Human papillomavirus is not a scratch that you can get rid of with the leaves of a medicinal herb, but also not a serious disease that threatens a person’s life. It's just an infection. The infection, which has more than 100 species, is highly contagious, does not look back on the age / social status of the potential carrier, and is present in the bodies of more than 80% of the population.
Every patient treated for human papillomavirus should first understand: what he or she is facing, what threatens him with self -treatment, which doctor he should seek help from, and how much time / effort / money it will cost for a full attempt to get rid of the disease.
HPV: what is it? Symptoms of the disease. Is it worth it to be treated
Papilloma virus is an infectious disease that affects healthy cells of the epidermis / mucous membranes of almost the entire body (including the anogenital zone). In other words, HPV is an intracellular parasite that inserts its DNA into the human chromosome. As a result, atypical cells begin to form, which, under the influence of "favorable" conditions, quickly multiply. In the absence of intervention, most of the epidermis is a pathological layer, a tumor layer and pathogen growth.
But, as practice has shown, the result of papillomavirus invasion, in fact, can be twofold:
- Infected people become carriers of the virus, but they themselves, thanks to the body’s defenses, are unaware of any symptoms of the disease.
- Almost immediately, the body of the infected person begins to cover the papilloma. Depending on the primary location of their localization and the type of virus itself, they can have different shapes / colors, cause itching / pain, or cause no discomfort at all.
Accordingly, with variants of pre -existing symptom manifestations, the issue of treating or ignoring papillomavirus is resolved on its own. However, there are special studies using polymerase chain reactions. The results will help determine the type of pathogen, choose the right medication (for a particular strain), find out if it is treated at all.
As for the medical point of view, it is also divided into two parts. Some experts argue that it is basically impossible to get rid of papillomavirus. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor symptoms, check for "problem" tumors in time. The only treatment option for this part is surgery/other ultimate therapy. The key pointers for this approach are:
- frequent recurrences of the disease;
- signs of significant disease, especially on the genitals (genital warts) and mucous membranes (larynx, bronchi, nose, eyes, oral cavity);
- preparation for pregnancy;
- high viral load according to the results of the polymerase chain reaction.
The rest believe in virus -free removal from the body. To do this, it is enough to support his immune system, which will block pathogenic microorganisms. This can be done with the help of vitamin complexes, immunostimulants, healthy lifestyle (meaning good nutrition / abandoning bad habits).
Important!This theory is valid for patients under the age of 30 years. After reaching the mentioned age, the immune system is quite weak and is unable to remove the virus from the body on its own, having overcome several types of HPV at once.
Causes of HPV development
Before getting confused about how to treat HPV, where to find a good specialist, how much time / money is needed and whether it is possible to cure papillomavirus in principle, maybe focus on prevention and try not to get infected?
It is good if the treating doctor explains to the patient in advance that this is almost impossible. For the simple reason that every second person around him can be a carrier of the virus, without having a single papilloma. Thanks to this, he can say to his immunity, which has the power to suppress the symptoms of the disease. Whether your body’s defenses are so strong can only be known after the HPV infection itself. This often happens in three main ways:
- From mother to child.During pregnancy, infection is practically excluded, as the placenta is a reliable barrier that protects the baby from any external influences. But during birth, when the baby passes through the birth canal, the risk of transmission of the virus is very high. Moreover, it penetrates, first of all, into the mucous membranes of the eyes / nose / oropharynx of children. As a result, the first papilloma in a small patient may appear within the first few days. Particularly dangerous are those that are localized on the glottis, endangering the life of the baby because of the possibility of choking. They are also called laryngeal papillomatosis.
- The way of acquaintance-household.It is especially relevant in the event of non -compliance with the rules of personal hygiene, using other people's towels / cups / clothes, shaking hands, kissing, hugging, etc. The risk of infection increases in enclosed spaces with high humidity (swimming pools, saunas, baths). ), as well as in preschool / school institutions.
