The human body is an amazing system with many components, and among the microorganisms inside it you can find not only beneficial and harmless microorganisms, but also bacteria that adversely affect health. Some of them are present in the body from birth, while others can appear during everyday and / or sexual contact.
The latter includes the papilloma virus, which can not manifest itself in any way for a long time. Its distribution is approximately equal among both sexes, and they can appear in different zones (including the genitals). However, papillomas in men are not as dangerous as in women, which can be called, albeit small, but 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). On the body, they do not form immediately, but over a period of time.
Flat papillomas can grow up to a centimeter or more, and their appearance is usually concentrated on the armpits, face and groin area. Today, doctors are familiar with over a hundred varieties of the virus in question, and several of them 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, one can simply not pay attention to them. For a long time, such growths do not manifest themselves in any way, because their location in hard-to-reach places often goes unnoticed and does not cause discomfort.
This situation is very unpleasant and even dangerous, because papillomas on the penis can eventually lead to more serious diseases, like squamous cell carcinoma and so on.
Of course, in practice, the human papillomavirus does not often cause such dire consequences, but any risk must be taken into account. For this reason, experienced doctors recommend that you periodically undergo a complete examination that can detect any ailments and viral diseases.
Important!
In addition, in men, neoplasms on the penis themselves appear very rarely, and more often they are preceded by all kinds of chronic or acute inflammatory processes.
Sometimes papillomas on the penis may not appear even if this virus is present in a man's body. In this case, the person is simply a carrier of HPV, but does not get sick with it.
However, the treatment procedure should be followed even in the absence of any signs of the disease, because the papilloma virus is easily transmitted through sexual and even household contact. Therefore, your relatives and friends, whose immunity is not strong enough to suppress infection, may get sick.
The danger of detecting a growth on the male genital organ
Even small papillomas on the genitals of men pose a very high risk, because they can lead to the formation of cancerous tumors.
However, modern medicine is well developed, and you can get rid of the problem rather quickly. Timely treatment of papillomas on the penis lasts about a week and gives an excellent result without relapse.
If you delay in contacting a doctor, then you cannot do without surgical intervention. In this case, there is a risk of subsequent degeneration of papillomas on the head of the penis.
In such a situation, their treatment will be more difficult and will take a very long time. Nevertheless, this situation is completely solvable without any unpleasant consequences, and you just need to consult with your doctor in time.
Features of the diagnosis of the disease
It is possible to independently diagnose the human papillomavirus on a man's penis, although some inaccuracies in the definition of the disease are always possible.
But you will not be able to determine the stage of development of the disease without an experienced physician. Any conclusions can be made only on the basis of the conclusion of a qualified urologist, whose task is to interview and examine the patient.
In addition, with papillomas on the penis and testicles, it is necessary to pass a number of tests, among which the main one is a smear for the determination of HPV. If the doctor discovers concomitant diseases, then their treatment may initially be required, and only after that a plan for the papillomavirus will be drawn up.
As for how to treat papillomas, there are no uniform recommendations for all men. Much also depends on the results of examinations, the individual characteristics of the organism and intolerance to the components of the drugs.
Because of this, self-treatment at home without first consulting a professional doctor can turn into unpleasant consequences.
How do papillomas develop on a man's penis?
As already noted several times above, without competent and quick treatment of benign papillomas, over time they can develop into malignant tumors. In order not to regret the delay when it is too late, it is better to contact a dermatovenerologist and urologist as quickly 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 on the body do not appear immediately. Depending on the epithelial activity and the functioning of the immune system, papillomas on the penis can appear very quickly or long after infection. However, 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 leaf of the foreskin;
- Subsequent infection of smegma with urine, which often becomes the cause of the formation of malignant tumors;
- Inflammation of the head and trunk of the penis;
- Erosion of the penis;
- The appearance of pronounced papilloma, which can then lead to the development of penis cancer.
The importance of prompt removal of papillomas on the penis
Of course, papillomas on the glans penis are very unpleasant. And it's not only about the possible discomfort or the likelihood of developing other diseases, but also the shame that a man can experience when he goes to the doctor.
It is for this reason that many representatives of the strong half of humanity are in no hurry to treat papillomas on the penis, hoping that over time they will disappear on their own or relying on their own strength.
In fact, you just risk your health even more. HPV is exactly the case when you need to be as frank 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 will a specialist be able to say for sure why neoplasms have appeared on the penis and what to do to get rid of papillomas.
