Wart locationRecommended regimen
AgentDosageAppropriate therapy
External genital areaPodofilox (Condylox)0.5% solution or gel (patient-applied)Twice daily for three days, wait four days, then repeat as necessary for four cycles
Imiquimod (Aldara)5% cream (patient-applied)Daily at bedtime three times weekly for up to 16 weeks
CryotherapyPhysician-appliedRepeat every 1 to 2 weeks
Podophyllum resin10 to 25% (physician-applied)Weekly
Trichloroacetic acid or bichloroacetic acid80 to 90% (physician-applied)Weekly
Surgical removal
Alternative treatments
Intralesional interferon
Laser surgery
VaginalCryotherapyWith liquid nitrogenRepeat every 1 to 2 weeks
Trichloroacetic acid or bichloroacetic acid80 to 90%Weekly
Podophyllum10 to 25%Weekly
Urethral meatusCryotherapyWith liquid nitrogenRepeat every 1 to 2 weeks
Podophyllum10 to 25%Weekly
Anal areaCryotherapyWith liquid nitrogenRepeat every 1 to 2 weeks
Trichloroacetic acid or bichloroacetic acid80 to 90%Weekly
Surgical removal
OralCryotherapyWith liquid nitrogenRepeat every 1 to 2 weeks
Surgical removal