Male genital organs can be exposed to trauma, infections, inflammations and internal pathologies.Every year, urologists find cures and medications, as well as ways to fight all these troubles.Men themselves should take care of genital hygiene and notice any deviation in the appearance and function of the penis.Sometimes, there are visible manifestations of infection in the form of epidermal seals of different colors.Papillomas on the penis signal that it is necessary to visit 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
Papilloma virus on the penis appears due to infection through sexual intercourse, or through contact and family contact (using personal hygiene products together with a carrier of the infection).The 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 grand scale is extremely impressive.Papilloma looks like a skin fungus on a stalk, through which they attach 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 precursors to 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 genital warts appear?This is facilitated by microcracks and unprotected injuries during intercourse.But you should not think that a condom will save you in all cases, since the virus is transmitted through kissing and oral-genital sex.A man or a woman can simply be a carrier of the virus and not even suspect it, since they never notice any manifestations or skin bumps.
Visiting saunas, baths, swimming pools and public steam rooms also becomes quite an extreme activity if you do not protect the genitals from surface damage.Papillomas on the head of the penis indicate that the infection has reached a serious stage and there is a risk that the lumps will turn into melanoma, 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 one year to notice a hardening of the penis.Papillomas usually appear:
- in the area of the head of the penis;
- bridle;
- urethra and opening for urination;
- in the foreskin.
After some time, if there is no quick reaction from the man, 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, apart from visible growths on the penis?
- Pain, both at rest and during intercourse.In advanced cases, even touching the underwear is uncomfortable, especially if they are synthetic and tight.
- Problems with urination, especially if the papillomas have spread directly to the head of the penis.
- Burning and itching accompanying penetration during intercourse.
The papilloma itself can provoke the spread of inflammation in 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 inflamed it begins to turn red, that is, stand out against the general background).Second, the temperature rises when the inflammatory process occurs.Third, the affected areas hurt constantly, at rest or when the penis is irritated.Remember 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 for papillomas in the genital organ is not started due to neglect of one's health), the disease will progress to an advanced stage.
- Smegma will begin to collect at the edge of the foreskin.
- Then, 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 then 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, the papillomas will have to be removed, but first you will need to make a high-quality diagnosis and check the condition of the growths.
Diagnosis and removal of penile papillomas
The papilloma virus can be diagnosed through a visual examination of the genital organ, as well as on the basis of laboratory tests.Basically, in order to describe the operation, it is necessary to identify:
- That the growths block the urethra.
- They cause significant discomfort not only during sexual intercourse, but also during rubbing of the affected and internal areas.
- That the neoplasms themselves did not respond to treatment with new generation antiviral drugs.
- That papillomas on the head of the penis are inflamed.
Genital papillomas 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 spread of the virus on 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 particular 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 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 complete recovery, 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 marks and requiring fewer sessions than when podophyllotoxin is used.
Laser treatment of seals
The procedure must be performed by a qualified specialist.The laser that removes the tumors damages the skin that is not affected by the infection.It is possible to remove the seals in the first procedure, but you should take into account that scars and scars remain.
Of course, sexual intercourse is prohibited during treatment, in order not to introduce another type of infection.The incisions must also heal, and only a doctor who monitors the progress of the disease and healing can allow you to start sexual activity.
Prevention of re-infection
We showed you how to remove 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 pain and subsequent treatment.Remember that the carrier of the papilloma virus may not be aware of its existence in his body and never observes the development of growths in 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!