How to distinguish true and false condyloma acuminatum

Genital warts are a skin disease that can cause extreme pain and itching, but you cannot scratch them with your hands because this may cause the warts to rupture and lead to infection. Genital warts are also divided into true genital warts and pseudo-genital warts. The difference between the two is very large, because pseudo-genital warts are not as serious. Here we will show you how to distinguish between real and fake genital warts.

Methods for identifying condyloma acuminatum

1. In terms of age. The age range of onset of true and false condyloma acuminatum is different. Genital warts can occur at any stage, but most patients with pseudo-condyloma acuminatum are between 18 and 38 years old, and the most common is between 20 and 30 years old.

2. From the symptoms. When identifying genital warts, it is still necessary to judge based on the patient's symptoms. Genital warts are commonly seen on the vulva and perianal area, appearing as light red or gray, small moist papules with wart-like protrusions that often fuse to form cauliflower-like growths. 30% of patients experience local itching and pain. Pseudo-condyloma acuminatum is mostly distributed symmetrically and evenly, and the patient's local manifestations are symmetrical caviar or pearly papules. Some are polyp-like and distributed in small groups. They feel granular when touched and are generally asymptomatic. The patient required no treatment.

3. From the medical history. The factors that cause genital warts are also different. Most patients with genital warts have a history of unclean sexual intercourse, while pseudo-genital warts are not clinically contagious. The patient required no treatment.

In fact, although there are some differences between true genital warts and false genital warts, fundamentally speaking, their differences are greater than their similarities. In life, you should know more about genital warts. When symptoms of genital warts appear in your body, you must go to a regular specialist hospital for symptomatic treatment in time to avoid causing greater pain to yourself during treatment.

What is the treatment for genital warts? Can it be cured?

Genital warts are difficult to treat and prone to recurrence. The key to treatment lies in choosing the correct treatment method. Currently, condyloma acuminatum is treated with a comprehensive approach, and the general principles are: 1. The main purpose is to remove the warts; 2. Sexual partners should be examined and treated at the same time; 3. Patients should avoid sexual intercourse during treatment and follow-up; 4. Regular follow-up visits should be conducted; 5. Even if the warts fall off and the skin lesions recover, they should be observed for 3-6 months.

Commonly used treatment methods include: 1. Cryotherapy; 2. Laser therapy; 3. Electrocautery therapy; 4. Microwave therapy; 5. ELL photodynamic therapy; 6. Topical drug therapy; 7. Surgical resection. Regardless of the treatment plan used, once the warts are removed, the area should be kept clean and dry to promote wound healing. Antibiotic ointment can be applied topically, and oral antibiotics can be taken if necessary to prevent secondary bacterial infection.

Although the recurrence rate of genital warts is high after treatment, it can eventually be clinically cured through proper treatment. Patients with genital warts should be followed up regularly after recovery, generally once every 2 to 4 weeks for 3 months. An acetic acid white test should be performed at each follow-up.