Human papillomavirus, the treatment of which we will consider in this publication, is a very common disease. There are more carriers of this virus than people unaffected by HPV. To date, several methods have been developed to treat this disease. They are conventionally divided into two groups: conservative and destructive methods of treatment.
Unfortunately, to date, it is not possible to completely eradicate human papillomavirus. Modern medicine can only stop the growth of the virus, eliminate emerging papillomas and prevent the exacerbation of the disease, which leads to the formation of new papillomas.
Human papillomavirus settles in the body and stays there for life. It is activated when the immune system is weakened, resulting in the formation of neoplasms in the skin.
Conservative treatment of human papillomavirus
Conservative treatment of HPV consists of a series of measures aimed at strengthening the body's immune system and suppressing the development of the virus. In some cases, this is sufficient and does not require the use of operating methods.
Important:a positive result can only be achieved when prescribed by a specialist. It is impossible to treat yourself in this situation. The doctor's task is to conduct a medical examination of the patient with the appointment of an individual course of treatment.
Generally, interferon-based drugs are prescribed to treat human papillomavirus. This substance, which prevents the growth of viruses, is produced in sufficient quantities by a healthy body. However, with the weakening of immunity, the concentration of this substance in the blood must increase. The drug begins to affect the body and enters the bloodstream.
In addition, specific antiviral drugs are indicated in some cases as part of the conservative treatment of papillomas.
In some cases, the use of special creams, gels and sprays to destroy the virus in local tissues is indicated. Under certain conditions, their use leads to necrosis of tissues affected by the virus, which allows to abandon the use of destructive therapies.
Destructive treatment of human papillomavirus
Destructive treatments are aimed at the direct destruction of tissues affected by the virus. These methods can be roughly divided into two groups: chemical and physical.
Chemical methods of treating papillomas include the removal of infected tissues using chemicals. Today, several groups of drugs have been developed to remove papillomas in various areas.
There are several physical methods of removing papillomas. The most common methods are electrocoagulation, cryodestruction, radiosurgery, laser therapy.
Electrocoagulation involves the removal of papillomas using a high-frequency electric current. This method has been used for a long time and has proven to be very effective. But it also has its disadvantages. First of all, these are painful feelings that last a long time after the operation.
Cryodestruction, which is also widely used in the treatment of papillomas, gives the patient less discomfort. The method is based on freezing the affected tissues using liquid nitrogen. Treatment of ulcers caused by cryodestruction takes one to two weeks. At the same time there are no traces on the skin.
This method is used only to remove skin papillomas. If you need to remove papillomas on the cervix, this method is not used because it is ineffective in this case.
The most optimal treatment for human papilloma in terms of effectiveness, painlessness and duration of the postoperative period is laser removal of papillomas. The method is based on the use of a surgical laser.
The peculiarity of the method is that the laser closes the blood vessels immediately after the removal of the affected tissues, which prevents the possibility of bleeding. This method does not cause any complications or scars. The recovery period is one month.
There is another modern method of removing papillomas - radiosurgery. This method is based on the use of special equipment that cuts damaged tissues by exposing them to strong high-frequency radio waves.
Despite the successful use of the modern methods described above in medicine, surgical removal of papillomas is still widespread. This is perhaps the most painful method, covering a long postoperative period. However, in many cases the application of this special method is indicated. For example, surgical removal of cervical papillomas is used in oncology.
Recovery time
Regardless of the method used to remove papillomas, a number of postoperative measures should be followed. Drink plenty of fluids, including a frugal diet.
In addition, comprehensive measures are needed to reduce the concentration of papilloma virus in the body. Generally, drugs that strengthen the immune system are prescribed for this purpose.
Keep in mind that the removal of papillomas on the skin or mucous membranes does not eliminate the presence of this virus in the body. To prevent the recurrence of papillomas, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle and consult a doctor regularly.