Genital warts can be embarrassing and you can have them removed by a dermatologist. Skin clinics charge from Php 700 to Php 4,500 per piece or per area.
What are the options?
Doctors may use cauterization, freezing, topical creams and medication depending on how well you can tolerate the pain. The price depends on the type of procedure. Usually, these factors can affect the total cost:
- Size of the wart
- Number of warts per area
- Clinic or hospital where the procedure will be performed
- Other medical and health concerns
- Medication (if necessary)
- Some procedures may require anesthesia
What Hospitals have this service?
Almost all major hospitals have surgical services for skin disorders. Specialized clinics may offer a cheaper removal procedure. The cheapest price of genital warts surgery may start from Php 2,000 per area.
We verified with at least two HMO companies and they said such procedures are not covered. It is acceptable because it falls under cosmetic services.
Men can easily avail of the service in most skin clinics starting at around Php 2,500. The actual price may depend on the number of warts in the genital area as well as the procedure. An assessment is needed especially if they are located near the urethra or the shaft of the penis.
Women may also need to have the warts removed from the genital area as they may pose risks with regards to cervical cancer due to HPV. It is a good idea to have the warts checked by an OB Gyne doctor as well to know more about such risk.
If the patient’s age is qualified, you may be prescribed with an HPV vaccine.
How to Prevent It
Such warts are due to HPV or human papillomavirus. Some of these types may lead to cancer. One can have protection by availing an HPV vaccine for boys and girls at an early age.
References: Mayoclinic
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