an acid that eats away the condylomas

How is the treatment carried out

Trichloroacetic acid is applied to the condyloma with a cotton swab. The Liquid should be left to dry before changing position, so that it does not affect the skin without Condylomas.

In most cases more than one treatment is needed. The treatment is repeated at one-week intervals.

Possible side effects

In connection with applying the liquid, most people will experience a burning sensation in the area being treated. The symptoms usually disappear within 10 minutes and at the latest within a few hours. There may appear minor sores in the treated area, which heal within a few days. if there have been sores, scars may appear.

Do you need to tell your partners?

Your partner might also be infected with genital warts, which is why it is important that he/she is also examined.

Infection risk

We recommend using a condom for 2-3 months after successful treatment, to avoid infecting your partner. 

Recommendations

Avoid shaving your pubic hair, as you might spread the virus. 

If you smoke, we recommend you stop that, since it may help your immune system fight the virus.