When it comes to HPV, many people think of cervical cancer, but in fact, HPV not only can induce cervical cancer and affect women’s health, but also men can also be infected by this virus, and the infection rate is not low. However, since male HPV infection does not lead to lesions, to a large extent, even if HPV is detected, it will not be a concern. This is also one of the reasons why it is advocated for women to undergo regular HPV screening but not for men.
Even though men’s HPV infection does not lead to cancer, if left unchecked, it can also cause some tricky problems. Especially when warts appear, if intervention is not done promptly, it can lead to recurrent warts, impacting normal life and even transmitting HPV infection to others.
Men can also be infected with HPV? Having such bumps on the hands is not an allergy.
Such bumps are the warts mentioned above. Warts are actually excess growths on the skin caused by HPV infection. Initially, they may not immediately show up and will remain latent in the body for a period, then they will cause the skin to develop some light red small spots.
At first, many people may mistake these small dots for allergies, but in reality, they are warts caused by HPV infection. Over time, these warts will slowly enlarge and become protruding, cauliflower-shaped, filamentous, flat bumps that bleed if scratched. They mostly grow on hands, feet, neck, eyelids, cheeks, and other areas of the body.
Of course, if men are diagnosed with HPV infection and do not want to transmit the virus to family members or partners, it is recommended to take various steps in daily life. Only by thoroughly eliminating HPV can cross-infection be prevented from occurring.
Clearing HPV, Preventing Cross-infections, These 4 Things Need to Be Done:
1. Pay Attention to Personal Hygiene
Often, HPV can be transmitted not only through direct contact but also through indirect contact, such as sharing items, towels, and washing clothes together with an infected person. These seemingly normal behaviors can easily lead to cross-infection. Since HPV can attach to items used by infected persons and spread through them, personal hygiene must be maintained.
2. Avoid Co-habitation
If HPV infection is detected, co-habitation is not recommended for both men and women. It is important to realize that HPV transmission can occur through physical contact, making co-habitation inadvisable during this period. Even if safety measures are taken, the risk of cross-infection with HPV cannot be completely eliminated, so psychological readiness is crucial, and active HPV elimination should be pursued.
3. Supplement Nutrition
4. Follow Doctor’s Advice
If there are only a few warts, they may be eliminated after clearing HPV, but if there are too many warts that persist even after HPV clearance, it is advisable to follow the doctor’s instructions and use methods like laser or cryotherapy to remove the remaining warts.
