What to do if there are warts on the penis

Penile warts are small growths that are located on the skin, muscle, glans or shaft of the penis. They are also called genital warts. This leads to certain strains of papillomavirus pathology that are prone to recurrent manifestations and are never completely removed from the body.

Causes of warts on the penis in men

Warts are viral growths caused by the human papillomavirus. HPV is a large group of pathogenic microorganisms. About 100 strains of this pathogen have been studied. Also, these viruses are divided into different categories according to the level of oncogenicity.

Roughly estimated, about 90% of the world's population is infected with this or that type of papillomavirus. Pathogens live very little in the external environment and die quickly. Most often transmitted sexually, less often in daily life or from mother to child. Viral agents are localized in the superficial layer of the mucous membrane and epidermis.

As for penile warts in men, strains 6 and 11 cause them. These viruses are responsible for genital warts. These are conditionally non-oncogenic types that can quite rarely lead to malignant neoplasms.

In order for the virus to enter the body, direct contact of infected skin or mucous membranes with healthy skin is essential. This usually happens during unprotected sex. The risk of infection increases if there are microtraumas on the surface of the body - abrasions, cracks, scratches. The virus penetrates these lesions particularly easily and rapidly.

HPV multiplies in the deeper layers of the skin in cells of the human epidermis. As the disease progresses, epithelial cells are raised by viral means. Thus, the papillomavirus reaches the surface of the skin and causes rapid chaotic growth of epidermal cells. This causes warts on the penis.

A distinctive feature of the

papillomavirus is that it can remain dormant for a long time in the deeper layers of the dermis. Various factors can cause its progress. For example, weakening of the immune system, hypothermia, taking antibiotics, stress, overload, poor nutrition, vitamin deficiency, hormonal imbalance, etc. Sh.

However, even when the virus is latent, a person is potentially dangerous in terms of transmitting HPV to partners. Knowing the causes of warts on the penis, we can conclude that these growths can appear both in adolescents who have just started having sex and in the elderly.

Symptoms and types of warts on the penis

Types of warts

In most male patients, warts on the penis usually go unnoticed. Most often they are formed in areas prone to injury during sexual intercourse. Therefore, neoplasms are found on the skin of the head, bridle, fog. Rarely, they appear on the trunk of the penis and the scrotum, the testicles.

Warts on the penis usually look like small growths of pink, beige, whitish shade 2-30 mm in size. They can be single or divided into coccygeal-like neoplasms.

In the active growth phase, when the immune system fails, penile warts can cause itching and burning in the affected area. Also, sometimes neoplasms are noticeable during sexual intercourse. Under normal circumstances, these formations are painless and do not cause significant discomfort.

Often, warts affect not large areas of the genitals but large areas. Therefore, often warts on the head of the penis gradually spread to the entire area of ​​the penis, affecting the anus.

Types of warts on the penis depend on the strain of the virus that infects the man as well as their location.

Consider their main types:

  • Neoplasms in the almond area look like lighter shades of tuberculosis than skin. Sometimes they have a thin leg. Initially, single warts appear, over time groups of genital warts may form.
  • On the frenum, the warts look like chaotic piles of small whitish nodules.
  • Warts look like a pale pink finger-like rash around the penis. Usually, they form clusters of broccoli-like inflorescences.
  • Giant Bushke-Levenshein tumors can sometimes form on the shaft of the penis. They are a few warts that have grown together. This is a rare but dangerous pathology that is fraught with tumor transformation because neoplasm cells are prone to rapid mutation.

If suspicious growths are found on the penis, the man should consult a specialist immediately. The urologist examines and interviews the patient. In addition to the penis, the urologist should examine the scrotum, perianal area, and urethra. Usually, a visual examination is sufficient to make a diagnosis. In some cases, the doctor may refer the man for additional tests.

To determine the risk of pathogenic strain and carcinogenicity, the patient should have a blood transfusion for PCR testing. Also, if the phrenium is damaged, a Meatoscopy procedure may be needed to identify warts in the urethra.

We must remember that warts on the top of the penis and scrotum can look like other types of neoplasms. For example, papulosis in the second stage of syphilis is also characterized by the appearance of small tumors. To rule out other sexually transmitted diseases, it is necessary to test for genital infections - syphilis, HIV, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, etc. Sh.

Danger of warts on penis in men

Danger of wartsInitially, warts on the penis are an aesthetic defect rather than a serious pathology that threatens men's health. However, this does not mean that they do not need treatment. If the disease progresses, it can lead to more serious problems in the future.

