Warts are no longer something mysterious and incomprehensible for a long time. It has now become commonplace, everyone knows about them and everyone also knows that they can be treated. But these statements are very general, as there are a huge number of their varieties. Causes of occurrence may also vary. Next, we will focus on warts that appear on the penis.
Such warts are often also called genital warts and genital warts. They usually appear on the head of the penis and on the foreskin. During sexual intercourse with a person who has been infected with the papillomavirus, warts appear on the head of the penis as a result of infection.
In general, warts are not a serious medical problem, they are considered curable. But it is possible only if you consult a doctor in time and follow all his advice. If the diagnosis is not made in time and the treatment is not started, the warts can spread further throughout the body, affect the internal organs and in the worst case lead to the appearance and development of malignant tumors.
Therefore, under no circumstances should you, firstly, underestimate the severity of the warts and, secondly, self-medicate. Remember that only a specialist can correctly diagnose and choose a treatment. Such warts can also be both pathogenic and harmless. Who can tell them apart if not a doctor?
Admittedly, warts on the penis are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is most often transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. But there are also cases of infection in the home. This virus, like others (for example, the herpes virus) remains in the blood throughout a person's lifetime and can occur in cases of a sudden decrease in immunity. Doctors consider genital warts to be the most dangerous of all known to them, as they increase the risk of tumors. In this case, these warts are removed.
If this type of wart in men has been found to be due to an infection during sexual intercourse, it is worth having a thorough examination, including the presence of HIV infection in the blood. If the latter is still present, it is imperative that you contact the clinic for treatment. It is also important for the sexual partner to know that he or she may be a carrier of this type of virus.
Externally, genital warts can be different. The size ranges from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The form and shape are also varied. They can be flat, epithelial on the inside or pointed. As it is true, they are not separate, ie the case that there is only one wart is rare. They appear much more often and are found in the penis in whole groups. The presence of warts on the penis may be accompanied by itching, burning, redness.
Many doctors tend to believe that whatever the ant, it is better to remove it, even if it is harmless. But, of course, it is impossible to make any decisions without a doctor's conclusion, based on a series of tests and personal examination. But it is better to avoid the appearance of warts.
For this, there is prevention. First, you must maintain genital hygiene and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Second, if inflammatory processes are observed, they should be eliminated in time, avoiding deterioration. Third, if a virus is found in a permanent sexual partner, it is necessary to undergo treatment, examination and, if necessary, treatment.
Treatment of warts on the penis
As mentioned above, treatment is prescribed exclusively by a doctor on a case-by-case basis. It has also been mentioned above that it is impossible to get rid of the human papillomavirus. The warts are removed, the patient recovers, but the virus still remains in the blood. Also, it can not be transmitted to other partners in the process of close relationships. Symptoms may also recur if the immune system is weakened. All of the methods used today alleviate symptoms in much the same way and reduce the risk of relapse to the same level.
The doctor's appointment depends directly on the type of warts. For example, if he realizes that the wart is practically harmless, its usual removal is prescribed (more to restore a healthy aesthetic appearance) and if more serious types are found, then the methods are completely different. Consider the treatment of the most dangerous type - genital warts. The treatment is performed using different procedures.
The most commonly used method for removing any wart is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. Creates a low temperature condition that affects the warts. The main advantages of this method are that they do not need analgesics, as well as the fact that scars rarely remain after.
It is recommended to start treatment of genital warts with laser treatment. Produced using lasers, remove warts. In this case, you need anesthetic and scars may remain. Immediately upon removal, a virus suspension is released into the air, so health care workers performing this procedure should wear masks. The room (office) itself must have a well-functioning hood and must be disinfected regularly.
The method of electrocoagulation is similar. It consists in the effect on warts with high temperatures. With it, they also need means so that the patient does not feel pain. Scars and scars may also remain. Healthcare workers must also be protected and must create such conditions in the doctor's office so that neither other patients, nor the doctors and nurses themselves can be infected.
Of the medicinal products, the most commonly prescribed drug is with an extract of plants of the genus Podophyllum. It is usually prescribed for application with a specially designed applicator 2 times a day, every 12 hours. You need to apply the product for three consecutive days and then take a break at 4-7. After that again there are 3 days of treatment. These stages are repeated gradually until the warts disappear. But, at the same time, doctors do not recommend using this drug for more than 5 months.
Recurrences after treatment are 30%. Some doctors prescribe immunological drugs to patients to avoid them, but their effectiveness in this case has not been proven.
There are many medicines and methods. In any case, it is important to use them only for a prescription, otherwise you can greatly worsen your condition. If you are prescribed medication, you should carefully read the instructions, contraindications and clearly monitor the amount of their intake and compliance with all rules.
Modern medicine does not stand still, so drugs and vaccines are currently being developed that will allow many people to get rid of HPV infection. But these developments are only at an early stage. But, it is very possible to hope that in 10 years the problem of human papillomavirus will become completely solvable.