Human papillomavirus infection is transmitted primarily through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 virus strains are known, varying in oncogenicity. Recently, doctors have begun to attribute any skin neoplasms, including papillomas, to precancerous conditions, which is why adequate treatment of papillomas on the body and timely removal is so important.
Which doctor should I go with for papillomas on the body?
Unfortunately, the human papilloma virus persists in an asymptomatic form for a long time and even after the appearance of papillomas on the body is not expressed in any way.
Patients are accustomed to seeing a doctor only with clear alarming symptoms:
- pain,
- itching
- serous exudate leakage, blood.
Often, such symptoms with papilloma are characterized by a malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear on the body, it is recommended to consult a family doctor or a dermatologist directly. If a human papillomavirus infection is suspected, your dermatologist may refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist or urologist.
An oncologist should be consulted with disturbing symptoms.
How to stop growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Removing papillary lesions alone will not solve the HPV problem.
Under favorable conditions, new tumors will reappear:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Colds or hypothermia;
- Stress factor;
- Long-term drug treatment.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to completely remove the virus from the body, but modern medicine is able to provide a stable remission due to the future pathogenic activity of HPV strains.
Appropriate drug therapy prevents the formation of new papillary foci, and topical drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma and lead to its self-amputation.
Pills for papillomas on the body
The tablets prescribe systemic treatment, if necessary, to stop the activity of the virus strains. At the same time, they solve the problem of treating combined pathologies or other predisposing factors that could lead to virus activation.
The following medicines are prescribed to treat HPV:
- Immunostimulatory antivirals. The active substances inhibit the activity of pathogenic viruses in a short time. Together with the antiviral effect, the medicine stimulates the production of its own antibodies, which fight the virus and completely destroy the strains.
- Herbal antivirals. Substances effectively fight viral infection; after a few days of use, they destroy the virus strains at the DNA level. These funds are taken already on the first day of re-growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia and stools.
- Purine-based synthetic products. The daily dose is 2-3 tablets a day, and in case of severe infection the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets a day.
- High efficiency immunomodulators. Given that growth and multiplication of papillomas is only possible with reduced immunity, prescribing is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tab. 4 times a day. The tablets are not prescribed during pregnancy and in children under 10 years of age.
- A wide range of tablets that are very effective against HPV, fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms. The drug improves the effectiveness of other antiviral drugs, they have virtually no contraindications. The course of treatment lasted 14-21 days.
HPV tablets are taken strictly after the appointment of the treating doctor. This is due to oral administration, the passage of the medicine through the digestive tract and the possible negative effects of the tablets on the condition of the internal organs and systems.
Creams and ointments
Topical preparations for papillomas on the body can be used independently at home, which greatly simplifies the treatment. Unlike tablets, ointments have a direct effect on papillomatous focus, destroying viral DNA and normalizing adequate cell regeneration.
There are several main medicines that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. A treatment with a concentration of 60% of the active substance is used for treatment. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of the treatment. Thus, treatment is continued for 7 to 14 days with a short break, after which treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment may cause slight tingling, pain, itching. The product will not be harmful at an affordable price and at an affordable price, but it will have a strong bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- Oxolinic acid 3%. The main difference from nasal ointment is the concentration of the active substance. 3% oxolin is required to remove papillomatous foci. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Ointment with interferon. Effective local immunomodulators that actively enhance local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has antiviral activity. A characteristic feature is the absence of contraindications, so the product is widely used in pediatric practice.
- Zinc grease. 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, promoting its rapid fall.
- Ointments for papillomas with salicylic acid are effective. The products are applied twice a day with an applicator or cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy areas of skin.
- Ointments with plant ingredients. The agents increase local immunity, help increase the synthesis of interferon itself. The drug destroys the structure of the papilloma, prevents not only external growth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Ointments with complex composition and antibiotics. The main ingredients are the antibiotic levomycetin and methyluracil, which belong to the group of immunomodulators. The ointment promotes the regeneration of normal skin cells, normalizes the water balance in the skin structures. The general course of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 times a day.
General complex therapy lasts up to several weeks. Patients should take systemic medicines in combination with topical agents to stop the viral process as soon as possible.
The course of antiviral therapy must not be interrupted!
Considering drug treatment, one should follow a healthy lifestyle, eat properly and drink vitamin complexes. It is a comprehensive approach to the treatment of HPV, which allows to maintain a stable immunity for a long time and prevent the appearance of new papillomas on various localizations in the body.
Be healthy and happy!