- Autoinfection.It is observed in small children who pull everything into their mouths without washing their hands first. The same goes for the habit of biting nails, as well as burrs on the fingers. In the latter place, characteristic growths appear in the form of flat plaques with a pink color. Don’t forget about small scratches / abrasions / other mechanical damage to the skin, where the virus quickly penetrates into the healthy epithelium.
In the absence of any action, as well as the corresponding causes of decreased immunity (inflammatory processes, chronic diseases, viruses / colds, lack of vitamins / useful micro and macro elements, living in unfavorable conditions, low environmental levels, poor quality. / Nutrition. / Nutrition. unbalanced), papillomatosis spreads rapidly throughout the body, affecting more healthy cells. In this case, treatment is inevitable. It remains only to choose the fastest and most effective method.
Papillomavirus treatment: the most effective method
Attention!Treatment of human papillomavirus should begin with consultation with a trusted specialist! Only he, after considering your complaint, conducting an examination and making an accurate diagnosis, will be able to devise an effective treatment plan. He or she will answer all of your questions, including "is it possible to cure papillomatosis in principle? " And "should it be treated at all? ".
If you don't know who to contact specifically, take a look at where the papilloma is that is causing you the most trouble:
- Are the tumors "scattered" on the arms, legs, forearms and on the face / neck? Then a dermatologist can help you.
- Worried about genital warts? Such papillomas are treated by a gynecologist / urologist.
- Is the tumor found in the rectum, near the anus? Contact a proctologist.
Keep in mind that at the beginning of treatment it is wrong to set the goal of "removing HPV from the body". No, you have symptoms that cause little inconvenience, and even threaten with oncogenic escalation. We must start with them, minimizing risks to life and health. Often, complex methods of treating papillomas are used for this:
- Destruction of the "problem" papilloma.
- Body support with immunomodulators.
- Healthy lifestyle.
Such an HPV treatment regimen will not only help eliminate the manifestations of the disease, but will also be able to eliminate the virus from such a body. But you can’t rely on its quick removal: if a complete cure is possible, then it will take at least years.
That is why, experts recommend physical methods to remove papilloma as an effective way to stop its growth/spread.
Cosmetology/hardware surgery
This method of removing papillomas is considered a priority not only in medical circles, but also in cosmetology. After all, this is the only way to quickly / without effect / effectively get rid of papillomas that cause physical discomfort, developing complexes as a result of unsightly aesthetic appearance.
The most popular are:
- laser therapy.The essence of the procedure is the "dissolution" of pathological cells, closing the walls of blood vessels, as well as the restoration of damaged epithelial layers. The process is completely painless, fast and quite effective (from 60 to 92% of papillomas disappear without a trace, without recurrence). However, with respect to wound healing after removal of tumors larger than 5 mm, it stretches for up to 4 weeks and leaves small spots of depigmentation.
- Radio wave therapy / radiocnife.This method involves the use of high -frequency radio waves to remove skin lesions. Allows you to cure papillomatosis by freezing the blood vessels, and without bleeding and pain. Eliminates recurrent diseases, acts very sharply, without damaging healthy tissue. More suitable for removing a single tumor.
- Cryodestruction.It implies exposure to the papilloma with liquid nitrogen, resulting in dry growth, turning black and falling off. If their dimensions are more than 5-6 mm, several sessions will be required to achieve the desired result.
Important!The likelihood of recurrence is quite high.
- Chemolysis.Removing neoplasms with trichloroacetic acid. It is used only for the treatment of genital warts. And then with 30-40%efficiency.
- Electrocoagulation.Papillomas are exposed to high -frequency electric currents, as a result of which the protein tissue freezes, destroying the pathological layer. The procedure is quite painful, but allows the use of local anesthesia. As for relapses, they are quite likely, so you should immediately pay attention to this.
Attention!The specialist performing the procedure must be very careful: the smoke during electrocoagulation may contain particles of human papillomavirus and, if it enters the upper respiratory tract, infect it.
