Infection with HPV (human papillomavirus), which usually provokes the appearance of condyloma, is lifelong and is found in the blood. Therefore, none of the methods for removing this growth provides a 100% guarantee of complete relief from the disease. Only its external manifestation is removed.
At the same time, it is worth noting that relapses of condylomas are not so frequent, so it is worth treatment. As practice shows, only in 30 percent is a recurrence of these growths likely. It all depends on the state of the immune system and the body’s individual ability to resist infection.
Choosing a technique for removing genital warts in men
The choice of technique for removing genital warts in men is determined by:
- their number,
- sizes,
- localization
- individual characteristics of the patient’s body,
- capabilities of the medical clinic.
Genital warts, laser removal
If a diagnosis of genital warts has been made, removal by laser or diathermocoagulation can lead to the formation of scars.
Therefore, such techniques are undesirable when localizing warts in the area of the external genitalia.
Removal of genital warts in a medical facility
In the case of treatment of human papillomavirus infection in a medical institution, regardless of the chosen technique, their removal is carried out by a dermatovenerologist.
This eliminates possible incomplete removal of warts with subsequent relapse of the pathological process.
In the clinic, measures are taken to prevent complications.
Such as bleeding, damage to healthy cells or infection of the area of manipulation.
After removal of a wart, a venereologist gives recommendations regarding the prevention of their reappearance.
Treatment methods for vaginal condylomas
To remove tumors, the following destructive treatment methods are available:
· cryodestruction;
· laser removal, the most optimal destructive method;
Argon plasma ablation;
· radio wave (high frequency) removal, preferably with argon-enhanced coagulation.
Destructive methods of influence do not guarantee relapse of the disease, which is why the use of antiviral drugs is practiced in our country. Immunotherapy is not always justifiably used; more often it is prescribed blindly, without appropriate examination. This method sometimes gives side effects in the presence of condylomas, and as monotherapy it is ineffective, but in some cases it can give a good result, but this is impossible to predict. The best effect is achieved in a combination of destructive and conservative treatment.
Key points:
Treatment of condylomas of the external genitalia and vagina produces positive results in most patients within 1 to 6 months. At the same time, the virus can remain and be detected in 30% of women, without clinical manifestations, which no longer requires treatment, but observation.
It is important to note that condylomas that appear on new areas of the skin or mucous membrane during treatment or after completion of treatment do not require a change in treatment method. The appearance of new formations in the area where the treatment was carried out requires a change in the treatment method.
Patients should be informed about maintaining sexual rest during treatment and undergo examinations until the condylomas completely disappear.
Sexual partners should be examined and treated only if there are condylomas on the penis.
Removing genital warts at home
It is impossible to carry out high-quality removal of genital warts at home.
This is due to the lack of necessary equipment to perform various therapy techniques.
The use of aggressive chemical compounds to cauterize warts can lead to serious complications such as burns of healthy areas of the skin, as well as incomplete removal of genital warts.
To remove genital warts, it is best to go to a medical facility and see a specialist.
This will allow for high-quality treatment, reduce the likelihood of relapse, and provide not only a therapeutic, but also a cosmetic effect.
Disadvantages of laser destruction
Among the disadvantages, it is worth noting the high cost of the procedure, as well as in some cases the occurrence of side effects, such as redness, burns, skin pigmentation, fever, allergic reaction, swelling. Keloid scars may appear in patients with hormonal imbalances. But all negative symptoms usually go away within the first day.
To successfully get rid of condylomas, three factors are important: an experienced doctor, the absence of contraindications and compliance with recovery recommendations. Be healthy!
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Removal of condylomas: tests
A study must be carried out before removing any growths.
Tests help not only to identify the virus, but also to identify malignant neoplasms.
The best method for detecting the virus is PCR diagnostics.
It is based on identifying the DNA of the causative agent of the disease.
Even in a small amount of material, the virus will be detected.
Tissue samples from growths are used as biomaterial.
If there are a large number of condylomas, it is important to take samples from different places.
As a result of the analysis, the doctor receives quantitative indicators on the basis of which a diagnosis is made.
Important! After treatment and removal of condylomas, it is necessary to take a second test.
