Human papillomavirus infection is mainly sexually transmitted. To date, more than 100 viral strains with varying degrees of oncogenicity are known. Recently, clinicians have begun to link any skin neoplasm, including papillomas, to a pre-cancerous condition, so it is very important to adequately treat and remove papillomas from the body.
Which doctor should I see if I have papillomas?
Unfortunately, the human papilloma virus persists in an asymptomatic form for a long time and is not expressed in any way, even after the appearance of papillomas in the body.
Patients are accustomed to seeing a doctor only if they have obvious anxiety symptoms:
- pain,
- itching
- serous exudate, hemorrhage.
These symptoms, often accompanied by papilloma, are characterized by malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear in the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or a dermatologist directly. If you suspect a person has a papillomavirus infection, a dermatologist may refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist, or urologist.
Consultation with oncologists with disturbing symptoms is required.
How to stop the growth and treat papillomas in the body?
Removing papillary lesions alone will not solve the HPV problem.
Under favorable conditions, new neoplasms will reappear:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Cold or hypothermia;
- Stress factor;
- Long-term drug treatment.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to completely remove the virus from the body, but modern medicine can provide a stable remission due to the further pathogenic activity of HPV strains.
Adequate drug treatment prevents the development of new papillary foci, and local drugs disrupt the structure of the papilloma, leading to self-amputation.
Tablets for papillomas in the body
If necessary, systemic treatment is prescribed to stop the activity of viral strains. At the same time, they solve the problem of treatment of combined pathologies or other predisposing factors that can lead to the activation of the virus.
The following medications are prescribed to treat HPV:
- Immunostimulating antiviral drugs. The active ingredients quickly suppress pathogenic viral activity. In addition to antiviral effects, the drugs stimulate the production of their own antibodies that fight the virus and completely eliminate the strains.
- Herbal antiviral drugs. The substances effectively fight viral infection, destroying viral strains at the DNA level after a few days of use. These funds are received on the first day of recurring growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia and stool disorders.
- Purine-based synthetic products. The daily dose is 2-3 tablets per day, and in case of severe infection, the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets per day.
- Highly effective immunomodulators. Given that the growth and proliferation of papillomas is possible only against the background of reduced immunity, the prescription is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tablet. 4 times a day. Tablets are not prescribed for pregnancy and children under 10 years.
- Broad-spectrum tablets that are highly effective against HPV, fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms. Medications increase the effect of other medicinal antiviral agents, there are practically no contraindications. The duration of treatment is 14-21 days.
HPV tablets are taken strictly after the appointment of the attending physician. This is due to oral administration, the drug's passage through the digestive system, and the possible adverse effects of the tablets on the condition of internal organs and systems.
Creams and ointments
Topical drugs for papillomas in the body can be used independently at home, which greatly simplifies treatment. Unlike the use of tablets, ointments directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroy viral DNA and normalize adequate cell regeneration.
There are several basic medicines that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. An agent with a concentration of 60% of the active substance is used for treatment. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of treatment. Thus, treatment lasts with a short interval of 7 to 14 days, after which treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause minor tingling, pain and itching. An affordable and affordable product will not cause harm, but will have a clear bactericidal and restorative effect.
- Oxolinic liniment 3%. The main difference from nasal ointment is the concentration of the active substance. 3% oxolin is needed to remove papillomatous foci. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the formation of new papillary foci.
- Ointment with interferon. Effective local immunomodulators that actively enhance local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has antiviral effects. A characteristic feature is the lack of contraindications, so the agent is widely used in pediatric practice.
- Zinc ointment. The drug is effective against many dermatological diseases, including papillomas and warts. Zinc paste has absorbent, astringent and anti-inflammatory effect. Liniment is based on zinc oxide, which dries the papilloma and causes it to fall off quickly.
- Ointments against papillomas containing salicylic acid are effective in the composition. The preparations are applied twice a day with an applicator or cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy skin areas.
- Herbal ointments. The drug enhances local immunity, helps to increase the synthesis of its own interferon. Drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma, destroying not only the external growth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Ointments with complex composition and antibiotics. The main ingredients are the antibiotics chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which belong to the group of immunomodulators. Ointments help the normal regeneration of skin cells, normalize the water balance in the structures of the skin. The general course of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications per day.
General complex therapy lasts up to several weeks. Patients should take systemic medications in combination with local agents to stop the viral process as soon as possible.
The course of antiviral therapy should not be interrupted!
Against the background of drug treatment it is necessary to follow a healthy lifestyle, eat properly and drink vitamin complexes. It is a comprehensive approach to HPV treatment that allows you to maintain stable immunity for a long time and prevent the formation of new papillomas in the body of different localizations.
Be healthy and happy!