Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes growths on it. Skin lesions may be spiky, flat, or dome-shaped, protruding from the surface, or growing back into the skin.
HPV is also known as the wart virus. Warts can grow singly or as multiple nodules, like cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papillomas). Certain types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to the development of cancer, especially cervical cancer.
Human papillomaviruses can remain in the body for many years and do not cause any external symptoms. Once on the skin's surface, papillomas can disappear on their own without treatment and painlessly, however, this does not happen immediately, but within six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted by contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are sexually transmitted. The risk of transmitting the disease to a sexual partner can be reduced by using a condom. However, this is not a 100% protection because transmission can occur through contact with unprotected skin areas. During the papillomavirus period, it's better to abstain from sex altogether. Sex partners should definitely be informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas on other skin areas, such as on the hands and soles of the feet, can also be transmitted by contact: by shaking hands, touching infected handrails of simulators, walking barefoot in the showershower, using someone else's towels, sheets, or cosmetics. In these cases, the prevention of the disease may be the observance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus becomes active again. In some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others experience repeated papillomas. It depends on the nature of the virus and the state of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and an excessive lifestyle with bad habits contribute to increased viral activity.
To prevent repeated outbreaks of papillomavirus, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, getting enough sleep, not drinking and smoking, and managing stressful situations. Taking care of the health of the body will allow you to avoid recurrence and, over time, completely cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas?
Drugs that kill the papilloma virus have not yet been found. However, human papillomavirus in most cases is cleared from the body and does not require treatment, by the efforts of the immune system. Although the human papilloma virus itself cannot be cured with medication, the wart formations that arise as a result of the infection are treatable and quite effective. Removal of papillomas may be required several times, because if the HPV virus remains in the body, they will appear again and again.
There are many traditional and medical methods for treating papillomas. For example, remove the affected layers of skin with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). Skin may change color and texture for a short time after exposure to nitrogen, but it recovers quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, which is to strengthen the body's defenses. With this treatment, antibodies (vaccinations) are injected into the body, which work to destroy the virus.
Laser or scalpelectomy is also done with acid. Pointed papillomas using the methods listed are removed in medical facilities, in a number of repetitive procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods of treating warts are much more effective than traditional methods.
Laser surgery is used when other methods do not help with the problem or when the papillae needs to be removed quickly. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body, with its help it is possible to remove papillomas in intimate places. The laser works selectively without damaging the healing skin or creating a wound. There may be slight redness or hyperpigmentation, but this quickly resolves and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the tumor, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should visit your doctor every year for a preventive checkup. In easily accessible locations, testing for the presence of characteristic growths is performed independently. It is also advisable to take measures to prevent disease recurrence, strengthen the immune system, physical endurance, and combat stress.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies
Along with medical methods to treat external signs of human papillomavirus in the body, there are proven folk remedies that can speed up recovery. Natural formulations must be used long-term and regularly, only in this case can a stable positive result be achieved.
- Traditionally, folk medicine recommends removing papillomas with fresh celandine juice. A cut is made on the stem and the affected skin is smeared with "milk" secreted 2-3 times a day. Very often, papillomas disappear within a week or less, but sometimes a longer period of time is needed.
- Known for its bactericidal properties, garlic can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is applied to the papilla several times a day. You can apply a small sheet to the affected skin at night and fix it with an adhesive plaster. The next morning, take out the garlic, repeat a few times as needed.
- Mix garlic with vinegar, add a little flour to form a paste, apply to papillomas, cover with cling film and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of skin should be protected with an adhesive plaster.
- Cold broth of thyme, soak for 40-60 minutes, let cool a little and use as a lotion. It will take 10 treatments or more. The cooled broth should be heated to approximately 39°C.
- Steam the skin and apply softened propolis. Secure with plaster for 2-3 days. Then the procedure can be repeated.
- Apply a portion of freshly cut Kalanchoe leaves to the affected skin and fix with a plaster overnight. For treatment, the procedure must be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peels to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil, due to its antifungal and antiviral properties, can be used to treat papillomas. Moisten cotton pad with a drop of oil, apply to stretch marks and fix with adhesive plaster. For treatment, it takes a long time, at least 1 month.