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NON-TREATMENT OF WARTS

I was just wondering about the following: let's say you have active warts present on your genitals, but they are not treated. Does the two year "clearance" period that I have read about on this forum also mean that the warts ought to dissapear by itself within this two year period?

Let's say you had a wart and it was treated, how will you know if other bumps appearing on your genitals is actually warts? Will they look the same as the ones that got treated, will they appear in the same place as where the warts were that were treated?

I have read that the vinegar test is a waste of time, yet many medical practitioners still use it and only conducts further testing if the area appears white after application of the vinegar. Does this then mean that there may be some value to the vinegar test?

Has any read up on or followed the advice given on the internet regarding the application of castor oil to the warts and it's success as a home treatment for warts?

These questiones were possible posted and answerred a thousand times on this site, but any answers will be much appreciated.
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Yes untreated warts usually clear within 24 months but there can be issues with size such as difficulty with urination and sex.

It is best to treat when warts are small because this usually means less treatment is needed.

You can work to boost your immune system to help your body fight the strain (s) in hopes they will become dormant sooner.

Vinegar tests for warts can't be trusted. I have warts, vinegar never turned them white. I used apple cider and white vinegar. I also have cell changes and the doc used vinegar during the biopsy and it did turn those white but only he saw that.

You can have wart in the same or other areas, you can have them appear the same or be different. Only a doc can tell you if they are warts.

I don't know about natural options but I can tell you that they would be slower to work medical treatments. Acid was great for me, Aldara is slower.
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Your first question: your warts probably won't go away on their own. In most cases, if left untreated, they can grow larger and become bothersome. If treated, it can take up to 2 years for your body to rid itself of the virus itself, not just the wart. Your second question; warts can flare up at anytime, and if different places due to stress, hormonones, unhealthy lifestye, if you still have the virus. Thirdly, if your doctor suspects warts, they will automatically treat them. I have read more negative info about self-treatment than positive. Your best bet, is to go get checked out. If the doctor suspects warts, there are a few ways he/she can go about treatment. I have had tricloric acid done on mine, and this may take a few repeated sessions, but it really helps. Good luck to you :)
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