Genital Warts on the Penis

Genital warts on the penis signify the presence of a sexually transmitted infection. The most common cause of genital warts is a virus called the human Papilloma Virus. There are many strains of this virus which cause warts. Some of the viruses in this family have a special predilection to the genital skin. These warts can have consequences like cancer in the long run. You should be aware of the causes and treatment for these warts.

Genital warts on the penis can cause cancer. The viruses which cause these warts tend to colonize the skin cellsand make them multiply in an abnormal fashion. This is the reason why the warts can lead to cancer in the long run. The multiplication of the skin cells goes out of control if there is constant exposure to the virus. This is why cancerous growths are seen in the area of the warts.

Genital warts on the penis of your partner should also alert you to the possibility that you might have the infection as well. If your partner has these warts, it is better that he abstains from sex. Condoms offer a high degree of protection but it is by no means complete. This is because there may be warts around the genital area as well causing the infection to spread through peri anal warts or even by infected hands.

Genital warts on the penis are not to be removed by hand or by plucking them out. It is better to get them surgically removed if they are really large. Genital wart creams prescribed by doctors can also help eliminate the virus. This treatment is never complete and if you use a cream there are chances that you might have warts again in the future. Surgery is a better option in terms of preventing recurrence and cancer.

Genital warts on the penis are prone to bleeding and trauma. If you have such warts it is advisable to take care of yourself and to prevent trauma to the area with the warts. If you are using any creams you should make sure that you don't have sex with anyone else. This is because these creams may thin out latex condoms and they are also known to cause irritation of the genital skin. The creams are known to have a number of side effects and should be used under the supervision of a qualified doctor only. You should also try not to apply the creams for a very long duration because they might thin out the genital skin as well.

The crux of prevention in this case is safe sex. You must not have unprotected sex as this is the main cause of transmission of infections. Use a condom or diaphragm to ensure that the chances of infection are decreased. You should also be careful when you are having sex with someone who's past you don't know. If you sex partner has had a sexually transmitted infection in the past the chance of getting genital warts also increases.