Human papillomavirus infection is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 viral strains are known, which differ in the degree of oncogenicity. Recently, doctors have begun to attribute any skin neoplasm, including papillomas, to a precancerous condition, so proper treatment of papillomas on the body and timely removal is so important.
Which doctor should I see with papillomas on the body?
Unfortunately, the human papillomavirus remains asymptomatic for a long time and even after the appearance of papillomas in the body it does not manifest at all.
Patients are used to seeing a doctor only with clear disturbing symptoms:
- pain,
- itch
- leakage of serous exudate, blood.
Often these symptoms with papilloma characterize malignancy or inflammation.
If there are neoplasms in the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or a dermatologist directly. If human papillomavirus infection is suspected, a dermatologist may refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist, or urologist.
With alarming symptoms, consultation with oncologists is necessary.
How to stop growth and cure papillomas in the body?
Removing papillary lesions alone will not solve the HPV problem.
New neoplasms will emerge again under favorable circumstances:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Colds or hypothermia;
- Stress factor;
- Long-term drug treatment.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely remove the virus from the body, but modern medicine is able to provide a stable remission of the later pathogenic activity of the HPV strains.
Appropriate drug therapy prevents the development of new papillary foci, and local drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma and lead to its self-amputation.
Pills for papillomas on the body
The pills are prescribed, if necessary, systemic treatment 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 virus activation.
To treat HPV manifestations, the following medications are prescribed:
- Immunostimulating antiviral agents. Active substances suppress pathogenic viral activity in a short period of time. Along with the antiviral effect, the drugs stimulate the production of the very antibodies that fight the virus and completely eradicate the strains.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. The substances effectively fight viral infection; after a few days of use, they destroy viral strains at the DNA level. These resources are withdrawn on the first day of a recurrent growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia and irritated stools.
- Purine-based synthetic products. The daily dosage is 2-3 tablets a day and in case of severe infection the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets a day.
- High efficiency immunomodulators. Considering that the growth and reproduction of papillomas is only possible in a context of reduced immunity, drug prescription is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tab. 4 times a day. The pills are not prescribed during pregnancy and children under 10 years of age.
- Broad spectrum tablets that are highly effective against HPV, fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms. The drugs increase the effectiveness of other medicated antivirals, they have practically no contraindications. The course of treatment is long at 14-21 days.
HPV tablets are taken strictly after consultation with the treating physician. This is due to oral administration, the passage of the drug through the digestive tract and the possible negative effect of the pills on the state of internal organs and systems.
creams and ointments
Local preparations against papillomas in the body can be used independently at home, which greatly simplifies therapy. Unlike the use of pills, ointments directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroying viral DNA and normalizing proper cell regeneration.
There are several main medications that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. For the treatment, an agent with an active substance concentration of 60% is used. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of the therapy. Thus, treatment continues for 7 to 14 days with a short break, after which treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause small sensations of tingling, pain, itching. An affordable and accessible product will not hurt, but will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- 3% oxoline liniment. The main difference from the nasal ointment is the concentration of the active substance. To remove papillomatous foci, 3% oxoline is needed. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, preventing the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Interferon ointment. Effective local immunomodulators that actively increase local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. One feature is the absence of contraindications, therefore, the agent is widely used in pediatric practice.
- Zinc Ointment. The drug is effective against many skin diseases, including papillomas and warts. Zinc paste is absorbent, astringent and anti-inflammatory. The liniment is based on zinc oxide, which dries the papilloma, contributing to its rapid decay.
- Ointments against papillomas with salicylic acid in the composition are effective. The preparations are applied twice a day with an applicator or cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy skin areas.
- Ointments with herbal ingredients. The funds increase local immunity, help to increase your own interferon synthesis. Drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma, eliminate not only the outgrowth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Complex composition ointments and antibiotics. The main ingredients 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 skin structures. The general course of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications per day.
Complex general therapy lasts up to several weeks. Patients need to take systemic medications along with local agents to stop the viral process as quickly as possible.
The course of antiviral therapy must not be interrupted!
In the context of drug treatment, a healthy lifestyle should be adhered to, eating well and drinking vitamin complexes. It is a comprehensive approach to the treatment of HPV that allows you to maintain stable immunity for a long time and prevent the appearance of new papillomas in the body from various locations.
Be healthy and happy!