The male genital organs can be exposed to injuries, infections, inflammations and internal pathologies.Every year, urologists find cures and drugs and ways to combat these ailments.Men should also take care of their genital hygiene and notice any changes in the appearance and function of the penis.Sometimes the obvious manifestations of infection are in the form of epidermal seals of different colors.Papillomas in the penis indicate the need to visit a urologist and prevent the occurrence of complications leading to cancer of the genital organs.How to diagnose the virus, what symptoms to look out for, and most importantly, how to get rid of penile papillomas - you can find out all this in our article.
Types and ways of infection
The papillomavirus appears in the penis as a result of infection through sexual contact, or contact and household contact (using personal hygiene products together with the carrier of the infection).The WHO created a classification from which you can learn that the papillomavirus is represented by 5 genera and 27 types of infection.Such a grandiose scale is uncomfortably impressive.A papilloma looks like a skin-like fungus on a stem through which they are attached to the genitals.In the picture you can see what such a wart looks like.This infection can affect:
- urethra;
- the head of the penis.
Harbingers of penile cancerous melanomas.Therefore, if a papilloma is detected, it is necessary to immediately contact a urologist for treatment, and it is advisable to stop the infection process in a very short time.How do genital warts appear?This is facilitated by unprotected microcracks and injuries during sexual intercourse.But you should not think that condoms will save you in all cases, since the virus spreads through kissing and oral-genital sex.A man or woman may simply be a carrier of the virus and not even know it, as they never notice any manifestations or skin lumps.
Visiting saunas, baths, swimming pools and public steam rooms can also become quite extreme activities if you do not protect your genitals from surface damage.Papillomas on the head of the penis indicate that the infection has entered a serious stage, and there is a risk that the nodules will turn into melanoma, as mentioned earlier.
Main symptoms
The incubation period of the infection is unique in each case.According to urologists, it takes an average of one month to a year before you notice a hardening of the penis.Papillomas usually appear:
- in the area of the head of the penis;
- bridles;
- urethra and opening for urination;
- on the foreskin.
After a while, if the man does not respond quickly, the size of the neoplasms will begin to increase, and the borders between them will disappear.The entire genitalia is affected.We learned what papillomas look like in the penis, but what symptoms accompany the infection in addition to the obvious growth of the penis?
- Pain, both at rest and during sexual intercourse.In advanced cases, even the touch of underwear is unpleasant, especially if it is synthetic and tight.
- Problems urinating, especially if the papillomas have spread directly to the head of the penis.
- Burning and itching that accompanies penetration during sexual intercourse.
The papilloma itself can provoke the spread of inflammation to any tissue and lining of the penis.First of all, it changes the color of the growth itself (at first it is close to the natural color of the skin, but when it is inflamed, it begins to redden, that is, it stands out from the general background).Second, the temperature rises when the inflammatory process occurs.Third, the affected areas constantly hurt, at rest or when the penis is irritated.Do not forget that the risk of malignant tumors increases.
- Due to papillomas, phimosis (the head of the penis does not open) develops.
- Without proper examination (when the treatment of papillomas on the genitals is not started due to neglect of health), the disease enters an advanced stage.
- Smegma accumulates on the edge of the foreskin.
- Then there is an interaction between the secretion and this smegma, which leads to chronic inflammation of the skin and the penetration of bacterial infection into the genitals.
- Erosion appears.
- After that, it degenerates into a cancerous growth in the penis.
Your doctor will tell you how to treat infected warts;today there are several methods.Of course, papillomas should be removed, but first a high-quality diagnosis should be made and the condition of the growths should be checked.
Diagnosis and removal of penile papillomas
The papillomavirus can be diagnosed by visual examination of the genitals and laboratory tests.Essentially, to prescribe the surgery, it is necessary to identify:
- This growth blocks the urethra.
- They cause significant discomfort not only during intercourse, but also during friction between the affected areas and underwear.
- The neoplasms themselves did not respond to treatment with new generation antiviral drugs.
- That the papillomas on the head of the penis became inflamed.
Papillomas on the genitals can be treated with the following techniques:
The effects of the drug
The complex includes drugs that support and strengthen the immune system, tablets and ointments that prevent the spread of the virus on the skin of the genitals, as well as vitamin supplements (used only in conjunction with antiviral gels and creams).
Contact with a special chemical
The medicine is applied to the affected areas with a special applicator.Avoid contact of materials with healthy areas of the penis.The substances are toxic to the cells affected by the disease, but there is also a small side effect - scars remain in the place where the papillomas burned out.About 7-8 procedures may be required for complete recovery;the necessary number of manipulations is determined by the doctor.
Cryodestruction
This method is used when not only the penis is affected, but also the testicles and scrotum.They act on tumors with liquid nitrogen, do not leave scars, and require less treatment than when using podophyllotoxin.
Laser treatment of seals
The procedure must be performed by a highly qualified specialist.The laser that removes the growths damages the skin that is not affected by the infection.It is possible to remove the seals during the first procedure, but it should be taken into account that wounds and scars remain.
Of course, sexual intercourse during the treatment is prohibited in order not to create another type of infection.The cuts must also heal, and only a doctor who monitors the progress of the disease and the healing process can allow sexual activity to begin.
Prevention of re-infection
We told you how to get rid of penile papillomas.A few more general preventive recommendations should be added:
- Doctors advise you to be careful with casual sex.A regular condom can save you from pain and treatment later.Do not forget that the carrier of the papillomavirus may not be aware that it exists in his body and will never notice growths on his genitals.
- Avoid wearing tight underwear.
- Do not use other people's towels, underwear or personal hygiene products.Even a razor can become a source of diseases that enter the body through micro-cuts.
Strengthen your immune system!