Etiology
The reason for the appearance of papillomas in men on the body is the penetration and active reproduction of HPV in the body. The virus is transmitted:
- with unprotected coitus (traditional, oral, anal);
- with a blood transfusion taken from a person with HPV;
- upon contact of mucous membranes or skin, especially if there is damage to it (scratches, abrasions, cuts).
You can become infected in public places (sauna, bathhouse, swimming pool, solarium, etc.), in hairdressing salons and beauty salons, where proper antiseptic treatment of instruments is neglected. There is also a risk of infection in dental offices if instruments are not properly sterilized. But the virus is not transmitted simply by interacting with an infected patient.
Its cunning lies in the fact that after infection, papillomas do not appear immediately. These neoplasms appear on the skin or mucous membranes when the disease becomes active. Namely when:
- weakened immune defense;
- intense physical activity;
- stress and nervous exhaustion;
- the presence of other diseases that are sexually transmitted.
Viruses concentrate in certain places of the skin and mucous membranes, change the structure of epithelial cells, resulting in the formation of papillomas.
Warts on the testicles: diagnosis
If condylomas appear on the genitals, this is a sign of the presence of a disease.
It is necessary to visit a specialist and undergo an examination.
To make a complete diagnosis, you should consult the following specialists:
- Venereologist
- Dermatologist
- Oncologist
- Urologist
Specialists will conduct a visual examination and, based on this, make a preliminary diagnosis.
At the time of consultation, symptoms are studied and material is collected for laboratory diagnostics.
Diagnostic procedures include tests to determine the presence of concomitant diseases.
Histological examination is required.
PCR analysis is often necessary.
Such a study helps determine the type of virus and gives accurate results in a short time.
The method allows you to determine the presence of the virus in the body in the early stages of manifestation.
Material for analysis is taken from the urethral canal.
A smear is taken by inserting a sterile probe into the urethra.
After this, the material is sent to the laboratory for study.
A biopsy is done to rule out the presence of cancer cells.
There is also a diagnostic method - a daijin test.
This method is carried out on the principle of polymerase chain reaction.
The study helps determine not only the type of virus, but also its quantity in the material being studied.
After passing all diagnostic tests, the doctor will prescribe treatment.
Treatment methods for warts on the testicles in men
What are the main treatments for warts on the testicles in men?
- 1. Surgical. They occupy a leading place in the complex of therapeutic measures for condylomatosis.
For this use:
- Cauterization with liquid nitrogen
- Treatment with concentrated chemicals (acids or alkalis)
- Laser removal
- Radio wave excision
- Local treatment with solcoderm, podofilin, supercelandine
- Electrocoagulation
- Excision with a scalpel (used less and less and mainly for very large warts)
- 2.Drug therapy.
It includes the following:
- Antiviral drugs (ozone droppers, isoprinosine, panavir, epigen intimate spray, etc.)
- Immunomodulators (reoferon, interferon, immunal)
Drug therapy for the appearance of genital warts in no case can claim independence.
It can only play a supporting role, complementing and making surgical treatment more effective.
Symptoms of papilloma virus in men
Skin growths can take different forms:
- Thread-like papillomas on a thin stalk appear in the axillary region and groin, on the face and neck - they grow up to 5 mm in length and are often injured;
- flat neoplasms appear on the hands and forearms, face and legs, representing a collection of nodules with a shiny top;
- in the genital area (on the penis, often on the head of the penis), pedunculated growths with a sharp end are formed - condylomas, these neoplasms provoke itching and burning in the anus, discharge with an unpleasant odor and bleeding from the anus;
- on the palms and feet there are round formations (spikes), they cause itching and discomfort when walking, after a certain time the surface peels off, a black dot appears in the middle;
- On the back of the hand, fingers and knees, the human papillomavirus in men manifests itself as simple warts growing up to 10 mm in diameter.
If papillomas occur on the pubic part and in other places, you should consult a dermatologist. If you are in doubt whether you have papilloma or not, look at the photos of these formations. But in any case, do not hesitate to visit a doctor!
Symptoms of condylomas
The initial symptoms of the disease are associated with the appearance of itching during sexual contact. It is necessary to realize that the detection of this virus in you indicates almost 100% infection of your partner (although due to good immunity, HPV may not develop in him/her).
After the initial symptoms, men notice small growths on their scrotum or other genitals. Their colors usually match the color of the skin. As a rule, they do not exceed a few millimeters in size (larger sizes are also possible, but these are quite rare cases).
