Papillomas on the penis

More often than not, people do not suspect that they have human papillomavirus (HPV) in their body. This is because the papillomavirus is usually found in a latent form, suppressed by natural immunity. Problems arise when it gets out of control and actively manifests itself in the form of growths on different parts of the body. Men are less affected by the virus than women, however, for them it can turn into serious problems in the form of papillomas on the penis.

Causes of occurrence

Viral DNA enters the body through microcracks in the skin or mucous membranes. If a man's immunity is weakened, the first signs of HPV will appear a few months after infection.

Up to 80% of

transmission occurs through sexual intercourse. Barrier contraception reduces the risk of infection but does not completely eliminate it.

Other ways of infection:

1. Household way.The virus is transmitted through the infected person's personal belongings: clothing, hygiene items, etc. Sh. The risk of transmission increases with skin damage, even a minor one. This pathway is characterized by infection with low oncogenic types of the virus. They do not cause serious health problems, but appear in the form of genitals, papillomas and warts, creating a cosmetic defect.
2. From mother to child.If the mother became infected with HPV during pregnancy and childbirth and gave birth naturally, the baby is more likely to be infected.

If a man has good immune protection, the virus is not detected and can remain in the body latently for a long time. Therefore, it is dangerous not to be infected with the virus itself, but to weaken the immune system, which leads to the activation of HPV.

There are many factors that influence the ability to strengthen the position of the virus:

• chronic diseases;
• hormonal problems;
• incorrectly selected contraception or its complete absence;
• viral infections;
• Alcohol, smoking, or prolonged use of antibiotics;
• Frequent stress.

All of these factors negatively affect the immune system. If there is not one provocative factor in a person's life, but several, it will lead to the faster development of the papillomavirus.

Symptoms

Often, papillomas only appear on the outside, although in some cases,nonspecific symptoms may occur:

• itching and burning during sexual intercourse;
• pain when touching papillomas;
• accumulation of urine in the folds of the penis;
• Unpleasant odor on the damaged area.

In addition, neoplasms can grow and affect not only the penis but also the anus and thigh.

What are papillomas

Penile papilloma is a small neoplasm. At first, it may appear alone, but without proper treatment, the number of papillomas increases. However, they can merge with each other.

These growths look like fleshy or pink cauliflower flowers. Most often they are localized in the scalp, scalp and phrenum. Less often, they are diagnosed in the urethra and scrotum. Papillomas can also appear as small white pimples that appear in long rows. This form is typical for localization in the area of ​​the bridle.

One of the manifestations of HPV is Bushke-Levenstein warts. It is characterized by rapid growth, distinctive size and resistance to various types of treatment. Its appearance is due to several existing papillomas and warts that merge with each other to form one large lesion area. The presence of Condyloma Bushke-Levenstein is dangerous because the cells altered by it can easily turn into cancer.

Which doctor to contact

Usually, a urologist diagnoses papillomas in men. You can also seek the advice of a dermatovenerologist or proctologist if you have genital warts in the anal area. However, papillomas are usually referred to a surgeon for removal. In general, the diagnosis is made in several stages:

1. Urologist examines and interviews the patient.A verbal survey is necessary to assess the patient's lifestyle and determine the cause of the virus infection. Visual examination involves assessing not only the condition of the penis, but also the surrounding organs - the scrotum, the anal area. This is necessary to perform a virus localization picture.
2. Urethral smear.Identifies the existence of various sexually transmitted diseases.
3. PCR.This test not only shows the presence of HPV in the body, but also likely determines its type.
4. Meatoscopy.This procedure is an examination of the urethra if the papillomavirus has infected the phrenium.
After removal of the
5. papilloma, your doctor may order a biopsy to assess the condition of the removed tumor. This is necessary to eliminate the risk of developing cancer and to ensure the benign papilloma.

In this case it is desirable to conduct a survey of both partners. Typically, a woman is also infected with one of the types of papillomavirus. If only a man is treated, in all probability, he will get sick again after some time.

Why is papilloma dangerous?

Human papillomavirus is often accompanied by other related diseases. The appearance of papillomas around the glans penis contributes to the accumulation of wrinkles in the urine. This creates the conditions for the emergence and growth of various microorganisms, which subsequently cause infections. They can provoke erosion around the papilloma and also promote inflammation of the urethra and testicles. These diseases are characterized by urinary problems, pain, and high fever.

Another danger is trauma to the neoplasms, which causes bleeding. This is because many blood vessels form around the papillomas that supply them with blood. Even minor injuries can lead to infection due to trauma.

Also, neoplasms can move during movement, causing pain and discomfort to the man.

HPV and Cancer

When the virus accompanies the spread, the neoplasms are sporadic and benign. Without treatment, they grow and merge with each other. Over time, the cells degenerate into malignant cells.The risk of cancer is especially high if a person is infected with high oncogenic types of the virus - 16 or 18.

Treatment of papillomas

HPV treatment involves not only removing its external manifestations, but also strengthening the immune system, which should block the manifestations of the virus.Immunostimulants are used to maintain immunity.

is ​​effective as an antiviral drug, an ointment that inhibits the multiplication of the virus and removes small growths. It does not always cope with the task of complete removal, but prevents the formation of new formations. Antiviral ointment is prescribed to stimulate immunity. The ointment does not remove papillomas, but helps to activate the cells of the immune system, which stops their growth and development.

Removal Methods

Several ways to get rid of new formations have appeared:

1. Laser removal.The laser beam acts on the papilloma, which completely burns the growth. A crust forms in this area, which shrinks after a few weeks. The method is considered effective due to the absence of recurrences. Removal is performed under anesthesia. No bleeding, scars and scars.
2. Cryodestruction.Papillomas are exposed to liquid nitrogen. It instantly freezes in the desired location, on it the neoplasm collapses and dies. The disadvantage of this method is the inability to control the depth of the cryodestruction effect. At the site of the removed papilloma remains the crust, which disappears after a while.
3. Radiosurgery.The principle of this method is similar to laser removal. Radio waves do not leave scars and scars and the procedure is preceded by pre-anesthesia with a special spray. After that there are no complications and the body recovers quickly.
4. Electrocoagulation.Electricity acts on the growth, causing the leg to be eliminated, after which the papilloma disappears. Superficial anesthesia can be done if needed. The procedure lasts a few minutes, is extensive and affordable. But this method can leave scars after healing.
5. Surgical intervention.It is used in rare cases when the tumor is very large. It is done under anesthesia, it has long healing and trauma. The method is good in that it allows you to save on the removed growth for histological examination.

The cost of each method depends on the complexity of the job, the size and number of papillomas to be removed.

Ask your doctor before choosing a method. It will tell you what is best to use in your situation, telling you in detail how the procedure is conducted. Also, after removal of the neoplasm, it is advisable to obtain material for histology. This is necessary to determine whether the process of degeneration of benign tumors into malignancies has begun. This method will help detect early changes in the cells and prevent the cancer from spreading.