Starting This Messy Journey
Alright, so I noticed something weird down there, you know? Little bumps. Didn’t think much at first, figured it might just be skin stuff. But they stuck around. Got me worried.
After stressing hard for weeks, I finally dragged myself to the doc. Kinda embarrassing, honestly. Doc took a quick look and was like, “Yep, genital warts.” My heart just sank. Felt awful.
Getting the Cream and Trying to Figure it Out
Doc prescribed this cream. Picked it up from the pharmacy. The box had loads of small print. Felt overwhelming. Sat down at the kitchen table, ripped the package open. Inside was a tiny tube of cream and a folded paper – the instructions. Started reading that thing like my life depended on it.
What I Did First:
- Washed my hands super good with soap. Like, scrubbed them clean.
- Found the spot carefully. Used a mirror to see clearly, didn’t wanna put it on the wrong skin.
- Squeezed out a tiny, tiny dot of cream onto my fingertip. Seriously, less than a pea-sized amount. This stuff is potent.
- Gently dabbed the cream just on the wart itself. Tried super hard not to touch the good skin right around it.
- Washed my hands again right after. Didn’t wanna spread this thing anywhere else.
The Good and The Bad of Putting it On
So, after applying the cream, things started happening. Like, a few hours later, the spot where I put the cream felt kinda tingly. Then, the next day, the wart started looking kinda white or grayish. That freaked me out a bit, but I remembered the paper said this could happen.
Side Effects I Felt:
- The skin around the wart (the good skin) got a bit red and irritated. Kinda stung sometimes.
- It definitely felt itchy, especially the day after applying.
- The wart itself started looking weird. Like it was changing.
When it got itchy or sore, I just tried to leave it completely alone. Scratching seemed like a really bad idea. Kept the area clean and dry too. Switched to loose cotton boxers to stop any rubbing.
The Waiting Game and What Happened
This wasn’t a “put it on once, magic happens” deal. The instructions said to use it multiple times a week, so I kept going. After maybe the 3rd or 4th time, the wart actually started looking smaller. Like, it was shrinking.
Over the next few applications, it kept getting smaller. The skin around it got less angry too. Kept going like the doc said, for the full treatment time. Finally, one day I looked and… it was pretty much gone. Just a tiny pink spot where it used to be. That pink spot faded over the next few days.
Big Takeaways from My Whole Experience
Here’s what I learned the hard way:
- Doc First: Seriously, see the doc. Don’t try to guess what it is or what cream to buy yourself. You gotta know for sure.
- Read That Damn Paper: Open the box, unfold that instruction leaflet, and actually read every word. It tells you how much to use, how often, and what weird stuff might happen.
- Less Cream is Better: Don’t slather it on thinking “more is faster.” Just use that tiny little dab directly on the wart. Protect the good skin.
- Stick With It: It takes a little while, multiple applications. Don’t quit after one or two times if you don’t see big changes immediately.
- Be Gentle: That area’s sensitive. Avoid friction, keep it dry, wear comfy clothes. Stop using it if things seem really bad.
- Patience Pays Off: Takes time, but following the steps actually worked for me.
Really hope this helps someone else feeling lost and stressed like I was. Just tackle it step by step.
