Papillomas on intimate places: causes and treatment in men and women

Papilloma is a neoplasm that can appear on the skin and mucous membranes. It does not cause severe discomfort, pain. Why such growths appear, whether they need to be treated, we will consider in more detail.

Reasons for the appearance of sawdust in the intimate area

The main reason for the formation of papillomas in intimate places  is infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) as a result of contact with an infected person.

The peculiarity of the pathology lies in the fact that external manifestations, that is, growths, do not appear immediately. The disease may not make itself felt from several months to 2 years. HPV can be contracted in several ways:

• sexual contact with an infected person without using a condom;
• the virus is transmitted from mother to child at the time of childbirth;
• contact with mucous membranes or skin where papillomas are present, especially if a healthy person has lesions;
• use of hygiene items of the virus carrier (linen, razor, toothbrush, etc.).

What types of HPV are localized in these areas?

There are many types of papilloma, but it is in the intimate area that such varieties can appear:

1. Vulgar . They have a rough surface, covered with a stratum corneum, hard to the touch in the form of small nodules.
2. Filiform . Initially, they appear in the form of small bumps, then they transform into long papillary neoplasms resembling thin threads.
3. Pointed warts . Localized on the mucous membranes of the vagina. Small shoots on a flesh-colored leg. Genital warts are transmitted exclusively through sexual contact.
4. Flat . They are formations resembling moles protruding above the surface of the mucous membranes.

Why are they dangerous?

Neoplasms caused by HPV activation that appear on the genitals are dangerous for both men and women, and therefore require mandatory treatment.

Among women

Papillomas that appear in the vagina, on the labia, on the clitoris, around the anus, can eventually transform into a malignant tumor, that is, cancer.

In men

In men, papillomas can be localized in such places:

• on the scrotum;
• on the foreskin;
• in the anus;
• on the coronal groove of the head of the penis;
• inside the urethra;
• on the surface of the penis.

The danger of growths in men is that they can cause the development of bowenoid papulosis. This disease is characterized by damage to the glans penis, as a result of which it is covered with pink, whitish or yellowish plaques.

Which doctor should be consulted?

The choice of a specialist in this case directly depends on the location of the neoplasms:

1. Dermatologist . Conducts an initial examination, takes a tissue sample to identify or exclude cancer cells.
2. Vascular Surgeon . His specialization is the removal of growths. He chooses the optimal type of surgical intervention.
3. Urologist or gynecologist . Men and women, first of all, should contact these specialists when formations occur in intimate places .
4. Andrologist . He is engaged in therapy with the appearance of papilloma in the anus or rectum.
5. Immunologist . Prescribes therapy aimed at strengthening the immune system, due to which the likelihood of recurrence of growths is greatly reduced.
6. Oncologist . Engaged in the treatment of papilloma  of a malignant nature.

Technique for the treatment of a viral infection

The choice of treatment method depends on the type of papilloma, the location. Consider what types of therapy are used when HPV is activated in intimate places.

Medical

The most effective medications for removing papilloma on the genitals are:

1. Kondilin . It has a destructive effect on viral cells, prevents them from spreading.
2. Podophyllin . Removes inflammatory processes, prevents the growth of neoplasms.
3. Solcoderm . Designed for cauterization of growths.
4. Solkovagin . Used to remove papillomas on the female genital organs.
5. Feresol . An oil-based preparation intended for topical use.

After local removal of growths in intimate places, antiviral therapy is prescribed, which is aimed at preventing relapse. For this, the following drugs are prescribed:

• Groprinosin.
• Panavir .
• Isoprinosine.
• Acyclovir.
• Atsmherpin.
• Zovirax.

Hardware

The most effective hardware methods are:

1. Electrocoagulation . The growths are cauterized with a special electric knife, as a result of which they dry up, then fall off within 2 weeks. The advantage of electrocoagulation is that after the procedure there are no scars or scars, the likelihood of reappearance of papilloma is significantly reduced. The disadvantage of the procedure is pain during its implementation.
2. Cryodestruction . During this procedure, the neoplasms are cauterized with liquid nitrogen. The healing process takes about 2 weeks. Cryodestruction is not used when removing papillomas that have appeared in the vagina, the method is used only in open areas of the mucous membranes.
3. Laser removal . The most effective method, which consists in exposing the papilloma to a laser beam. It is used for formations of any size and depth, it can even be used in the treatment of pregnant women.
4. Radio wave surgery . Removal is carried out using sound waves. One of the safest and painless methods of hardware treatment.

Folk remedies

You can try to get rid of papilloma in intimate places using traditional medicine recipes:

1. Celandine . From fresh stems of celandine, juice should be squeezed out, a small piece of gauze should be moistened in it, and applied to the affected area. The procedure is carried out 2 times a day until the complete disappearance of the build-up.
2. Potatoes . Grate the raw potato tuber, squeeze the juice with gauze. Drink it before each meal, 50 ml.
3. Iodine . Soak a cotton swab in the solution, gently cauterize the formation . The procedure is carried out 3 times a day.
4. Garlic . Grind a clove of garlic on a grater, add baby cream in a ratio of 1: 1, mix thoroughly. Put on a piece of bandage, apply to the affected area, fix with a plaster. Keep this compress for 4-5 hours.
5. Kalanchoe . It is good to grind the leaves of Kalanchoe to the consistency of gruel. Apply the product to the bandage, attach to the problem area.

Surgical intervention

This is a classic removal of growths, which is performed under local anesthesia. Its essence lies in the excision of the papilloma with a surgical scalpel. This is not the best method, because scars and scars remain after it.

Chemotherapy

In advanced cases, with the active development of papillomavirus, chemotherapy is prescribed. This usually occurs in the presence of an oncogenic type of HPV in order to avoid the appearance of cancer.

Prevention measures

To avoid HPV infection, you must adhere to the following rules:

• do not practice sexual relations with different partners;
• use only your own personal hygiene items, do not give them to strangers;
• observe safety rules when visiting public pools, baths, saunas.

If an infection has already occurred, strengthening immunity will help to avoid the appearance of growths. To do this, you should lead an active lifestyle, eat right, get rid of addictions.

Papillomas in intimate places not only interfere with sexual life, causing discomfort during sexual intercourse, but can also lead to dangerous consequences. Therefore, when neoplasms appear on the genitals, it is urgent to get rid of them.