The human body is an amazing multi-ingredient system, and among the microorganisms within it 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 may appear during daily and / or sexual contact.
The latter includes the papilloma virus, which can not appear in any way for a long time. Its distribution is roughly equal between the two 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 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). In the body, they are not formed immediately, but for a period of time.
Flat papillomas can grow up to a centimeter or more, and their appearance is usually concentrated in the armpits, face, and groin area. Today, doctors are familiar with over a hundred types of the virus in question, and some of them can enter the body at the same time.
Characteristics of papillomas in the male penis
Unfortunately, when genital formations appear on a man's penis, we simply cannot pay attention to them. For a long time, such growths do not manifest in any way, because their location in hard-to-reach places often goes unnoticed and does not cause inconvenience.
This situation is very unpleasant and even dangerous, because papillomas in the penis can eventually lead to more serious diseases, such as squamous cell carcinoma, etc.
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 thorough examination that can detect any disease and viral illness.
Important!
In addition, in men, neoplasms in the penis themselves occur very rarely, and more often they are preceded by all sorts of chronic or acute inflammatory processes.
Sometimes papillomas on the penis may not show up even if the 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 disease, because the papilloma virus is easily transmitted through sexual and even domestic contact. Therefore, your relatives and friends, whose immunity is not strong enough to suppress the infection, can get sick.
Risk of detecting an increase in the male genital organ
Even small papillomas on the male genitals 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 very quickly. Timely treatment of papillomas on the penis lasts about a week and gives an excellent result without recurrence.
If you are late to contact a doctor, then you can not do without surgery. In this case, there is a risk of subsequent degeneration of papillomas on the head of the penis.
In such a situation, treating them will be more difficult and will take a long time. However, this situation is completely solvable, without any unpleasant consequences, and you just need to consult your doctor in time.
Characteristics of the diagnosis of the disease
It is possible to independently diagnose human papillomavirus in a man's penis, although some inaccuracies in defining 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 only be made 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 stain for the determination of HPV. If the doctor detects concomitant diseases, then their treatment may be required initially, and only after that a plan for the papilloma virus 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, individual characteristics of the organism and intolerance to the components of the drug.
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 noted several times above, without competent and prompt treatment of benign papillomas, over time they can develop 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 related to papillomas on the skin of the penis.
Once HPV enters the human body, neoplasms in the body do not appear immediately. Depending on the epithelial activity and functioning of the immune system, papillomas on the penis may appear very soon or long after infection. However, in any case, they go through the following stages of their development:
- 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 penile cancer.
Importance of rapid removal of papillomas in the penis
Of course, papillomas on the glans penis are very uncomfortable. And it is not just about the potential concern or likelihood of other illnesses occurring, but also about the shame a man may experience when he goes to the doctor.
Strong for this reason that many representatives of the strong half of humanity are not in a 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 honest 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 they are.
Only in this way a specialist will be able to say with certainty why neoplasms have appeared in the penis and what to do to get rid of papillomas.
Usually, medication alone does 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, 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 disease development. However, other methods will be preferable for you if you want to experience as few uncomfortable sensations as possible. Cryosurgery is considered the most painful way to remove a papilloma on the head of the penis, followed by ulceration and / or erosion.
- Electrocoagulation.A quick and almost painless procedure that leaves no marks 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.Of all the ways in which papillomas can be removed, this is one of the most attractive. Relative innovation and, as a result, lack of testing long enough 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 trace remains on the penis.
- Chemical solutions.If the growths around the head are small, then special growing solutions applied are the best solution. With their help, the papilloma on the head disappears by itself, leaving almost no trace. But the solutions are not suitable for everyone, because sometimes they cause allergies.
- Bisturi.Classical surgery has been used for many years, so removing papillomas on the head of the penis in this way is considered to be 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, medication therapy after the growths have been removed is also an important part of the treatment. Within its framework, folk remedies can also be used, but it is not recommended to give up on them alone.
Important!
Since papilloma appears in 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.
Prevention of HPV and prevention of infection
If you do not even want to know what papillomas look like, then you should adhere to some important recommendations of experienced doctors. With their help, you can prevent the possibility of neoplasms in the penis and avoid many other problems. The first step is to understand why papillomas appear on the genitals. They can arise due to:
- House contact with an infected person or items he has recently touched;
- 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 in the foreskin appear after sex (not only classic, but also anal or oral) in an infected partner. Therefore, you should always use condoms when you have intimate contact with unknown girls.
You 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, depend largely on this. You should not contact the personal belongings of a person you do not know or a loved one who has signs of illness.
Quitting bad habits like consuming alcohol and smoking is always one of the best ways to protect yourself from many diseases. This is especially important if the frequency of your smoking and cigarette smoking is at a very high level.
Remember to live a healthy lifestyle. Papilloma in 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 body’s protective function always needs extra support.
In order to never observe white formations in the bridle, trunk and scrotum of your genital organ, you can also use vaccination. Modern medicine offers several vaccine preparations at the same time, which fight against known types of virus 16 and 18, leading 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 not passed the standard test 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 advancement in medicine, which has been observed for just over a century, people have to deal 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 the papilloma with the help of professional medicines, but at the same time, you can use the achievements of the popular master in parallel with the main treatment plan, or use them for preventive purposes.
The recommendations below can be used both individually and in combination. For safety, it is important only to consult your doctor, because a viral infection is caused by another disease or, conversely, provoked the development of a new disease, then some alternative methods of treatment will only worsen the situation.
But after diagnosis, examination and absence of contraindications, you can safely apply the following recipes:
- Put the tea tree oil on the warts until they disappear completely. It is necessary to perform the procedure several times a week, and if the spread of neoplasms on the skin is very large, the frequency of application of the agent may increase;
- Use of vinegar. This medicine should be used with caution and only on the affected area. You should put vinegar on papillomas once a day. After such a procedure, construction should fall quickly;
- Apply magnesium 2 times a day;
- Tumor removal with celandine juice. This method is one of the most effective. Even in conventional medicine, 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 medicine will only work if used on a new papilloma. Education, which appeared long ago, cannot be removed in this way;
- Tinctures of roses and / or Echinacea. By themselves, they will not give any effect, but in combination with other folk remedies, healing will come faster;
- Garlic application. This food product fights warts well, but for a more convenient and safe use, it should be completely crushed, mixed with hand cream and applied only then to the affected area of skin.