Human papillomavirus, whose treatment we will consider in this publication, is a very common disease. There are more carriers of this virus than people who are not affected by HPV. To date, several methods of treating this disease have been developed. They are conventionally divided into two groups: conservative and destructive methods of treatment.
Unfortunately, so far, it is not possible to completely destroy the human papillomavirus. The means and methods of modern medicine can only prevent the development of the virus, remove the papillomas that have arisen and prevent the exacerbation of the disease, leading to the formation of new papillomas.
The human papillomavirus, having installed itself in the body, remains in it for life. When the immune system is weakened, it is activated, resulting in skin neoplasms.
Treatment of human papillomavirus with conservative methods
Conservative treatment for HPV consists of a set of measures aimed at strengthening the body's immune system and suppressing the development of the virus. In some cases, this is sufficient and it is not necessary to use operational methods.
Important:a positive result can only be achieved if the treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Self-medication in this case cannot be done. The physician's task is to conduct a medical examination of the patient with the further indication of an individual course of therapy.
Interferon-based medications are usually prescribed for the treatment of human papillomavirus. This substance, which suppresses the development of viruses, is produced by a healthy body in sufficient quantities. But with the weakening of immunity, it is necessary to increase the concentration of this substance in the blood. The drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, starting to affect the body.
Furthermore, as part of the treatment of papillomas with conservative methods, in some cases, the administration of specific antivirals is indicated.
In many cases, the use of special creams, gels and sprays can destroy the virus in local tissues. Under certain conditions, its use leads to the necrosis of tissues affected by the virus, which makes it possible to abandon the use of destructive methods of treatment.
Treatment of human papillomavirus by destructive methods
Destructive treatments aim to directly destroy the tissues affected by the virus. These methods can be divided into two groups: chemical, physical.
Chemical methods of treating papillomas involve removing virus-affected tissue using chemicals. Today, several groups of drugs have been developed to remove papillomas in different areas.
There are several physical methods to remove papillomas. The most common methods are electrocoagulation, cryodestruction, radiosurgery and laser therapy.
Electrocoagulation involves the removal of papillomas using a high-frequency electrical current. This method has been used for a long time and has proven to be highly effective. But it also has disadvantages. First, they are painful sensations after the operation, which persist for a long time.
Cryodestruction, also a widely used method for treating papillomas, causes less inconvenience to the patient. The method is based on freezing the affected tissues with liquid nitrogen. Healing of ulcers formed as a result of cryodestruction occurs within one to two weeks. At the same time, no traces remain on the skin.
This method is used exclusively to remove cutaneous papillomas. If it is necessary to remove papillomas from the cervix, this method is not used, as it is ineffective in this case.
The most adequate method of treating human papilloma in terms of efficacy, painlessness and duration of the postoperative period is laser removal of papillomas. The method is based on the use of a surgical laser.
The peculiarity of the method is that, right after the removal of the affected tissues, the laser seals the blood vessels, which avoids the possibility of bleeding. This method does not cause complications or scarring. The duration of the recovery period is one month.
There is another modern method of removing papillomas - radiosurgery. This method is based on the use of special equipment that cuts through the damaged tissue, exposing it to powerful high frequency radio waves.
Despite the successful use of the modern methods described above in medicine, surgical removal of papillomas is still widely popular. This is perhaps the most painful method, involving a long postoperative period. But, in several cases, the application of this particular method is shown. For example, surgical removal of papillomas in the cervix is used in oncology.
recovery period
Regardless of which method was used to remove papillomas, a series of measures must be followed after the operation. Including drinking profusely is shown, adherence to a preservation regimen.
In addition, comprehensive measures are needed to reduce the concentration of the papilloma virus in the body. Usually, for this purpose, the administration of drugs that strengthen the immune system is prescribed.
Remember that removing papillomas from the skin or mucous membranes does not eliminate the presence of this virus in the body. To prevent the re-formation of papillomas, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, regularly consult a doctor.