Condylomata - Information on Condylomata

Condylomata Information

Condylomata is basically a skin disease typical to youth, but Condylomata may occur to the people at any age. Condylomata acuminata is a viral skin disease characterized by a soft wart-like growth on the genitals. In adults, the disorder is considered a sexually transmitted disease, but in children the virus appears to be transmitted with or without sexual contact.

We have provided you here all symptoms, causes and treatment methods of Condylomata. In adults, the disorder is considered a sexually-transmitted disease, but in children the virus appears to be transmitted with or without sexual contact. High-risk condylomata acuminata are associated with moderate dysplasia. Severe condylomata acuminata types have also been associated with an increased risk for other cancers, including other genital and lung cancers. Women initially infected by one type of condylomata acuminata do not develop immunity to other types.

Symptoms of Condylomata

• raised "warty" appearing tumors on the genitals
• raised, flesh colored lesions
• genital lesions
• genital sores (female)
• genital sores (male)
• anal warts
• cauliflower-like appearing growths around the anus or female genitalia
• increased dampness or moisture in the area of the growths
• itching of the penis, scrotum, anal area, or a vulvar itch
• increased vaginal discharge
• abnormal vaginal bleeding (not associated with a menstrual

Treatment of Condylomata

Following are the treatment given to a patient of Condylomata

• Topical treatments to eradicate the lesions include trichloroacetic acid, podophyllum, and liquid nitrogen.
• Surgical treatments include cryosurgery, electrocauterization, laser therapy, or surgical excision.
• Sexual partners need to be examined by a health care provider and treated if warts are noted.
• A follow-up examination by the health care provider should be done every few weeks after initial treatment, then self examination can be initiated, with the patient returning to the health care provider if warts reoccur.
• Women with a history of genital warts, and women partners of men with a history of genital warts, should have Pap smears at least every 6 months (affected women may be advised to have Pap smears every 3 months after initial treatment of cervical warts).