Papillomas in intimate places bring a lot of inconvenience. In addition to the fact that their presence causes psychological discomfort, papillomavirus infection can also grow and degenerate into a benign tumor.
In order to avoid injury to growths and prevent complications, they should be removed in a timely manner. It is quite possible to do this on your own at home, if you do not delay treatment.
What causes papillomas in intimate places?
The causes of neoplasms, warts, and growths in the intimate area in men and women may be different. One of the main ones is the penetration of the human papillomavirus into the human body, which is an extremely contagious pathogen and is easily transmitted in the domestic sphere, during sexual intercourse and other contact routes.
There are several reasons why papillomas can form in the intimate area:
- Promiscuous sexual intercourse, unprotected contacts with unfamiliar, non-regular partners. Even with the first contact with a person who has HPV, there is a fairly high probability that his partner will become infected. With several sexual contacts, this probability is almost 100%. Both men and women can become infected. After penetration, the virus easily spreads throughout the body, but it is far from certain that its effect will begin even in the coming months after the first infection.
- Failure to comply with basic hygiene standards and rules. If one person in the family has the papilloma virus, and other relatives are completely healthy, then it is recommended to minimize direct bodily contact with the patient: do not use his towel, toothbrush, dishes and other accessories. On damp things and personal items, the virus will remain in a normal state for a long time. You should not kiss an infected person on the lips. Home infection with HPV is also a fairly common option.
- The risk group includes all people who have problems and weakened functioning of the immune system, pregnant women, people with all kinds of infectious diseases of sexual origin (syphilis, gonorrhea, etc.).
The disease has a long incubation period, the duration of which, depending on the person, can range from several months to a couple of years. As soon as the disease begins to manifest itself, the healthy appearance of the skin changes - regenerating cells divide, as a result of which characteristic neoplasms and growths begin to form on the skin.
Important!
Proper hygiene and order in sexual life can significantly reduce the likelihood of infection with the human papillomavirus. If no one in your family has HPV, you follow the rules of hygiene in public places, and do not lead a promiscuous sex life, then you are safe.
Drug removal: how to remove papillomavirus using various drugs
Review of popular and effective drugs for the treatment of HPV.
Solcoderm
Solcoderm, which contains effective acids, works great for genital warts in men and women:
- vinegar;
- dairy;
- nitrogen
The solution is characterized by a high level of toxicity. If it is used carelessly, deep destruction of the epidermis and epithelial tissues occurs. Experts warn that when using the product, condylomas must be treated strictly according to the instructions.
Important!
The drug cannot be used when the tumor has already acquired a malignant form. It is also not recommended to apply ointment to damaged growths that are located next to birthmarks and ulcers.
Imiquimod
The product is aimed at increasing the protective functions of the body. Apply once every two days until the growth dries completely. The drug is classified as an interferon, which means it can actively suppress pathogenic microorganisms and completely cure papillomavirus infection.
It is not recommended to use the drug on your own due to its high toxicity. Before use, you must consult a specialist. If you exceed the dose, you can get serious problems with the kidneys, liver and even the brain.
Fluorouracil
The ointment contains 5% active substance. It is applied only to papillomas, the surrounding tissue is not affected. It should be used no more than once a day for a week.
If after 7 days of treatment the growths have not yet subsided, then treatment should be continued after a few days break. Before applying the ointment, the affected area of skin is disinfected.
Please note that the drug is contraindicated for children and pregnant women. Also, you should not use Fluorouracil for malignant growths or chronic diseases.
Kondilin
The drug is available in the form of a liquid emulsion, which is applied directly to the affected area. It is important to avoid getting the product on the skin around the papilloma so as not to provoke an allergic reaction in the body.
The drug should be applied no more than twice a day. As a rule, after three days of using the emulsion, the growths dry completely and disappear within a day.
If this does not happen, then after three days of use, give the body a rest for two days and repeat the three-day procedure.
Collomak
The ointment contains salicylic acid and lauromacrol. Before applying ointment to papillomas, you need to lubricate the tissues surrounding them with petroleum jelly or rich hand cream.
Then, using a match or applicator, apply the solution to the central part of the growth. Treat 3-4 times a day until the growths completely disappear.
Doctors' opinions on the most effective methods of treating warts and papillomas
The chief physician of Moscow City Hospital No. 62 describes his vision on this matter. Anatoly Nakhimovich Makhson Medical practice: more than 40 years.
“I have been treating people’s papillomas and warts for many years. I’m telling you as a doctor, papillomas along with HPV and warts can really lead to serious consequences if they are not dealt with.
