What are condyloma acuminatum?

Condyloma acuminatum usually refers to genital warts, which are usually a kind of skin and mucous membrane growths caused by human papillomavirus infection. Common sites of onset are the anus and genitals, and they are contagious to a certain extent. Most of the time, they are transmitted through sexual contact.

Usually, no adverse symptoms will appear immediately after infection with genital warts. There will be a period of incubation period with no obvious symptoms, and the manifestations are often ignored. After the incubation period, symptoms may appear, such as a foreign body sensation and local pain, itching and discomfort during sexual intercourse, and there may be a foul odor and bleeding.

In boys, they usually grow on the glans penis and coronal sulcus, and may also grow on the urethral opening and perineum. In girls, most of them grow on the labia vaginal opening and clitoris, and some people also grow them in the vagina, cervix and perianal area. The size and shape are usually single or multiple small red particles, and may also appear papillary or cauliflower-like. As the disease worsens in the later stages, there may be erosion, exudation, and ulceration.

Usually when the above symptoms appear, you should take good care of personal hygiene, avoid sexual intercourse, avoid close contact with others, and avoid sharing toiletries. You should actively seek medical treatment and cooperate with the doctor to use symptomatic medication, such as mimiquimod cream, trichloroacetic acid solution, interferon, etc. If necessary, physical methods can also be used for treatment, such as laser, freezing, electrocautery, microwave, and surgical resection.