CONDYLOMA ACUMINATUM: OVERVIEW
Condyloma acuminatum is one of the most common virally transmitted STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). The condition is characterized by the appearance of small bumps (warts or lesions) on the genitals. These bumps appear on anogenital skin or mucous membranes, and are typically 2-5 mm in diameter
Condyloma acuminatum is also commonly known as genital warts or anogenital warts.
In medical terminology, Condyloma acuminatum or genital warts is a condition which refers to an epidermal manifestation attributed to the epidermotropic human papillomavirus (HPV). In simple words, it is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by HPV. The condition generally affects sexually active adults aged between 18 and 59 years.
Genital warts can be either papilliform, with an exophytic component; or they can be sessile, having a broad base. The surface of lesions can be verrucous or flat, and they can either be skin-colored or have a lighter/darker color than the skin. The lesions are usually grouped together in a specific part of the anogenital area. In men, the lesions usually occur on and around the penis or anus, whereas, in women, the lesions generally occur on the vulva, cervix, perineum, or anus.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CONDYLOMA ACUMINATUM
Generally, Condyloma acuminatum or genital warts which affect men as well as women are asymptomatic, though, in some cases, a few patients may present certain complaints. Hence, some of the common symptoms associated with genital warts can include:
Pain
Bleeding
Irritation
Foul smell
Discharge
Moreover, if the size of the genital warts or lesions is big, some patients may also experience difficulty with defecation, and discomfort or difficulty during sexual intercourse.
CONDYLOMA ACUMINATUM: OCCURRENCE / TRANSMISSION
Condyloma acuminatum or genital warts can develop as a result of autoinoculation because of shaving or trimming. In addition, the condition can also occur due to unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex, and through skin-to-skin contact, as in the case of a hug or a handshake. The use of shared sex toys can also transmit the disease.
However, in most cases, the transmission of Condyloma acuminatum occurs sexually. Some of the potential risk factors linked to the transmission of the disease are:
Past history of other sexually transmitted infection
Becoming sexually active at an early age
Having unprotected sex, particularly with different partners
Having unprotected sex without any knowledge about the partner’s medical history
AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO CONDYLOMA ACUMINATUM
The key objective behind the Ayurvedic system of treating diseases is to cure the root cause of a disease instead of relieving its symptoms. As such, Ayurvedic treatment is essentially individual-specific, and is chiefly aimed at maintaining a balance of the body's three energies or 'doshas' -- Vata, Pitta and Kapha -- in order to improve the overall health of individuals affected by some particular disease/disorder.
Since diseases like Condyloma acuminatum or genital warts are basically viral infections which are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), Ayurvedic texts compare warts with 'Charmakeela,' and have elaborated that the condition may manifest in different forms, based on the dominating dosha in different patients.
According to Ayurveda, when the occurrence of warts is dominated by Vata dosha, a patient feels prickly kind of pain; when dominated by Pitta, nodules appearing on the skin are dry, hard, oily and blackish in color; and when dominated by Kapha, nodules appear on the skin without changing the colour of the skin.
Ayurvedic treatment of Condyloma acuminatum involves the use of natural herbs and other natural ingredients which can manage the condition without any side effects. This kind of treatment can manage Condyloma acuminatum so effectively that the patients usually do not have any scars on the areas of the skin where the warts had occurred.
Herbal Remedies For Condyloma Acuminatum
1. Kanchnaar Guggul Tablets
These tablets are prepared from a combination of several beneficial herbs including Kanchnaar (Bauhinia variegate), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Bibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Guggulu Resin (Commiphora mukul), Ginger (Zingiber officinale), Black pepper (Piper nigrum), Pippali (Piper longum), and Varuna (Crataeva nurvala).The use of these tablets can benefit people suffering from Condyloma acuminatum because the herbal components of the tablets are widely known for their ability to treat a number of diseases including skin disorders, fistula, cancers, tumors, liver cysts, warts, Polycystic kidney disease, and numerous other health conditions.
DOSAGE: 2 tablets, two times a day.
2. Boswellia Curcumin Capsules
These capsules are prepared from a mix of Shallaki (Boswellia serrata) and Curcumin (Curcuma longa), both of which are considered to be potent anti-inflammatory herbal ingredients. The Shallaki herb can effectively manage inflammation, whereas Curcumin is a proven antioxidant.Condyloma acuminatum can be managed with the help of these capsules because of their ability to treat skin problems, support the immune system, increase blood supply to joint tissue, and maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.
DOSAGE: 1 capsule, two times a day.
3. Navkarshik Churna
For the preparation of this herbal powder, a number of herbs are used, including Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), Vibhitaki (Terminalia bellerica), Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Neem (Azadirachta indica), Giloy (Tinospora cordifolia), Katuki (Picrorhiza kurroa), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Daru haldi (Berberis aristata), and Vacha (Acorus calamus).The herbal components of the churna can be beneficial in managing Condyloma acuminatum because of their anti-inflammatory, blood purifying and immunomodulatory properties, as well as their ability to improve skin conditions, purify the blood, remove toxins from the body, regulate the heat in the body, keep the immune system healthy, and balance the Vata and Pitta doshas.
DOSAGE: 1 teaspoon of the churna, two times a day.
4. Nirgundi Oil
For preparing this oil, the multipurpose and versatile 'Nirgundi' herb (Vitex negundo) is used. The herb is widely known for its antioxidant, anticonvulsant, hepatoprotective and bronchial relaxant properties.The use of Nirgundi oil is very effective in managing Condyloma acuminatum because the oil is capable of treating various skin disorders, reducing inflammation, managing female ailments, controlling ulcers, and treating several respiratory diseases.
USAGE: The oil should be applied locally on the affected skin areas.
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