Small thorns on labia

The huge calluses on the labia may be female genital warts, which are space-occupying lesions of epithelial cell proliferation caused by human papillomavirus infection and are one of the main reproductive tract infections. Warm, moist and cold private skin and mucous membranes are conducive to their growth, development and reproduction, leading to the formation of private or vaginal condyloma acuminatum. Let’s discuss the details about the small fleshy thorns on the vulva.

The huge calluses on the labia may be female genital warts, which are space-occupying lesions of epithelial cell proliferation caused by human papillomavirus infection and are one of the main reproductive tract infections. Warm, moist and cold private skin and mucous membranes are conducive to their growth, development and reproduction, leading to the formation of private or vaginal condyloma acuminatum.

Female warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and are transmitted through sexual intercourse, and are more common in young women. In women, it is common in the labia majora and minora, around the anus, vagina, vulva, urethra, anus and duodenum. It is strongly recommended that everyone learn more about the causes of female genital warts to prevent re-infection and damage.

How to treat genital warts in women? 1. Microwave treatment

It is a treatment method that became popular after the 1990s. Its basic principle is to use the high-frequency vibration of microwave heating to evaporate the moisture inside the wart, causing it to necrotize and fall off. The characteristic of microwave treatment is that the warts are completely destroyed and are not prone to recurrence, but the wounds heal slowly and are prone to secondary infection. Therefore, microwave treatment is very suitable for treating large, independent and scattered warts. In addition, it is necessary to eliminate condyloma acuminatum of the frenulum of the foreskin to prevent damage to the frenulum and affect men's sexual function.

How to treat genital warts in women? 2. Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy

Liquid nitrogen or carbon dioxide liquid nitrogen refrigeration causes the wart tissue (the affected part of the skin) to die. Genital warts are caused by infection with the genital warts virus, which causes hyperplasia of the skin and mucous membranes. It has many small blood vessels and reproduces rapidly. The refrigeration method can freeze the warts inside, causing high edema of the tissue part, thereby destroying the warts. The biggest advantage of liquid nitrogen cryotherapy is that there are no local traces. Except for local swelling, pain and blister reactions during the treatment, there are generally no significant complications. It can be used with a spray or direct contact method and is suitable for smoothing smaller warts. Generally refrigerate once a week for 2 to 3 times. Usually treated after menstruation.

How to treat genital warts in women? 3. Laser surgery

It is suitable for superficial warts on private parts, anus, etc.; its characteristic is good effect, and the warts can fall off during treatment. The most common method is carbon dioxide laser, which burns the warts and usually makes them fall off in one treatment. However, because the laser light is too concentrated, laser surgery is only suitable for condyloma acuminatum with smaller warts. If the warts are large, laser surgery is very likely to cause problems.

How to treat genital warts in women? 4. Electrocautery

Electrocautery is an older treatment method. In the past, dermatologists often used argon gas knives or electrocautery to burn common warts, moles, and other skin growths. Its characteristics are simple operation and good effect. Argon knife can remove and dry warts immediately, but the healing of the ulcer surface caused by electrocautery is slower. Generally speaking, electrocautery can be used to treat all condyloma acuminatum, but it requires high technical skills of the operator, and excessive or insufficient burning can be harmful. In addition, pay attention to the principles of aseptic operation to prevent infection. Argon knife or electroacupuncture is more suitable for treating minor lesions in the cervix or vagina. Large warts may require multiple electrocauterizations.