Human papillomavirus is not a scratch that you can get rid of with a leaf of a medicinal plant, but it is not a serious disease that threatens a person's life. It's just an infection. With more than 100 types of infection, it is incredibly contagious, regardless of the age / social status of the potential carrier, and is present in the body of more than 80% of the population.
Every patient treated for human papillomavirus must first understand what he or she is doing, what he or she is threatening to do with treatment, which doctor to go to for help, and how much time / effort / money it will take to make a full effort. to get rid of this disease.
HPV: What is it? Symptoms of the disease. Is it worth the treatment?
Papilloma virus is an infectious disease that affects healthy cells of the epidermis / mucous membrane of almost the entire body (including the anogenital zone). In other words, HPV is an intracellular parasite that inserts its own DNA into human chromosomes. As a result, rapidly multiplying atypical cells begin to form under the influence of "favorable" conditions. In the absence of any intervention, most of the epidermis is a layer of pathology, tumors and pathogenic growths.
However, experience shows that the consequences of papillomavirus invasion can, in fact, be twofold:
- Infected people become carriers of the virus, but they themselves do not feel any symptoms of the disease due to the body's defenses.
- Almost immediately, the body of an infected person begins to cover papillomas. Depending on the main location and the type of virus, they can take different forms / colors, cause itching / pain, or cause complete discomfort.
Accordingly, the treatment or neglect of papillomavirus is self-limiting with the existing variant of symptom manifestation. However, there is a special study that uses a polymerase chain reaction. Its results will help to determine the type of pathogen, choose the right drug (for a particular strain), and whether it is generally treated.
From a medical point of view, it was also divided into two halves. Some experts believe that it is not possible to get rid of papillomavirus. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the symptoms by examining the "problematic" tumors in a timely manner. The only treatment option for this party is surgery / other definitive treatments. The main indicators of this approach are:
- regular relapses of the disease;
- obvious signs of the disease, especially in the genitals (genital warts) and mucous membranes (larynx, bronchi, nose, eyes, mouth);
- preparation for pregnancy;
- high viral load as a result of polymerase chain reaction.
The rest believe that the virus is removed from the body independently. To do this, it is enough to support the immune system, which will prevent the pathogenic microorganism. This can be done with the help of vitamin complexes, immunostimulants, a healthy lifestyle (which means giving up good nutrition / bad habits).
It is important!This theory is valid for patients under 30 years of age. After reaching this age, the immune system weakens and is unable to cope with several HPV strains at the same time and remove the virus from the body on its own.
Causes of the development / progression of HPV
Before you wonder how to treat HPV, where to find a good specialist, how much time / money it will take, and whether it is possible to treat papillomavirus in principle, maybe you should pay attention to prevention and try not to become infected?
It is best if the attending physician explains to the patient in advance that this is almost impossible. For the simple reason that every second person around can be a carrier of the virus without any papilloma. Thanks to this, he can say that he has immunity, which has the ability to prevent the symptoms of the disease. Whether your body's defenses are so strong can only be known after you have been infected with HPV. This often happens in three main ways:
- From mother to child.Infection is virtually ruled out during pregnancy because the placenta is a reliable barrier that protects the baby from any external influences. However, the risk of transmitting the virus during birth, when the baby passes through the birth canal, is incredibly high. In addition, it primarily penetrates the mucous membrane of the child's eyes / nose / oropharynx. As a result, the first papillomas may appear in the first few days in a small patient. Particularly dangerous are those that are localized in the glottis and endanger the baby's life due to possible suffocation. They are also called laryngeal papillomatosis.
- Communication way.Especially when personal hygiene rules are not followed, when using other people's towels / cups / clothes, shaking hands, kissing, hugging, etc. ), as well as in preschool / school institutions.
- Autoinfection.It is observed in small children who first swallow everything without washing their hands. The same applies to the habit of biting the nails, as well as burrs on the fingers. In the place of the latter, the characteristic protrusions appear in the form of flat plates of pink color. Do not forget small scratches / abrasions / other mechanical damage to the skin, through which the virus quickly penetrates the healthy epithelium.
In the absence of any action, as well as the accompanying causes of decreased immunity (inflammatory processes, chronic diseases, viral / cold, lack of vitamins / beneficial micro and macro elements, living 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!Treatment of human papillomavirus should begin without consulting a reliable specialist! Only he will be able to develop an effective treatment plan after reviewing your complaints, examining them and making an accurate diagnosis. He will answer all your questions, including "Is it possible to treat papillomatosis in principle? " And "Should it be treated at all? ".
Especially if you do not know who to contact, pay attention to the location of the papillomas that cause you the most concern:
- Are the growths "scattered" on the arms, legs, underarms, and face / neck? Then a dermatologist can help you.
- Worried about genital warts? Such papillomas are treated by a gynecologist / urologist.
- Are tumors found in the rectum, near the anus? Contact a proctologist.
It is important to remember that it is not appropriate to set the goal of "removing HPV from the body" at the very beginning of treatment. No, you have symptoms that cause some discomfort, as well as threaten to increase oncogenicity. We must start with them, minimizing the risk to life and health. It is often used for complex treatment of papillomas:
- Elimination of "problematic" papillomas.
- Body support with immunomodulators.
- Healthy lifestyle.
