Warts have long been not something mysterious and incomprehensible. Now it has become commonplace, everyone knows about them and everyone also knows that they can be treated. But these statements are too general, because there are so many varieties. The causes can also be different. Next, we will focus on the warts that form on the penis.
Such warts are also often referred to as genital warts and genital warts. They usually occur on the head and foreskin of the penis. During sexual contact with a person infected with the papillomavirus, warts appear on the head of the penis as a result of the infection.
In general, warts are not a serious medical problem, they are considered treatable. But this is only possible if you see a doctor in time and follow all his recommendations. If the diagnosis is not made in time and treatment is not started, the warts can spread throughout the body, affect the internal organs and, in the worst case, lead to the development and development of malignancies.
Therefore, under no circumstances should, firstly, underestimate the severity of the warts and, secondly, self-medicate. Remember that only a specialist can properly diagnose and choose a treatment method. Such warts can be both pathogenic and harmless. What can distinguish them if not a doctor?
By all accounts, warts on the penis are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). It is transmitted more often through unprotected sex. But there are also cases of household infections. This virus, like others (such as the herpes virus), remains in the blood throughout a person's life and can manifest itself in cases where the immunity is rapidly reduced. Doctors believe that genital warts are the most dangerous of all known because they increase the risk of the tumor. In this case, these warts are removed.
If this type of wart has been found in men to be due to an infection during sexual intercourse, it is worth checking closely, including the presence of HIV infection in the blood. If the latter is still found, it is imperative to contact the clinic to apply treatment. The sexual partner should also be informed that he or she may be a carrier of this type of virus.
Externally, genital warts can be different. The size varies from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Shape and form are also different. They can be flat, inside the epithelium or pointed. As it is correct, they are not isolated, that is, the case where there is only one wart is a rarity. More often they occur and are located on the penis in healthy groups. The presence of warts on the penis can be accompanied by itching, burning, redness.
Many doctors tend to think that whatever wart it is better to remove it, even if it is harmless. But, of course, it is not possible to make any decisions without a doctor's opinion based on multiple tests and a personal examination. But it is best to prevent warts.
There is prevention for this purpose. First, you must observe genital hygiene and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Secondly, if any inflammatory processes are observed, they should be prevented in a timely manner to avoid exacerbation. Third, if the virus is found in a permanent sexual partner, treatment, testing and, if necessary, treatment must be provided.
Wart treatment on the penis
As mentioned above, treatment is only prescribed by a doctor on a case-by-case basis. In addition, it has been mentioned above that it is not possible to get rid of the human papillomavirus. The warts are removed, the patient recovers, and the virus remains in the blood. Nor can it be passed on to other partners in the intimate relationship process. Symptoms may also occur in case of weakened immunity. All methods used today reduce symptoms in about the same way and reduce the risk of relapse to the same level.
The appointment of a doctor depends directly on the type of wart. For example, if he realizes that the wart is practically harmless, it is intended for its normal removal (more to restore a healthy aesthetic appearance), and if more serious ways are found, then the methods are completely different. Consider the most dangerous type of treatment - genital warts. Treatment is performed using various procedures.
The most commonly used method for removing warts is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. This creates a low temperature condition 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 rarely remain afterwards.
It is recommended that treatment of genital warts be initiated with laser therapy. It is produced using a laser, they remove the warts. In this case, you need anesthesia and the scars may remain. The virus suspension is sprayed into the air immediately during removal, so masks performing this procedure must wear masks. The room (office) itself must have a well-functioning cover and it must be disinfected regularly.
The electrocoagulation method is similar. It consists of the effects of warts on high temperatures. He also needs resources so that the patient does not feel pain. Scars and scars can also remain. Healthcare workers must also be protected and created in the office so that neither other patients nor doctors and nurses themselves can become infected.
The most commonly prescribed medicine is with plant extract of the genus Podophyllum. It is usually determined with a specially designed applicator twice a day, every 12 hours. You should use the product for three days in a row, then stop 4-7. Then there is again 3 days of treatment. These stages are gradually repeated 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.
Recurrences after treatment are 30%. Some doctors prescribe immunity medications 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 with a doctor's prescription, otherwise you can significantly worsen your condition. If he prescribed a medicine, you should carefully read the instructions, contraindications and clearly monitor their intake and compliance with all regulations.
Modern medicine is not standing still, so drugs and vaccines are being developed during this time to help many people get rid of HPV infection. But these events are only at an early stage. But it is entirely possible to hope that in 10 years the problem of the human papilloma virus will be completely solved.