The dangers of these neoplasms are as follows:

  • Development of phimosis.In this condition the fog skin merges with the head of the penis. Because of this, problems can arise with the normal discharge of sperm, pathogens accumulate under the cosmos and inflammatory processes can occur.
  • Inflammation of the head on the trunk of the penis.This pathology is a complication of the condition described above, when bacteria invade under the skin of the almond and then spread.
  • Erosion of the genitals.Most often they develop as a result of systematic trauma of warts from the penis. It occurs during sexual intercourse, shaving, wearing tight underwear.
  • Degeneration of neoplasms into cancerous tumors.This is rare, but there is a danger, especially if the warts on the penis are often damaged.

Also, do not forget that active neoplasms are dangerous in terms of infecting partners. Moreover, even a condom can not always protect a person from infection.

Methods of treating penile warts

Since the appearance of warts on the penis is directly related to a general decrease in immunity, the treatment of this pathology should be difficult and combined. Basically, different methods of destruction are used for neoplasms. Medications are used to boost immunity and suppress the virus.

Ways to remove warts on the penis

Wart removal methods

Instrumental and chemical methods of exposure are used to remove warts from the penis. We must remember that these growths themselves are very rare and therefore will have to be removed if men try to reduce the risk of complications.

There are several ways to get rid of warts on your penis:

  • Laser destruction.The laser beam evaporates from the accumulation of liquid, it dries, is covered with a crust and disintegrates after a few days. As a rule, no traces remain at the treatment site. The procedure is painless, rarely causes relapses and complications.
  • Cryo removal.Liquid nitrogen, which has a low temperature, is used in point neoplasms and causes it to freeze and then die. After processing, a crust is formed at the site of formation, which also disappears after a few days along with the rest of the formations.
  • Radiosurgical removal.Neoplasms are affected by radio waves that destroy growth tissue. This is one of the most accurate, effective and safe ways to remove warts from the penis. No traces remain on the skin after the removal of the radio wave.
  • Electrocoagulation.At a certain frequency there is an electrode current that destroys the output. This procedure to remove warts on the penis can cause burns and subsequent scarring. Therefore, it is prescribed with caution.
  • Surgical excision.If the wart on the penis is very large, in extreme cases a scalpel cutting technique may be used. But they rarely resort to such surgery because there is a risk of serious bleeding and the spread of infection. A complete circular excision of the tibia is also shown for extensive wart damage.

Your doctor may also prescribe chemical removal. The procedure is performed using cauterizing medications.

Medications for penile warts

To eliminate the risk of recurrence of warts on the head of the penis or other parts of the genitals, it is necessary to increase immunity, as well as to prevent the virus in the body. Different groups of drugs are used for this purpose - antiviral and immunomodulatory.

HPV also protects the body, which is somehow depressed. Immunity will actively fight the pathogen and reduce the risk of warts on the penis.

Folk remedies against penile warts

Folk remedies

If you are thinking about how to treat penile warts, then you can find help in traditional medicine. However, remember that you should use this technique only after consulting your doctor. Self-medication can at least end in vain and at worst lead to serious complications.

The following tools are popular:

  • Tea tree oil.A powerful herbal antiviral agent that helps prevent pathogenic action. It is necessary to apply the substance several times a day in the warts on the head of the penis, every day, until the growth is completely eliminated.
  • Propolis.Another natural remedy to help fight viruses. To get rid of warts on the penis, use the substance on the growths, every night before bed, for 10-14 days.
  • Egg white.It is necessary to take raw protein and lubricate the neoplasm with it several times a day.
  • table vinegar.Acid actively corrects abnormal tissues, so you need to be careful with it so as not to damage neighboring healthy areas. You need to lubricate carefully and drip.
  • Rowan juice.acid contains phytoncides that have antiviral action. Squeeze freshly squeezed liquid warts on the penis daily.

The above recipes are only suitable if you know for sure that you are dealing with HPV and the neoplasm is small and one. Otherwise, you can not do without special therapy.

Prevention of warts on the penis

Timely treatment of penile warts significantly reduces the risk of complications and recur in the future. It is also a way to prevent the transmission of the virus to your sexual partner.

One of the most effective methods of prevention is special polyvalent vaccination. They work against 6, 11, 16 and 18 types of pathogens - exactly what causes genital warts.

Although condoms do not guarantee 100% protection against HPV, they should be used as they reduce the risk of infection by 20-30%. Among other things, it protects against other sexually transmitted infections.

If a man is already infected with HPV, then it is essential to follow a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of penile warts. Timely prevention of exacerbation of chronic diseases, proper nutrition, exercise and maintaining immunity "in combat readiness".