Symptoms, causes and treatment of wen (lipoma) on the penis and scrotum

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When the sebaceous glands become clogged, many different diseases occur. A lipoma on the penis is not the most dangerous of them, although it can cause a lot of inconvenience. This is a kind of pouch filled with fat, which can reach very large sizes.

It can occur anywhere, at any age, even in infancy. However, it is generally accepted that this phenomenon can most occur during puberty, when an extremely large amount of testosterone is produced and glands become blocked.

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What is

The wen on the penis is in most cases small in size - it does not exceed the head of a match, and can grow to a maximum diameter of only one centimeter. This is the main distinguishing feature.

In other respects, it is no different from an ordinary wen that forms on other parts of the body. It is a mobile tumor that slides under the skin when squeezed. The filling of the formation is soft, divided into so-called lobules. All these signs are characteristic of large wen.

In the early stages of development, a lipoma on the penis is a small pimple that does not attract attention. It may disappear on its own after a few days. If this does not happen, it begins to grow.

It is important not to waste time and go to the doctor to get a diagnosis. This will help to avoid further surgical treatment, since at the initial stage you can get rid of the wen quickly.

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Conservative methods of tumor removal include products based on natural ingredients. The most popular methods are:

1. Cut a Kalanchoe leaf and apply its pulp to the new growth, securing it with a plaster. Compresses should be made daily at night for 10 days. You can use fresh coltsfoot leaves in the same way.
2. Melt the lamb fat, cool to a comfortable temperature and apply to the affected area. Positive results can be noticed on the third or fourth day.
3. It is necessary to combine equal parts of sour cream, fine sea salt and honey. The mixture should be applied to lipomas and washed off with warm water after 20 minutes. Course - 15 days.

Alternative treatment methods can be used only for the initial signs of lipomas. In the later stages of the disease, such drugs are ineffective.

Wen on the foreskin in men is a defect that can lead to loss of self-esteem, and in advanced cases, to serious health problems. It is important to get examined before lipomas have grown and can be easily removed.

Causes

The exact reasons for the appearance have not yet been clarified. However, doctors identify the most likely factors that can provoke the formation of a wen on the penis:

• Blockage of sebaceous tubules. Often, due to clogged pores, adipose tissue becomes inflamed and a wen forms.
• Waste in the intestines. The formation of lipoma is considered as one of the consequences of contamination of the body with toxins.
• Genetic predisposition. In this case, a lipoma forms even with a perfectly healthy lifestyle. The appearance of wen in children is especially common if the parents suffered from lipomatosis, that is, multiple lipomas.

Wen itching

When a lump itches and grows, it is important to immediately consult a specialist and determine the causes, since a benign tumor can develop into a malignant one.

Also, among the indirect causes of the appearance of lipomas on the penis, which provoke inflammation of the sebaceous glands, but do not directly have an effect, doctors name:

• Bad habits. Drinking alcohol, drugs, and smoking contribute to clogging of the body, which can cause inflammation of adipose tissue.
• Fatty food. Causes clogging of the gastrointestinal tract, and this, in turn, can cause inflammation of the sebaceous glands.

The cause may also be disorders of the immune system, vitamin deficiency, and age. According to statistics, lipomas on the penis are formed more often in men who have crossed the age of forty.

Risk factors include diabetes mellitus, radiation exposure, and genital injuries. As for excess weight, it has nothing to do with the appearance of a wen - it forms in thin people too.

Treatment with non-standard means

A lump found on the genitals is often treated using folk methods at home. It is difficult to judge the effectiveness of such recipes, but many people testify that they were able to get rid of growths without resorting to traditional medicine.

1. Lamb fat melted in a water bath is rubbed into the problem area. The procedure is performed several times a day until the tumors resolve.
2. Compresses made from Kalanchoe and aloe leaves also help treat lipomas. Fresh and clean leaves of medicinal plants are used for treatment. The aloe leaf is cut lengthwise and the pulp is applied to the problem area, and the Kalanchoe is crushed so that the juice comes out. This procedure is done at night, securing the plant with a bandage.
3. In the fight against wen, film from the shell of a raw chicken egg is often used. It is better to use homemade eggs. The film is removed from the inside of the shell and applied to the new growth with the sticky side. After 10-15 minutes, the film dries and adheres to the body on its own. With this treatment, a slight burning sensation is observed in the pathological area, but this is not a reason to postpone the procedure. Next, there may be a slight redness around the wen, but this process is considered normal with this method of disposal. The procedure should be repeated for several days in a row. After about a week, you can notice a positive result.
4. Cinnamon helps get rid of wen on the body. It should be taken orally, 1 teaspoon 2 times a day, morning and evening, with water.
5. Burdock root removes toxins from the body. It is necessary to pour 0.5 kg of clean and crushed root into 0.7 liters of vodka and leave for a month in a dark place. Then the tincture is taken according to Art. spoon twice a day 30 minutes before meals.

It is believed that one of the reasons for the appearance of growths on the body is slagging in the body.
Therefore, by cleansing yourself of harmful substances, you can get rid of lipomas. The article has been verified by the editors

Symptoms

In the first stages, as a rule, there are no unpleasant sensations at all. Problems begin when the lipoma greatly increases in size and begins to come into close contact with neighboring tissues. Also, if the tumor is in an advanced state, difficulties with urination may occur.