The human papillomavirus is present in everyone on whose body there are papillomas, moles, warts and other pigmented formations. According to rough estimates, 80-85% of the planet's population has it. By themselves they are not dangerous. The problem is that an ordinary papilloma can become melanoma at any time.
These are incurable malignant tumors that kill a person in just a few months and from which there is no salvation.
Unfortunately, in Russia and the CIS countries, pharmaceutical corporations sell expensive medications that only relieve symptoms, thereby hooking people on one drug or another. That is why in these countries there is such a high percentage of cancer diseases and so many people suffer from “non-working” drugs.
The only drug that I want to recommend, and it is also officially recommended by WHO for the treatment of papillomas and warts, is Papinol. This drug is the only remedy that has an effect not only on external factors (that is, it removes papillomas), but also acts on the virus itself. At the moment, the manufacturer has managed not only to create a highly effective product, but also to make it accessible to everyone. In addition, within the framework of the federal program, every resident of the Russian Federation and the CIS can receive it for 149 rubles.”
To find out more, read this article.
Why are papillomas in intimate places dangerous?
Many people note itching from papillomas localized in the intimate area, some discomfort when walking and wearing underwear. Also, neoplasms very often hurt, are painful to the touch, and if accidentally touched, lead to sharp pain. But this is far from the most dangerous thing that can happen to a person who has growths in the intimate area.
Such papillomas pose a much greater danger - some varieties of this virus are extremely contagious (another person can become infected almost immediately through direct bodily contact), they itch very much, making the patient’s life unbearable. Therefore, you need to get rid of them as quickly as possible, if there is such an opportunity and the testimony of a specialist.
It is the neoplasms, and not the human papillomavirus itself, that lead to an increase in the likelihood of a patient developing oncological pathology - if papillomas, which are initially benign formations, are not eliminated for a long time, then there is a certain risk that they will become malignant in the future.
Important!
People who have been found to have papillomas in intimate places pose a greater danger if they live in a family. The risks that the virus will be transmitted to other family members are quite high, even if all hygiene rules are followed.
If the virus was originally found in a man who then infected his wife with HPV, then the likelihood that their intended future child will also get the virus is almost 100% (this usually happens when moving through the birth canal). In this regard, it is extremely important to get rid of tumors of this type in a timely manner by any available method, of which there are many today. To prevent a woman from becoming infected, every man should notice these signs of HPV in himself in time.
Diagnosis of genital papillomas
Often, to make a final diagnosis, it is enough for a specialist to conduct a thorough physical examination, but confirmation is carried out using PCR diagnostics, which can detect the papilloma virus in the patient’s blood.
In addition, depending on the location of the tumor, additional diagnostic measures may be carried out:
- Anoscopy;
- Urethroscopy;
- Histological examination;
- Colposcopy.
be careful
The presence of papillomas and warts on the body is the first sign of malignant melanoma!
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Papillomas in intimate places in women
The reasons why girls develop papillomas in intimate places are very diverse. Many people use special vaginal suppositories for women against neoplasms of this type, but the effectiveness of their use raises certain questions.
First of all, the main reason is infection with the HPV virus, which a woman can get in several ways:
- Sexual contact with a person who has a virus and papillomas in the intimate area (infection often occurs even if contraception is used).
- The virus is often transmitted during pregnancy and birth from mother to baby.
- Direct contact with the skin or mucous membrane of a person diagnosed with HPV. The likelihood seriously increases if the skin and mucous membranes of both people (or one) are damaged.
- Failure to comply with hygiene rules, use of common cosmetics, underwear, clothing, contact with biological fluids of a sick person.
If the virus enters the body of a woman or man, it will be impossible to remove it - modern pharmaceuticals have not yet invented a medicine or a way to completely get rid of HPV.
It often happens that women who have never previously encountered papillomas and other similar neoplasms in intimate places, during pregnancy (sometimes already from the first weeks) can observe how papillomas (of different locations and numbers) begin to appear in this area. During pregnancy, this is observed in almost a third of all expectant mothers. In pregnant women, the immune system is significantly weakened, hemoglobin drops, so the body is extremely vulnerable.
Many doctors strongly do not recommend any serious treatment in this case, unless the resulting papillomas have significantly worsened the quality of life of the pregnant woman and do not pose a danger to her health and the fetus in the short term. Treatment and procedures can begin immediately after the birth of the baby - nine months is not the period during which papillomas can develop into an oncological form.
Features of treatment for pregnant women
Condylomas of the anogenital area, as a rule, worsen during pregnancy, often regressing after childbirth. Suspicion of the possible development of labor complications may be the basis for delivery by cesarean section.
Due to a possible teratogenic effect, the use of cytostatics in the treatment of pregnant women is prohibited.
