Pointed or genital warts, better known as condylomas, manifest as growths on the vulva, cervix and in the area around the anus, and in men on the penis and in the surrounding region. They are extremely unpleasant, although they are usually easily treated, but they can also be potentially dangerous. Learn more about what condylomas are, how they are obtained and, most importantly, how to treat condylomas in men and women, below. What are condylomas and how do you get them? Human papilloma viruses, abbreviated HPV, which number more than 130 types, are the causative agents of condyloma. Fortunately, most of these viruses, which are responsible for the appearance of skin warts on various parts of the body, are simple and easy to treat. But there is also the other side, and this insidious virus should not be taken lightly, because some of its strains are directly responsible for the occurrence of more serious diseases such as cancer of the throat, vulva, anus, penis, and even the vocal cords. Therefore, the HPV virus is not the only cause of skin and genital warts, and therefore attention should be paid, especially because symptoms can often be absent. It often happens that with HPV that affects the genitals, health problems are absent, and then after some time warts appear in that area as the most common indicator of the presence of this virus in the body. In addition to genital warts, some other types of HPV also cause the already mentioned malignant diseases. The fact that they are very easily transferred, even by direct contact between two surfaces, is extremely inconvenient. They are most often acquired sexually, then by vertical transmission from mother to child, where the newborn, when passing through the birth canal, becomes infected and develops condylomas in the throat, so-called laryngeal papillomas. In addition to the genitals and throat, condylomas in the mouth also occur very often. It is important to know that if there are more than 100 types of HPV, more than 40 of them are transmitted through sexual contact. What are the symptoms of condyloma - HPV infection? In general, everything first starts with itching and pain, after which spotty redness appears, and then minor or major changes in the skin (more precisely above its surface) or mucous membranes follow. Symptoms of HPV infection can be dormant for a long time until they are first manifested, but they appear approximately in the next three months after unprotected sexual contact with an infected person. Although the HPV virus is extremely easily transmitted, since it spreads and spreads through skin-to-skin contact, using a condom during every sexual relationship certainly reduces the risk of infection. Read below how this infection manifests itself in both sexes. Condylomas in women Women are much more susceptible to HPV infection than men. In them, genital warts manifest as cauliflower growths, appearing individually or in smaller groups. They are most frequent on the external genitalia, the entrance to the vagina, the vaginal mucosa, the vaginal part of the cervix, the anus and the perineum. Condylomas in men In general, it should be noted right away that it is very difficult to diagnose them in the male population until the appearance of any first symptoms. And when they appear after a certain time, condylomas, the pictures show, look either like small cauliflower-like whitish or pink flattened outgrowths in the genital area or as rough brown plate changes. And apart from the genital area, they often occur in the perianal area as well. They can occur inside the anus, as well as on the groin, scrotum and thighs. A man worried about problems with warts Since they are transmitted through oral, vaginal and anal sex, warts can appear on the lips and mouth, as well as on the tongue and throat. Although they are sometimes not visible to the naked eye, the following symptoms indicate their presence: discharge itching bleeding inflammation When genital warts start to spread and grow, they cause great discomfort and even pain. However, they are by no means an uncommon phenomenon, and certainly not something to be ashamed of, since most sexually active people get them at some point in their lives. In addition, it often happens that the virus disappears on its own. Although any sexually active person can get HPV, it occurs somewhat more often in the following categories: in persons younger than 30 years in cigarette consumers in those with weakened immunity from infected mother to child during passage through the birth canal Papillomas and condylomas - the difference The main difference between papilloma and condyloma is in their appearance. Generally, papilloma warts look like small flesh-colored lumps, round or oval "heads", while condylomas are larger and cauliflower-shaped. Papillomas are mostly painless, while condylomas can be painful, itchy and uncomfortable. Then, papillomas can be very pigmented, while the color of condyloma is usually milder and there is no significant difference compared to the color of the mucous membrane. Papillomas are very similar to polyps, tiny growths on the cervix. They are also called "hanging warts" - fibromas. They are most often found on the neck and in the armpit area, but they can also be found on the mouth and throat, but also on the penis, scrotum,