Cauterization of condylomas: how to get rid of unpleasant growths

One of the most common ways to remove condylomas and other skin tumors that appear as a result of the development of the human papillomavirus is cauterization. Doctors in the clinic can cauterize tumors, but many people prefer to carry out the procedure at home themselves using pharmaceutical drugs or folk remedies.

In a clinical setting, cauterization of condylomas on the skin, genitals, and mucous membranes can be performed using a laser, liquid nitrogen, electrocoagulation, or radio waves.

External features of genital warts

Genital warts are small or medium-sized warty formations.

They are localized mainly in the anus or genital area.

The cause of the disease is the human papillomavirus, which is transmitted through household or intimate contact.

The most common type of transmission is unprotected sexual intercourse.

The contagiousness of the virus is extremely high, so there is no immunity to the disease.

Genital warts form some time after contact with an infected person.

In their development, they go through several stages - from small papillomas to large coarse formations that interfere with everyday life.

The external features of the initial stage of genital warts in women and men are usually the same.

The characteristic features can be presented as follows:

• small formations of polygonal or conical shape;
• predominant localization - the rectum and labia;
• never appear immediately after sexual intercourse;
• grow slowly, forming conglomerates;
• have clear contours;
• the color of the formations is brownish, pink;
• They bleed only in advanced stages.

Genital warts do not respond well to conservative treatment.

Even with modern antiviral therapy, relapses are possible.

Therefore, removal of genital warts in men and women is the main option for radical treatment.

It is important to seek qualified medical help in a timely manner.

Since long-term formations in the anal ring area can become malignant, which entails a real threat to life.

Causes

Skin changes occur against the background of viral invasion and changes in the nature of cell division. Moreover, in 90% of cases, HPV infection is transmitted through oral, vaginal or anal sex. Using a condom significantly reduces the risk of infection with oncogenic strains of HPV, but the types of virus that cause genital warts can also be transmitted through protected sexual intercourse.

Other ways of transmitting the virus

1. Household infection. The infectious agent can persist in the external environment and penetrate into a new organism through skin microtraumas.
2. Transmission of the virus to the newborn during childbirth. In this case, the baby may develop warts in the larynx area.
3. Self-infection is the transfer of infection from one anatomical area to another.

Despite the fact that in 90% of cases, HPV infection is eliminated by a healthy body within two years after infection, the pathogen can persist in infected cells and provoke symptoms of the disease several years after the invasion. It should also be borne in mind that the virus can be transmitted to a sexual partner even in the absence of warts in the genital area.

Risk factors

Carriage of the virus is detected in almost every second person, but condylomas form in only 1% of people. This phenomenon can be explained by the prevalence of different strains of infection and the preserved functions of the immune system.

Risk factors for warts:

• congenital or acquired immunodeficiency associated with HIV infection, heredity and other conditions;
• previous sexually transmitted diseases;
• dysbacteriosis in the vaginal area in women;
• unprotected sex and frequent changes of sexual partners;
• pregnancy;
• chronic stress and malnutrition.

If a carrier of the virus does not develop skin changes in the first two years after infection, this does not mean that the infection will always have a latent form. Symptoms of the disease can appear even several decades after the invasion of the pathogen.

Methods for getting rid of genital warts

To avoid real health problems and eliminate aesthetic defects, it is necessary to radically cure papillomatosis.

For this purpose, numerous techniques are used, ranging from the use of medications to full-fledged surgical intervention.

Some methods allow you to remove genital warts at home.

However, the best results are achieved in specialized medical institutions under the supervision of experienced doctors.

In modern practical work, the following methods of eliminating viral formations are relevant:

• antiviral therapy – involves the use of drugs to suppress HPV replication;
• chemical exposure - cauterization of formations with active acids or alkalis;
• electrocoagulation - direct impact on papillomas with high-power electric current with cauterizing properties;
• laser removal - evaporation by creating high temperatures in the condyloma area;
• cryodestruction – excision of formations using liquid nitrogen;
• removal of genital warts using the radio wave method is a high-tech technique that allows radical and painless treatment of formations with high-frequency current;
• surgical excision - allows you to remove formations using a scalpel.

