Types 6 and 11 of the human papillomavirus cause the majority of genital warts cases in men. These strains differ from the high-risk HPV types associated with penile and anal cancers.

Direct skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sexual activity transmits the virus. The virus can spread even when no visible warts are present on an infected partner.

Having numerous sexual partners increases exposure to HPV. Each new partner presents an additional risk of encountering the virus strains that cause genital warts.

Men with weakened immune systems due to HIV/AIDS, immunosuppressive medications, or other conditions face a greater risk of developing genital warts after HPV exposure. Their bodies have reduced ability to suppress viral replication.

Young adult men have higher rates of genital warts. This demographic correlation relates to sexual behaviour patterns and lower rates of HPV vaccination in some populations.

These medications allow men to treat their warts at home following medical guidance. Podophyllotoxin solution or cream destroys wart tissue when applied in cycles, while imiquimod cream stimulates the immune system to fight the virus. These treatments require careful application and typically require multiple weeks of consistent use.

Stronger solutions are applied directly to warts during medical appointments. Trichloroacetic acid (TCA) chemically burns wart tissue, while podophyllin resin disrupts cell division in the wart. These treatments often require several applications spaced weeks apart and work best for smaller, localised wart clusters.

This procedure involves freezing warts with liquid nitrogen, causing cell death and subsequent removal of the lesion. The freezing agent is applied precisely to the wart tissue using a spray device or cotton swab. The procedure causes temporary discomfort followed by blister formation, with the treated tissue eventually falling off.

For larger warts or those resistant to other treatments, surgical removal provides immediate clearance. After administering local anaesthetic, the wart tissue is cut out and the wound may be closed with stitches. This approach offers the advantage of removing the entire wart in one procedure and providing tissue for pathological examination if needed.

This technique uses focused light energy to vaporise wart tissue with minimal damage to surrounding skin. The precision of laser treatment makes it suitable for warts in sensitive locations or extensive cases where other methods prove impractical. The procedure requires local or general anaesthetic depending on the extent of treatment, and healing typically takes 2-4 weeks with proper wound care.