Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes growths on it. Skin lesions can be pointed, flat, or domed, protrude from the surface, or penetrate into the skin.
HPV is also called the wart virus. Wart growth can be single or multiple, like cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papilloma). Certain types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to the development of cancer, particularly cervical cancer.
Human papillomas can exist in the body for many years and do not cause external symptoms. Once it appears on the surface of the skin, the papilloma can disappear on its own, without treatment and pain, however, this does not happen overnight, but within a time, for example, six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are spread through contact with infected skin, papillomas in the intimate area are sexually transmitted. The risk of spreading the infection to sexual partners can be reduced by using condoms. However, this is not 100%protection, as disease transmission can occur when unprotected areas of skin come in contact. During the period of papillomavirus activity, it is better to reject sexual intercourse altogether. Couples must be informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas on other parts of the skin, such as on the hands and soles of the feet, can also be spread through touch: by shaking hands, touching the hands of an infected simulator, walking barefoot in the bathroom, using towels, linens, or other cosmetic people. In these cases, disease prevention can be the maintenance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus becomes active again. In some people, this is a rare and isolated case, while others repeatedly develop multiple papillomas. It depends on the nature of the virus and the condition of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and an excessive lifestyle with bad habits contribute to increased viral activity.
To prevent recurrent outbreaks of papillomavirus, the immune system should be strengthened. This requires nutrition, exercise, sound sleep, rejection of alcohol and tobacco smoking, control of stressful situations. Keeping the body healthy will allow you to prevent recurrence and, over time, overcome papilloma completely.
How to treat papilloma
Drugs for the destruction of the papillomavirus have not been found. However, human papillomas are in most cases removed from the body and without treatment, with the efforts of the immune system. Although the human papillomavirus virus itself cannot be cured by medications, the wart formation that arises as a result of infection is curable and quite effective. Removal of papillomas may be needed many times, because if HPV remains in the body, they will reappear.
There are various medical and traditional methods to treat papilloma. For example, removing the affected skin layer with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). Skin can change color and texture for a short time after exposure to nitrogen, but recovers quickly. One of the ways to fight papilloma is immunotherapy, which strengthens the body's defenses. With this method of treatment, antibodies (vaccinations) are injected into the body, which destroy the virus
Acid disinfection and surgical removal with a laser or scalpel are also practiced. Acute papillomas with the listed methods are removed in medical institutions, during several repeated procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods to treat papilloma are much more effective than traditional methods.
Laser surgery is used when other methods do not help solve the problem, or it is necessary to get rid of the papilloma quickly. Laser therapy can be used on any part of the body, with its help can get rid of papillomas in intimate places. Lasers act selectively without damaging healthy skin or causing sores. Slight redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but this heals quickly and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, laser procedures 1 to 3 may be required.
After successful treatment, you must see a doctor every year for a preventive checkup. In accessible places, screening for the presence of characteristic growth was performed independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against the recurrence of the disease, to strengthen the immune system, physical resilience and resistance to stress.
Papilloma, treatment with folk remedies
Along with medical methods to treat the external signs of human papilloma in the body, there are folk remedies that have been proven to speed recovery. Natural recipes must be used for a long time and periodically, only in this case can achieve a stable positive result.
- Traditionally, folk remedies show getting rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. Cuts are made on the stems of plants, and the affected skin is smeared with "milk" released 2-3 times a day. Often, the papilloma disappears in a week or less, but sometimes it takes a longer period of time.
- Known for its bactericidal properties, garlic can also be used to get rid of papillomas. Garlic juice is smeared with papilloma several times a day. You can place a small plate onto the affected skin area at night and fix it with adhesive. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat several times if necessary.
- Mix garlic gruel with vinegar, add a little flour to make a creamy mixture, apply on papilloma, wrap with plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy skin areas should be covered with adhesive.
- Cool thyme broth, injected for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use in the form of lotions. It requires 10 treatments or more. The cooled broth should be heated to a temperature of around 39 ° C.
- Steam the skin and apply a gentle propolis on it. Safe with plaster for 2-3 days. Then the procedure can be repeated.
- Apply fresh pieces of Kalanchoe leaves to the affected skin area and secure with an overnight plaster. For treatment, the procedure must be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peel to get rid of papilloma.
- Australian tea tree oil, due to its antifungal and antiviral properties, can be used to treat papillomas. Wet the cotton pad with a drop of oil, apply to the skin area and attach with adhesive. For treatment, a long period of time is required, at least 1 month.