The human body is an amazing system with many components, and among the microorganisms it contains you can find not only beneficial and harmless microorganisms, but also bacteria that negatively affect 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 cannot manifest itself in any way for a long time. Their distribution is approximately equal between both sexes and they can appear in different areas (including the genitals). However, papillomas in men are not as dangerous as in women, which can be called, albeit small, but a consolation for representatives of the strong half of humanity.
What is HPV?
This virus is transmitted through human blood. The infection contributes to the development of small papillomas, which are tumors (usually benign). In the body, they are not formed immediately, but over a period of time.
Flat papillomas can grow to a centimeter or more, and their appearance is usually concentrated in the armpits, face, and groin area. Today, doctors are familiar with more than a hundred varieties of the virus in question, and several of them can enter the body at the same time.
Characteristics of papillomas on the male penis.
Unfortunately, when genital formations appear on a man's penis, you simply cannot 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, such as squamous cell carcinoma, etc.
Of course, in practice, the human papillomavirus does not usually cause such serious consequences, but any risks must be taken into account. For this reason, experienced doctors recommend that you regularly undergo a comprehensive examination that can detect any ailments and viral diseases.
Important!
In addition, in men, neoplasms on the penis appear very rarely, and most 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.
However, the treatment procedure should be followed even in the absence of signs of the disease, because the papillomavirus is easily transmitted through sexual and even domestic contact. Therefore, his relatives and friends, whose immunity is not strong enough to suppress the infection, can get sick.
The danger of detecting a growth in the male genital organ.
Even small papillomas on the genitals of men are at very high risk, because they can lead to the formation of cancerous tumors.
However, modern medicine is well developed and can get rid of the problem quite 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, your treatment will be more difficult and time consuming. However, this situation is completely solvable without 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 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 doctor. Any conclusion can be drawn only on the basis of the conclusion of a qualified urologist, whose task is to interview and examine the patient.
Also, with papillomas on the penis and testicles, it is necessary to pass a series of tests, the main one of which is a smear for the determination of HPV. If the doctor discovers comorbidities, their treatment may be required initially, and only later will a plan for the papilloma virus be developed.
As for how to treat papillomas, there are no uniform recommendations for all men. Much also depends on the results of tests, individual characteristics of the organism and intolerance to drug components.
Because of this, self-treatment at home without first consulting a professional doctor can have unpleasant consequences.
How do papillomas develop on a man's penis?
As already noted several times above, without competent and prompt treatment of benign papillomas, over time they can turn into malignant tumors. In order not to regret the delay, when it is already too late, it is better to contact a dermatovenerologist 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 in the body do not appear right away. 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 from phimosis to an advanced stage;
- Smegma accumulation under the inner leaf of the foreskin;
- Subsequent smegma infection with urine, which often becomes the cause of the formation of malignant tumors;
- Inflammation of the head and shaft of the penis;
- Erosion of the penis;
- The appearance of a pronounced papilloma, which can later lead to the development of penile cancer.
The importance of rapid removal of papillomas on the penis.
Of course, papillomas on the glans penis are very unpleasant. And it is not only about the possible discomfort or the probability of developing other diseases, but also about the embarrassment 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 rush to treat papillomas on the penis, hoping that over time they will disappear on their own or depend on their own strength.
In fact, you risk your health even more. HPV is exactly the case when you need to be as frank as possible with your doctor. In this case, it is necessary not only to pass the necessary tests, but also to answer all the questions of the doctor, no matter how personal.
Only in this way a specialist will be able to say with certainty 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 the papillomas from the penis. This can be done in several popular ways:
- Cryosurgery.In this case, the neoplasms are removed with liquid nitrogen. The advantage of such a procedure lies in the complete absence of contraindications and can be used at any stage of the development of the disease. However, other methods will be preferable for you if you want to experience as few unpleasant sensations as possible. Cryosurgery is considered the most painful way to remove the papilloma on the head of the penis, and afterwards there is the possibility of ulceration and / or erosion.
- Electrocoagulation.A fast and almost painless procedure that does not leave 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 that papillomas can be removed, this is one of the most attractive. The relative novelty and, as a result, the lack of long enough tests does not allow it to become a leader in medicine. The available results show that papillomas can be cured with radio waves not only quickly and painlessly, but also very carefully. After such an operation, absolutely no trace remains on the penis.
- Chemical solutions.If the growths around the head are small, special solutions applied to the growths are the best solution. With their help, the papilloma on the head disappears on its own, leaving almost no traces. But the solutions are not suitable for everyone, because sometimes they cause allergies.
- Scalpel.Classic surgery has been used for many years, which is why the removal of papillomas on the head of the penis in this way is considered the most proven and reliable option. In this case there is no pain due to the use of local anesthesia, but it is very likely that a scar will appear after the procedure.
To remove papillomas once and for all, drug therapy after the growths have been removed is also an important part of treatment. Within its framework, home remedies can be used additionally, but it is not recommended to do without them alone.
Important!
Since 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 human blood decreases, and the immune system resumes its normal work.
HPV Prevention and Infection Prevention
If you don't even want to know what papillomas look like, you need to follow several important recommendations from experienced doctors. With its 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:
- Home contact with an infected person or recently touched objects;
- Intimacy with the virus carrier;
- Long-term use of antibiotics, which caused a significant deterioration of immunity;
- Constant stress and persistent bad habits.
Most often, benign tumors on the foreskin appear after sex (not only classic, but also anal or oral) in an infected partner. Therefore, you should always use condoms when having intimate contact with unfamiliar girls.
You also should 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 depends on this. You should not get in touch with 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 the frequency with which you drink and smoke cigarettes is at a very high level.
Remember to lead a healthy lifestyle. Papilloma on 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 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 popular strains of the virus 16 and 18, which leads to the growth of white, pink or brown papillomas.
The downside to this approach is that the vaccines currently available are very recent and have not passed the standard tests for this class of drugs.
How to get rid of papillomas on the penis with home remedies?
Mankind has been familiar with viruses for a long time, and before the advancement of medicine, which has been observed for only a little over a century, people had to deal with them by 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, since a viral infection was caused by another disease or, on the contrary, caused 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 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 great, 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 drop off quickly;
- 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 the papilloma is smeared with honey at night;
- Egg white. This remedy will only work if it is used on a new papilloma. Education, which appeared a long time ago, cannot be eliminated in this way;
- Rosehip and / or echinacea tinctures. By themselves, they will not give any effect, but in combination with other home remedies, recovery will be faster;
- Garlic application. This food product fights warts well, but for more convenient and safe use, it should be crushed well, mixed with hand cream, and only then applied to the affected area of the skin.