Due to the development of condylomas, a hormonal surge may occur. As a rule, there are no problems with diagnosis, since the scrotum belongs to the external genital organs and, accordingly, all manifestations are noticeable. But you still need to contact a medical specialist so that he can accurately confirm that we are talking about condylomas and prescribe a suitable therapeutic course.
If treatment is delayed, the consequences can be serious, because the disease is prone to further spread. You can find out the cost of genital wart removal by calling the phone number of our clinic in Moscow.
Features of neoplasms on the genital organs
To prescribe the most effective treatment, papillomas must be distinguished from other neoplasms on the skin of the groin area: enlarged lymph nodes, manifestations of molluscum contagiosum and the herpes virus, abscesses in the infiltration stage, tumors and inguinal hernias. Only a specialist can accurately determine the nature of neoplasms on the genital organs. Any papillomas are a source of secondary self-infection: the virus can grow locally and spread throughout the body, causing the appearance of new formations on the skin and mucous membranes.
Danger
If you look at the photo, you will notice that the growths are growing, they are increasing in size, causing serious discomfort to the man.
What is the danger of formations:
- lead to the development of oncology, degenerate into atypical tumors;
- are injured upon contact, resulting in bleeding;
- When an injury occurs, bacteria enter the bloodstream and the likelihood of infection increases.
To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to remove the growth immediately after it appears. You should also undergo a course of therapeutic treatment, which consists of taking medications.
If the formation is frequently injured, it will grow rapidly, increase in size and involve the skin of the scrotum and testicles in the process.
Preparing for treatment
Before starting treatment for papilloma, the doctor conducts a thorough examination of the man’s groin under magnification, makes a diagnosis, and studies tests.
The effectiveness of treatment depends on the correct diagnosis:
- Oral interview with a venereologist, taking an anamnesis.
- If the head of the penis, urethra or urethra is affected, consultation with a urologist is indicated.
- You need to be tested for HPV using the PCR method (scraping from the genitals), for AIDS, HIV and syphilis.
- Examination of the anus by a proctologist.
- Getting tested for STDs.
After all the tests are ready, the doctor will select the appropriate method for treating and removing papillomas for the man. Tumors can be removed only if the man does not have infectious or viral diseases in the acute stage.
Treatment of neoplasms
Treatment is carried out after a medical examination and consultation. If necessary, a biopsy and cytological analysis of their tissues is performed. The main principle of modern treatment of HPV infection is drug immunological therapy in combination with surgery performed by a urological surgeon. Thus, the effect on the virus in the body is not only through immunotherapy, but also through the method of physical damage to papillomas cells by radio wave evaporation during surgery. If there are signs of degeneration of the neoplasm, part of the papilloma tissue must be sent for histology to ensure the absence of oncogenic cells.
To remove papillomas on the penis, innovative surgical techniques are used (including removal using ultrasound or radio-knife). They provide rapid healing, do not cause tissue destruction, and are characterized by the absence of scars and purulent complications after surgery. The advantages of this treatment:
- high efficiency;
- painlessness;
- rapid tissue healing;
- bloodless operation;
- absence of stitches and scab (rough burn surface).
Important
If papillomas appear on the head of a man’s penis, then curing them will not be easy, and the removal procedure will be painful.
First of all, doctors recommend that a man avoid promiscuous sex and use barrier contraception.
With early prevention and a negative test for the virus, a healthy man is offered vaccination against HPV. If the virus is detected, but papillomas have not yet had time to manifest themselves, it is advised to strengthen the immune system in order to avoid their growth.
There are several ways to strengthen your immune system:
- Improve your diet, add a vitamin-mineral complex or foods enriched with beneficial microelements and substances.
- Exercise.
In winter and in the off-season, immunologists advise strengthening the immune system with vitamin complexes and antiviral drugs.
Prevention
Strengthening your immune system and following good hygiene will help you avoid problems. During the virus and flu season, it is worth taking medications that stimulate the body’s natural protective functions.
It is recommended to eat right, lead a healthy lifestyle, not drink alcohol, stop smoking, and avoid unsafe sex.
This will help reduce the risk of infection, but will not eliminate it completely. As part of prevention, you should also undergo examinations by a doctor and take tests every 6 months.
Conclusion
Papillomas in intimate places are a symptom of a disease that requires correction. Medical care, taking medications, and performing diagnostic procedures will help cure the disease. It is unlikely that you will be able to solve the problem on your own.
Removing growths
The photo above showed various manifestations of papilloma in men - on the pubic area, penis, head. The method of removing a tumor partly depends on its location and largely on the characteristics of the clinical picture. In all cases, the removal technique is selected individually.
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