Each option has advantages and some disadvantages, so the choice of technique must be agreed with the attending physician.

This takes into account not only the size and location of genital warts, but also somatic contraindications, which are assessed individually for each patient.

Removal with Solcoderm

You can cauterize condylomas not only with the help of physical procedures, but also with medications; dermatologists often recommend Solcoderm as such a medicine. This is a solution with a mummifying and cauterizing effect based on several concentrated acids - acetic, oxalic, lactic and nitric, with an additional component being copper nitrate trihydrate.

Before using the drug, you need to treat the skin with 75% alcohol; if condylomas are localized on the mucous membranes, then this step should be skipped. Solcoderm is applied to the neoplasms using the applicator supplied with the solution, and care must be taken that the product does not come into contact with healthy skin and mucous membranes.

After application, you must wait until the surface of the growths turns gray, white or yellow - this indicates the beginning of the drug’s effect. Usually this process takes 3-5 minutes, but if the shade does not change, you need to repeat the procedure. No matter how many repetitions are required, you must wait for the desired reaction.

Contraindications to the use of Solcoderm:

• individual intolerance to components;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• open damage to the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals;
• hereditary predisposition to pathological proliferation of connective tissue;
• inflammatory diseases or irritation of the skin and mucous membranes of the genital organs.

Solcoderm is sold in pharmacies, and sometimes it can be sold without a doctor’s prescription. Despite this, you should consult your doctor in advance about the possibility of using this method, since in some cases it may not be suitable. For example, genital warts can be removed with Solcoderm, but flat ones cannot. Only an experienced specialist can distinguish these varieties.

You should ask your doctor in advance whether you can cauterize condylomas with the drug yourself, since some specialists prefer to do this in a clinic.

How much does it cost to remove genital warts?

In the vast majority of clinical situations, the presence of genital warts is an aesthetic defect.

Removal of such formations is not included in the territorial guarantee program of insurance organizations.

Therefore, the elimination of aesthetic defects is carried out on a paid basis in any medical organization, even in state budgetary clinics.

Genital warts are removed free of charge only in the presence of serious complications that threaten health and life.

That is, for bleeding, ulceration, and also for suspected malignant process.

Gratuitous removal is a crude surgical procedure where the doctor does not care much about the cosmetic result.

The price for genital wart removal varies quite a bit depending on a number of conditions.

The final cost of the procedure consists of the following factors:

• personnel qualifications;
• prestige of the clinical organization;
• availability of an academic degree or category of a doctor;
• removal method - high-tech methods are always more expensive;
• accessibility of manipulation for a wide range of the population;
• financing the organization - private clinics often have promotions and special offers, which significantly reduces the final price;
• time spent on manipulation - with common processes, the cost will be significantly higher than the removal of one condyloma.

Specialized clinics where highly qualified specialists practice have modern equipment.

There, the price for removing genital warts in women and men cannot be too low.

But, as a rule, there are no exorbitant prices, which is due to the involvement of a wide range of people suffering from papillomatosis.

Therefore, it is better to choose private organizations with high-tech equipment and experienced specialists, even at a higher cost of the procedure.

Where to go to cauterize condylomas

Cosmetology parlors and clinics provide skin removal services.

Dermatovenerologists work in these institutions.

They will diagnose and cauterize the growths.

But there is a significant drawback - there are no laboratories in the clinics.

Histological examination of condyloma cannot be performed.

In private medical centers, you can cauterize condylomas and send them to the laboratory.

There are specialized dermatovenerological clinics.

They employ specialists - urologists, dermatovenerologists, gynecologists.

There is an opportunity to examine the patient and conduct diagnostics.

In such institutions, growths on the genitals are removed.

This is done in the most acceptable way for the patient and his financial capabilities.

It is better to turn to highly qualified specialists and get rid of the manifestations of HPV forever.