- "Nice old salpel".Surgical intervention, although there are many more modern methods, continues to occupy one of the first places in the medical field. Only now they use it mainly to get rid of large sized genital warts. Also, this method is effective in removing malignant tumors.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. In addition, patients ’fears of hardware therapy/surgery often play an important role. In this case, all these methods can be categorically rejected, despite their high efficiency. The exception is, perhaps, oncogenic formations. But even in this case, the patient may insist on other more "humane" therapeutic methods.
Papilloma removal using pharmaceutical products
How to remove the pathological formation with drugs? Easy enough. Consult your doctor, who will prescribe the right topical product for you. Regardless of the name and price, the active ingredient of each of them is acid or alkali, under the influence of which the epithelial -forming tissue is destroyed. In other words, pathological cell necrosis occurs.
The use of drugs is prohibited for self-medication, as there are some contraindications that can not be ignored:
- No pharmaceutical products are allowed for the self -treatment of genital papilloma. Some are suitable in theory, but are only used in treatment rooms by experienced specialists.
- Medicines with sodium tetraborate and sodium hydroxide are strictly prohibited for use on the face / neck / chest / armpits.
- An excellent cryo -destruction analog turned out to be a spray preparation with dimethyl ether and propane. Its use is allowed at home, but only after consulting a dermatologist and carefully reviewing the attached instructions. This tool is really effective, but the surface of the skin affected by it heals for a long time and is painful.
- A special pencil acts on the papilloma with silver nitrate, which helps eliminate the growth with maximum destruction of pathological bacteria. Already at the end of the first week of use, necrosis of the neoplasm was observed. But you should be prepared for "residual" scars, as well as burns. On closed areas of the body, this is not critical, but it is better not to experiment on the face / neck / chest.
- The most "gentle" drug is a drug with a substance obtained by synthesizing N-N-dimethylamino-2-propanol p-acetamidobenzoate with inosine, as it has an antiviral effect. No one will tell you for sure how to get rid of papilloma with this pill. But the body’s defenses, particularly lymphocytic blood warehouses, will be significantly strengthened. And with a small spread of papillomatosis, this increases the chances of self -elimination of the virus.
- Solutions with phenols, which specialize in skin warts, as well as genital warts, burn their first manifestations. Harmful for healthy skin and used no more than 5 times.
How to get rid of papillomatosis folk methods
Traditional medicine is very popular with many patients, especially those who prefer self -medication. Not surprisingly, they ask neighbors, grandmothers and the good old Internet the question "how to treat HPV".
This is not to say that such treatment methods are ineffective. No, many will be able to show that the disease heals on its own with the help of decoctions, tinctures and lotions. But there are also those for whom folk remedies do not help or only worsen the condition.
Therefore, before you start using all the collected homemade recipes for papillomatosis, do not forget to consult a specialist and undergo the necessary examination. Most likely, you will be given a "green light" to use certain methods, or advised by those recommended by traditional medicine itself:
| Celandine | Only a few stems of fresh plants are enough, from which the juice comes out. They lubricate the surface of the growth, trying not to stick to the healthy epidermis. The procedure is quite painful, but the results can be seen after a few days. |
| Iodine | You need a solution (available at any pharmacy) and a cotton swab (for ease of use). HPV is often treated with iodine and is considered one of the most effective/inexpensive medications. |
| castor oil | Contains acids that can destroy pathological papillomavirus cells. Allowed for the treatment of tumors on the face. It is enough just to lubricate the warts with castor oil twice a day and seal with a plaster. |
| garlic | Any parent will tell you how to treat papilloma with garlic. And not about one option, because you can use garlic cloves cut on the growth or prepare a "garlic ointment". |
| Dandelion | The plant heads are harvested, filled with cologne and infused. The resulting papilloma mixture is processed 6-7 times a day. |
Every option proposed has a right to life. And he proved that often to get rid of human papillomavirus, there is no need to schedule treatment for several years in advance.