Warts are no longer something mysterious and incomprehensible for a long time. Now it has become commonplace, everyone knows about them and everyone also knows that they can be treated. But these statements are too generalized, since there are a huge number of their varieties. The causes of occurrence may 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 who is infected with the papilloma virus, warts appear on the head of the penis as a consequence of infection.
In general terms, warts are not a serious medical problem, they are considered curable. But it is possible only if you turn to 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, affect internal organs, and also, in the worst case, lead to the emergence 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 way to cure. Such warts can also be both pathogenic and harmless. Who can tell them apart if not a doctor?
By all accounts, warts on the penis are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is transmitted more often through unprotected sexual 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 cases of a sharp decrease in immunity. Doctors consider the genital warts the most dangerous of all known to them, since they increase the risk of a tumor. In this case, these warts are removed.
If it is 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 found, it is imperative to contact the clinic to apply treatment measures. It is also necessary to bring to the knowledge of the sexual partner that he may be a carrier of this type of virus.
Outwardly, 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 inside, or pointed. As it is correct, they are not separate, that is, the case when there is only one wart is a rarity. Much more often they arise and are located on the penis in whole groups. The presence of warts on the penis can be accompanied by itching, burning, redness.
Many doctors are inclined to think that whatever 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 a doctor's conclusion, based on a number of tests and a personal examination. But it is best to prevent the occurrence of warts.
For this, there is prevention. Firstly, you need to observe the hygiene of the genitals, and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Secondly, if any inflammation processes are noticed, they must be eliminated in a timely manner, avoiding aggravation. Thirdly, 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 based on each individual case. Also, it was 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. It also cannot be passed on to other partners in the process of intimate relationships. Symptoms can also reappear in the event of a decrease in immunity. All methods that are used today relieve symptoms in about the same way and reduce the risk of relapse at the same level.
Doctor's prescription directly depends on the type of warts. For example, if he understands that the wart is practically harmless, its usual removal is prescribed (more with the aim of restoring an aesthetic healthy appearance), and if more serious types are found, then the methods are completely different. Consider the treatment of the most dangerous type - genital warts. Treatment is performed using different procedures.
The most commonly used method for removing any wart is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. It creates a low temperature condition that affects the wart. The main advantages of this method are that no pain relievers are needed, as well as the fact that scars rarely remain afterwards.
It is recommended to start treatment of genital warts with laser therapy. It is produced using a laser, they remove warts. In this case, you need anesthetic and scars may remain. Immediately at the time of removal, a suspension of viruses is spewed into the air, therefore, medical workers who do this procedure must be wearing masks. The room itself (office) must have a well-functioning hood, and it must be regularly disinfected.
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 may also remain. Health workers must also be protected and must create such conditions in the office so that neither other patients, nor the doctors and nurses themselves can get infected.
Of the medicinal products, the most commonly prescribed drug is 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 need to apply the product for three days in a row, then a pause is made at 4-7. After which again there are 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.
Relapses after treatment are 30%. Some doctors prescribe immune drugs to patients in order 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 the doctor's prescription, otherwise you can worsen your condition much. If he has prescribed medications, 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 this time, drugs, vaccines are being developed that would allow many people to get rid of HPV infection. But these developments are only at an early stage. But, it is quite possible to hope that in 10 years the problem of the human papillomavirus will become absolutely solvable.