Usually, people do not suspect that they have the human papillomavirus (HPV) in their body. This is due to the fact that papillomavirus usually exists in a latent form, which is suppressed by natural immunity. Problems arise when it goes out of control and actively begins to manifest itself as growing on different parts of the body. Men are less affected by the virus than women, however, for them its effects can turn into serious problems in the form of papillomas on the penis.
Cause of what happened
viral DNA enters the body through tiny cracks in the skin or mucous membranes. If a man's immunity is weakened, the first symptoms of HPV will appear several months after infection.
Up to 80% is sexually transmitted. Barrier birth control minimizes the risk of infection, but does not completely eliminate it.
Other means of infection:
- Household path.The virus is transmitted through the personal belongings of an infected person: clothes, toiletries, . . . The risk of transmission increases if there is damage to the skin, even small wounds. This pathway is characterized by low infection causing cancer viruses. They do not lead to serious health problems, but appear as genital warts, papillomas, and warts, creating a cosmetic defect.
- From mother to child.If a mother becomes infected with the HPV virus during pregnancy and childbirth and naturally gives birth, the baby is more likely to become infected.
If a man has good immunity, the virus will not manifest itself and can persist in the body for a long time in its latent form. Therefore, it is not the viral infection itself that is dangerous, but the weakened immune system, leading to the activation of the HPV virus.
There are a number of factors that affect a virus's ability to consolidate position:
- chronic disease;
- hormonal problems;
- has chosen the wrong method of contraception or has no one at all;
- infected with the virus;
- drink alcohol, smoke, or use antibiotics long-term;
- is often stressful.
All these factors negatively affect the immune system. If in the life of a man there is no stimulant but many factors, this will lead to a more rapid development of the papillomavirus virus.
Symptoms
Usually, papilloma is only externally, however, in some cases nonspecificsymptoms may occur:
- itching and burning during sex;
- pain when touching the papilloma;
- accumulates urine in the folds of the penis;
- unpleasant odor in the affected area.
Also, u can grow and affect not only the penis area but also the anus and pubic area.
what do the papillae look like
Penile papilloma is a small form of cancer. At first, she may appear alone, but without proper treatment, the number of papillomas will increase. However, they can be fused together.
These growths look like pink or flesh-colored cauliflower clusters. Most often they are localized in the foreskin, on the foreskin and frenzy. Less commonly, they are diagnosed in the urethra and scrotum. Papillomas can also appear as small, white bumps that grow in long rows. This form is typical for localization in the reins area.
One of the manifestations of HPV is Buschke-Levenshtein warts. It is distinguished by its rapid growth, outstanding size, and resistance to different types of treatment. Its appearance is due to several existing papillomas and warts, which combine to form a large, damaged area. The presence of condyloma Buschke-Levenshtein is very dangerous because the cells are altered because it can easily develop into cancer.
Which doctor should you contact
As a rule, a urologist deals with the diagnosis of papillomas in men. You can also seek advice from a dermatologist or an oncologist if you have genital warts in the anal area. However, papillomas are usually referred to a surgeon for removal. In total, the diagnosis takes place in several stages:
- The urologist examines and interviews the patient.Verbal inquiries are required to assess the patient's lifestyle and determine the cause of infection. Imaging exams not only include assessing the condition of the penis, but also neighboring organs - scrotum, anal area. This is necessary to complete the picture of virus localization.
- Urethritis.Determines the presence of sexually transmitted diseases.
- PCR.This analysis not only shows the presence of HPV in the body, but also identifies its virus.
- Meat screening.This procedure is an exam of the urethra if the papillomavirus has infected an infected person.
- After removal of a papilloma, your doctor may order a biopsyto evaluate the condition of the resected tumor. This is necessary to rule out the risk of developing cancer and to make sure that the papilloma is benign.
In this case, you should conduct a survey of both partners. Usually a woman is also infected with one of the papillomavirus viruses. If only men are treated, it is likely that after a while the disease will come back.
Why are papillomas dangerous?
Human papillomavirus is often associated with other related diseases. The appearance of papillomas in the area of the glans penis contributes to the accumulation of urine in the folds. This facilitates the emergence and growth of different microorganisms, which in turn leads to infection. They can cause erosion around the papilloma, and also contribute to inflammation of the urethra and testicles. These diseases are characterized by problems with urination, pain and high fever.
Another danger is tumor injury, which leads to bleeding. This is due to the fact that many blood vessels form around the papillomas, supplying them with blood. Even small injuries can lead to infection from trauma.
Also, u can rub while moving, causing pain and discomfort for men.
HPV and cancer
When the virus first started spreading, the tumors were sporadic and benign. Without treatment, they grow and fuse with each other. Over time, the cells degenerate into malignancies.The risk of cancer is especially high if a man is infected with high cancer-causing viruses - 16 or 18.These are the types that contribute to penile and bladder cancer.
Treatment of papillomas
HPV treatment not only involves eliminating external manifestations, but also strengthening the immune system, helping to suppress the manifestation of the virus.Immunostimulants are used to maintain immunity.
As an antiviral drug, an effective ointment that suppresses viral replication and eliminates small growth. It does not always cope with the task of a complete removal, but it prevents the emergence of new tumors. Antiviral ointment is prescribed to stimulate immunity. The ointment does not remove papillomas, but promotes the activation of cells of the immune system, prevents their growth and development.
Deletion method
There are several ways to remove new developments that have appeared:
- Laser removal.Lasers act on the papilloma, completely burning the papilloma. A crust is formed at this place, which will gradually decrease over a few weeks. The method is considered effective due to the absence of relapses. The removal is carried out under anesthesia. No bleeding, no scarring or scarring.
- Output password.Papillomas come in contact with liquid nitrogen. It immediately freezes the desired area, the tumor on it collapses and dies. The disadvantage of this method is that it cannot control the depth of the cold suction process. At the site where the papilloma has been removed, a scab will remain and will disappear after a while.
- Radio surgery.The principle of this method is similar to that of a laser hair removal. Radio waves do not leave scarring and scarring, the procedure is conducted with a preliminary anesthesia with a specialized spray. After that there were no complications, and the body quickly recovered.
- Capacitors.An electric current is applied to the leg that grows, so the leg is destroyed, then the papilloma disappears. Superficial anesthesia is possible if necessary. This procedure takes several minutes, is popular and affordable. But this method has the ability to leave scarring after it heals.
- Surgical intervention.It is used in rare cases when the tumor becomes too large. It is performed under anesthesia, it has a long wound and heals. This method is good because it allows you to preserve the removed growth for histological examination.
The cost of each method depends on the complexity of the task, the size and number of papillomas to remove.
Before choosing a method, consult your doctor. He will tell you what is best to use in your situation, giving you details on how to perform the procedure. In addition, after removing the tumor, histological material should be taken. This is necessary to determine whether degeneration of benign to malignant tumors has begun. This method will help detect cell changes early and stop the spread of cancer.