It will show whether the therapy is chosen correctly.
Quantitative PCR can be used to monitor treatment.
Contraindications to removal of papillomas with Surgitron
- Pulmonary and cardiac types of failure in the decompensated stage;
- Acute infections, fever;
- Chronic hepatitis with liver failure;
- Decompensated diabetes mellitus;
- Glaucoma;
- Epilepsy;
- Oncological diseases in the active stage;
- The patient has an artificial heart pacemaker;
- Inflammatory processes of the skin;
- Viral skin diseases;
- Pregnancy and lactation period;
- Menstruation;
- Any disease in the acute stage.
Removal of anal warts
The localization of condylomas can be very different.
They are also found in the anus.
Growths can be single or group.
When condylomas grow, they become like cauliflower inflorescences.
In this case, the question of their radical removal is raised.
Among the methods used in medical practice to remove perianal condylomas, the most popular are:
- Removal using laser,
- Exposure to liquid nitrogen,
- Radio wave therapy,
- Use of an electric knife or scalpel.
In the latter case, the wound heals within a month.
With laser removal, regeneration is quite fast.
Liquid nitrogen removal
Cryodestruction is the removal of papillomas using liquid nitrogen. The main property of this method is that with its use you can get rid of tumors of any size and shape. After the papilloma cells are rejected, a framework of skin fibers remains, making the scars more accurate. This is practically the only method in which it becomes possible to remove large damaged areas. Immediately after cryodestruction, swelling and blisters form in the area of papillomas. The radio wave method has the advantage of faster healing and a cleaner appearance of the wound itself during healing. In addition, during cryodestruction it is not possible to take a biopsy; this must be done before the procedure.
Attention!
This article is posted for informational purposes only and under no circumstances constitutes scientific material or medical advice and should not serve as a substitute for an in-person consultation with a professional physician.
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Removal of mucosal condylomas
The mucous membrane is a favorite place for the formation of condylomas.
Their localization can be varied: from the mucous membrane of the genital organs to the oral cavity.
The growths cause severe discomfort and interfere with the patient’s normal life.
Important! Condylomas can be removed only as prescribed by a doctor.
Making decisions on your own is not recommended.
If removal is unavoidable, the following methods are used:
- Laser removal. In this case, the risk of condylomas reoccurring is reduced.
- Liquid nitrogen can destroy the structural structure of the growth. After such exposure, condylomas die off.
- Electrocoagulation. Using electric current, the cells of the growth are destroyed.
- Radio wave method.
- Surgical intervention. This method is not used very often.
After removal of condylomas from the mucous membrane, the next stage begins - healing.
In the oral cavity the process occurs faster than in the genital area.
Removal of condylomas on the mucous membrane is possible with the Surgitron device.
This is a modern and safe technique.
How long does it take for wounds to heal after removal of condylomas with Surgitron?
Quite rapid healing is noted; the very next day, the wound heals.
Complete regeneration takes 2–4 weeks.
Much depends on the location of the growth.
Is it painful to remove condylomas in men,
What pain relief is used when removing condylomas for men?
Emla cream is often used as an anesthetic if the procedure is performed on the skin.
When removing in a sensitive area, a solution of 10% lidocaine is used.
Sometimes the doctor applies intradermal ultracaine and lidocaine to the surface of the skin.
Why do condylomas need to be removed?
The aesthetic aspect is, of course, important, but the removal of condylomas must be taken seriously, since they can develop from benign to malignant. Condylomatosis of the anogenital area causes a number of uncomfortable sensations: severe itching; burning sensation; a high percentage of the likelihood of injury followed by severe bleeding, which may result in infection of the damaged area; large condylomas can ooze, smell unpleasant, cause inflammation and irritation; Condylomas can become malignant.
There are cases when formations disappear on their own, without outside surgical or medicinal intervention. But it is important to understand that only small formations that are visualized on the skin and mucous membranes for no more than 3 months are capable of self-removal.
Removal of condylomas in the urethra
The appearance of condylomas in the urethral canal causes patients a lot of inconvenience:
- Discomfort when urinating.
- Problems with ejaculation.
- Pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse.
