Genital Warts (HPV) in Cagliari
Discreet diagnosis and treatment of genital warts
Specialist dermatological assessment and treatment of genital warts (condylomata acuminata) caused by HPV. At Centro Eudermia in Cagliari we offer cryotherapy, diathermocoagulation and laser, with total confidentiality and a non-judgemental approach.
- Discreet, fully private consultation
- Multiple removal techniques available
- Total discretion, protected by medical confidentiality
- Support and guidance for your partner
What Genital Warts Are
Genital warts (condylomata acuminata) are skin or mucosal growths ranging in colour from pink to greyish, often described as "cockscomb" or "cauliflower" shaped. They appear in the anogenital areas:
- • In men: glans, foreskin, shaft of the penis, scrotum, perianal area
- • In women: vulva, perineum, perianal area, vagina, cervix
They are caused by low oncogenic-risk strains of HPV, mainly HPV-6 and HPV-11.
How HPV Is Transmitted
- Condoms reduce but do not completely eliminate the risk of transmission
- A person can be an asymptomatic carrier of HPV for a long time
- The incubation period ranges from 2 weeks to 8 months, sometimes longer
- A person may clear the virus spontaneously thanks to their immune response
- The HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) prevents infection from the most common strains, but does not cure infections that are already present
Treatment Options
The aim is to remove the visible lesions, reduce the viral load and the risk of transmission.
Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen
Freezing of the lesions. Painless or mildly uncomfortable, it may require several sessions. First choice for many presentations.
Diathermocoagulation (DTC)
Destruction using an electrosurgical scalpel. Indicated for multiple or larger lesions. Performed under local anaesthetic.
CO2 laser
Laser destruction, indicated for extensive cases or particular locations (mucous membranes).
Surgical removal
For large lesions or for histological examination.
Confidentiality and Approach
We guarantee
- • Absolute confidentiality: a completely private consultation, covered by medical confidentiality
- • A non-judgemental approach: HPV is an extremely common infection (more than 80% of sexually active people contract it)
- • Support in communicating with your partner
- • Dedicated time to explain the diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up
Frequently Asked Questions about Genital Warts
Related Services
See also: STD & venereology, skin warts, cryotherapy and diathermocoagulation, dermatologic surgery.
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