You cannot achieve this effect on your own.

You can only harm the body and cause complications.

Cryodestruction of condylomas of the anogenital area

One of the most common options for eliminating papillomas is “freezing” with liquid nitrogen.

The essence of the procedure is a targeted point effect on an element rising above the skin with a cryocoagulator.

The latter can be either a special device, which is practiced in serious organizations, or an ordinary wooden stick.

The main characteristics of removing genital warts with nitrogen can be presented as follows:

• no high-tech equipment required;
• completely painless;
• Only small formations must be removed, since the impact is only point-specific;
• not used for confluent papillomatosis, as there is a high risk of burns;
• not suitable for removing deep processes;
• low cost of the procedure;
• fast healing, no special care required;
• the likelihood of relapse is low;
• You can't take a biopsy.

Thanks to its superficial and targeted effect, it is excellent for removing small single genital warts in women in the intimate area.

Since nitrogen has an antibacterial effect, additional antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs are not required.

When treating large condylomas, relapses are possible due to the impossibility of dosing the depth of action on the skin.

Cryodestruction is one of the options for getting rid of formations when their number is small and the patient wants to save a little on the procedure.

Laser treatment of genital warts

The technology for removing formations using the influence of high temperatures was one of the first to be studied.

Back in the last century, lasers began to be actively introduced into practical medicine.

Over time, the quality of the effect has increased significantly, and the number of adverse reactions and relapses has decreased.

The technique of laser removal of genital warts is actively used in many medical organizations.

The technique has its positive and negative sides:

• high impact power, which can be adjusted;
• removal of large and deeply located structures is allowed;
• relapses are extremely rare;
• anesthesia is required - the creation of a high temperature zone is very sensitive to the skin;
• difficult to dose - serious burns occur on delicate areas;
• not used to remove several adjacent formations due to the risk of damage to subcutaneous structures;
• suitable for single papillomas, even large ones;
• more often used in men than in women.

The pain during laser removal of genital warts is quite noticeable.

It is somewhat less than with electrocoagulation, but always requires anesthesia.

The procedure requires qualified personnel, since an overdose of exposure can cause serious burns.

It is used quite rarely for the sensitive anogenital area.

However, laser technology is indispensable for deep formations, especially those with dense keratinization.

In addition, the laser perfectly stops bleeding, so it can be used in the presence of complications.

Features of the influence of radio waves on anogenital formations

Radio wave therapy is a modern technique that began to be introduced only a few years ago.

However, it has shown such excellent results that in modern practice it is used in many prestigious clinics.

Cauterization of condyloma with an electrocoagulator

The technique has been used for decades.

It involves cauterizing condyloma in the literal sense of the word.

The instrument used is heated by electricity and causes tissue coagulation under the influence of high temperature.

The technique has some advantages.

In this way, you can perform cauterization in intimate places.

Formations of hard-to-reach localizations are coagulated.

There is no bleeding when using this method.

Because all bleeding vessels are immediately “sealed.”

The blood instantly coagulates under the influence of electric current.

Using electrocoagulation, you can cauterize fairly large condylomas.

After removal, a special electrode in the form of a ball is used.

They can cauterize the place where the condyloma was previously located.

Viruses die there, which reduces the risk of re-formation.

But there are also disadvantages:

• charring of tissues
• long healing
• high risk of scarring, as thermal damage to nearby and deep tissues may occur

Electrocoagulation was replaced by radio waves.

Radio wave removal is safer and more effective.

Removal of genital warts using the radio wave method

It is a very promising procedure to carefully and efficiently eliminate an aesthetic problem.

The main characteristics of the effects of radio waves can be presented as follows:

• complete safety - the essence of the procedure is the use of converted electric current;
• can be used on the most delicate places of the intimate area;
• gentle effect on the skin;
• easy to measure the depth of influence of radio waves;
• very fast healing after manipulation without additional care;
• not suitable for very large and coarse papillomas;
• rare relapses are possible, since radio waves have a mild effect;
• Great for women and men who need to quickly remove small single or multiple formations in the most sensitive areas.

