Warts have long ceased to be something mysterious and incomprehensible. Now it has become commonplace, everyone knows them and everyone also knows that they can be treated. But these statements are too generalized, because there are a large number of their varieties. The causes of occurrence may also vary. Next, we will focus on warts that occur on the penis.
These 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 the papilloma virus, warts appear on the head of the penis as a result of infection.
In general terms, warts are not a serious medical problem, they are considered curable. But this is only possible if you go 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 in the worst case, lead to the emergence and development. malignant tumors.
Therefore, in no case should you, on the one hand, underestimate the severity of warts, and on the other hand, self-medicate. Remember that only a specialist can correctly diagnose and choose a cure. These warts can also be both pathogenic and harmless. Who can tell them apart if not a doctor?
Obviously, warts on the penis are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is most often transmitted through unprotected sex. But there are also cases of domestic infection. This virus, like others (for example, the herpes virus) stays in the blood throughout a person's life and can manifest itself with a sharp decrease in immunity. Doctors consider genital warts to be the most dangerous of all because they increase the risk of a tumor. In this case, these warts are removed.
If warts of this type in men have been found to be due to infection during sex, a thorough examination should be done, including to look for the presence of HIV infection in the blood. . If the latter is still found, it is imperative to contact the clinic to apply the treatment measures. It is also necessary to inform the sexual partner that he 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. The shape and form are also varied. They can be flat, epithelial inside, or pointed. As it is correct, they are not separated, 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 tend to think that any wart is best removed, even if it is harmless. But, of course, it is impossible to make a decision without the conclusion of a doctor, based on a number of tests and a personal examination. But it is better to prevent the appearance of warts.
For that, there is prevention. First of all, you need to observe the hygiene of the genitals and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Second, if inflammatory processes are noticed, they should be eliminated quickly, avoiding aggravation. Third, if a virus is detected 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, the treatment is prescribed exclusively by a doctor depending on each individual case. In addition, it has already 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. It also cannot be passed on to other partners in the process of intimate relationships. Symptoms may also reappear with decreased immunity. All the methods used today relieve symptoms in much the same way and reduce the risk of relapse to the same level.
The appointment of a doctor directly depends on the type of warts. For example, if he understands 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 carried out using different procedures.
The most common method used to remove any wart is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. It creates a low temperature condition which affects the wart. The main advantages of this method are that no pain reliever is needed, as well as the fact that scars rarely remain afterwards.
It is recommended to start the treatment of genital warts with laser therapy. It is produced with the help of a laser, they remove warts. In this case, you need anesthesia and scars may remain. Immediately upon removal, a virus suspension is spat out into the air, therefore, health workers performing this procedure should wear masks. The room itself (office) should have a functioning hood, and it should be disinfected regularly.
The electrocoagulation method is similar. It consists of the effect on warts with high temperatures. With it, we also need means 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 become infected.
Among the drugs, the most commonly prescribed drug is an extract from 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 consecutive days, then a break is made at 4-7. After which there are still 3 days of treatment. These steps are repeated gradually until the warts have disappeared. 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 to prevent 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 prescription of the doctor, otherwise you can make your condition much worse. If he prescribed drugs, you should carefully read the instructions, contraindications and clearly monitor the amount of their consumption and compliance with all the rules.
Modern medicine does not stand still, which is why at the present time drugs and vaccines are being developed that would allow many people to get rid of the HPV infection. But these developments are only at an early stage. But, it is quite possible to hope that in 10 years the human papillomavirus problem will become absolutely soluble.