What should I do if small lumps grow next to my vagina?

Genital warts are a relatively common sexually transmitted disease. They have a long incubation period in the human body. Once the incubation period is over, some small blisters may appear on the reproductive organs, and at the same time cause great discomfort to others. Currently, there are many better treatments for genital warts. Chemical methods are very effective in treating genital warts. Let’s take a closer look at them.

Chemotherapy

(1) 0.5% podophyllotoxin tincture (or 0.15% cream) is suitable for the treatment of genital warts with a diameter of ≤10 mm, with a clinical cure rate of about 90%. The total wart area should not exceed 10cm2, and the total daily medication should not exceed 0.5ml. After application, the topical medication should be allowed to dry naturally. The main side effects are local irritation, which may include itching, burning pain, redness, swelling, erosion and necrosis. In addition, this drug is teratogenic and should not be used by pregnant women.

(2) 5% imiquimod cream is used to treat genital warts, with an average wart clearance rate of 56%. The advantage of this therapy is the low recurrence rate, which is about 13%. The appearance of erythema is not an indication for discontinuation of medication, but the appearance of erosion or damage requires discontinuation of medication and a follow-up visit. The doctor will treat the wound and decide whether to continue the medication. Side effects are mainly local irritation, which may include itching, burning pain, erythema, and erosion. The safety of imiquimod during pregnancy has not been established and it is contraindicated in pregnant women.

(3) 80% to 90% trichloroacetic acid or dichloroacetic acid must be treated by a doctor. When using, apply a small amount of liquid medicine on the wart lesion and wait for it to dry. At this time, a layer of white frost will form on the surface. During treatment, care should be taken to protect the surrounding normal skin and mucous membranes. If there is an excess of topical medication, talcum powder, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or liquid soap can be applied to neutralize excess, unreacted acid. This medicine should not be used for hyperkeratosis or large, multiple, or extensive warts. Adverse reactions include local irritation, redness, swelling, erosion, etc.

After discovering that you have genital warts, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment in time. Maintaining good personal hygiene at ordinary times is also very important for the recovery of the disease, especially avoiding unclean sex life. You should avoid eating irritating foods and foods containing hair-raising substances.