Genital warts in humans is not a scratch that you can cure with herbal medicine, but it is also not a dangerous disease that threatens the patient's life. It is just an infection. The infection, which has more than 100 species, is highly contagious, regardless of the age/social status of the potential carrier, and is present in the bodies of more than 80% of the population.
First of all, every patient treated for human papillomavirus must understand: what is he dealing with, what threatens him when self-medicating, which doctor should he turn to for help? and how much time/effort/money it takes for a full effort. to get rid of this disease.
HPV: What is it? Disease symptoms. Is it worth the treatment?
The papillomavirus is an infectious disease that affects the healthy cells of the epidermis/mucous membranes of nearly the entire body (including the anogenital area). In other words, HPV is an intracellular parasite that inserts its DNA into human chromosomes. As a result, atypical cells begin to form, which, under the influence of "favorable" conditions, rapidly multiply. In the absence of any intervention, most of the epidermis is a pathological layer, a tumor and pathogenic growth.
But, as practice shows, the result of papillomavirus penetration can, in fact, be twofold:
- Infected people become carriers of the virus, but because of the body's own defenses, do not notice any symptoms of the disease.
- Almost immediately, the patient's body begins to cover the papilloma. Depending on their primary site and the virus itself, they can be different in shape/color, cause itching/pain, or cause no discomfort at all.
Accordingly, given the existing variations in the expression of symptoms, the problem of treating or ignoring papillomavirus will resolve on its own. However, there is one study that specifically uses polymerase chain reaction. Its results will help determine the type of pathogen, choose the right drug (for a particular strain), find out if it is completely cured.
From a medical point of view, it is also divided into two halves. Some experts argue that it is essentially impossible to remove papillomas. Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the symptoms, examine the "problematic" tumors in time. The only treatment option for this face is surgery/other definitive therapies. The main guidelines for this approach are:
- frequent relapses of the disease;
- pronounced symptoms of the disease, especially on the genitals (genital warts) and mucous membranes (larynx, bronchi, nose, eyes, oral cavity);
- prepare for pregnancy;
- high viral load as a result of polymerase chain reaction.
The rest believe in the independent elimination of the virus from the body. To do this, it is enough to support his immune system, which will stop pathogenic microorganisms. This can be done with the help of vitamin complexes, immunostimulants, a healthy lifestyle (i. e. good nutrition / giving up bad habits).
Important!This theory is valid for patients under 30 years of age. After reaching the mentioned age, the immune system weakens somewhat and is unable to clear the virus from the body on its own, having to deal with several strains of HPV at the same time.
Reasons for development/progress of HPV
Before wondering how to treat HPV need to find a good specialist, how much time / money and can cure genital warts in principle, can focus on prevention. prevent and try not to get infected?
It would be good if the attending physician explained to the patient in advance that this would be nearly impossible. For the simple reason that everyone around him could be a carrier of the virus without a single papilloma. Thanks for this, he can say with his immunity, has the power to suppress the symptoms of the disease. Whether or not your body's defenses are so strong can only be known after being infected with the HPV virus. This usually happens in three main ways:
- From mother to child.During pregnancy, infection is practically excluded, since the placenta is a reliable barrier that protects the baby from any external influences. But during birth, as the baby passes through the birth canal, the risk of transmitting the virus is extremely high. Moreover, it penetrates, first of all, into the mucous membranes of the child's eyes / nose / pharynx. Therefore, the first papillomas in a small patient may appear within the first few days. Especially dangerous are the localized wounds on the glottis, endangering the baby's life due to possible strangulation. They are also known as papillomas of the larynx.
- Contact-house-way.It is especially relevant in case of non-compliance with the rules of personal hygiene, the use of towels / cups / other people's clothes, shaking hands, kissing, hugging, etc. v. The risk of infection is increased in enclosed spaces with high humidity (swimming pools, saunas, baths), as well as in preschool/school settings.
