Ass.Prof.Dr.Eser AĞAR
Warts and Social Problems
Warts are common skin problems caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) that can bring about social and psychological concerns in individuals. These concerns, coupled with the prolonged presence of the HPV infection in the body, can profoundly affect a person's sexual life and their standing in society.
The fear of transmitting the disease reduces sexual desire between couples and negatively impacts the pleasure derived from intimacy. This leads individuals to become more introverted and distant from society. Additionally, prolonged treatments, the anxiety over potential treatment failures, and the fear of infecting others can further exacerbate anxiety.
Human Papilloma Virus
Warts
Warts are benign (non-cancerous) growths that appear on the skin and mucosal surfaces. These growths are triggered by a virus called the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). These lesions typically form superficially, that is, at the level of the epidermis (the outermost layer of the skin) and can have various morphological characteristics.
Wart on the Hand
Hand warts are typically round or oval and may contain dark-colored dots. Their surfaces can be rough, and they are often the same color as the skin.
Wart on the Foot
Foot warts are common in children, teenagers, those with weak immunity, and those not previously exposed to Human Papilloma Virus.
Body Warts
Untreated body warts typically grow larger and can spread. They can also cause discomfort and pain, and if not treated, can be contagious to others.
Wart in the Vagina
Vajinal Vaginal warts often appear as raised lesions on the skin and frequently cause itching. They can sometimes be noticed during hair removal, may tear, and bleed.
Wart in the Anus
Anal warts, if left untreated, can grow increasingly larger and spread into the inside of the anus. The spreading of warts make treatment more challenging.
Wart on the Penis
Penile warts often appear as raised lesions on the skin and frequently cause itching. They can cause pain during urination or sexual intercourse.
Ass.Prof.Dr. Eser AĞAR
Wart Treatment
The primary goal of wart treatment is to completely destroy the wart and the blood vessels feeding it. During the treatment process, the destroyed tissue is expected to be replaced by healthy tissue. The crucial point here is to effectively eliminate the wart tissue while causing minimal damage to the healthy tissue adjacent to the lesion
There are various treatment options available for warts.
Human Papilloma Virus
HPV and Cancer
It is known that 5% of all cancers caused by viruses or bacteria worldwide are due to the HPV virus. Especially types 16 and 18 of HPV play a significant role in the development of cervical (cervix) cancer. Once these types enter the body, the cancer development process takes a long duration of about 10-15 years
How Common Are Warts?
Leading health organizations, including the World Health Organization, state that almost all sexually active individuals will acquire HPV at some point.
Do Warts Clear from the Body?
Treating warts is an important step to eliminate the HPV virus from the body, but it is not sufficient on its own. To fully clear it from the body...
Can Warts Lead to Cancer?
Some of these viruses can cause mutations that lead to cancer in certain types. However, it would be misleading to say that every wart is associated with cancer.
Human Papilloma Virus
HPV VACCINE
HPV vaccines are an effective tool in preventing cervical cancer and are produced with recombinant technology. These vaccines contain virus-like particles that activate the immune system. However, these particles do not contain the virus's genetic material (DNA), so they are not pathogenic, but they do provoke a strong immune response in the body.
There are three types of HPV vaccines available in Turkey.
- Bivalent Vaccine :
This vaccine provides protection against types 16 and 18 of HPV. These types have a high risk of causing cancer. However, this vaccine is not effective in preventing the formation of genital warts and has not been on the market for some time. - Quadrivalent Vaccine :
This vaccine provides 100% protection against HPV types 6, 11, 16, and 18. Types 6 and 11 constitute the majority of genital warts, while types 16 and 18 are the most common causes of cervical cancer. - Nonavalent Vaccine :
This vaccine provides protection against HPV types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, and 58. This vaccine has the broadest spectrum. It prevents genital warts and also reduces the cancer risk posed by high-risk HPV types.
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