The procedure requires specialized equipment and trained personnel.

Usually in practical work the Surgitron apparatus is used.

It allows you to dose the depth and frequency of radio waves, and also allows you to simultaneously eliminate a large number of papillomatous formations without harm to the human body.

Removal of genital warts with Surgitron is completely painless and is carried out in one visit.

But it may have a slightly increased cost due to high-tech equipment.

Electrocoagulation method for removing condylomas

The electrocoagulation technique appeared relatively long ago.

It began with ordinary surgeons who used coagulation to stop bleeding during operations.

The technique is based on the direct powerful cauterizing effect of electric current on the affected tissue.

The current creates a high temperature on the surface of the skin, which allows the destruction of papillomas.

The method is not gentle and is currently used very limitedly according to strict indications.

The main characteristics of removing genital warts with a coagulator can be presented as follows:

• suitable for treating papillomas of any size;
• conglomerates from formations can be successfully treated;
• high cauterizing ability even for deeply located condylomas;
• suitable for stopping bleeding;
• the procedure is very painful and requires anesthesia;
• Experienced personnel are required - there is a high risk of injury to nearby healthy tissues;
• not suitable for single small formations;
• the procedure is quite cheap.

The main disadvantage of electrocoagulation is the risk of damage to healthy tissue.

It takes a very experienced doctor to accurately dose the operation of the electrocoagulator.

After removal of genital warts, a rough “scab” remains, which completely resolves only after a month.

It is necessary to carefully monitor the wound after the intervention; dressings and antibacterial therapy are often used.

What is used to cauterize

Various methods are used to remove growths from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes. You can cauterize condylomas using:

• pharmaceutical drugs;
• folk remedies;
• special devices.

There are many local medications that effectively eliminate papillomas. They can be used at home to treat warts yourself. Before choosing a specific product, you should first consult your doctor.

Cauterizing ointments and creams contain chemical compounds that are aggressive to the skin. The active substance, penetrating inside the seal, causes tissue necrosis. The foreign formation is destroyed, the wart itself falls off from the surface of the skin.

The disadvantage of using these drugs is the long treatment period. Cauterization of genital warts using cream takes from a week to one month. Moreover, the growth does not always come off the skin during this period. The use of ointments can create negative effects. According to some patients, certain medications caused them a strong burning sensation.

Doctors often recommend cauterization using special devices. This is a faster and more effective way to clear warts from your skin. In most cases, unpleasant skin lesions are eliminated in one session. The choice of the appropriate method (electrocoagulation, radio wave or laser therapy) is made by a specialist.

As a rule, the cost of such procedures is much higher than treatment with pharmaceutical products. Another disadvantage is that after procedures for burning papillomas with electric current or laser, scars may remain.

People who do not trust drug treatment burn condylomas using traditional methods. There are many reviews on the Internet that people with HPV successfully removed warts using simple home remedies (garlic, onions, etc.).

Important!

It is permissible to use alternative medicine methods in the fight against papillomas after prior consultation with a doctor. It should not be forgotten that the virus can be eliminated by undergoing drug therapy.

Pharmacy products

There are quite a lot of products available for cauterization of condylomas. They can vary greatly in cost. It all depends on the manufacturer and region. The principle of action of creams and solutions for removing growths is the same. The composition must be applied to the affected area within the period specified in the instructions.

Popular drugs with a cauterizing effect that allow you to get rid of condylomas are:

• Super clean;
• Solcoderm;
• Solkovagin;
• Feresol;
• Verrucacid;
• CryoPharma;
• Podophyllin;
• Kondilin;
• Fukortsin.

In order to cauterize genital warts, you need to apply the product with an applicator or a cotton swab directly to the formation. It is recommended to first lubricate the skin around with a rich cream so that the drug does not get on healthy skin. Then you need to wait a while until the ointment or solution dries.

The composition must be applied 2-4 times a day, in accordance with the instructions. The procedure is performed until the warts disappear completely. If the positive effect does not occur within a month, you should consult a doctor to change the drug.

