- Main symptoms
- How to do prevention
- How the treatment is done
- 1. Condyloma acuminata
- 2. Flat condyloma
Condyloma acuminata is the scientific name attributed to warts that appears in the genital and anal region, both of women and men, and can therefore develop near the penis, vagina or anus.
This type of lesion is usually associated with HPV infection, especially types 6 and 11 of the virus, but it can also arise in some cases of secondary syphilis, being known as flat condyloma.
In any case, the treatment of condyloma should always be guided by a dermatologist, as it varies according to its type and cause.
Main symptoms
The main symptom of acuminate condyloma is the development of whitish-colored skin rashes that have a shape similar to cauliflower. However, condyloma can also be a flat change of the skin, and there it is known as a flat condyloma.
These rashes, known as warts, are more common on the head of the penis, the vulva, the cervix or the anus. Ideally, lesions should be observed and identified by a dermatologist, gynecologist or urologist.
How to do prevention
The transmission of condyloma happens through unprotected sexual contact, and it can happen even without penetration and without the partner showing any kind of skin change.
Thus, the best form of prevention is to always use a condom, especially when the other person's health history is not known.
How the treatment is done
In both cases, of acuminate or flat condyloma, the cause needs to be correctly identified by the doctor for the treatment to be adequate.
1. Condyloma acuminata
Treatment for acuminate condyloma is usually done with the application of ointments with chemical substances, such as:
- Trichloroacetic acid in a concentration of 70 to 90%; Podophyllin to 15%; 5-fluorouracil.
This type of treatment can take from several months to a few years to cause the warts to completely disappear, however, treatment can also be done with surgery to eliminate the condyloma immediately.
Find out more about how this type of skin lesion is treated.
However, as the acuminate condyloma is caused by a viral infection, genital warts may continue to reappear until the body is able to eliminate the HPV virus, requiring treatment to be resumed.
In addition to treatment, doctors advise that all partners who have HPV warts be examined and treated if they are diagnosed with the disease, even if it has not yet generated symptoms.
2. Flat condyloma
In the case of flat condyloma, also known as condyloma lata, treatment is done with antibiotics to eliminate the bacteria responsible for syphilis and which leads to the appearance of this type of skin lesions.
When treatment is not done, the condyloma may disappear, but it will reappear again and may even increase in size and be accompanied by more serious symptoms, such as loss of appetite or anemia, which characterize tertiary syphilis, which is the most advanced form of disease.
See how syphilis is treated.
