There can be a huge number of diseases caused by the human papillomavirus. In addition, several types of this pathogen can cause the same pathology. The papillomavirus in the penis usually affects the mucous membranes and skin in the male body, locating the external genitalia.
A papilloma is a benign tumor, usually small in size, that looks like a cauliflower. This oncological process develops from flat epithelial cells. The tumor rises above the skin and may be flesh-colored and others (white, dark brown, etc. ). The causative agent of all variants of oncology is the human papillomavirus.
HPV is a virus that contains DNA and has a modification to the epithelial tissues, so it only affects the skin and mucous membranes of the human body. The pathogen does not have a shell, but is highly resistant to environmental conditions. HPV is a huge group of viruses, which are subdivided into:
- Guys with minimal risk of malignancy.
- Types with moderate risk of malignancy (special conditions required).
- The guy with a high risk of malignant transformation.
Nipple papules are considered a precancerous condition, ie they belong to the last group of viruses. Therefore, at the first signs of pathology, you should consult a doctor and start treatment. If the malignancy process has already begun, then treatment becomes very difficult.
Reasons for appearance
For papilloma to occur in men, direct contact with an infected person is required. Tiny or obvious skin damage is considered a particularly important predisposing factor. The main mode of transmission of the disease is sexual. In addition, not only are papillomaviruses infected with a clear clinical picture, but also latent carriers of the virus. During traditional sex, the head of the penis is affected, during oral and genital contact - the mucous membranes of the mouth and pharynx, the anus - the anus and the rectum.
If a man has HPV elsewhere, then shaving and other injury-related manipulations may cause papillomas on the skin of the penis. Domestic route of infection is also possible, which is associated with high resistance of the virus to environmental conditions. Baths and saunas are especially dangerous.
Predisposing factors for the onset of the disease:
- Reduction of the body's immune forces.
- Prolonged stress;
- The presence of chronic diseases.
- Excessive UV radiation.
- Taking certain medications.
Clinical picture
The incubation period for papillae on the skin of the penis is about 8-12 weeks, but can vary considerably, as the clinical picture depends mainly on the degree of protection of the body.
Although HPV most often causes harmless pathologies that do not bother patients, the types of viruses that cause papillomas in the penis area are extremely oncogenic. That is, the appearance of tumors can be considered the first stage of the cancer process.
Nipple papules look like small carcinomas, single or multiple, that are not accompanied by subjective symptoms. Sometimes it may look like cauliflower, other times it is swollen on the stalk. In the absence of adequate treatment, the disease progresses and the following stages are distinguished:
- Phimosis (narrowing of the foreskin leaves, which makes it impossible to remove the lash penis).
- The accumulation of sebum and, consequently, the development of the infectious process (due to the stenosis, it is difficult to clean the space between the head and the leaves of the foreskin).
- Inflammation of the head of the penis and both leaves of the foreskin (local points are expressed in the form of swelling, redness, purulent discharge).
- Corrosive defects on the head of the penis and foreskin (this condition is defined as the first stage of cancer).
Treatment of papillomas in the penis must be immediate and radical, in order to avoid dangerous complications that can lead to significant disruption of life, even death.
Diagnostics
Removal of papillae in the penis can only be scheduled after the diagnosis has been made. The main diagnostic measures for this disease:
- Complaint assessment, medical history and clinical picture. The presence of unprotected sexual intercourse is clarified, the affected area is examined for the presence of cauliflower-like flesh-like growths. It is also possible to detect such formations in the mucous membranes of the mouth, around the anus and in other external genitalia besides the penis.
- Polymerase chain reaction. This technique is difficult to apply, but more than 95% effective, so it is considered the gold standard. With the help of PCR, it is possible to detect the DNA of the virus in the human body, as well as to accurately determine its type.
- Cytological studies. Using different techniques, antibodies to HPV are detected, which makes it possible to judge the presence of infection.
The treatment of penile papillomas is carried out immediately after the precise determination of the type of HPV and the stage of development of the disease.
How to get rid of nipples in the penis?
There are no effective types of conservative treatment for this infection. The only possible action is the radical removal of the papillae in the penis. Various techniques are used for treatment:
- Laser removal;
- Cryosurgery?
- Radio wave method (the most optimal option, without leaving cosmetic defects, painless).
- Open surgery.
- Cauterization (chemical agents are used).
Drugs can be used in addition to radical therapy. Basically, cytostatic drugs are preferred. In addition, antiviral drugs are prescribed to reduce the risk of relapse.
During treatment, sexual contact should be avoided to prevent the infection from spreading. It is also recommended that all of the patient's sexual partners be tested for the presence of HPV.
Prophylaxis
Preventive measures mainly consist of introducing a protected sex life with a proven partner. You should be very careful when visiting public baths and saunas, as well as to avoid contact with any neoplasms of a person, especially in the presence of minor injuries.
To prevent complications, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner and follow all his appointments and recommendations.
The treatment of the symptoms of the disease, unfortunately, does not guarantee the complete recovery of the patient (that is, if the nipple in the penis is removed, it will not yet work to remove the virus from the body), so a man should monitor his condition. , noting the slightest changes and referring to a doctor. The HPV carrier must maintain a high level of immunity so that clinical manifestations (relapses) do not recur.