Usually, medications alone do not solve the problem, so you may need to intervene to completely remove papillomas from the penis. This can be done in several popular ways:
- Cryosurgery.In this case, neoplasms are removed with liquid nitrogen. The advantage of such a procedure lies in the complete absence of contraindications, and it can be applied at any stage of the development of the disease. However, other methods will be preferable for you if you want to experience as little unpleasant sensations as possible. Cryosurgery is considered the most painful way to remove papilloma on the head of the penis, and after it there is the likelihood of ulceration and / or erosion.
- Electrocoagulation.A quick and almost painless procedure that leaves no scars or scars. Unfortunately, it also has some drawbacks, and under the influence of the needle electrode, pigment spots can form on the penis.
- Radio waves.Among all the ways in which papillomas can be removed, this one is one of the most attractive. Relative novelty and, as a result, the lack of sufficiently long testing does not allow him to become a leader in medicine. The available results prove that papillomas can be cured with radio waves not only quickly and painlessly, but also very carefully. After such an operation, absolutely no traces remain on the penis.
- Chemical solutions.If the growths around the head are small, then special solutions applied to the growths are the best solution. With their help, the papilloma on the head disappears by itself, leaving almost no traces. But solutions are not suitable for everyone, because sometimes they cause allergies.
- Scalpel.Classical surgery has been used for many years, so the removal of papillomas on the head of the penis in this way is considered the most proven and reliable option. There is no pain in this case due to the use of local anesthesia, but the appearance of a scar after the procedure is very likely.
To remove papillomas once and for all, drug therapy after the growths has been removed is also an important part of treatment. Within its framework, folk remedies can be additionally used, but it is not recommended to dispense with them alone.
Important!
Since a papilloma appears on the genital trunk due to a virus, the use of antiviral agents is mandatory. After such drugs, the concentration of HPV in the human blood decreases, and the immune system resumes its normal work.
Preventing HPV and preventing infection
If you don't even want to know what papillomas look like, then you need to adhere to several important recommendations of experienced doctors. 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 due to:
- Household contact with an infected person or objects that he has recently touched;
- Intimacy with the carrier of the virus;
- Long-term use of antibiotics, which caused a significant deterioration in immunity;
- Constant stress and persistent bad habits.
Most often, benign tumors on the foreskin appear after sex (not only classical, but also anal or oral) in an infected partner. Therefore, you should always use condoms when intimate contact with unfamiliar girls.
We should also not forget about the rules of personal hygiene, because the work of the immune system, as well as the progression of infections and viruses, largely depend on this. You should not contact the personal belongings of a person you do not know or a loved one who has signs of the disease.
Quitting bad habits like alcohol consumption and smoking is always one of the best ways to protect yourself from many diseases. This is especially important if your frequency of drinking and smoking cigarettes is at a very high level.
Remember to live a healthy lifestyle. Papilloma on the scrotum and penis will never appear if your immunity is high. Exercise, monitor your diet and take vitamins periodically. The last point may not be necessary for everyone, but in winter and during stressful periods of life, the protective function of the body always needs additional support.
To never observe white formations on the bridle, trunk and scrotum of your genital organ, you can also resort to vaccination. Modern medicine offers several vaccine preparations at once, which fight against the popular viral strains 16 and 18, which lead to the growth of white, pink or brown papillomas.
The disadvantage of this approach is that the vaccines available today are very recent and have not passed the standard testing for this class of drugs.
How to get rid of papillomas on the penis with folk remedies?
Mankind has been familiar with viruses for a very long time, and before the breakthrough in medicine, which has been observed for only a little more than a century, people had to cope with them with improvised means. Thanks to 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 craftsmen in parallel with the main treatment plan, or use them for preventive purposes.
The recommendations below can be used both separately and in combination. For safety, it is only important to consult with your doctor, because a viral infection was caused by another disease or, conversely, provoked the development of a new disease, then some alternative methods of treatment will only make the situation worse.
But after diagnosis, examination and the absence of contraindications, you can safely apply the following recipes:
- Apply tea tree oil to the warts until they disappear completely. It is necessary to carry out the procedure several times a week, and if the spread of neoplasms on the skin is too large, the frequency of application of the agent can be increased;
- Using 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 a procedure, the build-up should quickly fall off;
- Application of magnesia 2 times a day;
- Removal of the tumor with celandine juice. This method is one of the most effective. Even in conventional medicines, celandine is very often used as the main active ingredient;
- Honey to enhance the effect. Celandine juice will work even better if papillomas are smeared with honey at night;
- Egg white. This remedy will only bring results if it is used on a new papilloma. Education, which appeared long ago, cannot be removed in this way;
- Rosehip and / or Echinacea tinctures. By themselves, they will not give any effect, but in combination with other folk remedies, recovery will come faster;
- Garlic application. This food product fights warts well, but for a more convenient and safe use, it must be thoroughly crushed, mixed with hand cream, and only then applied to the affected area of the skin.