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Ointment for condylomas

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Dermatologist
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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025

Condyloma ointment is a medicine that allows you to get rid of skin defects and painful sensations. Let's consider the features of treating condylomas with liniments, the most popular drugs and their principle of action.

The ointment is used for immunomodulatory and conservative antiviral treatment. Today, there are several liniments that are effective in the treatment of condylomas. The action of such drugs is aimed at suppressing the activity of the human papilloma virus and restoring the immune system, which leads to the destruction of papillomas without cauterization and surgical removal.

Condylomas (warts) are not just a skin defect, they are skin growths that appear when the papilloma virus enters the body. The use of ointment allows you to eliminate the proliferation of the epithelium, which is the main skin defect. But you can treat papillomas with liniments only after consulting a qualified dermatologist. The doctor will select an ointment that will eliminate skin growths and will not harm the body.

  • An effective liniment for condylomas affects not only the altered tissue, but also the viral cells, preventing their reproduction.
  • The ointment should not worsen the patient’s appearance, leave scars and marks, that is, be invisible both with short-term and long-term use.
  • For the complex treatment of papillomas, not only ointment is used, but also a number of other antiviral drugs that speed up the healing process.
  • When using liniment for condylomas, it is necessary to remember about the regularity of treatment procedures and appropriate hygiene of the affected area of the skin.

Indications for use

Indications for the use of ointment for condylomas are based on the medicinal properties of the drug and its active ingredients. But, do not forget that you can use the liniment only after consulting a doctor. The need for medical care is justified by the fact that each specific case of papilloma treatment directly depends on the nature of the pathological process and the cause of the appearance of skin growths. Ointment for condylomas is used to destroy skin changes and destroy cells that have HPV in their genome. The drug has a therapeutic effect and blocks the reproduction of pathogen cells.

Today, the pharmaceutical market offers a variety of ointments that are used to remove any skin lesions caused by the human papilloma virus. As a rule, for papillomas, patients are advised to use liniments based on quinolones (salicylic, oxolinic acids). But the use of these drugs requires special care, since if the ointment gets on healthy areas of the skin, it can cause a burn.

The main indications for the use of ointment for condylomas are the treatment and prevention of skin growths caused by HPV. The liniment is used for relapses of the disease at the first symptoms of condylomas. If ointments based on salicylic acid are used for treatment, then it is suitable for removing papillomas on the body, but not on the genitals, face or mucous membranes. When treating genital warts, professional treatment in a clinical setting is recommended. This will minimize the damage of healthy skin areas to the active substance of the liniment.

Release form

The form of release for the treatment of condylomas depends on the type of skin growths and their location. With a comprehensive approach to treatment, drugs of various forms are used, both tablets, ointments and even solutions. Medicines for the treatment of papillomas are produced in the form of injections for intravenous administration, solutions for compresses and bandages, gels, creams, liniments. There are also sprays for condylomas, tinctures and drops for oral administration.

After examination, the dermatologist prescribes the most suitable form of release, focusing on the individual characteristics of the disease. If growths appear on the genitals, vaginal suppositories and suppositories can be used. The effectiveness of treatment largely depends on the choice of the drug form.

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Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacodynamics of ointment for condylomas allows you to learn about the processes that occur with the drug after application to the skin. Let's consider the pharmacodynamics of a locally applied drug for the treatment of papillomavirus using Panavir as an example.

The drug is a high-molecular polysaccharide with immunomodulatory and antiviral properties. The action of the liniment is based on inhibition of the synthesis of viral proteins. Panavir promotes the induction of leukocyte interferon and increases the non-specific resistance of the body. It does not have mutagenic, carcinogenic, embryotoxic or allergenic properties.

Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of the ointment for condylomas are represented by the processes of distribution, absorption and metabolism of the drug. Let's consider the pharmacokinetics using Panavir as an example. The liniment contains Solanum tuberosum extract, which is the main active component of the drug. After application to the skin, the ointment is quickly absorbed, that is, it has good absorption. This causes the destruction of viral cells and fights the cosmetic defect of the papillomavirus.

A small amount of the drug enters the systemic bloodstream and is excreted by the intestines and kidneys of the body without delay. It has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, which allows you to get rid of the unpleasant symptoms of papillomas, which can cause itching and burning of the skin in the places where the growths are formed.

Ointment for genital warts

Ointment for pointed condylomas is used to treat small growths on the body. The peculiarity of pointed condylomas is that they appear not only on the body, but also in the mouth, on the genitals and in the anus. The disease occurs due to HPV - human papillomavirus. Pointed condylomas or genital warts very often appear in women on the labia minora and in the vagina. In rare cases, growths appear in the anus and even on the cervix. In men, growths appear on the head of the penis, on the foreskin and frenulum, in the groin, buttocks and thighs.

