Condyloma is a benign growth that appears anywhere on the body. Of course, this disease cannot be called rare, so it is important to know the methods of its transmission and the essence of development. The appearance of warts can provoke infection with human papillomavirus, and this happens in different ways. Sometimes the first manifestations occur even many years after infection. What causes the virus (condylomas) in women and men?
Main reasons
Most often, genital warts are found in females. The appearance of the formation resembles a simple wart, but with a sharp end. If there are several of them, then gradually such an outgrowth will resemble cauliflower. When visiting a doctor, the patient complains of constant discomfort at the site of the appearance of papules. There is also itching and burning. For many women, this problem is a real cosmetic defect. It is highly recommended to treat condylomata with high oncogenicity with extreme caution.
To understand what the disease looks like, you can see a photo of condyloma. Virusmen are most often found on the penis or near the anus.
It has already been said that warts are caused by human papillomavirus, and at least 80 strains are now being isolated. More than half of them cannot cause harm to he alth, but about a third of them directly threaten life. We are talking about types of genital warts, which eventually degenerate into cancers.
There are several ways to transmit this disease. This is sexual and contact-household. The patients most often are girls and boys who are under 25 years old. Usually it is at this age that a promiscuous sex life occurs and a change of partners occurs.
Development Features
When a pathogen enters the body of a he althy person, there is no guarantee that the first symptoms will appear almost immediately. Activation usually occurs when the immune system is weakened, which is not able to protect against pathogenic bacteria. In most patients, the latent period lasts about 8 months. If a person has a good immune system, then warts can appear years later. The development of the virus is as follows:
- Pathogenic bacteria begin to penetrate inside he althy cells of the epithelium or mucosa. This can be facilitated by the presence of microtraumas resulting from mechanical damage or an inflammatory process.
- If the immune system is weakened, then the DNA of a he althy cell will be replaced by a viral one, that is, the disease goes into the stageprogression.
- With a significant increase in the number of virus cells, an outgrowth is formed. With numerous warts, one large formation will appear in the future.
Doctors always conduct a cytological examination of the surface layer of the skin to determine the presence of affected cells. For example, if the cell nucleus is surrounded by a light rim, then this indicates the presence of a virus and its spread.
Transmission routes
Viral infection passes from a person with papillomavirus to a he althy one. Quite often, the patient does not even suspect the presence of such a disease, but is still its carrier. The main route of infection is sexual, as most he althy people get the pathogen in this way.
If we talk about the risk zone, then here we can include:
- Men with homosexual tendencies.
- Young people who have had sex at an early age.
- Those who often change partners.
- People whose partner has herpes, chlamydia or trichomoniasis.
The contact-household way of transmission of the virus has the least distribution. This usually happens when using someone else's towel or underwear that fits snugly to the body. There are cases when the disease was transmitted after visiting a public place. We are talking about the bath, sauna and swimming pool. This is because human saliva and urine contain a certain amount of pathogenic microbes.
Quite oftenwarts can be found in children, especially at a young age. This phenomenon is explained by the transmission of the virus from mother to child. During childbirth, the fetus inhales pathogens, so growths form in the larynx. If a child and an infected adult use the same hygiene products, then the chance of infection increases significantly.
To prevent the spread of this virus, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist and urologist. These specialists will prescribe an appropriate examination and help identify the pathology at the initial stage of development. If there is a permanent partner, then both should be tested.
Symptoms
Human papillomavirus manifests itself in the form of genital warts, which can be seen in the genital area and anus. They are single and group. Their appearance resembles a wart, which has a flesh color. In some cases, they begin to grow and resemble a cauliflower inflorescence. If we talk about the size of genital warts, then usually it ranges from a millimeter to a couple of centimeters.
In the male body, condylomas appear on the penis, and for women it is typical to spread in the area of the labia and near the external opening of the urethra. Also, growths are found inside the vagina and on the surface of the cervix.
The anus can be prone to genital warts not only in the female, but also in the male. The article above presents enlarged photos of condilomas. The virus manifests itself in men and womenalmost identical.
The state of immunity completely affects the appearance and further development of genital warts. For example, in some patients they remain for a long time, while in others, on the contrary, they disappear without any treatment. In fact, warts are considered very dangerous and unpleasant, since patients cannot have a full sexual life. Such growths provoke a feeling of discomfort and, with minor damage, begin to bleed. If a woman is going to become a mother, then this will significantly interfere with the normal course of labor. How else do the symptoms of the virus manifest?
Condilomas in women (photos of growths are presented in the article) can be located on the cervix. This is the main symptom of an infectious disease in the acute or chronic stage.
Diagnosis
Each patient suspected of having human papillomavirus infection is first sent for a clinical examination. If typical forms of genital warts appear on the body, then the specialist will not be engaged in determining the strain. If there is a suspicion of such warts, the doctor must first exclude the presence of other diseases. Similar symptoms are characteristic of syphilis and wide condylomas. Usually, the examination includes several main stages, presented below:
- Expanded colposcopy and urethroscopy in progress.
- A swab is taken from the cervical canal to check for abnormal cells (helps rule out cervical dysplasiauterus).
- Histology in progress.
- Diagnosis is assigned to detect HPV by PCR.
- An extensive immune test is being conducted to detect the presence of HPV antibodies.
