The 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 prickly, flat or domed, protruding from the surface, or embedded in the skin.
HPV is also called wart virus. Wart growths can be single or multiple, like cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (spiky papillomas). Certain types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to the development of cancer, especially cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can be found in the body for many years and does not cause any external manifestations. Papillomas that appear on the surface of the skin can disappear spontaneously without any treatment and pain, but this does not happen instantly, for example, within six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted through contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are transmitted sexually. The risk of transmitting the infection to a sexual partner can be reduced by using condoms. However, this is not 100% protection, because disease can be transmitted when unprotected skin areas come into contact. During periods of papillomavirus activity it is better to completely refuse sexual contacts. The partner must be informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas on other areas of the skin, such as the hands and soles of the feet, can also be transmitted through contact: shaking hands, touching the infected rails of the simulator, walking barefoot in the shower, using someone else's towel, sheet, or make-up. In these cases, the prevention of the disease may be the observance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus is reactive. In some people these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from multiple papillomas repeatedly. It depends on the nature of the virus and the state of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and excessive lifestyle with bad habits contribute to the increased activity of the virus.
To prevent recurrent outbreaks of the papilloma virus, the immune system should be strengthened. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, refusal to drink alcohol and smoking, control of stressful situations. Taking care of the health of the body will allow you to avoid relapses and completely cope with papillomas in time.
How to treat papillomas
Medicines for the destruction of the papilloma virus have not yet been found. However, in most cases, the human papilloma is removed from the body by the efforts of the immune system and without treatment. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be treated with drugs, wart formations that occur as a result of infection are treatable and highly effective. Removal of papillomas may be required many times, because if HPV remains in the body, they will appear repeatedly.
There are various medicinal and traditional methods of treating papillomas. For example, removal of affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). The skin may change color and texture for a short time after exposure to nitrogen, but it heals quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, that is, it strengthens the body's defenses. With this treatment method, antibodies (vaccination) that destroy the virus are injected into the body.
Acid cauterization and surgical removal with laser or scalpel are also practiced. Pointed papillomas by the listed methods are removed in medical institutions during several repetitive procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods of treating papillomas are much more effective than traditional methods.
Laser surgery is used when other methods do not help to solve the problem or when it is necessary to quickly get rid of the papilloma. 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 acts selectively without damaging or scarring healthy skin. Mild redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but this will resolve quickly and the skin will heal. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should visit a doctor once a year for preventive examinations. In accessible places, the inspection for the presence of characteristic growths is carried out independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against the recurrence of the disease, to strengthen the immune system, to provide physical endurance and stress resistance.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies
Along with medical methods of treating external manifestations of human papilloma on the body, there are proven folk remedies that can accelerate recovery. Natural recipes should be used for a long time and regularly, only in this case it is possible to achieve a stable positive result.
- Traditionally, folk medicine recommends getting rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. A cut is made on the stem of the plant, and the affected skin is smeared with "milk", which is released 2-3 times a day. Papillomas often disappear in a week or less, but sometimes a longer period is required.
- Known for its bactericidal properties, garlic can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is smeared with papillomas several times a day. At night, you can apply a small plate to the affected area of the skin and fix it with an adhesive plaster. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat several times if necessary.
- Mix the garlic gruel with vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply to the papillomas, wrap with plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of the skin should be protected with an adhesive plaster.
- Cold thyme juice is infused for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use in the form of lotion. It will take 10 or more treatments. Chilled broth should be heated to a temperature of about 39 ° C.
- Steam the skin and apply softened propolis to it. Fix with plaster for 2-3 days. Then the procedure can be repeated.
- Apply a fresh cut of Kalanchoe leaves to the affected skin area and fix it with a plaster overnight. For treatment, the procedure should be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peels to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil can be used to treat papillomas due to its antifungal and antiviral properties. Moisten a cotton ball with a drop of oil, apply to the skin area and fix with adhesive plaster. A long period of time, at least 1 month, is required for treatment.