The human papillomavirus is not a scratch that you can get rid of with a medicinal herb leaf, but it is 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 incredibly contagious, doesn't look back on the age/social status of a potential carrier, and is present in the body of more than 80% of the population.
Each patient treating human papillomavirus must, first of all, understand: what he is dealing with, what threatens him with self-treatment, which doctor to turn to for help, and how much time / effort / money a full attempt will cost. to get rid of this disease.
HPV: what is it? Symptoms of the disease. Is it worth trying
Papillomavirus is an infectious disease that affects healthy cells of the epidermis/mucosa 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 tumors and pathogenic 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 location of their localization and the type of virus itself, they can have different shapes / colors, be itchy / sore, or not cause any discomfort.
Accordingly, with the existing variant of the manifestation of symptoms, the problem of treating or ignoring the papillomavirus resolves 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 whether it is treated at all.
From a medical point of view, it was also divided into two halves. Some experts are of the opinion that it is basically impossible to get rid of papillomavirus. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor symptoms, examining "problem" tumors in time. 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 polymerase chain reaction results.
The rest believe in the independent removal of the virus from the body. To do this, it is enough to support your immune system, which will block the pathogenic microorganism. This can be done with the help of vitamin complexes, immunostimulants, a healthy lifestyle (that is, good nutrition / giving up bad habits).
Important!This theory is valid for patients under 30 years of age. After reaching the mentioned age, the immune system weakens a little and cannot eliminate the virus from the body on its own, since it has faced several strains of HPV at once.
Reasons for the development/progression of HPV
Before thinking about how to treat HPV, where to find a good specialist, how much time/money it will take and whether it will be possible to cure HPV 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 one in two people around you may be a carrier of the virus, without having a single papilloma. Thanks for this, you can tell your immunity, which has the strength to block the symptoms of the disease. You can only tell if your body's defenses are as powerful after HPV infection. This often happens in three main ways:
- From mother to son.During pregnancy, infection is practically excluded, since the placenta is a reliable barrier that protects the baby from any external influences. But during childbirth, 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 child's eyes/nose/oropharynx. As a result, the first papillomas in a small patient may appear in the first few days. Especially dangerous are those located in the glottis, endangering the life of the baby due to possible strangulation. They are also called papillomatosis of the larynx.
- Via contact-domestic.It is especially relevant in case of non-compliance with personal hygiene rules, use of other people's towels/cups/clothes, shaking hands, kissing, hugging, etc. The risk of infection increases in closed spaces with high humidity (swimming pool, sauna, bathroom), as well as in preschool/school institutions.
- Autoinfection.It is observed in young children who put everything in their mouths without first washing their hands. The same applies to the habit of biting nails, as well as burrs on the fingers. Instead of the latter, characteristic outgrowths appear in the form of flat plaques with a pink tint. Do not forget about small scratches / abrasions / other mechanical damage to the skin, through which the virus quickly penetrates healthy epithelium.
In the absence of any action, as well as concomitant causes of a decrease in immunity (inflammatory processes, chronic diseases, viruses / colds, lack of useful vitamins / micro- and macroelements, living in unfavorable conditions, low environmental level, poor quality / nutrition unbalanced), papillomatosis spreads rapidly throughout the body, affecting more and more healthy cells. In this case, treatment is unavoidable. It remains only to choose the fastest and most effective method.
Treatment of papillomavirus: the most effective methods.
Attention!The treatment of the human papillomavirus should begin with a consultation with a trusted specialist! Only he, after considering his complaints, conducting an examination and making an accurate diagnosis, will be able to draw up an effective treatment plan. He will answer all questions from him, 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, pay attention to where the papillomas that cause you the most discomfort are located:
- Are the growths "scattered" on the arms, legs, under the arms, and on the face/neck? Then a dermatologist can help you.
- Concerned 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 worth remembering that at the beginning of treatment it would be wrong to set the goal of "removing HPV from the body. "No, it has symptoms that cause some discomfort and also threaten further oncogenicity. We must start with them, minimizing the risk to life and health. Often a complex method of treating papillomas is used for this:
- Destruction of "problem" papillomas.
- Body support with immunomodulators.
- Healthy life style.
