The human body is an amazing system with many components and among the microorganisms inside it you can find not only useful and harmless microorganisms, but also bacteria that adversely affect health. Some of them are present in the body from birth, while others may occur during daily and / or sexual contact.
The latter includes the papilloma virus, which cannot manifest in any way for a long time. Its distribution is approximately the same between the two sexes and they can occur in different areas (including the genitals). However, papillomas in men are not as dangerous as in women, which can be called, albeit a little, 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). They do not form on the body immediately, but over a period of time.
Flat papillomas can grow to a centimeter or more and their appearance is usually concentrated on the armpits, face and groin. Today, doctors are familiar with more than a hundred varieties of the virus in question, and several of them can enter the body simultaneously.
Characteristics of male papillomas of the penis
Unfortunately, when genital growths appear on a man's penis, one simply cannot pay attention to them. For a long time, such growths do not appear in any way, as their location in hard-to-reach places often goes unnoticed and does not cause discomfort.
This situation is very unpleasant and even dangerous, as papillomas of 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 severe consequences, but every risk must be taken into account. For this reason, experienced doctors recommend that you periodically undergo a complete examination, which can detect any diseases and viral diseases.
Important!
In addition, in men, neoplasms of the penis itself occur very rarely and more often they are preceded by any chronic or acute inflammatory processes.
Sometimes penile papillomas may not appear, even if the virus is present in the man's body. In this case, the person is simply a carrier of HPV, but does not get it.
However, the treatment procedure must be followed even in the absence of signs of the disease, as 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.
The danger of detecting growth of the male genital organ
Even small papillomas on the male genitalia 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 quite quickly. Timely treatment of papillomas of the penis lasts about a week and gives excellent results without recurrence.
If you delay contacting 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, 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 your doctor in time.
Features of the diagnosis of the disease
It is possible to self-diagnose human papillomavirus in 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 made only on the basis of the conclusion of a qualified urologist, whose task is to interview and examine the patient.
In addition, papillomas of the penis and testicles require a number of tests, the main one being an HPV smear test. If the doctor finds concomitant diseases, they may need to be treated first, and only then will a papillomavirus plan be prepared.
As for the treatment of papillomas, there are no uniform recommendations for all men. Much also depends on the results of research, individual characteristics of the body and intolerance to the components of drugs.
Therefore, self-medication at home without prior consultation with 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 rapid 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 dermatologist 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.
Once HPV enters the human body, tumors do not appear immediately in the body. Depending on the epithelial activity and the functioning of the immune system, penile papillomas can appear very quickly or long after infection. In each case, however, 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 a pronounced papilloma, which can then lead to the development of penile cancer.
The importance of rapid removal of papillomas of the penis
Of course, papillomas of the penis on the glans are very unpleasant. And it's not just about the possible discomfort or the likelihood of developing other diseases, but also the shame that a person can feel when he goes to the doctor.
For this reason, many members of the strong half of humanity are in no hurry to treat penile papillomas, hoping that in time they will disappear on their own or rely on their own strength.
In fact, you are simply risking your health even more. HPV is exactly the case when you need to be as candid 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 for sure why new growths have appeared on 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 the papillomas from the penis. This can be done in several popular ways:
- Cryosurgery.In this case, the tumors are removed with liquid nitrogen. The advantage of such a procedure lies in the complete absence of contraindications and it can be used at any stage 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 a papilloma of the head of the penis and after that there is a possibility of ulcers and / or erosion.
- Electrocoagulation.A quick and almost painless procedure that leaves no scars or scars. Unfortunately, there are some disadvantages 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. The relative novelty and, as a result, the lack of long enough tests do 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 on the penis, absolutely no traces remain.
- 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 of the head disappears by itself, leaving almost no traces. But the solutions are not suitable for everyone because they sometimes 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. In this case, there is no pain due to the use of local anesthesia, but the appearance of a scar after the procedure is very likely.
To eliminate papillomas once and for all, drug therapy after removal of the growths is also an important part of treatment. In its framework, additional folk remedies can be used, but it is not recommended to give up only them.
Important!
Because the papilloma appears on the genital trunk due to a virus, the use of antiviral drugs is mandatory. After such drugs, the concentration of HPV in the human blood decreases and the immune system resumes its normal functioning.
HPV prevention and infection prevention
If you do not even want to know what papillomas look like, then you should follow a few important recommendations of experienced doctors. With their help you can prevent the possibility of penile neoplasms and avoid many other problems. The first step is to understand why papillomas appear on the genitals. They can occur due to:
- Household contact with an infected person or objects he has recently touched;
- Proximity to the virus carrier;
- Long-term use of antibiotics, which has caused a significant deterioration in immunity;
- Constant stress and persistent bad habits.
Most often, benign tumors of the foreskin appear after sex (not only classic, but also anal or oral) in an infected partner. Therefore, you should always use condoms in 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, largely depend on it. You should not associate with the personal belongings of a person you do not know or with a close person who has signs of the disease.
Giving up bad habits such as drinking alcohol and smoking is always one of the best ways to protect yourself from many diseases. This is especially important if the frequency of drinking and smoking cigarettes is at a very high level.
Remember to lead a healthy lifestyle. Papilloma of the scrotum and penis will never occur if your immunity is high. Exercise, follow 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 see white formations on the bridle, trunk and scrotum of your genitals, you can also resort to vaccination. Modern medicine offers several vaccines at once, which fight against the popular strains of the virus 16 and 18, which leads 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 penile papillomas with folk remedies?
Mankind has known about viruses for a very long time, and before the breakthrough in medicine, which lasted only a little over a century, people had to deal with them by improvised means. Thanks to this, many popular recipes and ways to eliminate 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 masters in parallel with the basic treatment plan or use them for preventive purposes.
The recommendations below can be used either individually or in combination. For safety, it is important only to consult your doctor, because the viral infection is caused by another disease or, conversely, has provoked the development of a new disease, then some alternative treatments will only worsen the situation.
But after diagnosis, examination and lack of contraindications you can safely apply the following recipes:
- Apply tea tree oil on the warts until they disappear completely. The procedure should be performed several times a week and if the spread of tumors on the skin is too large, the frequency of application of the agent may increase;
- Use of vinegar. This medicine should be used carefully and only on the affected area. You should apply vinegar to the papilloma once a day. After such a procedure, the accumulation should fall rapidly;
- Apply magnesium 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. Celery juice will work even better if the papilloma is smeared with honey at night;
- Egg white. This medicine will only work if used for a new papilloma. The education that appeared a long time ago cannot be removed in this way;
- Tinctures of rose hips and / or echinacea. By themselves, they will not give any effect, but in combination with other folk remedies recovery will come faster;
- Application with garlic. This food product fights warts well, but for more comfortable and safe use it should be well crushed, mixed with hand cream and only then applied to the affected area of skin.