Warts are no longer something mysterious and incomprehensible for a long time. Now it has become common, everyone knows about them and everyone also knows that they can be treated. However, these statements are too generalized as there are a large number of their varieties. The causes of occurrence can also vary. Next, we will focus on warts that occur on the penis.
Such warts are often also called genital warts and genital warts. They usually occur on the head of the penis and on the foreskin. During sexual contact with a person infected with 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 only possible if you consult the doctor in time and follow all his advice. If a diagnosis is not made in time and treatment is not started, warts can spread further throughout the body, affecting internal organs and, in the worst case, lead to the appearance and development of malignant tumors.
Therefore, under no circumstances should you underestimate the severity of the warts and, secondly, self-medicate. Remember that only a specialist can correctly diagnose and choose a way to cure. Such warts can also be both pathogenic and harmless. Who can distinguish them if not a doctor?
By all accounts, warts on the penis are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is more often transmitted through unprotected intercourse. But there are also cases of household infection. This virus, like others (for example, the herpes virus) remains in the blood throughout a person's life and can manifest itself in the event of a sharp drop in immunity. Doctors consider genital warts to be the most dangerous of those they know as they increase the risk of a tumor. In this case, these warts are removed.
If it was found that warts of this kind in men have arisen due to infection during intercourse, it is worth conducting a thorough examination, including for the presence of HIV infection in the blood. If the latter is still present, it is imperative to contact the clinic to apply treatment measures. It is also necessary to make known to the sexual partner that he 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. Shape and form are also varied. They can be flat, epithelial internal or pointed. Since it is correct, they are not separate, that is, the case when there is only one wart is a rarity. Much more often they occur and are located on the penis in whole groups. The presence of warts on the penis may be accompanied by itching, burning, redness.
Many doctors are inclined to believe that no matter what the wart is, it is better to remove it even if it is harmless. But, of course, it is impossible to make any decisions without the doctor's conclusion, based on a series of tests and a personal examination. But it is best to prevent the appearance of warts.
For this there is prevention. First, observe genital hygiene and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Second, if any inflammatory processes are noticed, they must be eliminated in a timely manner and avoid aggravation. Third, if a virus is found in a regular sexual partner, it is necessary to undergo treatment, examination and, if necessary, treatment.
Treatment of warts on the penis
As mentioned above, the treatment is prescribed exclusively by a doctor based on each individual case. It was also already mentioned above that it is impossible to get rid of the human papillomavirus. The warts are eliminated, the patient recovers, but the virus still remains in the blood. Nor can it be passed on to other partners in the process of intimate relationships. Symptoms may also reappear in the event of a decrease in immunity. All methods used today relieve symptoms in much the same way and reduce the risk of relapse at the same level.
The appointment of a doctor depends directly on the type of warts. For example, if he understands that the wart is practically harmless, its usual removal is prescribed (more to restore an aesthetically healthy appearance), and if there are more severe types, the methods are completely different. Consider the treatment of the most dangerous type - genital warts. The treatment is performed using various procedures.
The most commonly used method of removing any wart is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. It creates a low temperature that affects the wart. The main advantages of this method are that there is no need for painkillers, as well as the fact that scars are rarely left behind.
It is recommended to start treatment of genital warts with laser therapy. It is made using a laser, they remove warts. In this case, you need anesthesia and scars may remain. Immediately at the time of removal, a suspension of viruses is spewed into the air, therefore health professionals performing this procedure should wear masks. The room (office) itself must have a well-functioning hood and it must be disinfected regularly.
The method of electrocoagulation is similar. It consists in the effect on warts with high temperatures. With him, means are also needed so that the patient does not feel pain. Scars and scars can also remain. Health workers must also be protected and must create such conditions in the office so that neither other patients nor doctors and nurses themselves can be infected.
Of the drugs, the most commonly prescribed drug with an extract of plants of the genus Podophyllum. It is usually prescribed to be applied with a specially designed applicator twice a day, every 12 hours. You must use the product three days in a row, then take a break of 4-7. After which there is again 3 days of treatment. These stages are repeated gradually until the disappearance of the warts is noticed. But at the same time, doctors do not recommend using this drug for more than 5 months.
Relapse after treatment is 30%. Some doctors prescribe immunosuppressants to patients to avoid them, but their effectiveness in this case has not been proven.
There are many drugs and methods. In any case, it is important to use them exclusively for doctor prescription, otherwise you can aggravate your condition a lot. If he prescribed medication, you should carefully read the instructions, contraindications and clearly monitor the amount of their intake and compliance with all the rules.
Modern medicine does not stand still, so at present drugs and vaccines are being developed that would allow many people to get rid of HPV infection. But this development is only at an early stage. But it is quite possible to hope that the problem with the human papillomavirus in 10 years will be absolutely solvable.