The first choice methods for the destruction of genital warts in women during pregnancy are:
- laser exposure (up to the 28-35th week of pregnancy);
- cryotherapy;
- cauterization with trichloroacetic acid.
If these procedures are not possible, an alternative may be surgical and electrosurgical removal of condylomas detected during pregnancy. Small vaginal condylomas are not removed, but immunotherapy is prescribed, and other urogenital and skin infections are necessarily treated at the VDC if they are detected.
Papillomas in intimate places in men
In the intimate area, papillomas can form in men and women with equal probability. According to statistics, the number of cases by gender is divided approximately 50/50. Treatment of the disease for men in this case is quite standard: first you need to use specialized ointments; if they do not help, then you can undergo special procedures to remove papillomas.
Most often, papillomas in men in intimate places are localized in the following areas:
- Bridle
- Urethra
- Penis head
- External opening of the urethra
- Foreskin
- Anal hole
Particularly severe discomfort is experienced by men who have tumors appearing in different parts of the urethra, because in this case there is difficulty urinating, which leads to serious pain.
Possible complications of destruction
Immediately after the destruction procedure, discomfort, burning, and slight clear vaginal discharge, sometimes mixed with a small amount of blood, may be observed. Gradually the unpleasant sensations disappear.
However, if after treatment a woman does not have periods for a long time, the discharge intensifies, acquires a serous-purulent color with the addition of blood, pain and itching appear, then it is necessary to consult a doctor to exclude complications. The possibility of their development depends on the chosen method of destruction of condylomas.
Complications after electrosurgical removal of condylomas are rare.
Possible options include:
- infection;
- suppuration of necrotic tissue under the formed crust;
- development of hypertrophic scars.
There are almost no side effects after laser removal of condylomas. Complications arising as a result of cryodestruction are also quite rare. They are usually associated with cryogen intolerance by the patient, unprofessionalism of the medical staff, and hardware problems. Complications can be both short-term and long-term.
Side effects may include:
- bleeding;
- headache;
- inflammation;
- fainting;
- increased body temperature;
- hypertrophic scars;
- excessive pigmentation;
- pyogenic granuloma;
- cold urticaria.
Serious complications of cryodestruction include neuropathy, hypopigmentation, formation of keloid scars, and ulcers.
Chemicals, when applied inaccurately, destroy surrounding tissues. When using concentrated solutions of trichloroacetic acid in the genital area, local pain and ulceration may occur.
Long-term use of cytostatic drugs leads to the development of contact dermatitis and ulcerations. Possible disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, stool upset), the central nervous system, damage to the liver, kidneys, and heart.
Removal of papillomas in intimate places
Papillomas that are localized in intimate areas must be removed. Even if they do not cause discomfort, do not violate the quality of life, or interfere with the performance of natural life processes. This is due to the potential danger of the transformation of the form of these neoplasms from benign to malignant.
How to remove papillomas, is it necessary, how painful is it during the procedure, is it worth doing this at all - a highly specialized specialist (urologist, gynecologist, proctologist) can tell you about all this. The features of papillomas removal will largely depend on where they are located, what type they are and how old they are. There are many ways to remove tumors of this type, so patients have the opportunity to choose one method or another if they have the appropriate doctor’s recommendation:
- Laser technology. In this case, special laser equipment is used, which, under the supervision of a specialist, forms a thin laser beam that acts directly on the papilloma and burns it to the base. Immediate death of all cells of the neoplasm occurs as a result of laser cauterization, due to which it disappears on its own after a few days. You can find out how the laser therapy procedure will take place and what its advantages are with a specialist during a consultation or in this article.
- Cryodestruction (treatment with liquid nitrogen). The tumor is completely frozen, as a result of which the papilloma cells begin to gradually die, and within a week the growth disappears on its own. Excellent technology that allows you to prevent the occurrence of new growth in the treated area in the future. The method is not used if papillomas are localized in the mucous membrane area (the use of liquid nitrogen to freeze mucous membrane tissue is prohibited).
- Radio wave technology. A relatively new method, which is characterized by high efficiency and speed of the procedure. It is especially suitable if the papillomas are localized in different intimate places - there are practically no restrictions on the use of the technology (this is the main way the method differs from laser and cryodestruction).
- Surgical surgical treatment. This approach is always used in cases where there is a certain risk that a benign papilloma may develop into a malignant neoplasm. The procedure is traditional, after it small scars or scars will remain on the skin, but the likelihood that the oncological process will be stopped is quite high.
