The human body is an amazing system with many components, and among microorganisms you can find not only useful and harmless microorganisms, but also bacteria that are harmful to health. Some of them are present in the body from birth, while others can appear during daily and / or sexual contact.
The latter includes the papillomavirus, which for a long time is unable to manifest itself in any way. Their distribution is roughly the same in both sexes and they can appear in different zones (including the genitals). However, papillomas in men are not as dangerous as in women, which, although small, can be called a consolation for the representatives of the strong half of humanity.
What is HPV?
This virus spreads in human blood. Infection with it contributes to the appearance of small papillomas, which are tumors (usually benign). They do not form on the body immediately, but over a certain period of time.
Flat papillomas can grow to an inch or more and are usually concentrated in the armpits, face, and groin area. Doctors today know over a hundred variants of the respective virus, several of which can enter the body at the same time.
Features of papillomas on the male penis
Unfortunately, when genital formations appear on a man's penis, they simply cannot be observed. Such growths do not manifest themselves in any way for a long time, since their location in hard-to-reach places often goes unnoticed and does not cause discomfort.
This situation is very uncomfortable and even dangerous as papillomas on the penis can eventually lead to more serious conditions like squamous cell carcinoma and so on.
Of course, in practice, the human papillomavirus does not often cause such dire consequences, but every risk must be considered. For this reason, experienced doctors recommend that you regularly undergo a full examination, which can detect all ailments and viral diseases.
Important!
In addition, very rarely, in men, neoplasms appear on the penis itself, and more often they are preceded by all kinds of chronic or acute inflammatory processes.
Sometimes papillomas on the penis do not appear even when this virus is present in a man's body. In this case, the person is simply a carrier of HPV but will not get sick from it.
However, the treatment procedure should be followed even if there are no signs of the disease, as the papillomavirus is easily transmitted through sexual and even household contact. Therefore, your relatives and friends, whose immunity is not strong enough to suppress infection, can get sick.
The danger of discovering growth on the male sexual organ
Small papillomas on the genitals of men also pose a very high risk, as they can lead to the formation of cancerous tumors.
However, modern medicine is well developed and you can get rid of the problem pretty quickly. Timely treatment of papillomas on the penis lasts about a week and gives an excellent result without relapse.
If you delay contact with a doctor, then you can not do without surgical intervention. In this case, there is a risk of later degeneration of papillomas on the glans.
In such a situation, their treatment becomes more difficult and takes a very long time. But this situation is completely solvable without unpleasant consequences, and you just need to consult your doctor in a timely manner.
Features of the diagnosis of the disease
It is possible to independently diagnose human papillomavirus on a man's penis, although some inaccuracies in defining the disease are always possible.
However, without an experienced doctor, you cannot determine the stage of development of the disease. All conclusions can be drawn only on the basis of the conclusion of a qualified urologist, whose job it is to interview and examine the patient.
In addition, papillomas on the penis and testicles must pass a number of tests, the most important of which is a smear to determine HPV. If the doctor detects any comorbid conditions, they may need treatment first, and only then will a plan for the papillomavirus be drawn up.
There are no standardized recommendations for all men for the treatment of papillomas. Much also depends on the test results, the individual characteristics of the organism and the intolerance to the components of the medication.
For this reason, self-treatment at home without first consulting a professional doctor can have unpleasant consequences.
How do papillomas develop on a man's penis?
As mentioned several times above, benign papillomas can develop into malignant tumors over time without competent and rapid treatment. In order not to regret the delay, when it is already too late, it is better to contact a dermatovenereologist and urologist as soon as possible. It is these two specialists who will help you solve the problem associated with papillomas on the skin of the penis.
After HPV enters the human body, neoplasms do not appear on the body immediately. Depending on the epithelial activity and the function of the immune system, papillomas on the penis can appear very quickly or long after infection. But in any case, they go through the following stages of their development:
- The transition of phimosis to an advanced stage;
- Accumulation of smegma under the inner sheet of the foreskin;
- Subsequent infection of smegma with urine, which often leads to the formation of malignant tumors;
- Inflammation of the head and trunk of the penis;
- Erosion of the penis;
- The appearance of a pronounced papilloma, which can then lead to the development of penile cancer.
The importance of the immediate removal of papillomas on the penis
Of course, papillomas on the glans are very uncomfortable. And it's not just about possible discomfort or the likelihood of developing other diseases, but also about the shame a man can feel when he goes to the doctor.
Because of this, many representatives of the strong half of humanity are in no rush to treat papillomas on the penis, hoping that over time they will go away on their own or rely on their own strength.
In fact, you are putting your health at risk even more. HPV is when you need to be as open with the doctor as possible. In this case, it is necessary not only to pass the necessary tests, but also to answer all the doctor's questions, no matter how personal they are.
Only in this way can a specialist tell with certainty why neoplasms appeared on the penis and what to do to get rid of papillomas.
