Male genital organs can be exposed to trauma, infections, inflammation and internal pathologies.Every year, urologists find medicines and medicines, as well as ways to combat all these problems.Men themselves should be careful about genital hygiene and note any deviations in the appearance and function of the penis.Sometimes there are obvious manifestations of infection in the form of epidermal seals of various colors.Papillomas on the penis signal that it is necessary to consult a urologist and prevent the occurrence of complications that lead to cancer of the genital organ.How to diagnose the virus, what symptoms should be monitored and, most importantly, how to get rid of papillomas on the penis - you will learn all this from our article.
Types and routes of infection
The papillomavirus in the penis appears due to infection through sexual intercourse, or through contact and household contact (use of personal hygiene products together with a carrier of the infection).The WHO created a classification from which it is possible to find out that the papilloma virus is represented by 5 genera and 27 types of infection.Such a grand scale is unpleasantly impressive.The papilloma looks like a leathery mushroom on a stem, through which it attaches to the genital organ.In the photo you can see what this wart looks like.This infection can affect:
- urethra;
- the head of the penis.
Occurring on the penis, they are harbingers of cancerous melanomas.Therefore, if 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 appear on the genitals?This is facilitated by microcracks and injuries that are not protected during sexual intercourse.But you shouldn't think that a 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, as they never notice any manifestations or lumps on the skin.
Visiting public saunas, baths, swimming pools and hammams also 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 there is a risk of the lumps turning into melanomas, as mentioned previously.
Main symptoms
The incubation period for the development of infection is individual in each case.On average, according to urologists, it takes from a month to a year to notice the hardening of the penis.Papillomas usually appear:
- in the region of the head of the penis;
- brakes;
- urethra and opening for urination;
- in the foreskin.
After some time, 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, besides 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 urinating, 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 provoke the spread of inflammation to any tissue and lining of the penis.First of all, the tumor itself changes color (initially it is close to the natural color of the skin, but when inflamed it begins to turn red, that is, stand out against the general background).Secondly, the temperature rises as the inflammatory process occurs.Thirdly, the affected areas hurt constantly, at rest or when the penis is irritated.Do not forget that the risk of malignant neoplasm increases.
- Due to papillomas, phimosis develops (non-opening of the head of the penis).
- Without a proper examination (when treatment of papillomas on the genital organ is not started due to neglect of health), the disease will progress to an advanced stage.
- Smegma will begin to accumulate at the edge of the foreskin.
- An interaction then occurs 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.Naturally, papillomas will have to be removed, but first you will have to make 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 based on laboratory tests.Essentially, for surgery to be prescribed, it is necessary to identify:
- These growths block the urethra.
- They cause significant discomfort not only during sexual intercourse, but also when rubbing the affected areas and underwear.
- That the neoplasms themselves did not respond to treatment with new generation antivirals.
- 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 medicines that support and strengthen the immune system, tablets and ointments that prevent the virus from spreading over the surface of the skin of the genitals, as well as vitamin supplements (used only in conjunction with antiviral gels and creams).
Exposure to a special chemical
The medicine is applied to the affected areas using a special applicator.It is necessary to avoid contact of substances with healthy areas of the penis.The substances are toxic to the cells affected by the disease, but they also have a small side effect - scars remain in the place where the papillomas were burned.For a complete cure, around 7 to 8 procedures may be required;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 neoplasms with liquid nitrogen, leaving no scars and requiring fewer sessions than with podophyllotoxin.
Laser treatment of seals
The procedure must be carried out by a highly qualified specialist.The laser that removes the growths damages skin that is not affected by the infection.It is possible to remove the seals during the first procedure, but it is necessary to take into account 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.
Reinfection prevention
We told you how to get rid of papillomas on the penis.It remains to add some general preventive recommendations:
- Doctors advise to be careful during casual sexual relations.A regular condom can save you from pain and subsequent treatments.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!