The human papilloma virus, the treatment of which we will discuss in this publication, is a very common disease. There are more carriers of this virus than people who are not affected by HPV. To date, several treatments for this disease have been developed. They are usually divided into two groups: conservative and destructive treatment methods.
Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to completely destroy the human papilloma virus. Modern medicine and methods can only stop the development of the virus, remove the papillomas that have appeared, and prevent the disease from getting worse, leading to new papillomas.
The human papilloma virus, settling in the body, stays in it for life. When the immune system is weakened, it is activated, resulting in neoplasms on the skin.
Treatment of human papillomavirus by conservative methods
Conservative treatment for HPV consists of a set of measures aimed at strengthening the body's immune system and suppressing the development of the virus. In some cases, this is sufficient and the use of operating methods is not necessary.
Important:a positive result can only be achieved if the treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Self-therapy is not possible in this case. The task of the doctor is to perform a medical examination of the patient, further appointing an individual course of therapy.
Interferon-based medicines are usually prescribed to treat the human papillomavirus. This substance, which inhibits the development of viruses, is produced in sufficient quantities by a healthy body. But as immunity weakens, it is necessary to increase the concentration of this substance in the blood. The drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, begins to affect the body.
As part of the conservative treatment of papillomas, the use of specific antiviral drugs has been reported in some cases.
In several cases, a special cream, gel and spray are shown to kill the virus in the local tissues. Under certain conditions, their use leads to necrosis of the tissues affected by the virus, which allows to abandon the use of destructive treatment methods.
Treatment of human papillomavirus with destructive methods
The goal of destructive treatment is to directly destroy the tissues affected by the virus. These methods can be roughly divided into two groups: chemical, physical.
Chemical treatments for papillomas include removing the tissue affected by the virus using chemicals. Nowadays, several groups of drugs have been developed to remove papillomas in different places.
There are several physical methods for 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 drawbacks. First, it is a painful sensation after surgery that persists for a long time.
Cryodestruction, also a widely used method of treating papillomas, causes less discomfort to the patient. The method is based on the freezing of the affected tissue using liquid nitrogen. Cryodestruction ulcers heal within one to two weeks. At the same time, no traces remain on the skin.
This method is only used to remove skin papillomas. If it is necessary to remove papillomas on the cervix, this method is not used, because in this case it is ineffective.
The most optimal method of treating human papilloma in terms of efficacy, painlessness and length of the postoperative period is laser papilloma removal. The method is based on the use of a surgical laser.
The peculiarity of the method is that immediately after removing the affected tissue, the laser seals the blood vessels, which prevents the possibility of bleeding. This method does not cause any complications and scars. The duration of the recovery period is one month.
There is another modern method of papilloma removal - radiosurgery. This method is based on the use of special equipment that cuts the damaged tissue by exposing it to strong high-frequency radio waves.
Despite the successful use of modern methods in medicine described above, surgical removal of papillomas is still very popular. This is perhaps the most painful method, which involves a long postoperative period. But in several cases the application of this particular method is shown. For example, in oncology, surgical removal of papillomas in the cervix is used.
Recovery period
Regardless of which method was used to remove the papillomas, a number of steps must be followed after surgery. Among other things, rich drinking and respect for a gentle regime are shown.
Comprehensive measures are also needed to reduce the levels of papillomavirus in the body. The use of medicines that strengthen the immune system is usually prescribed for this purpose.
Remember that removing papillomas from the skin or mucous membranes does not rule out the presence of this virus in the body. To avoid the recurrence of papillomas, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, visit a doctor regularly.