Such an HPV treatment regimen will not only help to get rid of the disease, but will also be able to remove the virus from the body. But you should not rely on its rapid elimination: if a complete cure is possible, it will take at least years.
Therefore, experts recommend physical methods of removing papillomas as an effective way to stop their growth / spread.
Apparatus cosmetology / 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 traces / effectively remove papillomas that cause physical discomfort, to 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, the closure of the walls of blood vessels, as well as the rehabilitation of the damaged epithelial layer. The process is completely painless, fast and quite effective (60 to 92% of papillomas disappear without a trace, without recurrence). However, when it comes to wound healing after removal of growths larger than 5 mm, it lasts up to 4 weeks and leaves small depigmented spots.
- Radio wave therapy / radio knife.This method involves the use of high-frequency radio waves to eliminate skin lesions. It allows you to treat papillomatosis without bleeding and pain by coagulating blood vessels. Eliminates recurrence of the disease, acts extremely pointlessly without damaging healthy tissues. It is more suitable for removing tumors alone.
- Cryodostruction.This involves exposing the papilloma to liquid nitrogen, causing the growths to dry out, turn black, and collapse. If their size is more than 5-6 mm, it will take several sessions to achieve the desired result.
It is important!The probability of recurrence is very high.
- Kemolysis.Eliminates neoplasms with trichloroacetic acidIt is used only for the treatment of genital warts. And then with 30-40% efficiency.
- Electrocoagulation.Papillomas are exposed to high-frequency electric current, resulting in clotting of protein tissues, destroying the pathological layer. The procedure is very painful, but allows the use of local anesthesia. When it comes to relapses, they are quite possible, so you should pay attention to it immediately.
Attention!The specialist performing the procedure must be extremely careful: during electrocoagulation, the smoke may contain particles of human papillomavirus, and if it enters the upper respiratory tract, it can become infected.
- "Good old scalpel. "Surgery, despite the abundance of more modern methods, continues to occupy one of the first places in medicine. Only now it is mainly used to remove large genital warts. It is also effective in getting rid of malignant tumors.
Each of these methods has its advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the patient's fear of hardware therapy / surgery often plays an important role. In this case, all these methods, despite their high efficiency, can be categorically rejected. The exception is perhaps oncogenic compounds. However, even in this case, the patient can insist on other, more "humane" therapeutic methods.
Removal of papillomas using pharmaceutical products
How to eliminate pathological formations with drugs? Quite simple. Consult your doctor, he will prescribe a suitable topical product for you. Regardless of the name and price, the active ingredient 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 for self-medication is prohibited, as a number of contraindications should not be ignored:
- None of the pharmacy products are allowed for self-treatment of genital papillomas. Some are theoretically appropriate, but are used only by an experienced specialist in the treatment room.
- It is strictly forbidden to apply the drug containing sodium tetraborate and sodium hydroxide on the face / neck / chest / underarms.
- An excellent analogue of cryodestruction was a spray with dimethyl ether and propane. It is allowed to use at home, but only after consulting a dermatologist and carefully studying the attached instructions. The tool is really effective, but the surface of the affected skin heals for a long time and painfully.
- A special pen affects papillomas with silver nitrate, which helps to eliminate growths with maximum destruction of pathological bacteria. At the end of the first week of use, necrosis of neoplasms is observed. But you need to be prepared for "residual" scars, as well as burns. This is not critical in closed areas of the body, but it is better not to practice on the face / neck / chest.
- The most "gentle" means is a drug that is a substance obtained by the synthesis of N-N-dimethylamino-2-propanol p-acetamidobenzoate with inosine, because it has antiviral effects. No one will tell you exactly how to get rid of papilloma with these pills. However, the body's defenses, especially the lymphocytic reservoir of blood, will be significantly strengthened. And with a small spread of papillomatosis, it increases the chances of the virus eliminating itself.
- Phenolic solution, which specializes in skin warts, as well as genital warts, burns their first manifestations. It is dangerous for healthy skin and should not be used more than 5 times.
How to get rid of papillomatosis folk remedies
Traditional medicine is very popular with many patients, especially those who prefer self-medication. Not surprisingly, they ask neighbors, grandmothers, and the old Internet "how to treat HPV. "
This is not to say that such treatments are ineffective. No, many will be able to demonstrate a self-healing disease with the help of decoctions, tinctures and lotions. However, there are people whose folk remedies do not help or aggravate the situation.
Therefore, be sure to consult a specialist and undergo the necessary examination before using all the collected home-made recipes for papillomatosis. Most likely, you will be given a "green light" to use certain tools, or even given the advice recommended by traditional medicine itself:
| Celandine | A few fresh stems of the juicy plant are enough. They lubricate the surface of the growths, trying not to stick to a healthy epidermis. The procedure is a bit 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 one of the most effective / inexpensive remedies. |
| Castor oil | Contains acid that can kill pathological papillomavirus cellsAllowed to treat facial growths. It is enough to lubricate the warts with castor oil twice a day and cover them with plaster. |
| garlic | Any old man will tell you how to treat papillomas with garlic. And it's not about an option, because you can apply a clove of garlic cut to grow or prepare a "garlic ointment". |
| Dandelions | The heads of the plants are collected, filled with cologne and brewed. The resulting papilloma mixture is processed 6-7 times a day. |
Each of the proposed options has the right to life. And it proves that it is often not necessary to prescribe treatment for several years in order to get rid of human papillomavirus.