Removal methods
Condylomas are removed by both physical and chemical methods. Destructive methods can be combined. A doctor can determine how to most effectively remove condylomas. After conducting an inspection and examination, he will decide on the use of one or another destruction method.
Treatment of condylomas is complemented by immune therapy using interferons, imiquimod, and isoprinosine. Activation of antiviral immunity reduces the risk of relapses and increases the effectiveness of treatment measures in the fight against HPV manifestations.
One of the main questions that worries patients: is it painful to remove anogenital warts?
The destruction of formations is carried out using anesthesia, however, the severity of pain may vary depending on the person’s pain sensitivity threshold and the chosen method of treatment.
Removal of condylomas of the cervical and anogenital area (including on the cervix and in a woman’s vagina) by surgical excision is rarely used. This is due to the traumatic nature of the procedure, the need to use suture material, the occurrence of bleeding, a high risk of severe scarring, and a long healing period.
This method of treatment is used mainly when there is a suspicion of malignancy of the process and the need for further histological examination of tissues.
Removal of condylomas is also carried out using an electrosurgical device (coagulator, radio knife). The use of current is an effective way to destroy papillomas, reducing the risk of bleeding, not requiring sutures, ensuring asepsis, and reducing the likelihood of relapses.
To remove formations, electrocoagulation with high-frequency alternating current and radio wave coagulation (Surgitron apparatus) are used.
Electrocoagulation is performed for minor lesions. Before cauterizing the condylomas, the procedure area is treated with a local anesthetic.
The disadvantages of the method include:
- the likelihood of gross scar tissue changes when removing large condylomas;
- painful, traumatic;
- inability to conduct histological examination;
- duration of the healing period after a burn.
Radio wave removal of anogenital warts is more gentle. The method allows for excision with minimal damage to adjacent tissues, shortening the duration of the procedure, reducing the duration of the recovery period and the severity of pain.
Removal of various condylomas by laser – laser vaporization – is currently becoming increasingly widespread.
The use of a carbon dioxide laser allows you to achieve a deep destructive effect, avoid bleeding, and reduce the risk of complications.
Local anesthesia makes the procedure virtually painless. Healing also occurs without pain. In addition, laser radiation has a disinfecting effect, and the use of this destruction method significantly reduces the likelihood of HPV recurrence.
However, laser exposure has a number of disadvantages:
- low, but still possible, probability of the formation of rough scars;
- high cost;
- the need for special training of medical personnel.
Removal of condylomas with a CO2 laser is primarily recommended when treating formations that are resistant to other methods of destruction.
Cryodestruction is a method in which the removal of condylomas is carried out with a variety of cryogens, primarily liquid nitrogen. As a result of exposure to cryogens, ice crystals form inside cells and surface vessels.
Re-crystallization that occurs during thawing accelerates destruction. At the same time, the structure of adjacent areas of healthy skin and the ability of nerve fibers to regenerate are preserved, which ensures good wound healing.
The freezing and thawing time and the number of procedures required to remove condylomas vary. By repeating freezing cycles, maximum destruction is achieved when removing formations prone to malignancy.
There are several options for removal:
When treating genital warts, cryotherapy with a probe or freezing with a cryogenic liquid applied directly to the formation is most effective. The use of a probe provides a more precise area of destruction and deep tissue freezing.
Jet application allows you to capture large areas of the surface, but in this case it is impossible to achieve deep penetration of the cryogen, which worsens the therapeutic result.
The advantages of this method include:
- the possibility of performing cryoprocedures in an outpatient setting;
- low cost;
- the possibility of using local anesthesia even during the destruction of large tumors on the skin and mucous membranes.
Removing condylomas in intimate places using cryosurgical methods is prohibited if cold urticaria or cryoglobulinemia are diagnosed.
Cauterization of condylomas is carried out with various solutions of alkalis, salts and acids, applied strictly to the affected area. This removal method is accessible and inexpensive, but has a number of side effects, is not always effective and requires long-term use.
Chemical destruction of anogenital and cervical condylomas is usually carried out:
- trichloroacetic acid (once every 5-7 days, course of treatment - from 4 to 6 weeks);
- solcoderm - an aqueous solution of acetic, lactic and oxalic acids (from one to several procedures with an interval of about 4 weeks);
- phenol-containing drug – feresol (1 time every 6-8 days, up to 4-5 procedures).
Additionally, treatment is carried out with cytostatic drugs: podophyllin, podophyllotoxin, 5-Fluorouracil, which continues until the clinical manifestations of HPV disappear.
The aggressive action of most folk remedies does not allow their use in the treatment of the intimate area.