After therapy with cauterizing solutions, you need to do caring procedures to help the mucous membrane recover faster. For this, creams with plant extracts (eucalyptus, mint, lavender), tea tree oil, and vitamin E are used.

Traditional methods

Alternative medicines are considered safe because they are mostly medicinal plants or natural products. Treatment with their help takes a long time - from two weeks to one and a half months. This method mainly helps in case of small growths.

The following products are used for home therapy:

• garlic;
• onion;
• celandine grass;
• iodine;
• vinegar;
• alcohol;
• brilliant green;
• hydrogen peroxide;
• potato;
• Kalanchoe plant;
• propolis.

Celandine

The juice from the stem of this herb has a strong bactericidal effect. To cauterize the condyloma with it, you need to lubricate its surface with liquid. Then you need to wait until the solution dries and apply it again. Processing is carried out several times a day. Celandine juice is sold in pharmacies, the composition is immediately ready for use.

Garlic

You can fight papillomas with the juice or pulp of the plant. The liquid contained inside garlic has an antiviral and disinfectant effect. The clove is cut into thin slices or crushed into a paste. Then the product is applied to the wart and secured with a band-aid.

The procedure should be done at night. Processing is carried out until a positive result occurs. This process may take several days or weeks, depending on the condition of the infected person.

Iodine, vinegar

Both of these products are known for their bactericidal properties. You can use them to burn off warts at home. This should be done carefully, as both liquids are very hot. If it gets on the mucous membrane, you can get a chemical burn.

Iodine or vinegar is applied to the condyloma with a cotton swab, and after the liquid has dried, it is treated again. After a few days, the wart should fall off. If this does not happen, it is better to resort to medications.

Hydrogen peroxide

This is an effective disinfectant. When it comes into contact with papilloma tissue, peroxide cauterizes it, destroying atypical compounds. The wart turns black and falls off after a while.

The liquid is applied to the damaged area every 3-4 hours. It is recommended to smear condylomas with a three percent solution, which is sold in pharmacies in ready-made form. This product must be used with extreme caution, as it causes burns upon contact with the mucous membrane.

Destructive methods

Hardware methods for treating condylomas are indicated in the presence of a large number of growths. Burning occurs using a specific device operated by a qualified doctor. Such methods are highly effective and allow you to get rid of unwanted formations in one session.

Cryotherapy

This is an accessible and inexpensive method of eliminating the consequences of HPV. Burning out condyloma is carried out by treating it with liquid nitrogen. The doctor lubricates each wart with an applicator soaked in the composition. The procedure does not require preparation and takes only a few minutes.

During treatment, the patient feels a slight burning sensation. Reviews from many women say that this operation is absolutely painless. Small condylomas are removed the first time. The disadvantage of cryodestruction is that the doctor does not control the depth of nitrogen penetration. Therefore, in some cases, additional procedures are needed to completely get rid of growths.

Laser exposure

Cauterization using this method immediately gives the desired effect. Condylomas are burned out with a thin beam directed at them. The growth tissue immediately dies and is removed. A small scorched area remains in this area. The operation is performed under local anesthesia.

Patients' opinions about laser cauterization vary. Some say they had a good time with the procedure, others say it was very painful. The reaction to the laser beam depends on the woman’s skin type and her pain threshold.

The rehabilitation period after the procedure is about 10 days. The disadvantage of laser surgery is that after burning large areas, scars may remain on the skin. If there is discomfort, the doctor may prescribe painkillers to the patient. It is also recommended to care for the mucous membrane after surgery by applying soothing creams. You can make baths with herbal decoctions.

Electrocoagulation

This procedure is also considered very effective in removing condylomas. The operation is painful, so it requires local anesthesia. New growths are cauterized with an electrode, which is brought to the base of the wart.

After the procedure, a crust forms at the site of the growth. After a few days, it falls off, leaving behind new tissue. In addition to pain, this method has one drawback. Often, after cauterization of condyloma clusters, the patient is left with scars. Therefore, electrocoagulation is considered a radical method, which is rarely used.

