The male genital organs can be exposed to trauma, infections, inflammation and internal pathologies.Every year urologists find remedies and drugs, as well as ways to combat all these problems.Men themselves should pay attention to genital hygiene and note any deviations in the appearance and function of the penis.Sometimes obvious manifestations of infection appear in the form of epidermal seals of various colors.Papillomas on the penis signal that it is necessary to visit a urologist and prevent the occurrence of complications leading to cancer of the genital organ.How to diagnose the virus, what symptoms should be monitored, and most importantly, how to eliminate papillomas on the penis - you will learn all this from our article.
Types and routes of infection
The papilloma virus on the penis appears due to infection through sexual intercourse or through contact and household contact (using personal hygiene products together with a carrier of the infection).WHO created a classification from which it can be found that the papilloma virus is represented by 5 genera and 27 types of infection.Such a grandiose scale is unpleasantly impressive.Papilloma looks like a leathery mushroom on a stalk, through which they are attached to the genital organ.In the photo you can see what such a wart looks like.This infection can affect:
- urethra;
- the head of the penis.
They occur on the penis and are a harbinger of cancerous melanomas.Therefore, if a papilloma is detected, it is necessary to immediately contact a urologist for treatment and it is advisable to stop the infectious process in a very short time.How do warts on the genitals appear?This is facilitated by microcracks and unprotected injuries during sexual intercourse.But you should not think that the condom will save you in all cases, since the virus is transmitted through kissing and oral-genital sex.A man or woman can simply be a carrier of the virus and not even suspect it, since they never observe manifestations or nodules on the skin.
Even visiting public saunas, baths, swimming pools and steam rooms becomes a rather extreme activity if you do not protect your genitals from superficial damage.Papillomas on the head of the penis indicate that the infection has reached a serious stage and that there is a risk of the nodules turning into melanomas, as we mentioned earlier.
Main symptoms
The incubation period for the development of the infection is individual in each case.On average, according to urologists, it will take from a month to a year to notice hardening of the penis.Papillomas usually appear:
- in the area of the head of the penis;
- bridles;
- urethra and opening for urination;
- on the foreskin.
After a while, if there is no quick reaction from the man, the neoplasms will begin to increase in size, and the boundaries between them will begin to disappear.The entire genital organ is affected.We found out what papillomas on the penis look like, but what symptoms accompany the infection, in addition to the obvious growths on the penis?
- Pain, both at rest and during sexual intercourse.In advanced cases, even the touch of underwear is unpleasant, especially if it is synthetic and tight.
- Problems with urination, especially if the papillomas have spread directly to the head of the penis.
- Burning and itching that accompany penetration during sexual intercourse.
The papilloma itself can cause the inflammation to spread to any tissue and lining of the penis.First, the growth itself changes color (initially it is close to the natural color of the skin, but when it becomes inflamed it begins to turn red, that is, stand out against the general background).Secondly, the temperature increases as the inflammatory process occurs.Third, the affected areas constantly hurt, at rest or when the penis is irritated.Do not forget that the risk of malignant neoplasms increases.
- Due to papillomas, phimosis develops (failure to open the head of the penis).
- Without a proper examination (when treatment for papillomas on the genital organs does not begin due to negligence in one's health), the disease will progress to an advanced stage.
- Smegma will begin to accumulate at the edge of the foreskin.
- Subsequently, there is an interaction between the secretions and this smegma, which leads to chronic inflammation of the skin and the penetration of a bacterial infection into the genital organ.
- Erosion appears.
- It later degenerates into a cancerous growth on the penis.
Your doctor will tell you how to treat infectious warts;Today there are several methods.Of course, papillomas will have to be removed, but first you will need to conduct a high-quality diagnosis and check the condition of the growths.
Diagnosis and removal of papillomas on the penis
The papilloma virus can be diagnosed through a visual examination of the genital organ, as well as on the basis of laboratory tests.In essence, for surgery to be prescribed, it is necessary to identify:
- Those growths block the urethra.
- They cause considerable discomfort not only during sexual intercourse, but also during friction of the affected areas and underwear.
- That the tumors themselves did not respond to treatment with new generation antiviral drugs.
- That the papillomas on the head of the penis are inflamed.
Papillomas on the genitals can be treated using the following techniques:
Drug effects
The complex includes drugs that support and strengthen the immune system, tablets and ointments that prevent the virus from spreading to the surface of the skin of the genital organs, as well as vitamin supplements (used only in combination with antiviral gels and creams).
Exposure to a special chemical
The drug is applied to the affected areas with a special applicator.It is necessary to avoid contact of the substances with the healthy areas of the penis.The substances are toxic to the cells affected by the disease, but there is also a small side effect: scars remain in the place where the papillomas were burned.For a complete recovery, approximately 7-8 operations may be necessary;the required number of manipulations is determined by the doctor.
Cryodestruction
This method is used if not only the penis is affected, but also the testicles and scrotum.They act on tumors with liquid nitrogen, without leaving scars and requiring fewer sessions than using podophyllotoxin.
Laser treatment of seals
The procedure must be performed by a highly qualified specialist.The laser that removes the growths damages the skin that is not affected by the infection.It is possible to remove the seals in the first procedure, but it should be borne in mind that wounds and scars remain.
Naturally, sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment so as not to introduce another type of infection.The cuts must also heal and only a doctor who monitors the progress of the disease and healing can allow you to begin sexual activity.
Prevention of reinfection
We told you how to get rid of papillomas on the penis.It remains to add some general preventive recommendations:
- Doctors recommend using caution during casual sexual intercourse.A regular condom can save you from later pain and treatment.Do not forget that the carrier of the papilloma virus may not be aware of its existence in his body and never observe the development of growths on his genitals.
- Avoid wearing tight underwear.
- Do not use other people's towels, underwear or personal hygiene products.Even a razor can become a source of diseases that enter the body through a microcut.
Strengthen your immune system!