Human papillomavirus is not a scratch that you can get rid of with a leaf of medicinal herb, but it is also not a serious disease that threatens a person's life. It's just an infection. The infection, which counts more than 100 species, is incredibly contagious, does not look back on the age / social status of a potential carrier, and is present in the body of over 80% of the population.
Every patient who treats human papillomavirus should first of all understand: what he is dealing with, what threatens him with self-treatment, which doctor should he turn to for help and how much time / effort / money it will cost a full attempt to get rid of this disease.
HPV: what is it? Symptoms of the disease. It is worth dealing with
The papilloma virus is an infectious disease that affects healthy cells of the epidermis / mucous membrane of almost the entire body (including the anogenital area). In other words, HPV is an intracellular parasite that inserts its DNA into human chromosomes. As a result, atypical cells begin to form, which, under the influence of "favorable" conditions, multiply rapidly. In the absence of any intervention, most of the epidermis is a pathological layer, a layer of pathogenic tumors and growths.
But, as practice shows, the result of the invasion of the papillomavirus, in fact, can be twofold:
- Infected people become carriers of the virus, but they themselves, thanks to the body's defenses, do not notice any symptoms of the disease.
- Almost immediately, the body of an infected person begins to cover the papillomas. Depending on the main site of their location and the type of virus itself, they can be of different shapes / colors, cause itching / pain or cause absolutely no discomfort.
As a result, with the existing variant of the manifestation of symptoms, the question of treatment or ignorance of the papillomavirus is solved by itself. However, there is a special study that uses the polymerase chain reaction. Its results will help determine the type of pathogen, choose the right drug (for a particular strain), find out if it has been treated.
As for the medical point of view, it was also divided into two halves. Some experts are of the opinion that it is practically impossible to get rid of the papillomavirus. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the symptoms, examining in time the "problematic" tumors. The only treatment option for this side is surgery / other definitive therapies. The main indications for this approach are:
- regular relapses of the disease;
- pronounced symptoms of the disease, especially on the genitals (genital warts) and mucous membranes (larynx, bronchi, nose, eyes, oral cavity);
- preparation for pregnancy;
- High viral load based on the results of the polymerase chain reaction.
The rest believe in the independent removal of the virus from the body. To do this, it is enough to support his immune system, which will block the pathogenic microorganism. This can be done with the help of vitamin complexes, immunostimulants, a healthy lifestyle (which means good nutrition / giving up bad habits).
Important!This theory holds true for patients under the age of 30. After reaching the mentioned age, the immune system weakens slightly and cannot remove the virus from the body on its own, having dealt with several HPV strains at the same time.
Reasons for the development / progression of HPV
Before asking yourself how to cure HPV, where to find a good specialist, how much time / money will it take and if it will be possible in principle to cure the papillomavirus, maybe focus on prevention and try not to contract the infection?
It is good if the attending physician 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 for that, he can tell him immunity from him, which has the strength to block the symptoms of the disease. Whether your body's defenses are so powerful it can only be known after infection with the HPV itself. This often happens in three main ways:
- From mother to child.During pregnancy, infection is practically excluded, since the placenta is a reliable barrier that protects the baby from any external influence. But during birth, when the baby passes through the birth canal, the risk of transmitting the virus is incredibly high. In addition, it penetrates, first of all, into the mucous membrane of the baby's eyes / nose / oropharynx. As a result, the first papillomas may appear in a small patient in the first days. Particularly dangerous are those that are localized on the glottis, endangering the life of the child due to a possible strangulation. They are also called papillomatosis of the larynx.
- Home contact way.It is especially relevant in case of non-compliance with personal hygiene rules, use of other people's towels / cups / clothes, handshakes, kisses, hugs, etc. The risk of infection increases indoors with high humidity (swimming pool, sauna, bathroom), as well as in preschool / school institutions.
- Self-infection.It is observed in young children who put everything in their mouths without washing their hands first. The same goes for the habit of biting your nails and smearing your fingers. In place of the latter, characteristic growths appear in the form of flat plaques with a pinkish tinge. Do not forget about minor scratches / abrasions / other mechanical damage to the skin, through which the virus quickly penetrates the healthy epithelium.
In the absence of actions, as well as concomitant causes of a decrease in immunity (inflammatory processes, chronic, viral / cold diseases, lack of vitamins / useful micro and macro elements, life in unfavorable conditions, low environmental level, poor quality / unbalanced nutrition), papillomatosis spreads rapidly throughout the body, affecting more and more healthy cells. In this case, treatment is inevitable. It remains only to choose the fastest and most effective method.
Treatment of papillomavirus: the most effective methods
Attention!Human papillomavirus treatment should begin with a consultation with a trusted specialist! Only he, having considered your complaints, conducted an examination and made an accurate diagnosis, will be able to come up with an effective treatment plan. He will answer all 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 turn to in particular, pay attention to where the papillomas are that cause you the most inconvenience:
- Are the growths "scattered" on the arms, legs, under the arms and on the face / neck? Then a dermatologist can help you.
- Worried about genital warts? Such papillomas are treated by a gynecologist / urologist.
- Are the tumors found in the rectum, near the anus? Contact a proctologist.
It is worth remembering that at the start of treatment it would be wrong to set the goal of "removing HPV from the body". No, you have symptoms that cause some inconvenience and also threaten to increase oncogenicity. We must start with them, minimizing the risks to life and health. Often a complex method of treating papillomas is used for this:
- Destruction of "problem" papillomas.
- Support of the body with immunomodulators.
