Papillomas on the labia: removal and treatment of HPV

Papillomas on the labia are formed wheninteraction with skin or mucous membranes infected with the infection. For example, sexual intercourse in the vagina, rectum, and a little less often during oral sexual intercourse. It is possible for a newborn to become infected during childbirth. To cure papilloma, first of all, it is necessary to stop having sex for a while. Treatment of this disease takes a short time.

What is papilloma (human papillomavirus)?

Let's start with the fact that the HPV virus has somefeature. It lies in the fact that the infection can be latent for an indefinite period of time, that is, dormant. At this stage, the disease is contained deep in the skin, so infecting other people is unlikely, as is detecting the infection, which means that treatment is impossible. In order for the treatment to be most effective, first of all, it is necessary to find out what type of HPV the infection belongs to. They are divided into two types: "high risk" and "low risk". The former cause disposition of the cervix (displacement of the uterus from its usual position in the pelvis), which increases the chance of developing cervical cancer. The latter cause genital warts, which subsequently do not lead to oncology. Genital warts in most infected people (with any type of HPV) do not manifest themselves in any way, because they are under the control of the immune system. Papilloma occurs in only 1-2% of people who have been infected with HPV. They appear on the labia for the following reasons:

reduction of protective natural immunity of the body;
smoking;
erratic sexual intercourse, frequent change of partners;
stress;
vitamin deficiency (lack of vitamins A, C, folic acid);
hormonal imbalance;
pregnancy. The development and safety of the embryo requires enormous efforts on the part of the female body, which negatively affects the level of natural defense of the body's immune system.

Papillomas and condylomas appear on the genitalsorgans in the form of warty formations of pink or flesh colors. The size ranges from 1 mm to several centimeters. The rashes can increase and grow over time, acquiring the appearance of cauliflower. In women, the following areas of the skin are affected:

the bridle of the labia;
clitoris;
large and small labia;
vestibule of the vagina;
an external aperture of an urethra;
Cervix;
vagina.

When condylomas form, their further developmentdepends only on the human immune system. They can gradually disappear on their own, increase in size and quantity, or remain unchanged for a long and indefinite period of time. The following complications may be present:

trauma and bleeding of sores;
an obstacle to sexual activity;
causing psychological discomfort;
obstruction to normal childbirth.

Why is the removal of papilloma so important?

Skin growths on the labia that wereinjured, can transform into malignant forms. Moreover, self-removal of papilloma will most likely cause inflammation in this area of the skin. However, this action will not cure a person, but only temporarily kill the external manifestation of the disease. A person who is not a dermatologist cannot make an accurate diagnosis, so be sure to contact a specialist. If you do not attach special importance to the resulting growth, then it can increase in size and move to the external genitalia, there is also a possibility of closing the entrance to the vagina or rectum. A benign tumor is not only a skin defect, but also a direct danger of infecting a sexual partner.

So, the treatment of HPV infections. At the moment in medicine, there are several types of treatment for papilloma. The surgical method is the main and most common. Removal of the build-up is done in just a few minutes, and all this will happen completely painlessly. Also, there are no traces after this operation.
The next method is cryodestruction with liquidnitrogen. The idea is that the condyloma is exposed to low temperatures, after which it is removed. There is no pain and the procedure is well tolerated. In rare cases, scars may appear.
Another way is called laser therapy. This is the removal of the papilloma with a laser. In this case, anesthesia is required. Laser therapy is an alternate treatment option. Removal should not start with this method.
Podophyllotoxin is a drugwhich is an extract from the plant podophyllum. It causes necrosis of condylomas and papillomas. It is undesirable for the drug to come into contact with healthy skin. Treatment is carried out until complete recovery, but not more than 5 weeks. Pregnant women are prohibited from using podophyllotoxin.
Electrocoagulation. The bottom line is the effect on the sores with the help of high temperature. This procedure requires anesthesia. There is the possibility of the appearance of scars.

As already mentioned, there are many methodstreatment of HPV infection, but none of them can be called more effective than the other. Each of them has its pros and cons. Treatment that completely eliminates the infection itself has not yet been invented. It is currently in the development stage. And perhaps in a few years, drugs and vaccines more effective against the HPV virus will appear. If an infection has been detected in the body, it will not be possible to completely remove it, but it is possible to prevent the recurrence of this disease. First of all, strengthen your immune system, be sure to use condoms during sexual intercourse. Good luck and all the best!