- Automatic sterilization.It can be observed in young children who put things in their mouths without first washing their hands. The same applies to the habit of biting your nails, as well as the ridges on your fingers. Instead of the latter, the characteristic growths appear as flat patches with a pinkish tinge. Do not forget about minor scratches / abrasions / other mechanical damage on the skin, through which the virus quickly penetrates the healthy epithelium.
In the absence of any action, as well as concomitant causes of a decrease in immunity (infectious processes, chronic diseases, viruses / colds, lack of vitamins / trace elements and macrouseful tissue, living in unfavorable conditions, low environment, poor quality / unbalanced nutrition), papillomas quickly spread throughout the body, affecting more and more healthy cells. In this case, treatment is inevitable. It remains only to choose the fastest and most effective method.
Treatment of papillomas: the most effective methods
Attention!Treatment of human papillomavirus should begin with the consultation of a trusted specialist! Only he, after reviewing your complaints, conducting an examination and making an accurate diagnosis, can come up with an effective treatment plan. He'll answer all of your questions, including "can papillomatosis be cured in principle? " and "should it be treated at all? ".
If you don't know who to contact specifically, pay attention to the location of the papilloma that causes you the most inconvenience:
- Is it "scattered" on the arms, legs, under the arms, and on the face/neck? Then a dermatologist can help you.
- Worried about genital warts? Such papillomas are handled by a gynecologist/urologist.
- Is a tumor found in the rectum, near the anus? Contact a proctologist.
It should be remembered that at the very beginning of treatment, it would be a mistake to set the goal of "removing HPV from the body". No, you have symptoms that cause some inconvenience and also have an increased risk of cancer. We must start with them, minimizing the risk to life and health. Usually, a complex treatment of papillomas is used for this case:
- Destroy "problematic" papillomas.
- Support the body with immunomodulatory drugs.
- Healthy lifestyle.
Such an HPV treatment regimen will not only help eliminate the symptoms of the disease, but also clear the virus from the body. But you should not count on its quick elimination: if a complete cure is possible, it will take at least a few years.
That's why, experts recommend physical papilloma removal as an effective way to stop their growth/spread.
Cosmetic / hardware surgery
This method of removing papillomas is considered a priority not only in medical circles, but also in cosmetology. After all, this is the only way to quickly / leave no trace / effectively get rid of those physically annoying papillomas, complicated by a cosmetically unsightly appearance.
The most popular are:
- laser therapy.The essence of the procedure is to "dissolve" the pathological cells, seal the blood vessel wall as well as restore the damaged epithelial layer. The procedure is completely painless, quick and quite effective (60-92% of papillomas disappear without leaving a trace, without recurrence). However, for wound healing after removal of tumors larger than 5 mm, it took up to 4 weeks and left small discolored nodules.
- Radio wave/radio knife therapy.This method involves the use of high-frequency radio waves to remove lesions on the skin. Allows you to cure papillomatosis by coagulating blood vessels, without causing bleeding and pain. Eliminates recurrence of the disease, works extremely effectively, without harming healthy tissues. More suitable for removal of single tumors.
- Cryodestruction.It implies exposure of papillomas to liquid nitrogen, resulting in papillomas drying out, turning black and falling off. If their size is larger than 5-6 mm, several sessions will be needed to achieve the desired results.
Important!The chance of recurrence is quite high.
- Chemolysis.Remove the tumor with trichloroacetic acid. It is only used to treat genital warts. And then with 30-40% efficiency.
- Electrolytic coagulation.Papillomas are exposed to high-frequency electric currents, as a result of which the protein tissues coagulate, destroying the pathological layer. The procedure is quite painful, but allows the use of local anesthesia. Regarding the possibility of recurrence, they are quite likely to happen, so you need to be aware of this right away.
Attention!The specialist performing the procedure must be extremely careful: the smoke during coagulation may contain particles of the human papillomavirus and, if it enters the upper respiratory tract, infects him.
