Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. Damages the skin and causes enlargement. Skin lesions may be pointed, flat, or domed, protruding from the surface, or embedded in the skin.
HPV is also called wart virus. Warts can be single or multiple, like cauliflower. It can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papillomas). Some types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can cause cervical cancer in particular.
Human papillomas can stay in the body for years and do not cause external symptoms. Papillomas that appear on the surface of the skin may disappear on their own without any treatment and pain, but this does not happen immediately, for example, within six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they come in contact with infected skin, and papillomas in intimate areas are sexually transmitted. Using a condom can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections. However, this is not 100% protection, as the transmission of the disease can occur when unprotected skin areas come into contact. It is better to abstain from sexual intercourse completely during the period of papillomavirus activity. The partner must be informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas in other areas of the skin, such as the hands and feet, can also be contracted through contact: shaking hands, touching the simulator's infected hands, walking barefoot in the shower, someone else's towel, linen, or cosmetics. In these cases, personal hygiene can be followed to prevent the disease.
Sometimes human papillomavirus is reactivated. In some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from recurrent multiple papillomas. It depends on the nature of the virus and the condition of the human body. Excessive lifestyle with weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and bad habits help to increase the activity of the virus.
The immune system must be strengthened to prevent the recurrence of papillomavirus. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, abstinence from alcohol and tobacco, and control of stressful situations. Paying attention to the health of the body will help prevent relapses and, over time, completely cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Drugs to destroy the papillomavirus have not yet been found. However, human papillomas are often removed from the body by the immune system and without treatment. Although human papillomavirus itself cannot be treated with drugs, warts formed as a result of infection can be treated and are very effective. Removal of papillomas may be required repeatedly, as if HPV remains in the body, it will reappear.
There are various medical and traditional methods for treating papillomas. For example, removal of affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). The skin may change color and texture shortly after exposure to nitrogen, but recovers quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, ie to strengthen the body's defenses. With this treatment, antibodies (vaccines) that kill the virus are injected into the body
It is also used to cut acids and remove them surgically with a laser or scalpel. With these methods, pointed papillomas are removed in medical institutions during repeated procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods for the treatment of papillomas are more effective than traditional methods.
Laser surgery is used when other methods do not help solve the problem or when you need to get rid of papilloma quickly. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body, with the help of which it is possible to remove papillomas in intimate areas. The laser has a selective effect without damaging healthy skin and creating scars. There may be a slight redness or hyperpigmentation, but it resolves quickly and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, between 1 and 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should see a doctor every year for preventive examinations. Inspection is carried out independently for the presence of characteristic growths in accessible areas. Prophylactic measures against recurrence of the disease, strengthening the immune system, physical endurance and resistance to stress are also recommended.
Papillomas, treated with folk remedies
In addition to medical methods to treat the external symptoms of human papilloma in the body, there are proven folk remedies that can accelerate recovery. Natural recipes should be used for a long time and regularly, only in this case it is possible to achieve a stable positive result.
- Traditionally, folk medicine offers to get rid of papilloma with fresh celandine juice. An incision is made in the trunk of the plant and the affected skin is stained with "milk" released 2-3 times a day. Often papillomas disappear in a week or less, but sometimes it takes longer.
- Garlic, known for its bactericidal properties, can also be used to treat papillomas. Garlic juice stains papilloma several times a day. At night, you can apply a small plaque to the affected area of skin and fix it with adhesive plaster. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat several times if necessary.
- Mix the garlic with the corn vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply to papillomas, wrap in plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of the skin should be protected with an adhesive plaster.
- Infuse in cool thyme juice for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use as a lotion. Need 10 or more treatments. The cooled broth should be heated to a temperature of about 39 ° C.
- Evaporate the skin and apply softened propolis on it. Stabilize with a plaster for 2-3 days. Then the procedure can be repeated.
- Apply a fresh Kalanchoe leaf to the affected skin area and fix with a plaster overnight. The treatment procedure should be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peels to clean papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil can be used to treat papillomas due to its antifungal and antiviral properties. Moisten a cotton pad with a drop of oil, apply to the skin area and smooth with adhesive plaster. It takes at least 1 month for treatment.