Warts haven't been something mysterious and incomprehensible for a long time. Now it's become commonplace, everyone knows about them and everyone also knows they can be treated. But these claims are very generalized as there are a great number of their varieties. The causes of the occurrence may also vary. Next, we'll focus on the 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 the infection.
Generally speaking, 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 the diagnosis is not made in time and treatment is not initiated, the warts can spread throughout the body, affect internal organs and, in the worst case, lead to the appearance and development of malignant tumors.
Therefore, in no case should you, firstly, underestimate the severity of the warts and, secondly, self-medicate. Remember that only a specialist can correctly diagnose and choose a way to cure. These warts can also be pathogenic and harmless. Who can tell them apart if not a doctor?
Apparently, 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 throughout a person's life and can manifest itself in cases of severely weakened immunity. Doctors consider genital warts the most dangerous of all they know, as they increase the risk of tumors. In that case, these warts are removed.
If it is found that warts of this type in men have arisen due to infection during sexual intercourse, it is worth doing a thorough examination, including to check 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 inform the sexual partner that he may be a carrier of this type of virus.
Externally, genital warts can be different. Size ranges from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The shape and form are also varied. They can be flat, internal epithelial, or sharp. Of course, they are not separate, 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 whole groups. The presence of warts on the penis may be accompanied by itching, burning, redness.
Many doctors tend to think that whatever the wart is, it's best to remove it, even if it's harmless. But, of course, it is impossible to make any decision without a doctor's conclusion, based on a series of tests and a personal examination. But it is better to prevent the occurrence of warts.
For that, there is prevention. First of all, it is necessary to observe the hygiene of Organs genitals and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Second, if any inflammation process is noticed, it must be eliminated in a timely manner, avoiding harm. Thirdly, if a virus is found in a permanent sexual partner, it is necessary to undergo treatment, examination and, if necessary, treatment.
Penis Wart Treatment
As mentioned above, treatment is exclusively prescribed by a physician on a case-by-case basis. Also, it was already mentioned above that it is impossible to get rid of the human papillomavirus. The warts are cleared, the patient recovers, but the virus is still in the blood. It also cannot be transmitted to other partners in the process of intimate relationships. Symptoms may also reappear if immunity declines. All methods used today alleviate symptoms in almost the same way and reduce the risk of relapse to the same level.
The medical appointment directly depends on the type of wart. 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 severe types are found, the methods are completely different. Consider treating the most dangerous type - genital warts. Treatment is carried out through different procedures.
The most commonly used method to remove any warts is cryogenic removal with liquid nitrogen. It creates a low temperature condition that affects the wart. The main advantages of this method are that there is no need for analgesics, 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 by laser, they remove warts. In that case, you need anesthetic and scars may remain. Immediately upon withdrawal, a virus suspension is expelled into the air, so healthcare professionals performing this procedure should be wearing masks. The room (office) itself must have a hood that works well and must be disinfected regularly.
The electrocoagulation method is similar. 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 professionals must also be protected and must create these 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 medication is an extract from plants of the genus Podophyllum. It is usually prescribed to be applied with a specially designed applicator twice a day, every 12 hours. You need to apply the product for three days in a row, so a break is taken at 4-7. After which again there are 3 days of treatment. These steps 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 immunological drugs to patients to avoid them, but their effectiveness in this case has not been proven.
There are many medications and methods. In any case, it is important to use them exclusively for a prescription, otherwise you can make your condition much worse. If he has prescribed medications, the instructions and contraindications must be carefully read, and the amount of intake must be clearly monitored and compliance with all rules must be followed.
Modern medicine doesn't stop, so 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 human papillomavirus problem will become absolutely solvable.