Clinical image description

Genital warts are seen on or near the vagina or penis. These are usually sexually transmitted. They are caused by HPV (Human Papillomavirus). Warts usually develop over a few months, but they may show up years later. Warts can be on or near the vulva, vagina, cervix, penis, scrotum, or anus and spread through vaginal, oral, or anal sex or close sexual contact with the genital area. Even in the absence of warts, HPV might still be active in the genital area and can spread to others. A 32-year-old female came with complaints of warts that were painless along with itching on the genital region for 5-6 months. On microscopic examination, the PAP smear test was positive and a colposcopy was done. The patient had normal blood count and glucose levels. Through this, it was diagnosed as Genital warts. As per Ayurveda local application of alkaline preparation was given and the patient was kept on conservative treatment for 2 months. After 1 month of follow-up, there was no itching and the warts became dry, and blackish with a reduction in size. This image could be useful for differential diagnosis between condyloma latum, molluscum contagiosum, pearl, and Genital warts in Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

Figure 1: Genital warts.