The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes growths on it. Skin lesions may be pointed, flat, or domed, protrude from the surface, or be buried in the skin.
HPV is also called the wart virus. Wart growths can be single or multiple, like cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papillomas). Certain types of infection, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to the development of cancer, particularly cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can be present in the body for years and not cause any external symptoms. Having appeared on the surface of the skin, papillomas can disappear on their own, without any treatment and without pain, however, this does not happen instantly, but in, for example, six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted by contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are transmitted sexually. The risk of transmitting the infection to a sexual partner can be reduced by using a condom. However, this is not 100% protection, as disease transmission can occur when unprotected skin areas are in contact. During periods of activity of the papilloma virus, it is better to completely refuse sexual contacts. The couple must be safely informed about the presence of HPV.
Papillomas in other areas of the skin, for example on the hands and soles, can also be transmitted by contact: by shaking hands, touching the infected handrails of the simulator, walking barefoot in the shower, using the towel, clothing someone else's bedding or clothing. Cosmetic products. In these cases, the prevention of the disease can be the observance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus is reactivated. In some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from multiple papillomas over and over again. It depends on the nature of the virus and the state of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress, and an excessive lifestyle with bad habits contribute to the increased activity of the virus.
To prevent repeated outbreaks of papillomavirus, the immune system must be strengthened. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, rejection of alcohol and tobacco consumption, control of stressful situations. Taking care of the health of the body will allow you to avoid relapses and, over time, fully cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
No drugs have yet been found for the destruction of the papilloma virus. However, human papilloma in most cases is eliminated from the body and without treatment, thanks to the efforts of the immune system. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured with medication, the warty formations that arise as a result of infection are treatable and quite effective. Papillomas may be required to be removed many times, as if HPV remains in the body, they will appear again and again.
There are several traditional and medical methods to treat papillomas. For example, removing the affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). Skin may change color and texture for a short time after exposure to nitrogen, but it recovers quickly. One of the ways to combat papillomas is immunotherapy, that is, to strengthen the body's defenses. With this method of treatment, antibodies (vaccination) are injected into the body, which destroy the virus.
Acid cauterization and surgical removal with a laser or scalpel are also practiced. Pointed papillomas by the listed methods are removed in medical institutions, during various repetitive procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods of treating papillomas are much more effective than traditional ones.
Laser surgery is used when other methods have not helped to solve the problem or it is necessary to get rid of the papilloma quickly. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body, with its help it is possible to remove papillomas in intimate places. The laser acts selectively without damaging healthy skin or creating wounds. Slight redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but this resolves quickly and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should visit a doctor annually for preventive examinations. In accessible places, inspection for the presence of characteristic growths is carried out independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against the recurrence of the disease, to strengthen the immune system, physical resistance and resistance to stress.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies.
Along with medical methods of treating the external signs of human papilloma on the body, there are proven home remedies that can speed up 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 suggests getting rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. A cut is made in the stem of the plant and the affected skin is smeared with the released "milk" 2-3 times a day. Most often, the papillomas disappear in a week or less, but sometimes a longer period of time is required.
- Known for its bactericidal properties, garlic can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is smeared with papillomas several times a day. You can apply a small plate to the affected area of the skin at night and fix it with an adhesive band. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat it several times if necessary.
- Mix the garlic porridge with vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply on the papillomas, wrap with plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of the skin must be protected with an adhesive plaster.
- Cool the thyme broth, infused for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use as lotions. 10 or more treatments will be needed. The cooled broth should be heated to a temperature of about 39 ° C.
- Steam the skin and apply softened propolis to it. Secure with a cast for 2-3 days. Then the procedure can be repeated.
- Apply a fresh cut of Kalanchoe leaf to the affected skin area and secure with a Band-Aid overnight. For treatment, the procedure must be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peels to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil, due to its antifungal and antiviral properties, can be used to treat papillomas. Moisten a cotton ball with a drop of oil, apply it to the skin area and fix it with adhesive plaster. For treatment, a long period is required, at least 1 month.