How to deal with itchy little bumps on the penis?

The penis is the most important reproductive organ for men. It is an exposed organ and is very important for men's reproductive health. Moreover, the health of the penis is easily affected by the outside world. Once it is sick, it is easy to bring serious impacts to men and their families. Therefore, if you encounter a penis disease, you must deal with it in time. Let's see how to deal with itchy small meat bumps on the penis?

Condyloma acuminatum is a sexually transmitted disease caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, with the main manifestation being proliferative lesions in the anal and genital areas. It mostly occurs in young and middle-aged people aged 18 to 50. The disease occurs after a latent period of about half a month to eight months, with an average of three months. This disease is relatively common and is mainly transmitted through sexual contact.

(1) 0.5% podophyllotoxin tincture (or 0.15% cream)

It is suitable for treating genital warts with a diameter of ≤10mm, and the clinical cure rate can reach about 90%. The total area of the warts should not exceed 10cm2, and the total daily dosage should not exceed 0.5ml. After application, the local medicine should be allowed to dry naturally. The main side effects are local irritation, which may include itching, burning pain, redness, swelling, erosion and necrosis. In addition, this drug has teratogenic effects and should not be used by pregnant women.

(2) 5% Imiquimod cream

The average clearance rate of warts is 56% for the treatment of condyloma acuminatum. The advantage of this treatment is the low recurrence rate, which is about 13%. The occurrence of erythema is not an indication for discontinuation of the drug. The occurrence of erosion or damage requires discontinuation of the drug and a follow-up visit. The doctor will treat the wound and decide whether to continue the drug. The side effects are mainly local irritation, which may include itching, burning pain, erythema, and erosion. The safety of imiquimod during pregnancy has not been established, and pregnant women should not use it.

(3) 80% to 90% trichloroacetic acid or dichloroacetic acid

Treatment must be performed by a doctor. When using, apply a small amount of liquid medicine on the wart damage and wait for it to dry. At this time, a layer of white frost will form on the surface. During treatment, care should be taken to protect the surrounding normal skin and mucous membranes. If the amount of external liquid medicine is excessive, talcum powder, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) or liquid soap can be applied to neutralize the excess, unreacted acid. This medicine cannot be used for hyperkeratotic or larger, multiple and larger warts. Adverse reactions include local irritation, redness, swelling, erosion, etc.

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