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Condyloma, also called genital wart (usually on the vulva or around the anus) is a sexually transmitted disease due to the infection by the human papillomavirus (Hpv). It is generally without gravity and is quite common. What are the symptoms in humans? The woman? Is it contagious ? Dangerous ? What are the most effective treatments to get rid of it? Dr. Nina Roos expertise and advice, dermatologist.

Definition: What is a condyloma?

The condyloma also called “genital wart“is a physical manifestation of the HPV virus infection (Human Papillomavirus) of which there are A hundred subtypes. It can be to be located in men or women In terms of genital organs and around the anus. Sometimes this infection can also be present in the mouth, the urethra, the vagina or on the cervix. “It exists Several types of condylomas which are not always visible to the naked eye:

• THE Condylomes Plans which appear like small red spots,
• THE condylomas papulaux which manifest themselves in small pimples
• THE acuminate condylomasoutgrowth several millimeters in the shape of a cauliflower or “Rooster crests”, When they are on the external genitals, the perineum and the anus “explains Nina Roos, dermatologist in Paris.

Their size varies from a few millimeters to 1 cm.

The condyloma is transmitted By direct skin contact So generally during sexual intercourse. “It is very rare but it happens that a contamination is being made during childbirthwhen the fetus passes through the vagina. Contamination by soiled medical equipment is also possible “ adds the dermatologist.

The condyloma in pictures

What are the symptoms of a condyloma in humans?

The condyloma develops on:

• The glans
• brake
• The foreskin
• Urinary hole
• Around the anus (We are talking about anal condylomas)
• inside the rectum

If it is generally painless, it can sometimes cause Itchy.

What are the symptoms of a condyloma in women?

The condyloma manifests itself on:

• the vulva (we are talking about vulvar condyloma)
• the perineum
• The Light Lips
• The little lips
• on the periana region

Condylom can manifest several years after contamination. This infection is painless But it can sometimes generate itching or bleeding during sexual intercourse.

“The appearance of condylomas is quite frequent and benign if the infection is neat and supervised even after its treatment. If a simple examination with a naked eye or the magnifying glass is sufficient in humans, a complete gynecological examination is necessary in women who cannot perform self-surveillance “explains the dermatologist. This examination can be followed by a cervical smear in order to detect the presence of HPV and a possible cancer of the cervix. Finally, the discovery of condylomas Requires examining the sexual partners (s) of the infected individual.

It is necessary to carry out annual gynecological or medical follow-up to ensure the non-recurrence of condylomas

Treatment depends on the type, size and location genital wart. “Visible condylomas are burned and destroyed by a specialist with thenitrogen. Genital wart can also be treated by the application Imiquimod creams (3 times a week for 6 weeks) which will stimulate the immune system and fight infection, of fluorouracil (1 time a day for 3 to 4 weeks) or podophyllotoxin (2 times a day for 3 days) which will burn the wart. When the lesion is located inside the vagina or on the cervix, the gynecologist or the gastroenterologist will burn the condyloma via A CO2 laser or by An electric current by electrocoagulation. It is necessary to perform An annual gynecological or medical monitoring To ensure the non-recurrence of condylomas “ concludes our expert.

Thanks to Nina Roos, dermatologist in Paris.