What is HPV?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted disease of which some types can cause warts (verrucae), while others can lead to cancers of the cervix, vulva, vagina, and anus in women or cancers of the anus and penis in men.
What do patients take to treat HPV and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Imiquimod Topical
(Aldara)
|
0 | ||
| 0 |
These charts show data from HPV patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has HPV at PatientsLikeMe?
- 73 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 23 say HPV is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 74% | Females |
|---|---|
| 26% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 4 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 13 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 4 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 43 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 2 |
These charts show data from HPV patients who have completed their condition history