Human papillomavirus infection is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 viral strains are known, differing in the degree of oncogenicity. Recently, clinicians have begun to attribute any skin neoplasm, including papillomas, to a precancerous condition, therefore, adequate treatment and timely removal of papillomas in the body is very important.
Which doctor should I go to with papillomas on the body?
Unfortunately, the human papillomavirus for a long time proceeds in an asymptomatic form and is not expressed in any way even after the appearance of papillomas in the body.
Patients are accustomed to seeing a doctor only with pronounced disturbing symptoms:
- Pain,
- itching
- serous exudate leakage, blood.
Most often, such symptoms with papillomas characterize malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear on the body, it is recommended 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 of oncologists is necessary.
How to stop growth and treat papillomas on the body?
Removal of papillary lesions alone will not solve the HPV problem.
Under favorable conditions, new neoplasms will appear again:
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- common cold or hypothermia;
- stress factor;
- Long-term drug therapy.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely remove the virus from the body, but modern medicine can achieve a stable remission in relation to the further pathogenic activity of HPV strains.
Adequate drug therapy inhibits the development of new papillary foci, and local drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma and lead to self-amputation.
Tablets for papillomas on the body
Tablets, if necessary, systemic therapy is prescribed to stop the activity of viral strains. At the same time, they solve the problem of treating combined pathologies or other predisposing factors that can lead to the activation of the virus.
To treat manifestations of HPV, the following drugs are prescribed:
- Immunostimulating antiviral agents. Active substances suppress pathogenic viral activity in a short time. Along with the antiviral effect, drugs stimulate the production of own antibodies that fight the virus and completely destroy the strains.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. Substances effectively fight viral infection; After a few days of use, they destroy viral strains at the DNA level. These funds are taken already on the first day of a recurrent growth. Side effects include nausea, indigestion, and upset stool.
- Purine-based synthetic products. The daily dosage is 2-3 tablets per day, and in case of severe infection the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets per day.
- High efficiency immunomodulators. Given that the growth and reproduction of papillomas is possible only in case 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 old.
- Broad-spectrum tablets, highly effective against HPV, fungal infection, pathogenic microorganisms. Medicines increase the effectiveness of other medicinal antiviral agents, they have practically no contraindications. The course of treatment is long, within 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 digestive 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 facilitates the treatment. Unlike the use of tablets, ointments directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroy viral DNA and normalize adequate cell regeneration.
There are several main drugs that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. An agent with an active substance concentration of 60% is used for treatment. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of the treatment. Thus, the treatment continues with a short break of 7 to 14 days, after which the treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause minor tingling sensations, pain, itching. An affordable and affordable product will not harm, but it will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- Oxolinic liniment 3%. The main difference from the nasal ointment 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. Effective local immunomodulators that actively increase local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. A characteristic feature is the absence of contraindications, so the 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 and contributes to its rapid decline.
- Ointments against papillomas with salicylic acid in the composition are effective. The preparations are applied 2 times a day with an applicator or cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy skin areas.
- Herbal ointments. The funds increase local immunity, help to increase the synthesis of its own interferon. Medicines destroy the structure of the papilloma, eliminating not only the external growth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Ointments with a complex composition and antibiotics. The main components are the antibiotic chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which belong to the group of immunomodulators. Ointments contribute to the normal regeneration of skin cells, normalize the water balance in the skin structures. The general course of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications per day.
General complex therapy takes up to several weeks. Patients need to take systemic drugs together 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 therapy, one should adhere to a healthy lifestyle, eat right and drink vitamin complexes. It is a comprehensive approach to HPV treatment that allows you to maintain stable immunity for a long time and prevent the appearance of new papillomas on the body of various localizations.
Be healthy and happy!