Warts are no longer something mysterious and incomprehensible for a long time. Now it has become commonplace, everyone knows them and everyone also knows that they can be treated. But these claims are too generalized, since there are a large number of their varieties. The causes of appearance can also vary. Next, we will focus on warts that occur on the penis.
These warts are also often called genital warts and genital warts. They usually appear on the head of the penis and on the foreskin. During sexual contact with a person infected with the papillomavirus, 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 it is only possible if you go to the doctor on 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, cause 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 way of healing. These warts can also be pathogenic and harmless. Who can tell them apart but a doctor?
By all reports, 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) remains in the blood for the entire life of a person and can manifest itself in cases of a sharp decrease in immunity. Doctors consider genital warts to be the most dangerous of all they know of, as they increase the risk of a tumor. In this case, these warts are removed.
If warts of this type in men were found to have arisen due to infection during intercourse, it is worth conducting a full examination, including 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 they may be a carrier of this type of virus.
Outwardly, 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 is correct, they are not separated, that is, the case where there is only one wart is a rarity. Much more often they arise and are located on the penis in entire 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 decisions without the conclusion of a doctor, based on a series 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 any inflammation process is noticed, it must be eliminated in a timely manner, avoiding its aggravation. Third, 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 exclusively prescribed 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 removed, 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 can also reappear in case of decreased immunity. All the methods used today relieve symptoms in roughly the same way and reduce the risk of relapse to the same level.
The appointment of a doctor depends directly on the type of warts. For example, if you understand 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 treatment of the most dangerous type: genital warts. The treatment is carried out through different procedures.
The most widely used method of removing any wart is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. Creates a low temperature condition that affects the wart. The main advantages of this method are that pain relievers are not needed, as well as the fact that scars rarely remain afterwards.
It is recommended to start the treatment of genital warts with laser therapy. Produced by laser, they remove warts. In this case, you need anesthesia and scars may remain. Immediately at the time of extraction, a virus suspension is released into the air, therefore, healthcare workers who perform this procedure must wear masks. The room itself (office) should have a well-functioning hood and should be disinfected regularly.
The electrocoagulation method is similar. It consists of the effect on warts with high temperatures. With it, 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 become infected.
Of the medications, the most commonly prescribed drug is with an extract from plants of the genus Podophyllum. It is usually prescribed for application 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 pause in 4-7. After which again there are 3 days of treatment. These stages are gradually repeated until the warts disappear. 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 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 by prescription, otherwise you can make your condition much worse. If you were prescribed drugs, you should carefully read the instructions, contraindications, and clearly monitor the amount of their intake and adherence to all the rules.
Modern medicine does not stand still, which is why drugs and vaccines are currently 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 expect that in 10 years the problem of the human papillomavirus will be absolutely solvable.