Treatment of condylomas has a number of features:

  • The body does not develop lasting immunity to papillomaviruses, which means that if you become infected again, the growths will appear again.
  • In 30-40% of patients who have undergone treatment and complete removal of papillomas, relapses occur. Therefore, in addition to the main course of treatment, anti-relapse therapy is mandatory

Treatment of condylomas is carried out by a dermatovenerologist, who selects effective medications that help remove skin growths. To treat papillomas, the doctor draws up a scheme that may include:

  • Local use of antiviral ointments for application to the affected area. Chemotherapeutic drugs are used for treatment: Solcoderm and Polophyllotoxin. If the liniment is used at home, it must be done with special caution, since the use of drugs can cause the appearance of rough scars.
  • In addition to ointments, antiviral tablets are also used to treat condylomas: Alpizarin, Likopid. However, these medications are prescribed to patients only with multiple and huge papillomas.
  • Pointed condylomas are treated with immunomodulators - Galavit, Immunofan, Cycloferon. If the growths are very large, then surgical removal is performed to remove them: excision, laser cauterization, cryodestruction.
  • When treating pointed condylomas in pregnant women, liniments, like other medications, are only allowed to be used in the first trimester. Solcoderm or Interferon are used for this purpose.

Names of ointments for condylomas

The names of ointments for condylomas should be known by every patient who has encountered this disease. But before going to the pharmacy, it is worth knowing that the drugs should be prescribed by the attending physician, after a full examination and diagnosis of the disease. The doctor should familiarize the patient with the rules for using the ointment for condylomas, and the patient should follow the instructions. If the treatment is for pointed condylomas in an area inaccessible for self-removal, then the liniment is applied to the affected areas of the body in a hospital setting.

Any liniment is contraindicated for independent use to remove intraanal, intraurethral and intravaginal papillomas. With special caution and only under the supervision of a doctor, the liniment is used to treat persons under 18 years of age and pregnant women. Let's consider the most popular names of ointments for condylomas.

Podophyllum preparations

Podophyllin is a cytostatic drug with plant extracts. The use of liniment causes necrosis of papillomas, but does not destroy the papilloma virus. Medicines of this group are used to treat genital warts.

Condylox 0.5%

Gel for removing condylomas, is produced with a plastic applicator for easy application to the skin. The medicine is used for three days, applied to the skin twice a day. In case of relapse of condylomas, a repeated course of treatment is recommended.

Aldara 5%

The liniment is applied in a thin layer to the skin with condylomas. The course of treatment lasts until the growths disappear completely, but no more than 16 weeks. The substance is applied to the skin three times a week.

Sinecatechins preparations

Sinecatechin is an extract of green tea leaves that has an antiviral, antioxidant and immunostimulating effect on lesions.

Veregen 15%

Apply to the skin three times a day until the papillomas disappear completely. Before using the ointment, consult a dermatologist. The medicine can be used to treat genital warts.

Galaderm

A gel preparation for the treatment of any skin damage. Galaderm is effective for both condylomas and other skin growths. The medicine is applied to the damaged skin 2-3 times a day for a month. The main contraindication to the use of the product is hypersensitivity to its components. Long-term use of the liniment can cause allergic reactions. Available only on prescription.

Ridoxol

Antiviral ointment with antifungal and bacteriostatic action. Effective in the treatment of parasitic fungal diseases, papillomas and candidiasis. The ointment is applied to the lesions 1-3 times a day for a month. With longer use, the drug causes redness of the skin and burning. Contraindicated for use during pregnancy, telangiectasia and hirsutism.

Panavir

A medicinal product with a pronounced virostatic effect. It contains a number of plant components: purified extract of Solanum tuberosum and biologically active substances. It is prescribed for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory lesions of the skin and mucous membranes. It is effective for condylomas, papillomas, genital and oral herpes. The ointment is used externally for 7-10 days. Side effects of Panavir manifest themselves in the form of allergic reactions. The product is contraindicated for use in case of individual intolerance to the components of the drug. Panavir is available in the form of an ointment, gel, solution for external use and injections.

Oxolin

Oxolinic ointment has high antiviral activity. The liniment is used to treat condylomas, weeping rash, shingles and vesicular lichen. The duration of use of the drug is 3-4 weeks, the liniment is applied 2-3 times a day to damaged areas of the skin. Oxoline can cause a transient burning sensation. It is contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to its components.

Salicylic ointment

Ointment for external use, has antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, keratolytic effect. Liniment is used to treat papillomas, warts, psoriasis, ichthyosis, eczema, oily seborrhea, versicolor lichen and other skin lesions. Contraindicated for use in case of intolerance to the components of the drug, renal failure and infancy of patients. Salicylic ointment causes side effects in the form of allergic reactions, itching, burning and redness of the skin. Used only as prescribed by a doctor.