If it is established that the patient has this disease in his body, the doctor will send him for blood donation without fail. This is necessary to look for the presence of syphilis, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Treatment
If we talk about the treatment of candyloma virus in women and men, then in modern medicine there are several directions at once:
- Removing the build-up directly, as it contains a virus.
- Influence on the causative agent of the disease.
- Strengthening immunity.
Now science does not stand still, so several methods have appeared in medicine for removing genital warts. The most popular is the use of liquid nitrogen, thanks to which it is possible to freeze papillomas on the skin of the labia, penis and in the groin area. After some time, the growth simply disappears, and no traces remain in its place. Of course, the effectiveness of this method has already been proven many times, but it is important that the procedure is carried out by an experienced specialist.
For quick burning of papillomas, you can use alkali or acid with a high concentration. There is a wound on the skin, but it passes very quickly. When performing this procedure, be especially careful and trust it only to a doctor.
Super Cleaner
The pharmacy sells the drug "Super Cleaner". In hisThe composition contains substances that make it very aggressive. Experts recommend using such a remedy only when removing simple warts, but it is strictly prohibited for the groin area.
Ferezol
To remove papillomas in the bikini area, it is best to choose Ferezol. It contains components that have a milder effect on the skin. This means that the appearance of scars is completely excluded.
Solcoderm
In the preparation "Solcoderm" there are acetic, oxalic and nitric acids. With their help, it is possible to completely burn out the growth tissue. Of course, do not forget about precautions. For example, before applying the product, he althy skin is recommended to be protected with a regular cream. The drug is applied only once directly to the growth, and only a drop is enough. If the size of the papilloma is too large, then you can increase the dose to 2 or 3 drops. The liquid should cover the entire surface of the condyloma, but not flow beyond it. A break in treatment is done for 7 days, if necessary, repeat the manipulation.
Condilin
"Kondilin" includes an active ingredient that can delay cell division and destroy them. For example, if you apply it to a problematic area of \u200b\u200bthe skin, then the papilloma will significantly decrease in size. The drug has a strong effect, so it is important to protect he althy areas from its effects. The treatment process should be fully controlled by the doctor. Usually, the product is applied twice a day, drop by drop, and left for a few minutes until completely dry. Re-processing is carried out afterthree days, followed by a break of 4 days.
Other methods
Very often, doctors recommend their patients to remove warts with a laser. This procedure does not cause severe pain and does not leave any scars.
In modern medicine, warts are destroyed thanks to the electric knife. To do this, the surgeon first performs anesthesia with novocaine, and then uses the main instrument. Surgery cannot be called too simple, and subsequently scars may remain on the surface of the skin.
The procedure for excising warts with high-frequency radio waves is expensive, but worth it. There are no complications after it.
An obsolete method is the use of a scalpel. Now it is used in extreme cases, when the growths are too large. This operation requires local anesthesia or general anesthesia. At the end, the skin is sewn with special threads.
Medicines
In addition to removing papillomas on the skin, it is required to act on this problem from the inside. For this purpose, special drugs are prescribed that can cope with the virus:
- "Isoprinosine" drink three times a day, 2 tablets (treatment from 14 to 28 days).
- "Allokin-alpha" is available in ampoules and in powder form. It is administered intramuscularly 1 time in 2 days (the course of treatment is 6 injections).
- Spray "Epigen" is suitable for spraying warts up to 4 times a day (the duration of the course is chosen by the doctor).
- "Panavir" is available in a variety of forms, the choice depends on the place of distribution of papillomas.
- Aldara cream is one of the more expensive products, but it provides long lasting and fast results.
In the presence of warts, do not forget about drugs that can strengthen the immune system. The group of such medicines includes a large number of items, so everyone will be able to choose an option for themselves in accordance with an affordable price. The main thing is that you can’t self-medicate, any remedy should be prescribed by a doctor:
- Immunal tablets are prescribed 4 times a day, 1 piece each (the course can last up to 2 months).
- Powdered remedy "Reaferon" is first diluted with half a teaspoon of water and drunk half an hour before a meal (the course should be at least 10 days).
- Polyoxidonium candles are inserted inside the rectum or vagina, and this is best done before bedtime (the course is at least 10 pieces).
Below are other expert recommendations:
- The therapeutic method should act as an addition to the surgical one (this will help to avoid the reappearance of papillomas).
- Recurrence occurs in about 30% of cases, especially after warts are removed.
- The growths rarely disappear on their own, but it is important to constantly strengthen the immune system.
- Inside the papillomas there is a huge amount of viruses, so you need to get rid of them.
Prevention
Prevention of genital warts is quite simple,follow these guidelines:
- First of all, it is necessary to understand the fact that sexual contact should occur with only one person. If there is a frequent change of partners, then this increases the risk of infection.
- Do not forget about the rules of personal hygiene, you must regularly take a bath or shower, keep your intimate places clean, and do not forget to change your underwear.
- In order for human he alth to keep up, it is necessary to monitor the immune system. In order for the immune system to be strong, it is necessary to lead a he althy lifestyle. Proper nutrition is also important, the use of vitamins helps maintain immunity, bad addictions negatively affect the immune system, and it is destroyed.
- Do not forget that vaccination against the most dangerous types of papillomavirus is being carried out.
The disease itself is extremely unpleasant and dangerous, because it can lead to serious consequences and even, in advanced cases, to death.
