Warts are no longer 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 generalized, because there are a huge number of their varieties. The causes of the occurrence can also be different. We will then focus on the warts that appear on the penis.
Such warts are often called genital warts. They usually occur on the head of the penis and on the foreskin. During sexual contact with a person who is infected with the papilloma virus, warts appear on the head of the penis as a result of the infection.
Generally speaking, warts are not a serious medical problem, they are considered curable. But this is only possible if you consult a doctor in time and follow all his advice. If the diagnosis is not made in time and 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, in no case should you, firstly, underestimate the severity of warts, and secondly, self-medicate. Remember that only a specialist can correctly diagnose and choose a treatment. Such warts can be both pathogenic and harmless. Who can distinguish them if not the doctor?
Apparently, warts on the penis are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). It is more commonly transmitted through unprotected sex. But there are also cases of infection in the household. This virus, like others (for example, the herpes virus) remains in the blood throughout a person’s life and can manifest in cases of a sudden drop in immunity. Doctors believe that genital warts are the most dangerous of all known, because they increase the risk of tumors. In this case, those warts are removed.
If warts of this type in men are found to be caused by an infection during sexual intercourse, it is worth conducting a thorough examination, including the presence of HIV infection in the blood. If the latter is still found, it is necessary to contact the clinic for the application of treatment measures. It is also necessary to meet the sexual partner so that he could be a carrier of this type of virus.
Externally, genital warts can be different. The size ranges from a few millimeters to a few centimeters. The shape and form are also different. They can be flat, epithelial on the inside or pointed. As it is true, they are not separate, that is, the case when there is only one nipple is a rarity. They occur much more often and are found on the penis in whole groups. The presence of warts on the penis may be accompanied by itching, stinging, redness.
Many doctors tend to think that, regardless of the wart, it is better to remove it, even if it is harmless. But, of course, it is impossible to make any decision without a doctor's conclusion, based on a series of tests and a personal examination. But it is best to prevent the appearance of warts.
There is prevention for that. First of all, you need to respect genital hygiene and avoid casual sex. Second, if any inflammatory processes are noticed, they must be removed in time, avoiding exacerbation. Third, if the 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, treatment is prescribed exclusively by a physician on a case-by-case basis. Also, it has already been mentioned above that it is impossible to get rid of human papilloma virus. The warts are removed, the patient recovers, but the virus still remains in the blood. It also cannot be passed on to other partners in the process of intimate relationships. Symptoms may recur in case of decreased immunity. All the methods used today alleviate the symptoms in approximately the same way and reduce the risk of recurrence at the same level.
The appointment of a doctor directly depends on the type of warts. For example, if he realizes that the wart is practically harmless, his usual removal is prescribed (more to restore an aesthetically healthy look), and if more serious types are found, the methods are completely different. Consider treating the most dangerous type - genital warts. Treatment is carried out by different procedures.
The most commonly used method of removing any wart is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. Creates low temperature conditions that affect the nipple. The main advantages of this method are that no pain relievers are needed, as well as the fact that scars rarely remain afterwards.
Treatment of genital warts is recommended with laser therapy. It is produced with the help of a laser, and warts are removed. In that case, you need anesthesia and the scars may remain. Immediately at the time of removal, the virus suspension is released into the air, so healthcare professionals performing this procedure must wear masks. The room (office) itself must have a well-functioning hood and must be disinfected regularly.
The electrocoagulation method is similar. It consists in acting on the nipples with high temperatures. With it, means are needed so that the patient does not feel pain. Scars and scars can also remain. Healthcare professionals must also be protected and must create such conditions in the office that neither other patients nor the doctors and nurses themselves can become infected.
Of the medicinal products, 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 2 times a day, every 12 hours. You must apply the product for three days in a row, and then take a break of 4-7. This is followed again by 3 days of treatment. These phases 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.
Relapses 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 remedies and methods. In any case, it is important to use them only with a doctor's prescription, because otherwise you can significantly worsen your condition. If he prescribed you medications, read the instructions, contraindications carefully and clearly monitor the amount of their intake and compliance with all rules.
Modern medicine is not resting, so at this time, drugs and vaccines are being developed that would allow many people to get rid of HPV infections. But this is only at an early stage. But it is quite possible to hope that in 10 years the problem of human papilloma virus will become absolutely solvable.