The following can be considered relatively harmless:
- lubricating the affected area with sour apple juice (5-6 r/day for 1 month);
- removal of single condylomas with celandine - by treating the formations with fresh plant juice, 3 times a day for a week;
- putting on overnight lotions soaked in a mixture of oils - tea tree oil and olive or rosehip oil (in a ratio of 1:5);
- treatment of genital warts with castor oil (2 r/day).
It should be borne in mind that traditional medicine can fight only minor manifestations of papillomavirus. There is a risk of causing deterioration of the condition, causing infection of warts, erosion of the epithelium of the mucous membrane of the vagina and cervix. It is also possible to miss malignancy of condylomas.
Ointment for papillomas in intimate places
Oxolinic ointment for papillomas is one of the most common and effective antiviral agents. Many reviews indicate that it allows you to efficiently remove papillomas from different parts of the body, including intimate areas. The ointment should be applied to the problem area without rubbing into the skin. To remove papillomas, it is recommended to use 3% oxolinic ointment.
It is not recommended to choose a medicine, cream or folk remedy for papillomas on the Internet. The optimal solution is to contact a highly specialized doctor who can not only suggest the best drug in a particular case, but also prescribe additional studies to study the tumor.
The following types of ointments, creams, medications, tablets and other medicinal and folk remedies that are used to treat and get rid of papillomas can be distinguished:
- Celandine. Many people advise removing papillomas with the help of celandine. The effectiveness of this method is questionable.
- Panavir gel. It has a powerful antiviral, immunomodulatory effect, and induces the synthesis of endogenous interferon. Also sold in candle form.
- Viferon. Reviews about this drug are positive - it is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that can be used with other medications. Helps remove papillomas.
- Iodine. A budget-friendly and effective method for removing papillomas at home if the tumors are benign. The disadvantage is that it is impossible to cauterize the growth throughout its entire depth, so the effectiveness of the method leaves much to be desired.
- Super clean. The manufacturer claims that with the help of this product you can be guaranteed to get rid of papillomas. Reviews are varied - without a clear opinion.
- Acyclovir is used quite often when removing papillomas, because the main effect of this drug is to block the synthesis of viral DNA and achieve an immunostimulating effect.
The most effective ways to eliminate warts and papillomas are described in this text.
Also used in our country to remove papillomas are: Condolin, Verrucacid, Salicylic acid, as well as various creams, gels, ointments and sprays for such tumors.
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Rehabilitation
The rehabilitation period after removal of condylomas is accompanied by immunotherapy. Forming an active immune response reduces the likelihood of HPV recurrence.
As a result of the use of destructive methods, rough scars may occur, therefore, after removal of anogenital warts, additional intake of vitamins (A, C, E, folic acid) and minerals is recommended. This improves tissue nutrition, helps maintain their elasticity, and facilitates healing.
Wounds remaining after removal of formations using most destructive methods, as a rule, do not require special care.
It is enough to follow the rules of personal hygiene:
- keep the anogenital area clean;
- Do not use regular soap for washing;
- use only clean towels;
- wipe after defecation from the front to the anus.
Sometimes after the destruction procedure, weak antiseptics, such as Panavir, Epigen Intim and others, may be prescribed. But you should not show inappropriate initiative. The attending physician should recommend what can be used to treat the intimate area after removal of condylomas.
The most traumatic are surgical, electrosurgical, and cryogenic methods of treatment. In this case, postoperative care after removal of condylomas with electric current is usually also not required. The exception is large-scale operations, which often cause bleeding. In this case, hemostatic manipulations are carried out, including the application of a bandage, and subsequent treatment of the wound surface.
After cryodestruction, postoperative care is not provided or is provided to a minimum extent. In some cases, the wound is treated with disinfectant solutions. If swelling develops, oral corticosteroids may be prescribed.
It must be remembered that the use of alcohol-containing products, iodine, brilliant green, and hydrogen peroxide for treating the mucous membranes of the genitals is not recommended.
Until the wound is completely healed, it is undesirable to use hygienic tampons or douching.
The normal duration of the recovery period is from a week to a month, depending on the method of destruction. If there are no complications, the patient can continue normal life.
As for intimate relationships, sex immediately after the genital wart removal procedure and during the early rehabilitation period is prohibited. In the future, to avoid infection, you should consult your doctor.
If the healing process proceeds normally, sexual activity can be resumed one to three weeks after genital wart removal. To prevent HPV reinfection, it is recommended to use barrier methods of contraception, especially when changing sexual partners.
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The treatment regimen for papillomas includes removal of growths. In recent years, many effective methods for removing tumors have been developed: from surgical excision to removal with nitrogen or laser. But any patient is interested in the question: is it painful to remove papillomas? Let's look at the main removal techniques in more detail.