Warts are not mysterious and incomprehensible for a long time. It has become commonplace now, everyone knows about them and everyone also knows they can be treated. But these claims are too general, as there are plenty of varieties. The causes of the occurrence may also be different. We then focus on the warts that occur on the penis.
Such warts are often referred to as genital warts and genital warts. They usually occur on the head and foreskin of the penis. During sexual intercourse with a person infected with the papilloma virus, warts appear on the head of the penis as a result of the infection.
In general, warts are not a serious health problem and can be considered curable. But this is only possible if you see a doctor in time and follow all his advice. If the diagnosis is not made in time and treatment is not started, warts can spread throughout the body, affect the internal organs, and in the worst case, lead to the development and development of malignancies.
Therefore, under no circumstances should the severity of warts be underestimated, and secondly, self-healing. Remember that only a professional can correctly diagnose and choose the method of treatment. Such warts can be both pathogenic and harmless. Who can distinguish them if they are not doctors?
In any case, the penile wart is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). It is more often spread through unprotected sex. But there are also household infections. This virus, like others (such as the herpes virus), stays in the blood throughout a person’s life and can manifest itself in the event of a sharp decrease in immunity. Doctors consider genital warts to be the most dangerous they know because they increase the risk of cancer. In this case, these warts are removed.
If these types of warts have been found in men to be caused by an intercourse infection, a thorough test should be performed, including 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 or she may be a carrier of this type of virus.
Externally, genital warts can be different. The size ranges from a few millimeters to several centimeters. Both shape and form are varied. They can be flat, peeled inside or pointed. As correct, these are not separate, i. e. , the case where there is only one wart is a rarity. They are much more common and are located in whole groups on the penis. The presence of warts on the penis can lead to itching, burning, redness.
Many doctors tend to think that whatever the wart is, it is better to remove it, even if it is harmless. But, of course, it is impossible to make decisions without a doctor’s conclusion, based on a number of tests and personal examinations. But it is best to prevent the occurrence of warts.
There is prevention for this. First, you must adhere to genital hygiene and avoid accidental sexual intercourse. Second, if any inflammatory processes are detected, they should be eliminated in a timely manner to avoid exacerbation. Third, if a virus is found in a permanent sexual partner, treatment, testing, and treatment if necessary should be performed.
Treatment of warts on the penis
As mentioned above, treatment is prescribed only by a doctor on a case-by-case basis. In addition, as mentioned above, it is impossible to get rid of human papillomavirus. The warts disappear, the patient recovers, but the virus remains in the blood. Nor can it be passed on to other partners in the process of intimate relationships. Symptoms may also occur when immunity is reduced. All methods used today alleviate symptoms in roughly the same way and reduce the risk of relapse at the same level.
The appointment of a doctor depends directly on the type of warts. For example, if you understand that a wart is virtually harmless, then it is prescribed to remove it normally (rather to restore an aesthetically healthy look), and if more serious types are found, the methods are completely different. Consider treating the most dangerous type - genital warts. The treatment is performed by different procedures.
The most commonly used method to remove 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 painkillers and the fact that scars are rarely left behind.
It is recommended to start the treatment of genital warts with laser therapy. They are made with a laser, the warts are removed. In this case, you need an anesthetic and scars may remain. Immediately upon removal, the suspension of viruses is released into the air, so healthcare workers must wear a mask. The room (office) itself must have a well-functioning hood and be disinfected regularly.
The electrocoagulation method is similar. It consists of the effect on high temperature warts. With it, tools are also needed so that the patient does not feel pain. Scars and scars can remain. Healthcare workers must also be protected and create conditions in the office so that neither other patients nor doctors and nurses themselves can become infected.
Of the medicines, the most commonly prescribed medicine is to be used with an extract of plants of the genus Podophyllum. It is usually applied twice a day, every 12 hours, with a specially designed applicator. The product should be applied for three consecutive days, followed by a break from 4 to 7. This is followed by another 3 days of treatment. These stages are gradually repeated until the disappearance of the warts is noticed. However, doctors do not recommend using this medicine for more than 5 months.
After treatment, the relapse is 30%. Some doctors prescribe immunotherapy to patients to avoid them, but their effectiveness in this case has not been proven.
There are many drugs and methods. In any case, it is important that you use them only on your doctor’s prescription, otherwise you may worsen your condition a lot. If you have been prescribed medication, read the instructions, contraindications carefully, and clearly check the amount of intake and adherence to all rules.
Modern medicine doesn’t stop there, so at this time, drugs and vaccines are being developed that will allow many people to get rid of HPV infection. But these developments are only in the early stages. But it is hoped that in 10 years the problem of human papillomavirus will be completely solved.