The male genital organs can be exposed to trauma, infections, inflammation and internal pathologies.Every year, urologists find remedies and medications, as well as ways to combat all of these troubles.Men themselves should be careful about genital hygiene and notice 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 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 get rid of 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 has created a classification from which you can find out 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.
Occurring on the penis, they are harbingers 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 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 may simply be a carrier of the virus and not even suspect it, since they never observe any manifestations or skin lumps.
Visiting saunas, baths, swimming pools and public steam rooms 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 severe stage, and there is a risk of lumps turning into melanomas, as we mentioned earlier.
Main symptoms
The incubation period for the development of infection is individual in each case.On average, according to urologists, it will take from one month to a year to notice hardening on the penis.Usually papillomas appear:
- in the area of the head of the penis;
- bridles;
- urethra and opening for urination;
- on 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 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 provoke the spread of inflammation to any tissue and lining of the penis.Firstly, the growth itself changes color (initially it is close to the natural color of the skin, but when inflamed it begins to turn red, that is, to 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 (non-opening of the head of the penis) develops.
- Without a proper examination (when treatment for papillomas on the genital organ does not begin due to neglect of one’s health), the disease will progress to an advanced stage.
- Smegma will begin to accumulate in the rim of the foreskin.
- Next, 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.
- Subsequently, it degenerates into a cancerous growth on the penis.
Your doctor will tell you how to treat infectious warts; today there are several methods.Naturally, the papillomas will have to be removed, but first you will have 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 based on laboratory tests.Essentially, in order for surgery to be prescribed, it is necessary to identify:
- That growths block the urethra.
- They cause significant discomfort not only during sexual intercourse, but also during friction of the affected areas and underwear.
- That the neoplasms 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 medications that support and strengthen the immune system, tablets and ointments that prevent the virus from spreading over the surface of the skin of the genital organs, as well as vitamin supplements (used only in conjunction 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 substances with healthy areas of the penis.The substances are toxic to cells affected by the disease, but there is also a small side effect - scars remain at the site where the papillomas were burned out.For complete healing, about 7-8 procedures may be needed; 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 fewer sessions required than when using podophyllotoxin.
Laser treatment of seals
The procedure must be carried out by a highly qualified specialist.The laser that removes growths damages skin that is not affected by infection.It is possible to remove the seals in the first procedure, but you need 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.
Prevention of re-infection
We told you how to get rid of papillomas on the penis.It remains to add a few general preventive recommendations:
- Doctors advise to be careful during casual sexual intercourse.A regular condom can save you from subsequent pain and treatment.Do not forget that the carrier of the papillomas virus may not be aware of its existence in his body, and never observes 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 disease that enters the body through a microcut.
Strengthen your immune system!