Human papillomavirus infection is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 types of viruses are known, which differ in their degree of oncogenicity. Recently, doctors have begun to associate any skin neoplasm, including papillomas, with precancerous conditions, therefore, adequate treatment of papillomas on the body and timely removal is extremely important.
Which doctor should I visit with papillomas on the body?
Unfortunately, the human papillomavirus develops in an asymptomatic form for a long time and even after the appearance of papillomas on the body it is not expressed in any way.
Patients are accustomed to seeing a doctor only with clearly disturbing symptoms:
- painful,
- itchy
- leakage of serous exudate, blood.
Often, such symptoms with papillomas characterize malignancy or inflammation.
If a neoplasm appears on the body, it is advisable to consult a general practitioner or directly to a dermatologist. 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 with an oncologist is necessary.
How to stop growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Removing papillary lesions alone will not solve the problem of HPV.
New neoplasms will appear again under 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 is able to provide stable remission with respect to the further pathogenic activity of the HPV strain.
Adequate drug therapy prevents the development of new papillary foci, and local drugs destroy the papilloma structure and lead to self-amputation.
Tablets for papillomas on the body
Tablets are prescribed, if necessary, systemic treatment to stop the activity of the viral strain. At the same time, they solve the problem of treating combined pathologies or other predisposing factors that can lead to viral activation.
To treat the manifestations of HPV, the following drugs are prescribed:
- Immunostimulating antiviral agent. The active substance suppresses the activity of pathogenic viruses in a short time. Along with antiviral effects, these drugs stimulate the production of their own antibodies that fight viruses and eradicate all types.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. The substance effectively fights viral infections; after a few days of use, they destroy the viral strain at the DNA level. These funds are already taken on the first day of repeated growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia, and loose stools.
- Purine-based synthetic products. The daily dose is 2-3 tablets per day, and in cases of severe infection, the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets per day.
- High efficiency immunomodulator. Taking into account that the growth and reproduction of papillomas is possible only against the background of reduced immunity, the prescription of the drug is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tab. 4 times a day. Tablets are not prescribed during pregnancy and children under 10 years.
- Highly effective broad spectrum tablets against HPV, fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms. The drug increases the effectiveness of other medicinal antiviral agents, has 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 gastrointestinal 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. In contrast to the use of tablets, the ointment directly affects the papilloma foci, destroys viral DNA and normalizes adequate cell regeneration.
There are several main remedies that can be used at home:
- Salicylate ointment. For treatment, agents with a concentration of 60% of the active substance are used. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of the therapy. So the treatment is continued from 7 to 14 days with a short rest, after which the treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment may cause a mild tingling sensation, pain, itching. An affordable and affordable product will not do any harm, but will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- 3% oxolinic liniment. The main difference from nasal ointments is the concentration of the active substance. To remove papillomatous foci, 3% oxolin is required. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Ointment with interferon. An effective local immunomodulator that actively enhances local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. Its distinctive feature is the absence of contraindications, therefore, this 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, contributing to its rapid fall.
- Ointment against papillomas with salicylic acid in the composition is effective. The preparation is applied 2 times a day with an applicator or cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy areas of the skin.
- Ointment with herbal ingredients. Dana increases local immunity, helps to increase the synthesis of its own interferon. Drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma, removing not only the external growth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Ointment with a complex composition and antibiotics. Its main ingredients are the antibiotics chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which belong to the group of immunomodulators. The ointment contributes to the normal regeneration of skin cells, normalizes the water balance in the skin structure. The general course of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications per day.
General complex therapy lasts up to several weeks. Patients need to take systemic drugs along 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 right and take vitamin complexes. This is a comprehensive approach to the treatment of HPV that allows you to maintain a stable immunity for a long time and prevent the appearance of new papillomas of various localizations on the body.
Be healthy and happy!