Acute condylomas are small papilliform outgrowths, formed on the mucous membranes of the genital organs, on the skin and on the perianal area. Condylomas are flesh colored. It is a viral disease. The causative agent of condyloma is human papillomavirus( HPV).

The main way of transmission of the disease is sexual contact, but there are also infections by household means.

In men, rashes may be present in any part of the penis, but more often on the neck of the glans penis and on the bridle of the prepuce. There are cases when the infection affects the urethra itself or its external opening. For condyloma, surgical treatment is a normal practice.

Infection in women.

In women, the first part of the infection is exposed to the back of the vestibule, as well as small labia. Then the rashes pass to other areas of the vulva, the cervix and the vagina.

The disease is often accompanied by itching, and bleeding is possible.

HPV is found inside cells and multiplies in deep layers of the skin. The virus gradually affects the layers of epithelial cells. As soon as it reaches the upper layers of the skin, it breaks to the surface. Just these viruses( reaching the surface) are contagious. HPV infection has one peculiarity - it can be in a dormant( latent) state. Otherwise, the virus "sits" in the depths of the skin and does not move anywhere. In such a state, infection of other people is virtually impossible, and it is not possible to identify the disease by laboratory means.

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Fortunately, condylomas are benign, they do not lead to the appearance of genital cancers. In fact, condyloma - a cosmetic defect. However, the damage to the condylomas undoubtedly leads to the formation of small wounds, and in them, just the infection can get.

Remember that the removal of genital warts should be entrusted to the doctor. Independent attempts will not give the desired result. The disease is viral, and, also taking into account the fact that the main way of infection is sexual, it is advisable to consult a doctor as soon as possible in order to identify all the diseases and apply certain treatment to them.

Surgical treatment of condyloma has several variations. Preliminary examination will help you choose a more suitable one.

So, treatment of condyloma :

  1. Chemical method( chemical coagulation).This method is based on the elimination of genital warts with the use of chemicals. For example, the substance solkoderm, is intended for the removal of genital warts, and solkagin - for removal on the cervix or on the mucous membrane of the vagina. It is important to note that all chemical preparations are a mixture of certain inorganic and organic acids, so they are effective for removing specific( single) genital warts.
  2. Method of electrocoagulation. A widely used method, while quite affordable. The essence of the method is the removal of genital warts, using a high-frequency electric current. However, this method has a number of drawbacks. Being the most common, it is also very painful. In addition, after removing the condyloma by this method, a wound is formed, which heals very long, which can lead to the development of postcoagulable syndrome.
  3. Method of cryodestruction. Cryodestruction( "freezing") - is absolutely painless, and also fast enough."Frost" is carried out with the help of liquid nitrogen. This method is effective for the removal of single warts on the mucous membranes and on the skin. However, it is not suitable for warts on the cervix, since this method can not provide sufficient depth of removal. In the place where condyloma was burned with liquid nitrogen, an ulcer or erosion is formed, which heals from one to two weeks. Scars remain quite rare. It is important to note that cryodestruction is not applicable to nulliparous women, as it leaves areas of tissue that lose elasticity.
  4. Laser Therapy. The most preferred method is laser therapy, that is, the use of a surgical laser to remove genital warts. With this method, tissue is removed, and bleeding stops. Laser therapy does not leave scarring, complications are practically absent, the course of removal can be controlled by a microscope, the depth of removal is also controlled. It is worth noting that with the help of the laser, it is possible to remove even condylomas and condylomas on the cervix.
  5. Radiosurgery. Radiosurgery is also a more preferred method. However, the method is rarely used. The main reason - the high cost of equipment, which is in a relatively small number of medical centers. The method used in the "radio knife" method does not destroy the desired area, but as it cuts it out, which allows you to save it and conduct research to clarify the diagnosis. The method is quick and painless, the basic principle is the high energy of radio waves. The main advantage of radiosurgery is the highest effectiveness. After using this method, condylomas no longer grow.
  6. Finally, the last method is removal with a scalpel. The method is less sparing, however, quite reliable.

It is important to note that after the removal of the pathology of the cervix, a fairly long time to observe a gentle regime. For cryotherapy - 6 weeks, electrocoagulation - 6 weeks, laser therapy - 1 month.

What does sparing mode mean?

During this period, you can not lift weights, overheat, live sexually. It is necessary to use a large amount of liquid and take care of yourself. During the treatment, the doctor must be shown for examination.

Cost also, have in mind that surgical treatment of may not be useful for .There are conservative methods, which are paramount in the treatment. Quite often it happens that for recovery only these methods are required and before the operation does not reach. The main methods of conservative treatment are antiviral treatment and measures to increase immunity. The most common drugs are various kinds of interferon: reaferon, viferon, tsikloferon.