Discreet online care and prescription treatment for genital warts
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If you’ve come into contact with HPV—the cause of genital warts—prescription treatments can help reduce uncomfortable outbreak symptoms and reduce transmission. Get started today with a private online medical consultation with Dr. B.
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How Dr. B treats genital warts
Tell us about your condition with a $15 online consultation—no video call necessary.
A medical provider will review your information and prescribe treatment, if appropriate.
Pick up and pay for the medication at the pharmacy of your choice. Or, get it delivered.
How much will it cost?
Dr. B offers online consultations for $15—which is less than most copays. If a genital warts prescription is appropriate, your out-of-pocket medication cost will depend on your insurance and where you decide to get your prescription filled. Dr. B offers a discount card when applicable to help get you the lowest prices for your medications.
* Prices shown for Imiquimod 5 % Topical Cream Packet (24 packet), a popular treatment for genital warts, using a drug discount card. Prices may be lower with insurance.
Medication*
Genital wart treatments at Dr. B
Dr. B offers 5 treatments for genital warts. We’ve highlighted a few of our most popular and affordable options below, but you can choose other brand and generic medications if desired.
Imiquimod
Imiquimod topical cream is a generic prescription treatment for genital warts. It works by activating the body's immune response to kill off the cells that cause genital warts to flare-up.
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Application:
Applied topically, 3X a week
Podofilox
Podofilox gel is a prescription genital warts treatment made from the root resin of the podophyllum plant. Podofilox treats genital warts by softening skin keratin, which helps break down diseased tissue and prevent flare-ups.
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Application:
Applied topically, 3X a week
Imiquimod
Imiquimod topical cream is a generic prescription treatment for genital warts. It works by activating the body's immune response to kill off the cells that cause genital warts to flare-up.
Podofilox
Podofilox gel is a prescription genital warts treatment made from the root resin of the podophyllum plant. Podofilox treats genital warts by softening skin keratin, which helps break down diseased tissue and prevent flare-ups.
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Prescription length:
30 days, 2 refills
Application:
Applied topically, 3X a week
Application:
Applied topically, 3X a week
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Genital Warts Questions
About Genital Warts
What are genital warts?
Genital warts are a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It can present as small, flesh-colored, brown or pink bumps in the genital area. It can also create cauliflower-like clusters caused by several warts close together. Genital warts are usually spread via vaginal and/or oral sex.
What causes genital warts?
Genital warts are caused by different strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Most people will become infected with a strain of HPV through skin-to-skin contact at some point in their lives. While genital warts is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it can also be passed through non-sexual skin-to-skin contact. This can include birth, which can expose newborns to the virus.
What is the human papillomavirus?
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI, causing millions of new HPV infection cases yearly. HPV alters the natural cell cycle, allowing it to escape the body’s immune response and alter how cells grow and reproduce. This is how genital warts and other conditions (like cervical cancer) develop.
How long do genital warts last?
How long an outbreak of genital warts lasts can vary widely. Sometimes, HPV goes away within a few months. For others, outbreaks can last for years. There’s no cure for HPV. But the right treatment can help speed the healing process and reduce the risk of spreading it to sexual partners.
What is the most effective way to prevent getting human papillomavirus?
The HPV vaccine (Gardasil-9 as of 2016) is the safest way to protect yourself from infection. Gardasil-9 protects against 9 of the most common forms of HPV. Complete immunity takes 6 months and requires 3 spaced doses. So healthcare providers often recommend that people get vaccinated before they become sexually active.
What are the risk factors for genital warts?
People at high risk for HPV include those who have intercourse with a partner whose sexual history is unknown, people with a suppressed immune system (which can increase the risk of treatment resistance) and those who smoke.
Do I have genital warts or genital herpes?
Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that can result in similar symptoms, such as pain and itching in the genital area. Here are some differences between the two medical conditions:
- Genital herpes causes sores and blisters that are filled with fluid. Genital warts present as warts—small bumps.
- Genital herpes can trigger a broader range of symptoms, including headaches, blisters around the mouth and flu-like fever and body aches.
- People with genital herpes may experience a tingling sensation before an outbreak.
What are the prescription treatments available for genital warts?
Dr. B does not offer genital warts pill treatment. But various topical treatments include Veregen, Podofilox, Condylox, Sinecatechins and Imiquimod cream prescriptions. Each of these treatments helps kill diseased cells to remove skin growths and contain wart outbreaks.
How are genital warts treatments applied?
Topical genital warts medicines come as creams, ointments and gels. Apply a small amount to the affected area one or several times a day as directed by your medical provider.
What are common genital warts treatment side effects?
Common side effects may include itching, burning, swelling, pain or reddening of the skin. These symptoms are typically mild and may diminish over time. Talk to your medical provider if they last or worsen over time.
How can I get a genital warts prescription online?
Dr. B provides convenient prescriptions through an online medical consultation. Start by filling out a virtual health assessment. A board-certified doctor or medical provider will review your health and medical history—no video call required. If the provider determines that a prescription is right for you, they will send it to the pharmacy of your choice for pick-up. You can choose from several genital wart prescription medications. Not sure which is best for you? Ask the medical provider to recommend a safe, effective medication.
How much does genital wart treatment cost?
Consultation: A virtual medical consultation for genital wart costs $15, which is lower than most doctor copays. Currently, we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies. But you can use insurance for any resulting prescription at your pharmacy.
Medication: Dr. B only charges for the medical consultation. When medications are prescribed, we let you choose the most affordable or convenient pharmacy to fill the prescription. Your medication prices will vary depending on your insurance coverage and whether the drug is a brand or generic.
Do you accept insurance?
Right now, we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies. But you can use health insurance for any resulting prescriptions at your pharmacy.
How do refills work?
We’ll send you a reminder for an online assessment when it’s time for your next refill.
