The fur It is a reflection of many of the diseases that we can develop. Some of the symptoms appear through the skin tissue and thanks to them we can discover what it is. But when these symptoms appear in the genital area, they are usually a common cause for alarm, since we tend to think that it is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
However, there are many skin problems that are not related to other sexual diseases, such as vulvar papillomatosis. It is a condition that affects women and is characterized by the appearance of small pinkish bumps or papillomas in the vulvar area, characteristics that have caused its diagnosis to be confused with other conditions, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) or the condylomas.
SYMPTOMS
The vulvar papillomatosis is a skin condition characterized by the appearance of papillae that appear pink or whitish similar to the mucosa, which follow a regular pattern on the vulva and labia minora of women. Generally it does not present any further difficulties, but in some cases inflammation, itching or pain in the area may occur, symptoms that often interfere with the patient’s quality of life and her sexual life. Treatment will only be necessary in cases where the condition interferes with the patient’s normal life.
HPV skin lesions are irregular, grouped in pattern and of different sizes
The appearance of papillomatosis would be the equivalent of pearly papules that some men may suffer from in their genital area. These lesions may be associated with vulvar pain and are often be confused with condylomasbenign lesions that appear after infection of the human papillomavirus (HPV). However, the bumps are irregular, appear grouped together and are usually larger in size. Therefore, their relationship has been ruled out.
CAUSES AND RISK FACTORS
Vulvar papillomatosis is an anatomical alteration of the woman’s vulva that is not related to any sexually transmitted disease, nor to personal hygiene habits. It is considered a normal condition of the genital area without apparent cause, which in some cases manifests itself congenitally, although it is not the most common. Therefore, papillomatosis does not require treatment, however, the specialist can consider removing the papules if they affect the patient’s life.
CONDITIONING OF SEXUAL LIFE
Vulvar papillomatosis can have an impact on the women’s well-beingnot only in his quality of lifebut also in his self-esteem and sexual activity. Some patients with more serious symptoms, such as inflammation, itching or discomfort, may present dyspareunia (pain) during sexual intercourse, a fact that can sometimes lead to emotional and relationship problems.
Vulvar papillomatosis does not require treatment, except in cases where it affects the woman’s life.
Furthermore, the low visibility of this condition means that it is commonly confused with symptoms of sexually transmitted infections, even by many professionals. This makes it necessary visibility of vulvar papillomatosis in consultations and also in society as a whole, in order to eliminate the stigmatization that exists in this regard.