- "Good old knife".Surgical intervention, despite the emergence of more modern methods, continues to occupy one of the first places in medicine. Only now they use it mainly to remove large sized genital warts. In addition, this method is effective in removing malignant tumors.
Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the patient's fear of hardware/surgical therapy often plays an important role. In this case, all of these methods can be rejected even though they are highly effective. Perhaps an exception are carcinogenic formations. But even in this case, the patient can still request other "more humane" treatments.
Removal of papillomas using pharmaceutical products
How to eliminate pathological formations with drugs? Simple enough. Consult with your doctor, he or she will prescribe the right topical product for you. Regardless of the name and price, the active substance of each is either acidic or alkaline, under their influence the tissues of the epithelial formation are destroyed. In other words, necrosis of pathological cells occurs.
It is forbidden to use the drug for self-medication, since there are a number of contraindications that should not be ignored:
- No medicinal products are authorized to treat genital papillomas on their own. Some are theoretically suitable, but should only be applied in the treatment room by an experienced specialist.
- Medicines with sodium tetraborate and sodium hydroxide are strictly prohibited to be applied to the face/neck/chest/armpits.
- An excellent analogue of cold reduction turned out to be a spray composition with dimethyl ether and propane. Its use is allowed at home, but only after consulting a dermatologist and carefully studying the attached instructions. This tool is really effective, but the skin surface affected by it heals for a long time and is painful.
- A special pencil acts on papillomas with silver nitrate, which eliminates papillomas with maximum destruction of pathological bacteria. At the end of the first week of use, necrosis of the tumor is observed. But you should be prepared for "residual" scars, as well as burns. For the private parts of the body, this is not serious, but it is better not to test on the face/neck/chest.
- The most "gentle" remedy is a drug whose substance is obtained by synthesizing N-N-dimethylamino-2-propanol p-acetamidobenzoate with inosine, since it has antiviral effects. No one will tell you for sure how to get rid of papillomas with these pills. But the body's defenses, especially the blood depot of lymphocytes, will be greatly enhanced. And with a small spread of papillomatosis, this increases the chances of the virus clearing itself.
- A solution containing phenol, which specializes in the treatment of skin warts, as well as genital warts, heals their first manifestations. Dangerous for healthy skin and used no more than 5 times.
How to get rid of papillomatosis with folk methods
Traditional medicine is loved by many patients, especially those who like to buy their own medicine. Not surprisingly, they asked neighbors, grandmothers and long-time Internet users the question "how to treat HPV".
This is not to say that such treatments are ineffective. No, many people will be able to demonstrate self-healing with the help of decoctions, tinctures, and lotions. But there are also those who folk remedies do not help or only aggravate the condition of the disease.
Therefore, before you start using all the collected homemade recipes for papillomas, do not forget to consult a specialist and undergo the necessary examination. Most likely, you will be "green lighted" to use certain means, or even advised by those that traditional medicine itself recommends:
| Celandine | Just a few fresh stalks are enough, from which the juice comes out. They lubricate the surface of tumors, trying not to cling to the healthy epidermis. The procedure is a bit painful, but results are visible after a few days. |
| Iodine | You will need a solution (available at any drugstore) and a cotton swab (for ease of application). HPV is often treated with iodine and is considered one of the most effective/cheap remedies. |
| Castor oil | Contains acids that can kill pathological papilloma cells. Allowed to be used to treat acne breakouts on the face. It is enough to simply lubricate the wart with castor oil twice a day and seal it with plaster. |
| Garlic | Any elderly person will tell you how to cure warts with garlic. And there is not only one option, as you can apply a cut garlic clove to the growth or prepare a "garlic ointment". |
| dandelion | The top of the plant is harvested, filled with perfume and infused. The resulting papilloma mixture is processed 6-7 times a day. |
Each option suggested has a right to life. And he demonstrated that often to get rid of the human papilloma virus, it is not necessary to schedule treatment several years in advance.