Can vulvovaginal candidiasis cause pseudocondyloma acuminatum?
Disease description:
Over the past two days, I suddenly noticed vaginal itching and increased vaginal discharge. A friend suggested it might be vulvovaginal candidiasis—can vulvovaginal candidiasis cause pseudocondyloma acuminatum?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Zhe
If vulvovaginal candidiasis is left untreated, there is a risk of developing pseudocondyloma acuminatum.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis may result from inadequate vaginal hygiene, leading to fungal or other microbial infection of the vaginal epithelial tissue. If the inflammation is not promptly treated, the Candida organisms may irritate the vaginal tissue, potentially causing benign, papillomatous lesions in the vaginal area—manifesting as pseudocondyloma acuminatum.