- A healthy lifestyle.
Such an HPV treatment regimen will not only help get rid of the manifestations of the disease, but will also be able to eliminate the virus from the body as such. But you should not count on its quick removal: if a complete cure is possible, it will take at least years.
That is why, experts recommend physical methods of removing papillomas as an effective way to stop their 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 a trace / effectively remove those papillomas that cause physical discomfort, develop complexes due to an unsightly aesthetic appearance.
The most popular are:
- laser therapy.The essence of the procedure is the "dissolution" of pathological cells, sealing the walls of blood vessels and the rehabilitation of the damaged epithelial layer. The process is absolutely painless, fast and quite effective (60 to 92% of papillomas disappear without a trace, without recurrence). However, as far as wound healing is concerned after removal of growths larger than 5 mm, it extends for up to 4 weeks and leaves small, depigmented spots.
- Radiotherapy / radio knife.This method involves the use of high frequency radio waves to remove skin lesions. It allows to cure papillomatosis by coagulating blood vessels and without bleeding and pain. Eliminates relapses of the disease, acts in an extremely targeted way, without damaging healthy tissues. Best suited for removing single tumors.
- cryodestruction.It involves exposure to the papilloma with liquid nitrogen, as a result of which the growths dry out, turn black and fall off. If their size is greater than 5-6 mm, then several sessions will be required to achieve the desired result.
Important!The likelihood of relapse is quite high.
- Chemolysis.Removes neoplasms with trichloroacetic acid. It is used only for the treatment of genital warts. And then with an efficiency of 30-40%.
- Electrocoagulation.Papillomas are exposed to high-frequency electric current, as a result of which protein tissues coagulate, destroying the pathological layer. The procedure is quite painful, but allows for the use of local anesthesia. As for relapses, they are quite likely, so you should immediately pay attention to this.
Attention!The specialist carrying out the procedure must be extremely careful: smoke during electrocoagulation can contain particles of the human papillomavirus, and if it enters the upper respiratory tract, infect it.
- "Good old scalpel. "Surgical intervention, despite the abundance of more modern methods, continues to occupy one of the first places in medicine. Only now they mainly use it to remove large genital warts. Also, this method is effective in getting rid of malignant tumors.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. Furthermore, the patient's fear of hardware therapy / surgery often plays a significant role. In this case, all these methods can be categorically rejected, despite their high efficiency. An exception are, perhaps, oncogenic formations. But even in this case the patient can insist on other more "human" therapeutic methods.
Removal of papillomas using pharmaceuticals
How to remove pathological formations with drugs? Simple enough. Consult your doctor, who will prescribe a topical product that is suitable for you. Regardless of the name and price, the active substance of each of them is an acid or alkali, under the influence of which the tissues of epithelial formations are destroyed. In other words, necrosis of pathological cells occurs.
The use of drugs is prohibited for self-medication, since there are a number of contraindications that should not be overlooked:
- None of the pharmaceutical products are allowed for self-treatment of genital papillomas. Some are theoretically suitable, but are only applied in the treatment room by an experienced specialist.
- It is strictly forbidden to apply the drug with sodium tetraborate and sodium hydroxide on the face / neck / chest / armpit.
- An excellent analogue of cryodestruction 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 studying the attached instructions. The tool is really effective, but the affected skin surface heals for a long time and painfully.
- A special pencil acts on papillomas with silver nitrate, which helps to remove growths with maximum destruction of pathological bacteria. Already at the end of the first week of use, necrosis of the neoplasms is 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 best not to experiment on the face / neck / chest.
- The most "mild" remedy is a drug with a substance obtained by synthesizing N-N-dimethylamino-2-propanol p-acetamidobenzoate with inosine, since it has an antiviral effect. Nobody will tell you for sure how to get rid of papillomas with these pills. But the body's defenses, especially the blood lymphocyte warehouse, will be significantly strengthened. And with a small spread of papillomatosis, this increases the chances of self-elimination of the virus.
- A solution with phenol, specialized in skin warts and genital warts, which cauterizes their first manifestations. Dangerous for skin health and is used no more than 5 times.
How to get rid of the folk methods of papillomatosis
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 demonstrate self-healing ailment with the help of decoctions, tinctures and lotions. But there are also those that folk remedies did not help or only aggravated the condition.
Therefore, before you start using all the homemade recipes collected for papillomatosis, do not forget to consult with a specialist and undergo the necessary examination. Most likely, you will be given the "green light" to use certain means, or even recommended by those that traditional medicine itself recommends:
| celandine | Just a few fresh stems of the plant, from which the juice came out. They lubricate the surface of the growths, trying not to get attached to a healthy epidermis. The procedure is somewhat painful, but the result is visible after a few days. |
| Iodine | You will need a solution (available at any pharmacy) and cotton swabs (for ease of application). HPV is often treated with iodine and is considered to be one of the most effective / economical remedies. |
| Castor oil | Contains acid which can destroy the pathological cells of the papillomavirus. Allowed for the treatment of facial growths. It is enough to lubricate the warts with castor oil twice a day and seal with a plaster. |
| Garlic | Any older person will tell you how to treat papillomas with garlic. And not on an option, since you can apply a chopped garlic clove to the growth or prepare a "garlic ointment". |
| Dandelion | The flower heads of the plants are collected, filled with cologne and infusions. The resulting mixture of papillomas is processed 6-7 times a day. |
Each of the suggested options has the right to life. And it shows that it is often not necessary to plan treatments several years in advance to get rid of human papillomavirus.