Human papillomavirus infection is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 viral strains are known to differ in the degree of oncogenicity. Recently, clinicians have begun to attribute all skin neoplasms, including papillomas, to a precancerous condition, which is why adequate treatment of papillomas on the body and timely removal are so important.
Which doctor should I go to with a papilloma on my body?
Unfortunately, the human papilloma virus lasts for a long time in an asymptomatic form, and even after the appearance of the papilloma on the body is not expressed in any way.
Patients are accustomed to visiting a doctor only with clear disturbing symptoms:
- bol,
- itching
- leakage of serous exudate, blood.
Often such symptoms with papilloma are characterized by malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear on the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or directly to a dermatologist. If a human papilloma virus infection is suspected, a dermatologist may refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist, or urologist.
In addition to alarming symptoms, a consultation with an oncologist is required.
How to stop the growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Just removing the papillary lesions will not solve the HPV problem.
New neoplasms will reappear under favorable circumstances:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Cold or hypothermia;
- Stress factor;
- Long-term drug treatment.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely remove the virus from the body, but modern medicine can ensure stable remission in relation to the further pathogenic activity of HPV strains.
Appropriate drug therapy prevents the development of new papillary foci, and topical drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma and lead to its self-amputation.
Tablets for papillomas on the body
The tablets are prescribed, if necessary, by systemic treatment in order to stop the activity of viral strains. At the same time, they solve the problem of treating combined pathologies or other predisposing factors that could lead to virus activation.
The following drugs are prescribed to treat the manifestations of HPV:
- Immunostimulating antiviral agents. The active substances suppress pathogenic viral activity in a short time. In addition to the antiviral effect, the drugs stimulate the production of their own antibodies that fight the virus and completely eradicate the strains.
- Antiviral drugs of herbal origin. The substances effectively fight viral infection; after a few days of use, they destroy viral strains at the DNA level. These funds are taken on the first day of re-growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia, and upset stools.
- Synthetic purine-based products. The daily dose is 2-3 tablets a day, and in case of a severe infection, the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets a day.
- High efficiency immunomodulators. Since the growth and reproduction of papillomas are possible only in the background of reduced immunity, prescribing drugs is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tab. 4 times a day. The tablets are not prescribed during pregnancy and children under 10 years of age.
- Tablets with a broad spectrum of action that are very effective against HPV, fungal infection, pathogenic microorganisms. Medications increase the effectiveness of other curative antiviral drugs, they have virtually no contraindications. The course of treatment is 14-21 days long.
HPV tablets are taken strictly after a doctor's appointment. This is due to oral administration, the passage of the drug through the digestive tract and the possible negative effect of the tablets on the condition of internal organs and systems.
Creams and ointments
Topical preparations against papillomas on the body can be used alone at home, which greatly simplifies therapy. Unlike the use of tablets, fats directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroying viral DNA and normalizing proper cell regeneration.
There are several main remedies that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. An agent with an active substance concentration of 60% is used for treatment. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of therapy. Thus, treatment is continued for 7 to 14 days with a short break, after which treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause minor tingling, pain, itching. An affordable and affordable product will not harm, but will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- Oxolin liniment 3%. The main difference from nasal ointment is the concentration of the active substance. 3% oxolin is required to remove papillomatous foci. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Ointment with interferon. Effective local immunomodulators that actively strengthen local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has antiviral activity. A characteristic feature is the absence of contraindications, so the tool is widely used in pediatric practice.
- Zinc grease. The drug is effective against many dermatological diseases, including papillomas and warts. Zinc paste is absorbent, astringent and anti-inflammatory. Liniment is based on zinc oxide, which dries out papillomas, contributing to its rapid decline.
- Ointments against papillomas with salicylic acid in the composition are effective. The preparations are applied twice a day with an applicator or cotton wool, avoiding contact with healthy parts of the skin.
- Fats with herbal ingredients. The drugs increase local immunity, help increase the synthesis of one's own interferon. The drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma, removing not only the external growth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Complex fats and antibiotics. The main ingredients are the antibiotic chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which belongs to the group of immunomodulators. Fats contribute to the normal regeneration of skin cells, normalize the water balance in the skin structures. The general course of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications per day.
General complex therapy lasts up to several weeks. Patients must take systemic medications along with topical medications to stop the viral process as soon as possible.
The course of antiviral therapy must not be interrupted!
In the background of drug treatment, one should adhere to a healthy lifestyle, eat properly and drink vitamin complexes. It is a comprehensive approach to the treatment of HPV that allows you to maintain a stable immunity for a long time and prevent the appearance of new papillomas on the body of different localization.
Be healthy and happy!