How to differentiate between true and false genital warts

 　　There is a difference between pseudogenital warts and genital warts. Simply put, genital warts are a sexually transmitted disease. disease , while pseudogenital warts are not. The specific identification methods can be distinguished from the following points:

　　1. In terms of age groups:

　　Genital warts: Since it is a sexually transmitted disease, it can occur in all ages.

　　Pseudocondyloma acuminata: more common in sexually mature people female , mostly occurs between the ages of 18 and 38, especially between the ages of 20 and 30.

　　2. From the perspective of sexual history:

　　Genital warts: Most patients have a history of sexual impurity. Of course, there are also cases of the disease caused by non-sexual relationships. It is usually accompanied by the emergence of other sexually transmitted diseases.

　　Pseudocondyloma acuminata: Some patients have no history of sexual promiscuity, and some patients do not even have a history of sexual intercourse. Married patients will not infect their spouses. Not contagious.

　　3. From the perspective of self-limitation and symptoms:

　　Condyloma acuminata: not self-limiting; local itching and pain, 70% of patients are asymptomatic; more common in the vulva, vagina, cervix, and perianal area, with common occurrence in both locations (44.4%), light red or gray, moist papules, wart-like protrusions, often fused to form cauliflower-like vegetations.

　　Pseudocondyloma acuminata: It is self-limiting, generally asymptomatic, and sometimes has local itching. It is more common to be symmetrically distributed on both sides of the labia minora, and it is common to occur in two locations at the same time (13.4%). Local manifestations: symmetrical caviar or pearl-shaped papules, some of which are polyp-shaped, not fused, distributed in small groups, and have a granular feel when touched.

　　In addition to the above differences, the identification and diagnosis of genital warts and pseudocondyloma can rely on pathological examination and other special examinations, such as electron microscopy, immunological examination, etc.