Oxolinic ointment for condylomas

Oxolinic ointment for condylomas is effective in the treatment of any skin viral diseases. It is an effective antiviral agent for external use. The active substance is oxolin, which has high activity in the treatment of viruses spread by airborne droplets.

  • Effective in the treatment and prevention of HPV, ARVI, herpes, psoriasis, lichen, adenovirus. The use of liniment slows down the reproduction of viral infection and blocks inflammatory processes.
  • The drug has virtually no side effects, and in rare cases causes burning and itching. It has a broad spectrum of action and is active against a large number of infections and viruses. The main active ingredient helps combat the external signs of condylomas, but does not destroy the virus.
  • The ointment should be used according to the doctor's recommendations, as a rule, the medicine is applied to the damaged areas of the body and wax paper is placed on top. This procedure is performed for a month to achieve a therapeutic effect.
  • It is used with caution for the treatment of papillomas in pregnant women and children. The liniment is dispensed by prescription, special attention should be paid to storage rules, since its medicinal properties depend on this.

Viferon ointment for condylomas

Viferon ointment for condylomas is a remedy used to treat papillomavirus infections. Viferon is a complex drug that includes ascorbic acid and human recombinant interferon alpha-2. It has antiviral, antiproliferative and immunomodulatory properties. The peculiarity of the drug is that even with prolonged use, Viferon does not form antibodies that neutralize its active substances. Viferon is available in the form of ointment and suppositories for rectal use.

  • The ointment is used to treat herpetic lesions of the mucous membranes and skin, with any manifestations of papillomavirus infections. The drug is effective in the treatment of bowenoid papulosis, vulgar warts and genital warts.
  • Viferon is applied in a thin layer to the condylomas 3-4 times a day. The duration of treatment is individual for each patient and is 5-7 days.
  • Side effects manifest themselves in the form of skin allergic reactions, itching, urticaria and disappear within 72 hours after discontinuing the use of the drug.
  • The ointment is contraindicated for use in case of individual intolerance to its components. Since the liniment has low systemic absorption, it is allowed to be used to treat papillomas during pregnancy and lactation.

Condyloma ointment for removing condyloma

Condyloma ointment for removing condylomas is used to eliminate skin growths that appear due to the papillomavirus. Effectively fights skin manifestations of the disease, both on the mucous membranes and on any part of the body. The medicine causes the death of viral cells and effectively fights the virus in the body. If the liniment is used in the complex treatment of the papillomavirus, together with tablet medications, solutions and injections, then it is possible to get rid of the virus for a long time.

Condyloma is effective as a preventive measure against relapses of the disease. The product should be used with extreme caution, applied only to damaged areas of the skin, avoiding contact with healthy skin, as the ointment can cause a burn or leave scars. It is recommended to use Condyloma after consulting a dermatologist and drawing up a treatment plan. The drug is available only with a doctor's prescription.

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Bonafton ointment for condylomas

Bonafton from condylomas has an antiviral effect and is active against papillomavirus, adenoviruses and herpes simplex virus. The drug is used to treat papillomas, including pointed ones, herpetic keratitis, genital herpes, viral diseases of the skin and mucous membranes.

The ointment is used as prescribed by a doctor, according to a treatment plan drawn up by a dermatologist. As a rule, the medicine is applied to the affected areas 3-5 times a day for 14-20 days. If condylomas affect the mucous membranes, the treatment lasts until the desired therapeutic effect is achieved. Causes allergic reactions that disappear after discontinuing the drug. Bonafton is contraindicated for use in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug and during pregnancy.

Method of administration and dosage

The method of application and doses of ointment for the treatment of condylomas are selected individually for each patient by a dermatologist. The doctor conducts an examination, diagnostics and takes tests to determine the characteristics of HPV, which will help in choosing the most effective liniment.

As a rule, the ointment is applied 2-5 times a day to the affected areas of the skin for 3-10 days. Some preparations need to be applied only a few times a week, mainly ointments for cauterization and removal of papillomas. Failure to comply with the recommendations regarding the dosage and duration of use of the drug leads to side effects.

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Use during pregnancy

The use of ointment for condylomas during pregnancy is possible only after the doctor's permission. It is the dermatologist who selects the safest and most effective drug that will help remove condylomas and not harm the body of the mother and the unborn child. When registering during pregnancy, all women take a number of tests, including an HPV test. Based on the test results, which show the activity of the pathological process and clinical signs of papillomas, the doctor conducts diagnostics and makes a decision on treatment. Treatment can be postponed until the postpartum period or carried out during pregnancy.