It is necessary to immediately consult a urologist.
Most often, laser destruction is used to remove condylomas in the urethra.
Other methods are used less frequently, as they severely damage the mucous membrane of the urethral canal.
Growths that are located inside the urethra are removed as carefully as possible.
Often limited by therapeutic methods.
Complications after removal of condylomas in the urethra in men:
- If the wound is poorly cared for, it can become infected.
- Inflammation of the walls of the urethral canal.
- Narrowing of the urethra.
To avoid complications, it is necessary to constantly monitor the attending physician and carefully care for the place where the growths were previously located.
Diagnostics
If the above symptoms appear, it is recommended to promptly seek help from a gynecologist. To detect papillomas inside the vagina, the doctor will collect anamnesis and send the patient for further diagnostics (laboratory and instrumental). The medical history includes the collection of information about possible unprotected sexual intercourse, the approximate time of formation of growths, and other disturbing symptoms.
Further diagnostics consists of the following activities:
- linked immunosorbent assay. It is used to determine the presence of antibodies to the virus in the patient. This allows you to determine the degree of progression of HPV;
- PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis. It allows you to establish not only the presence, but also the quantity and type of pathogen present in the body;
- histological analysis. This diagnostic method is aimed at determining changes in the structure of vaginal tissue;
- colposcopy. Using a special device, the doctor examines the vagina and cervix to determine the affected areas;
- anoscopy. This method involves examining the patient’s anal area for the presence of papillomas;
- oncocytology. The specialist takes scrapings from the cervix and cervical canal and examines them in the laboratory.
Based on the diagnostic examination data, the doctor determines or denies the presence of papillomavirus infection. If a virus is detected, the patient is immediately prescribed treatment. During the growth of condylomas in the vagina, the virus is not contagious. The risk of infection appears when the pathogen reaches the epidermis.
Wound after removal of condylomas: care
After the patient has had condylomas removed, the skin requires special care.
This is due to the fact that healthy skin cells that surround the place where condylomas have formed are affected.
After the papilloma is removed, a kind of sore forms in its place, which will soon fall off.
In its place will appear young skin, which must be protected from mechanical damage.
Care is necessary, so the inflammation will go away faster.
Antiviral agents are often prescribed - ointments, gels, sprays.
This helps avoid relapse.
Is it painful to remove condylomas?
In most cases, removing growths in intimate places or from mucous membranes is an unpleasant procedure, but painless.
The most gentle ways to remove condylomas are liquid nitrogen and laser.
These techniques usually do not require anesthesia.
When removed with nitrogen, the patient only feels cold.
Pain may appear after removal of the growths, it all depends on the location of the condylomas.
Removal using electric current is almost painless for the patient.
The doctor uses painkillers during this therapy.
Many people feel pain when anesthesia is administered; this is done using a syringe.
Patients often wonder whether it hurts to remove condylomas with a laser.
When using a high-quality painkiller, the procedure is painless.
You can remove condylomas with Surgitron quite quickly.
If their area is small, anesthesia is not required.
For large volumes or multiple formations, Emla cream or lidocaine is used.
When choosing a good anesthesia drug, removal occurs painlessly for the patient.
During the process of removing condylomas using the radio wave method, the doctor can always change the intensity of the radio wave.
Electrocoagulation
Electrocoagulation is a method of removing papillomas using high thermal effects, which damages the tissue around the tumor. During the procedure, pain is more intense than during radio wave removal, and even laser. Healthy tissues are actively involved in the course of the operation, becoming a source for the formation of rough scars. Unlike radio wave removal, with electrocoagulation it is not possible to take a full sample for histological examination. Another disadvantage is that only small papillomas can be removed using current.
Sex after genital wart removal
Everyone knows that HPV cannot be completely cured.
The therapy is aimed at strengthening the human immune system and reducing viral activity.
After such procedures, HPV goes into a latent state, which does not exclude the reappearance of growths.
Important! Sexual contacts must be excluded for the entire period of treatment.
You can resume intimacy when the wounds have completely healed.
Sex after removal of condylomas is possible after 2 to 4 weeks.
It is important to use a condom.
Only then can infection of the sexual partner be excluded.