Radio wave surgery

Burning out warts using the Surgitron device is considered one of the best ways to treat the consequences of HPV. This technique has many advantages:

• absolute painlessness;
• speed of processing;
• no anesthesia required;
• no scars remain;
• healthy skin is not subject to burns.

Elimination of growths in the genital area occurs using high-frequency radio waves. The beam of energy plays the role of a knife. By cutting off the pathological formation, it pushes apart healthy tissues without damaging them. The whole procedure takes a few minutes.

The rehabilitation period is about a week. During this time, the skin heals completely. Caring procedures after this operation consist of washing with chamomile decoction. There is no need to use additional funds.

Chemical effect on condylomas of the anogenital zone

The method of using strong acids and alkalis for treating papillomas remains quite popular among the population.

However, it is significantly inferior in effectiveness to modern high-tech methods of treating the disease.

Removal of genital warts by chemical coagulation comes down to direct application of a drop of a potent substance to the raised formation.

The technique has its own characteristics:

• high effect when accurately hitting the entire affected area;
• easy to damage healthy tissue;
• the procedure is painless;
• a chemical burn that forms after treatment takes a long time to heal, interfering with everyday life;
• overly sensitive tissues of the anogenital area can be seriously damaged, even to the point of deep fistulas, if the dosage of the chemical is incorrect;
• the only advantage of the manipulation is that it can be carried out at home, but an assistant and great care are required when handling acid or alkali.

Doctors try to use chemical coagulation extremely limited.

The main disadvantage is the complexity of dosing.

If treatment is incomplete, a recurrence of papilloma occurs.

If the drug is applied with an overdose, then severe burns form on the delicate skin of the anogenital zone.

However, the low cost and availability of the method at home create the prerequisites for the widespread use of chemical coagulation.

Removal with celandine

Folk methods for cauterizing condylomas include the use of celandine. This is a herbaceous shrub with poisonous alkaloids in its composition, which has long been used to remove skin tumors. The easiest way to cauterize condylomas with celandine is to apply a cut of a freshly picked plant stem to them. To obtain a larger volume of juice, you can chop all parts of the bush.

For those who often have problems with condylomas due to immune surges, you can prepare a tincture in advance that can be stored for a long time. To do this, fresh plant stems along with leaves and inflorescences must be placed in a liter jar and filled to the brim with medical alcohol; the product must be infused for 2 weeks in a dark place. You need to burn condylomas with tincture several times a day until they disappear completely.

At the pharmacy you can buy a product based on an extract of celandine and some other plants - string, gentian, golden rhododendron and spear-shaped cacaly. Their joint action allows you to achieve results faster. It is necessary to treat the growths with a cotton wool moistened with Mountain Celandine for 15-20 minutes, periodically wetting it again. The procedure should be carried out once a day, preferably before bedtime.

Another effective pharmaceutical drug is Supercelandine, which is not related to the plant of the same name, but has a similar effect. Only 1 drop of solution should be applied to each condyloma; for ease of use, the bottle is equipped with a dispenser. Super cleanser should be used only once a day, avoiding contact with healthy areas.

Surgical removal of genital warts

Any formation can be eliminated with a regular scalpel.

However, the technique is a serious operation that has strict indications.

Surgical removal of genital warts is used in the following situations:

• non-standard sizes of papilloma;
• suspicion of malignancy;
• the need to take a biopsy;
• damage to the rectum;
• the presence of pronounced hemorrhoids;
• tendency to bleed;
• high risk of bleeding when using other methods.

The main advantage of the surgical method is the ability to take material for a biopsy.

However, the procedure is painful and requires serious anesthesia, including general anesthesia.

After surgical treatment of condylomas, dressings are required, as after a conventional operation.

Often, rough scars appear as a result of surgery.

If they occur in the anogenital zone, then a person’s daily needs are hampered.

This complication dictates the need for repeat surgery.