Papillomas do not have a negative impact on the unborn child, but treatment can cause a number of side effects. That is why most doctors do not treat condylomas during pregnancy. But if the growths cause painful sensations, the woman is prescribed special liniments. Most often, treatment is carried out in the first trimester of pregnancy, but can also be done at a later stage. The following topical agents are used for treatment: Viferon, Acyclovir, Genferon, Oxolinic ointment, Solcoderm.

Pointed condylomas on the genitals require special attention during pregnancy, as they pose a danger to both the mother and her future baby. In rare cases, condylomas grow so much that they interfere with the normal birth process. If they are not treated, then during childbirth, at the moment of opening of the cervix, the papillomas will burst, causing severe pain, bleeding and possible infection of the child. As a rule, with pointed condylomas, a woman undergoes a cesarean section.

  • If the papillomas are not in the vagina, they do not pose a particular risk to the child. But the presence of HPV in the mother can cause weakened immunity in the child and lead to undesirable consequences for both the mother and her baby.
  • To treat and remove papillomas during pregnancy, use external ointment solutions that do not contain salicylates, as the substances have a negative effect on the development of the child.
  • In case of pointed condylomas, in addition to ointments, surgical methods, laser removal or cryodestruction can be used. The doctor chooses the treatment method.
  • A mandatory condition for treating papillomas during pregnancy is to increase the protective properties of the immune system. The woman is prescribed vitamin and mineral complexes to maintain the normal functioning of all body systems.

Contraindications for use

Contraindications to the use of ointment for condylomas depend on the active components of the drug and the individual characteristics of the patient's body. Some liniments are contraindicated for the treatment of children under seven years of age, in case of allergic reactions, during pregnancy and lactation.

When using liniment, special attention should be paid to the fact that it should not be applied to pigmented nevi and should not be allowed to come into contact with sensitive mucous membranes. It is not recommended to cover papillomas treated with ointment with a plaster or bandage. If the ointment for condylomas has caused a chemical burn, the wound should be treated with an antiseptic and treated with a wound-healing agent.

Condyloma ointment is contraindicated for use without a prescription from a dermatologist and in case of individual intolerance to the components of the drug. Do not abuse the drug and use the liniment longer than the recommended period, as this can cause allergic reactions. Also, do not forget that improper treatment or the use of ointments without a doctor's permission can cause the degeneration of papillomas into malignant tumors.

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Side effects

Side effects of the ointment for condylomas may occur in the presence of contraindications to the use of the drug and in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Since the liniment is a local remedy, the side effects manifest themselves as local reactions.

The ointment causes skin redness, minor pain, ulceration of the papilloma epithelium, swelling, burning and itching. All side effects disappear on their own without symptomatic treatment 72 hours after discontinuing the drug. Since the liniment has low absorption and enters the systemic bloodstream in very small doses, local agents do not cause side effects on other organs and systems.

Overdose

An overdose of ointment for the treatment of condylomas occurs if the dosage regimen and application rules were not followed when using the drug. High doses when used locally cause skin allergic reactions, itching, burning, and pain. If such symptoms appear, it is recommended to wash the affected areas of the skin with soap, reduce the dosage of the ointment, or stop using it. If the liniment is accidentally ingested, it is necessary to wash the stomach and seek medical help.

Interactions with other drugs

The interaction of ointment from condylomas with other drugs depends on the composition of the drug. Thus, the interaction of certain active substances of different liniments from HPV leads to uncontrolled side reactions. It is prohibited to apply several drugs to one affected area of the skin at the same time, as this will cause an allergic reaction.

If the treatment of papillomas is carried out with several ointments, it is necessary to observe the time interval so that each drug has time to have its therapeutic effect. When drawing up a treatment regimen, the dermatologist selects those drugs whose interaction does not lead to side effects or overdose symptoms.

Storage conditions

Storage conditions of the ointment for condylomas determine the medicinal properties of the drug. Thus, if stored incorrectly, the ointment deteriorates, loses its therapeutic properties and can lead to uncontrolled side effects.

The ointment should be stored in a dry, dark place, out of reach of children and sunlight. Particular attention should be paid to the temperature regime. The ideal storage temperature is from 10 to 25 °C, freezing the ointment is prohibited, as this leads to its deterioration.

Best before date

The expiration date of the ointment for condylomas is indicated on the packaging of the medicine. On average, the expiration date is from 24 to 48 months and depends on the storage rules of the medicine. It is prohibited to use after the expiration date, as this may lead to uncontrolled side effects.

Ointment for condylomas is a local treatment that effectively removes skin growths, but does not fight HPV. That is why treating papillomas with ointments alone leads to relapses of the disease. Liniments can only be used as prescribed by a doctor, since self-medication is dangerous.


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