Usually, medication alone won't solve the problem, so you may need to intervene to completely remove papillomas from the penis. This can be done in a number of common ways:
- Cryosurgery.In this case, neoplasms are removed with liquid nitrogen. The advantage of such a procedure is the complete absence of contraindications and can be used at any stage of the development of the disease. However, other methods are preferable for you if you want to experience as few unpleasant sensations as possible. Cryosurgery is considered to be the most painful method of removing papilloma on the head of the penis, and after that there is a likelihood of ulceration and / or erosion.
- Electrocoagulation.A quick and almost painless procedure that leaves no scars or scars. Unfortunately, it also has some disadvantages and pigment spots can form on the penis under the influence of the needle electrode.
- Radio waves.Of all the ways papillomas can be removed, this one is one of the most attractive. Relative novelty and, as a result, the lack of sufficiently long tests does not allow him to become a leader in medicine. The present results show that radio waves can be used to heal papillomas not only quickly and painlessly, but also very gently. After such an operation, absolutely no marks are left on the penis.
- Chemical solutions.If the growths around the head are small, special solutions that are applied to the growths are the best solution. With their help, the papilloma on the head disappears on its own and leaves almost no traces. But solutions are not for everyone as they sometimes cause allergies.
- Scalpel.Classical surgery has been used for many years, so removing papillomas on the glans in this way is considered the most proven and reliable option. The local anesthetic will not cause pain in this case, but a scar is very likely to appear after the procedure.
In order to remove papillomas once and for all, drug therapy after removal of the growths is also an important part of treatment. In its framework, folk remedies can additionally be used, but it is not recommended to do without them on their own.
Important!
Since the papilloma appears on the genital trunk due to a virus, the use of antivirals is mandatory. After such drugs, the concentration of HPV in the human blood decreases and the immune system resumes its normal work.
HPV prevention and infection prevention
If you do not even want to know what papillomas look like, there are some important recommendations from experienced doctors that you need to follow. With their help, you can prevent the possibility of neoplasms on the penis and avoid many other problems. The first step is to understand why papillomas appear on the genitals. They can arise from:
- Household contact with an infected person or objects they recently touched;
- Intimacy with the carrier of the virus;
- Long-term use of antibiotics, which led to a significant deterioration in immunity;
- Constant stress and persistent bad habits.
Most often, benign tumors appear on the foreskin after sex (not only classically, but also anal or oral) in an infected partner. Therefore, you should always use condoms during intimate contact with unknown girls.
You should also not forget the rules of personal hygiene, because the work of the immune system and the progression of infections and viruses largely depend on them. You should not contact the personal belongings of someone you do not know or a loved one who shows signs of illness.
Giving up bad habits like drinking alcohol and smoking is always one of the best ways to protect yourself from many diseases. This is especially important when the frequency of your cigarette use and smoking is very high.
Remember to lead a healthy lifestyle. A papilloma on the scrotum and penis will never appear if your immunity is high. Exercise, monitor your diet, and take vitamins regularly. The last point may not be necessary for everyone, but in winter and in stressful phases of life, the protective function of the body always needs additional support.
In order to never observe white formations on the reins, torso and scrotum of your sexual organ, you can also resort to a vaccination. Modern medicine offers several vaccine preparations at the same time that fight against the popular virus strains 16 and 18 and lead to the growth of white, pink or brown papillomas.
The disadvantage of this approach is that the vaccines available today are very new and have failed standard tests for this class of drugs.
How to get rid of papillomas on the penis using folk remedies
Viruses have long been known to mankind, and before the medical breakthrough, seen for just over a century, people had to deal with improvised means. Because of this, many popular recipes and ways to get rid of HPV have been created.
Of course, it is always easier to remove papilloma with the help of professional drugs, but at the same time you can use the achievements of folk artisans in parallel with the main treatment plan or for preventive purposes.
The following recommendations can be used individually or in combination. For safety reasons, it is only important to consult your doctor, since a viral infection was caused by another disease or, conversely, provoked the development of a new disease, some alternative treatment methods will only make the situation worse.
But after diagnosis, examination and the absence of contraindications, you can safely use the following recipes:
- Apply tea tree oil to the warts until they go away completely. It is necessary to do the procedure several times a week, and if the spread of neoplasms on the skin is too great, then the frequency of using the agent can be increased.
- Use vinegar. This remedy should be used carefully and only on the affected area. You need to apply vinegar to the papilloma once a day. After such an operation, the structure should fall off quickly;
- Application of magnesia 2 times a day;
- Removal of the tumor with celandine juice. This method is one of the most effective. In conventional medicine, too, celandine is very often used as the main active ingredient;
- Honey to enhance the effects. Celandine juice works even better if the papilloma is smeared with honey at night;
- Protein. This remedy will only produce results if it is used on a new papilloma. Education that arose a long time ago cannot be eliminated in this way;
- Rose hip and / or echinacea tinctures. In themselves they have no effect, but when combined with other folk remedies, recovery will be faster.
- Garlic application. This food fights warts well, but for more convenient and safer use it must be thoroughly crushed, mixed with hand cream, and only then applied to the affected area of skin.