Such an HPV treatment regimen will not only help to eliminate the manifestations of the disease, but will also be able to eliminate the virus from the body itself. But you should not count on its quick elimination - if a complete cure is possible, it will take at least years.
This 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 cosmetic appearance.
The most popular are:
- laser therapyThe essence of the procedure is the "dissolution" of pathological cells, the sealing of the walls of blood vessels, as well as the rehabilitation of the damaged epithelial layer. The process is absolutely painless, fast and quite effective (from 60 to 92% of papillomas disappear without a trace, without recurrence). However, in terms of wound healing after the removal of growths larger than 5 mm, it takes 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 remove skin lesions. It allows you to cure papillomatosis by coagulating blood vessels, and without bleeding and pain. Eliminates recurrence of the disease, acts extremely punctually, without damaging healthy tissues. More suitable for removing individual tumors.
- Cryodestruction.It involves exposure to papilloma with liquid nitrogen, as a result of which the growths dry out, turn black and fall off. If its dimensions exceed 5-6 mm, several sessions will be necessary to achieve the desired result.
Important!The probability of relapse is quite high.
- Chemolysis.Eliminate 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 electrical currents, as a result of which protein tissues coagulate and destroy the pathological layer. The procedure is quite painful, but allows the use of local anesthesia. As for relapses, they are quite likely, so you need to pay attention immediately.
Attention!The specialist performing the procedure must be extremely careful: the smoke during electrocoagulation may 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, still occupies one of the first places in medicine. Only now they use it mainly to remove large genital warts. Also, this method is effective in removing malignant tumors.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the patient's fear of hardware therapy/surgery often plays a role. In this case, all these methods can be categorically rejected, despite their high efficiency. An exception is, perhaps, oncogenic formations. But even in this case, the patient can insist on other, more "humane" therapeutic methods.
Removal of papillomas using pharmaceuticals.
How to remove pathological formations with drugs? Simple enough. Consult your doctor who will prescribe a suitable topical product 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 the epithelial formations are destroyed. In other words, pathological cell necrosis occurs.
The use of drugs for self-medication is prohibited, since there are a number of contraindications that should not be overlooked:
- None of the pharmacy products is allowed for self-treatment of genital papillomas. Some are theoretically suitable, but an experienced specialist applies them only in the treatment room.
- It is strictly prohibited to apply the drug with sodium tetraborate and sodium hydroxide to the face/neck/chest/armpit.
- An excellent analog of cryodestruction turned out to be an aerosol 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 neoplasms is observed. But you need to be prepared for "residual" scars, as well as burns. In closed areas of the body this is not critical, but it is best not to experiment on the face/neck/chest.
- The most "gentle" remedy is a drug with a substance obtained by the synthesis of N, N-dimethylamino-2-propanol p-acetamidobenzoate with inosine, since it has an antiviral effect. No one will tell you for sure how to get rid of papillomas with these pills. But the body's defenses, in particular the lymphocytic blood depot, will be remarkably strengthened. And with a small spread of papillomatosis, this increases the chances of self-elimination of the virus.
- A solution with phenol, specializing in skin warts, as well as genital warts, cauterizing their first manifestations. Dangerous for healthy skin and not used more than 5 times.
How to get rid of papillomatosis folk methods.
Traditional medicine is highly appreciated by many patients, especially those who prefer self-medication. No wonder neighbors, grandmothers, and the good old Internet are asked the question "how to treat HPV. "
This is not to say that such treatment methods are ineffective. No, many will be able to demonstrate a self-healing ailment with the help of decoctions, tinctures and lotions. But there are also those who home remedies did not help or only aggravated 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, they will give you the "green light" to use certain means, or even advise you on those that traditional medicine itself recommends:
| Celandine | A few fresh stems of the plant, from which the juice came out, are enough. They lubricate the surface of the growths, trying not to catch on 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 (to facilitate application). HPV is often treated with iodine, and it is considered one of the most effective and inexpensive remedies. |
| Beaver oil | It contains acid that can destroy the pathological cells of the papilloma virus. Allowed for the treatment of growths on the face. It is enough to lubricate 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 it is not an option, since you can apply a clove of cut garlic to the growth or prepare a "garlic ointment". |
| Lion teeth | Plant heads are harvested, filled with colony and infused. 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 getting rid of HPV often doesn't require scheduling treatment several years in advance.