The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes it to grow. Skin lesions may be pointed, flat or domed, protruding from the surface or ingrown into the skin.
HPV is also called the wart virus. Wart growths can be one or more, such as cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papillomas). Certain types of infection, such as human papillomavirus 16, can cause cancer, especially cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can last in the body for years and does not cause any external symptoms. Appearing on the surface of the skin, papillomas can disappear on their own, without any treatment and pain, but it does not happen immediately, but, for example, within six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted through contact with infected skin, and papillomas in sexual areas are transmitted sexually. The risk of passing the infection to a sexual partner can be reduced by using a condom. However, it is not a 100% protection, as the disease can be transmitted when exposed areas of the skin are exposed. During periods of papillomavirus activity, it is better to abandon sexual intercourse. The partner must be aware of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas can also be transmitted to other areas of the skin, such as the hands and soles, by contact: shaking hands, touching infected handrails on the simulator, taking bare feet in the shower, using another towel, linen or other. cosmetics. In these cases, disease prevention can be a matter of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papilloma virus works again. For 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 condition of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and excessive lifestyle with bad habits contribute to increased activity of the virus.
The immune system needs to be strengthened to prevent recurrence of the papillomavirus. It requires proper nutrition, physical activity, good sleep, quitting alcohol and tobacco smoking, stress control. Taking care of your body's health will prevent relapses and over time completely cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Medicines to kill the papilloma virus have not yet been found. However, human papilloma is in most cases eliminated from the body and without treatment by the immune system. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured with drugs, the wart formations that result from infection are treatable and quite effective. Papillomas may need to be removed many times because if HPV remains in the body, it will reappear.
There are various medical and traditional methods for treating papillomas. For example, removal of the affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). After exposure to nitrogen, the skin can temporarily change color and texture, but it regenerates quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, that is, strengthening the body's defenses. This method of treatment involves the administration of antibodies (vaccination) to the body that kill the virus.
Acid cauterization and laser or scalpel removal are also practiced. The indicated papillomas are removed in medical institutions by the listed methods, during several repeated procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods for 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 the help of which it is possible to remove papillomas in intimate places. The laser works selectively without damaging healthy skin or causing wounds. There may be a slight redness or hyperpigmentation, but it disappears quickly and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, 1-3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should see your doctor every year for preventive tests. In available places, the presence of typical growths is checked independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against the recurrence of the disease, strengthen the immune system, physical endurance and resistance to stress.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies
Along with medical methods for treating the external signs of human papilloma in the body, folk remedies have been proven 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 recommends getting rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. An incision is made on the stem of the plant, and the affected skin is smeared 2-3 times a day with the secreted "milk". Very often papillomas disappear in a week or less, but sometimes it takes a longer time.
- Garlic, known for its bactericidal properties, can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice several times a day smeared with papillomas. At night, you can apply a small plate to the affected area of the skin and fix it with adhesive plaster. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat if necessary several times.
- Mix garlic puree with vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply papillomas, wrap in a plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of skin should be protected with adhesive plaster.
- Cool the thyme broth, filled for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use as a lotion. This will require 10 or more procedures. The cooled broth should be heated to about 39 ° C.
- Vaporize the skin and apply softened propolis. Secure with plaster for 2-3 days. The procedure can then be repeated.
- Apply a fresh incision of Calancho leaf to the affected skin area and secure overnight with plaster. For treatment, the procedure should be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peel to remove 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 it on the skin and fix it with adhesive plaster. Treatment requires a long period of at least 1 month.