Condylomas

Condylomas (other names include venereal warts, genital warts) are soft growths on the skin of genitals that occur in both men and women. Condylomas are caused by the HPV virus and are one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.

Condylomas are very contagious, which is why dermatological treatment should be started as soon as possible. Untreated skin lesions can grow causing unsightly changes that negatively affect the psyche and often prevent sexual intercourse. In addition, they can lead to serious health complications.

What condylomas look like?

Condylomas take the form of small papules that may occur singly or cluster together. The papules can vary in size, are raised or flat. Most often they are light pink, less often brown. Untreated, they take the form of cauliflower-shaped lesions that can cover a significant area of genital skin.

In men the lesions occur most often on the glans (mainly under the foreskin), on the central part of penis, sometimes also on the skin of the scrotum and within the urethra. In women, skin lesions occur mainly in the perineal area and labia. If left untreated, condylomas can extend from the perineum all the way to the anus.

Condylomas are rarely accompanied by pain or itching. However, when the skin lesions are caused by a HPV type with a high cancer potential, symptoms such as itching, burning, and purulent discharge may appear over time. These types of symptoms require immediate medical attention.

Causes of condylomas on genitals

Infection with HPV, the virus that causes genital condyloma, most often occurs during sexual contact. Transmission can also occur when people use the same underwear, towels, or other personal hygiene items.

Most people with HPV are not aware they carry the virus until they develop symptoms of the disease. It can take months or even years from infection to the appearance of symptoms. For some infected people, the virus remains latent and does not produce visible symptoms. However, even when symptoms are not visible on the skin, a carrier of the virus can infect other people.

Diagnosis of condylomas

Treatment of condylomas is necessary because they are highly contagious, and if left untreated can lead to serious health problems such as urinary disturbances, infiltration of surrounding tissues, and cancer development, among others.

Condylomas are diagnosed based on clinical symptoms and dermatoscopic examination. Sometimes the physician may order a biopsy with histopathological examination to rule out a cancerous lesion.

Removal of condylomas – procedures in Zakrzewscy Katowice Clinic

Treatment of condyloma acuminata

The treatment of condylomas involves outpatient and pharmacologic treatment. The most effective forms of surgical treatment include:

• Laser Therapy – the most effective method of removing genital warts, both small and very extensive. Laser therapy has no side effects and the treatment is performed under local anesthesia. Laser therapy can be combined with drug treatment, which makes the treatment even more effective.
• Cryotherapy – a method of freezing lesions with liquid nitrogen. A side effect of this treatment may be discoloration or scarring.
• Trichloroacetic Acid Therapy, which involves applying a highly corrosive acid to the affected areas. A side effect of this therapy can be deep ulcerations and scarring.
• Surgical Procedure that is performed for very large condylomas and those that do not respond to other treatments.

Removal of condylomas with laser

Condylomas are effectively and safely removed with the use of modern Alma Pixel CO2 ablative laser. This method is successfully used in the Zakrzewscy Clinic.

In our Clinic, the removal of condylomas is always preceded by a professional dermatological consultation to assess the nature of skin lesion and discuss with the Patient the course of treatment.

Innovative solutions of Alma Pixel CO2 laser allow to remove even extensive skin lesions without violating healthy tissues. The precision of this device allows to remove unsightly growths also from those skin areas which require delicate treatment such as penis, scrotum or labia. This therapy is very effective, and the time needed for healing and recovery is short.

Importantly, no scars remain after the procedure and it does not affect the Patient’s sexual activity.

Advantages of using laser in the treatment of condyloma acuminata in Zakrzewscy Clinic:

• 5 minutes – that’s how long it usually takes to remove bothersome growths from the skin,
• Immediate, positive results of the treatment,
• The procedure is very precise and delicate (performed using a microscope and strong lighting), which significantly reduces the recovery period,
• The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, making it painless and safe for pregnant women and people with chronic diseases,
• The use of local anesthesia means that the Patients can eat and drink before the procedure and immediately return to their daily activities afterwards,
• The procedure does not cause side effects in the form of scars or pain. There is no need for pain pills,
• After the procedure, the Patients continue to be under the care of the Clinic, and their condition is monitored according to an individually adapted health monitoring schedule.

You can find more about treatment with Alma Pixel CO2 laser in our Zakrzewscy Clinic at https://www.klinikazakrzewscy.pl/oferta/laseroterapia-i-urzadzenia-hi-tech/laser-frakcyjny-pixel-co2

Check out the offer of Zakrzewscy Clinic in the scope of condyloma acuminatum removal. In our offer you can also find treatments aimed at removing warts, xanthelasma, whiteheads, fibromas, symptoms of molluscum contagiosum infection, helminths, pearly penile papules and seborrhoeic warts.

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