TCA Is Based On Research
Many of us want to use treatments that are based on scientific research. We do not want to make use of remedies that are suggested on hearsay and nothing else. This is not to say that these remedies do not work but it does set our mind at rest to know for definite that a treatment has been thoroughly tested. With many kinds of treatments this is important because many of them do have negatives as well as positives. If there are differences in professional opinions then we want to know about them. When it comes to genital warts is TCA a good or a bad decision?
TCA Stands For Trichloracetic Acid
This has been stated before and the Mayo Clinic have reaffirmed that TCA (trichloracetic acid) must only be administered by a health care professional. Many patients who have genital warts avoid this treatment because they feel embarrassed. This is understandable because the circumstances of genital warts are personal. Many patients want to keep their condition private. But health care professionals deal with this condition on a daily basis
Based on research the Mayo Clinic informs us that TCA kills protein that is present in the cells of genital warts. This is why TCA has a high success rate. But TCA can also do exactly the same to cells that are healthy. TCA is available in the form of a liquid. A health care professional will use very tiny amounts to brush on the warts. You will need to have this done once a week for as long as your doctor sees fit. Because TCA is caustic
TCA is a clear, watery liquid that is painted on the genital warts. The warts will turn a whitish color, shrink and disappear. It will take weekly treatments of TCA for a number of weeks to get rid of genital warts. The procedure only takes a few minutes to complete. TCA is a caustic agent and must be applied sparingly to genital warts. The absorption rate through the skin is not high. There may be some discomfort but you will not feel side affects through your entire body. How deep the acid will infiltrate the skin is hard to manage. Ulcers may form. TCA is most effective on warts in the genital area that are non-keratinized, moist and soft. The bigger the area that is infected the more treatments will be necessary. If you are experiencing a painful and burning sensation then TCA may not be appropriate for you. Only you and your doctor can come to this decision.
It should be noted that TCA is recommended if you have genital warts that are not large. You should also have only a few to deal with. These warts do spread so it makes sense to get to a doctor as soon as possible. Treatment must be started immediately in order to stop the genital warts from spreading over a greater area. This could eliminate the use of TCA. Most doctors make use of more than one treatment for genital warts at a time. Again exactly which are best for you will be dependent of your unique circumstances.
If TCA is one of your treatments then make sure that you continue to keep your meetings with your doctor until he or she says to stop. A lot of people make the mistake of stopping because they see the warts drying up. You must not stop until they disappear and the doctor gives permission.
