Human papillomavirus infection is transmitted primarily through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 viral strains are known, differing in the degree of oncogenicity. Recently, doctors have started to attribute any skin neoplasm, including papillomas, to a precancerous condition, therefore proper treatment of papillomas on the body and timely removal are very important.
What doctor should I see if I have papillomas on my body?
Unfortunately, the human papillomavirus progresses asymptomatically for a long time and even after the appearance of papillomas on the body is not expressed in any way.
Patients are used to seeing a doctor only with clear and disturbing symptoms:
- pain,
- Itch
- serous exudate leak, blood.
Often such symptoms with papilloma characterize malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear on the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or a dermatologist directly. If a human papillomavirus infection is suspected, a dermatologist may refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist, or urologist.
With alarming symptoms, consultation of oncologists is required.
How to stop growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Removing the papillary lesions alone will not solve the HPV problem.
New neoplasms will arise again in favorable circumstances:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Colds or hypothermia;
- Stress factor;
- Long-term drug treatment.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely eliminate the virus from the body, but modern medicine can provide a stable remission in relation to the additional pathogenic activity of HPV strains.
Adequate drug therapy prevents the development of new papillary foci and local drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma and lead to its autoamputation.
Tablets for papillomas on the body.
Tablets are prescribed, if necessary, a systemic treatment 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 the activation of the virus.
To treat the manifestations of HPV, the following drugs are prescribed:
- Immunostimulating antiviral agents. Active substances suppress pathogenic viral activity in a short time. Along with the antiviral effect, the drugs stimulate the production of their own antibodies that fight the virus and completely eradicate the strains.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. The substances effectively fight viral infections; After a few days of use, they destroy the viral strains at the DNA level. These funds are already taken on the first day of recurring growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia, and bothersome stools.
- Synthetic products based on purine. 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.
- High efficiency immunomodulators. Considering that the growth and reproduction of papillomas is possible only against the background of reduced immunity, the prescription of drugs is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tab. 4 times a day. Tablets are not prescribed during pregnancy and children under 10 years of age.
- Broad spectrum tablets that are highly effective against HPV, fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms. Drugs enhance the effectiveness of other medicinal antiviral agents, they have practically no contraindications. The course of treatment is long in 14-21 days.
HPV tablets are taken strictly after the appointment of the attending physician. This is due to oral administration, the passage of the drug through the digestive tract, and the possible negative effect of tablets on the state of internal organs and systems.
Creams and ointments
Local preparations against papillomas on the body can be used independently at home, which greatly simplifies therapy. Unlike the use of tablets, ointments directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroying viral DNA and normalizing adequate cell regeneration.
There are several main medications that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. For treatment, an agent with an active substance concentration of 60% is used. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of the therapy. The treatment then continues for 7 to 14 days with a short break, after which the treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause minor tingling, sore, and itchy sensations. An affordable and affordable product will not harm, but it will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerative effect.
- Oxolinic liniment 3%. The main difference from nasal ointment is the concentration of the active ingredient. To eliminate papillomatous foci, 3% oxolin is needed. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Interferon ointment. Effective local immunomodulators that actively enhance local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. A characteristic feature is the absence of contraindications, therefore the agent is widely used in pediatric practice.
- Zinc ointment. 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 the papilloma and contributes to its rapid fall.
- Ointments against papillomas with salicylic acid in the composition are effective. The preparations are applied 2 times a day with an applicator or a cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy areas of the skin.
- Ointments with herbal ingredients. The funds increase local immunity, help to increase the synthesis of its own interferon. The drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma, remove not only the external growth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Complex composition ointments and antibiotics. The main ingredients are the antibiotic chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which belongs to the group of immunomodulators. Ointments contribute to the normal regeneration of skin cells, normalize the water balance in skin structures. 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 drugs together with local agents to stop the viral process as quickly as possible.
The course of antiviral therapy should not be interrupted!
Against the background of drug treatment, one should adhere to a healthy lifestyle, eat well and drink vitamin complexes. It is a comprehensive approach to the treatment of HPV that allows you to maintain stable immunity for a long time and prevent the appearance of new papillomas on the body of various locations.
Be healthy and happy!