Lipoma is often confused with other benign tumors, the most famous of which are:

• Seborrheic cyst. Characterized by small grouped nodules located under the skin, they are usually whitish or yellow in color.
• Atheroma. The fatty base of the formation is enclosed in a strong shell.
• granules . It appears as nodules on the skin.

What does a wen look like on the body?

A fatty tissue (lipoma) is a benign neoplasm that almost never develops into a malignant tumor.

In contrast, lipoma has the following characteristic features:

• Mobility. When pressed, tissues move in different directions under the skin.
• Division into parts. Initially, tissue accumulates into one ball, then the formation is divided into so-called lobules, and they are clearly palpable.
• No discomfort . In the first stages of development, the wen does not manifest itself at all; the carrier does not feel its presence or physical pain.
• Fast growth. In a month, a wen can grow on the penis with a diameter of up to a centimeter. Although there are exceptions.

Lipoma can create psychological problems during sexual intercourse. But it does not create any tactile discomfort. Sexual transmission is excluded. Compression of the tumor may result in yellowish fluid leaking out of it, which is quite common in the later stages of lipoma development. Therefore, treatment should not be delayed.

Diagnostics

If a formation similar to a wen appears on the penis, you need to consult a surgeon or dermatologist. It is impossible to establish an accurate diagnosis on your own. Even to a specialist, an external examination of white pimples may not reveal anything.

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A suspicious tumor must undergo an initial stage of differential diagnosis to exclude other benign formations, as well as a non-benign tumor.

Diagnosis of lipoma

It is not possible to determine a wen, which is located deep in the tissues or on internal organs, by external examination.

For this purpose, an ultrasound examination can be performed. If necessary, a biopsy, when a section of tissue is taken for analysis using a syringe with a thin special needle. Histologically, lipoma includes normal, unchanged adipose tissue. The diagnosis will be considered confirmed if a laboratory test reveals only lipocytes.

Most lipomas contain a connective tissue capsule, but its absence does not indicate that the tumor is benign. Lipoma is characterized by slow growth without the formation of metastases.

Preventive measures

In order to prevent the occurrence of benign formations in the scrotum or penis, a man needs to follow simple rules - if possible, lead a healthy lifestyle and maintain personal hygiene.

Prevention of subcutaneous formations includes three main components:

• Balanced diet. You need to monitor not only the calorie content of the menu, but also its variety. The vitamins entering the body will be sufficient to maintain the skin (including the intimate area) in a healthy condition.
• Moderate physical activity. Combating physical inactivity is one of the ways to maintain normal body weight, and therefore prevent obesity, diabetes mellitus and accompanying metabolic disorders and lipid metabolism in particular.
• Normal hormonal levels. It is no less important for a man than a woman to maintain normal hormone levels to prevent diseases of the thyroid and pancreas, which are associated with a higher risk of lipoma formation.

Another important component of prevention is regular scheduled medical examinations. It is recommended for any man to visit a urologist, even if there are no signs of trouble in the intimate area, at least once a year.

Possible complications

Theoretically, a benign tumor on the penis can degenerate, but medicine does not know of cases of a lipoma degenerating into a low-quality tumor.

However, a mutation may occur when its contents become covered with a capsule and the white red blood cells passing through it cannot protect the wen from harmful causes. The development of such a process increases significantly in an old tumor that has existed on the body for many years.

External factors contribute to the degeneration of the formation - frequent injuries, punctures or squeezing. Attempts at self-treatment end with the lump becoming infected, followed by inflammation and suppuration of the penile tissue.

How to treat?

There is a huge amount of advice on the Internet on how to treat this disease on your own. However, more often than not, these tips are at least untenable, and at most they can cause enormous harm to a person and his reproductive system.

Folk remedies and fashionable pills will not be able to melt the accumulated fat mass, so the wen must be removed. An attempt to remove it yourself is fraught with serious consequences, since the skin on the penis is very sensitive and thin.

Our clinic’s specialists recommend that if such a disease is detected, you should put aside your embarrassment and visit a surgeon. The surgeon will be able to rule out other diseases, as well as whether there is a real need to remove the lipoma.

The most common methods used to treat lipoma are:

• A classic surgical intervention, which consists of making an incision over the lipoma, after which the tumor is removed along with its capsule.
• Laser removal is approximately the same as in the classic version, but less painful, with a reduced risk of postoperative complications;
• Introduction of special drugs - drugs that break down fat are injected into the cavity of the wen using special instruments.

If you find a wen on your penis, you should not delay going to the doctor, since this will only lead to an increase in both the tumor and the consequences of its growth, too. Specialists are always ready to help with such a delicate problem, and remind you that timely consultation with a doctor will help you avoid many unpleasant situations, such as pain and inflammation.

What symptoms do you see a surgeon for:

• Presence of hernial protrusion
• Daggering pains in the abdomen
• Bloating
• Pain in the right hypochondrium
• Bitterness in the mouth
• Nausea
• Presence of neoplasms on the skin
• Swelling and redness of the skin
• Bone fractures and bruises
• Wounds of any location
• Vomit
• Enlarged and painful lymph nodes

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