In addition, a significant disadvantage is the risk of reinfection and relapse of papillomatosis.

Diagnostics

To undergo the examination, you must make an appointment with a venereologist. The doctor will ask the patient about complaints, examine medical history to identify risk factors, and conduct an initial examination of the anogenital area. Already during the examination, characteristic skin changes are easily detected, allowing you to easily identify an HPV infection. Additional examinations may be required to clarify the strain of the virus and identify additional diseases.

Necessary research

1. Colposcopy and vulvoscopy are instrumental examinations of the external and internal female genital organs. The doctor assesses the condition of the mucous membrane and detects small condylomas.
2. Urethroscopy is a visual examination of the urethra.
3. Obtaining a smear of the cervical canal followed by histological examination of the material. This test helps rule out the presence of malignant cells.
4. Blood test to detect specific immunoglobulins.
5. Polymerase chain reaction – detection of viral DNA sections in the patient’s blood. The method also makes it possible to determine the type of infectious agent.

If a large number of condylomas are detected, the doctor may prescribe additional tests. In patients with HIV infection, the spread of skin lesions may signal the development of immunodeficiency. Tests for syphilis, gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted diseases are also often required.

Undesirable consequences of genital wart removal

The treatment process does not always go without a trace.

Most manipulations to eliminate condylomas are quite well tolerated and do not create cause for subsequent concern.

However, there are complications after removal of genital warts, which significantly worsen the quality of life of patients.

The most common negative situations that arise during the treatment of papillomatosis are discussed below.

• Scars after removal of genital warts . This is the most common complication of many manipulations in the anogenital area. Their severity varies - from minor ones that do not interfere with everyday life, to very serious ones. Most often, scars form after highly traumatic interventions due to an overdose of exposure to a sensitive area.
• Bleeding. This is a relatively rare type of complication that occurs due to damage to nearby large vessels. The most commonly affected veins are hemorrhoidal veins. If such a complication occurs, the doctor stitches or coagulates the damaged vessel.
• Infection . The problem arises when the doctor’s instructions are not followed after the removal of condylomas. Poor personal hygiene leads to the proliferation of bacteria, which dictates the need for antimicrobial therapy. Due to infection, the scarring process may be delayed.
• Relapse after removal of genital warts. This is one of the acute problems of modern cosmetology. The undesirable situation is associated with two factors: incomplete removal of the formation and reinfection (re-infection). Relapse requires treatment, which consists of repeating the procedure for removing condyloma. Sometimes it is necessary to change the method of radical treatment.

Many complications after genital wart removal can be prevented.

To do this, you should strictly follow the recommendations of a specialist.

They may consist of regular dressings and examinations, and the use of medications, both internally and externally.

After removal of condylomas, it is advisable to avoid trauma to the anogenital area until the scar tissue is completely reabsorbed.

Typically, restrictions on daily life, including intimacy, are imposed for a period of up to 3-4 weeks.

Sex after cauterization of condylomas

Patients often ask whether it is possible to have sex after the moxibustion procedure.

Why not?

There can be at least two reasons for refusing intimacy:

• the presence of condylomas in the area directly involved in sexual intercourse (for example, on the head of the penis)
• the likelihood of transmitting human papillomavirus infection to a partner

The risk of infection does exist.

But HPV is a chronic infection that can persist for years.

It cannot be cured in 2 days.

In some people, the papilloma virus is detected throughout their life.

Naturally, such patients do not give up intimate life forever and do not go to a monastery.

Thus, from an epidemiological point of view, you can have sex immediately after cauterization of the condyloma.

Another question is, is this possible?

If the crust is on the genitals, then sex will be painful, unhygienic and increase the risk of complications.

If the crust comes off, the healing time will increase and a larger scar may form.

Sometimes the resulting wound becomes infected.

Therefore, you cannot have sex in such situations until the crust comes off.

If you have had a condyloma removed from your face or armpit, then there are no restrictions in your intimate life.

Having returned from the doctor, you can immediately begin your marital duties without any risk to your health.