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 spiky, flat, or domed, protruding from the surface or ingrown into the skin.
HPV is also called a wart virus. Wart growths can be single or multiple, such as cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papillomas). Certain types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to cancer, especially cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can be present in the body for years and does not cause external symptoms. Once they appear on the surface of the skin, the papillomas can disappear on their own, without any treatment or pain, but this does not happen immediately, but within six months, for example.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, spread by contact with infected skin, and papillomas in intimate areas are sexually transmitted. Using a condom can reduce the risk of passing the infection to a sexual partner. However, this is not 100% protection, as the transmission of the disease can occur when unprotected areas of skin come in contact. During the period of papillomavirus activity, it is better to completely reject sexual intercourse. The partner must be informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas in other areas of the skin, such as the hands and soles of the feet, can also be transmitted by contact: shaking hands, touching the infected handrails of the simulator, walking barefoot in the shower, other towels, linen, etc. cosmetics. In these cases, the prevention of the disease may be the observance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus is reactivated. In some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from multiple papillomas over and over again. It depends on the nature of the virus and the condition of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and excessive lifestyle, bad habits contribute to the increased activity of the virus.
The immune system must be strengthened to prevent recurrence of the papillomavirus. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, refusal to drink alcohol and smoking, and control of stressful situations. Taking care of the health of the body allows you to avoid relapses and over time completely cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Medicines to kill papillomavirus have not yet been found. However, human papilloma in most cases leaves the body with the efforts of the immune system and without treatment. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured with drugs, wart formations resulting from infection can be treated and are quite effective. Many times it may be necessary to remove the papillomas because if the HPV stays in the body, they will reappear again and again.
There are different medical and traditional methods for treating papillomas. For example, removal of affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). After contact with nitrogen, the skin may change color and texture for a short time, but it recovers quickly. One way to fight papillomas is through immunotherapy, which is to strengthen the body's defenses. This method of treatment involves injecting antibodies (vaccines) into the body that kill the virus.
Acid cauterization and surgical removal are also performed with a laser or scalpel. Pointed papillomas are removed from medical institutions by the methods listed, in 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 have not helped solve the problem or when you need to get rid of your papilloma quickly. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body to remove papilloma in intimate places. The laser works selectively, does not damage healthy skin and does not cause wounds. Mild redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but it resolves quickly and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should visit your doctor every year for preventive examinations. The presence of characteristic growths in accessible locations should be independently monitored. It is recommended to take preventive measures against the recurrence of the disease in order to strengthen the immune system, physical endurance and stress resistance.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies
Along with medical methods to treat the external signs of the human papilloma, there are proven folk remedies to accelerate healing. Natural recipes should be used for a long time and regularly, only in this case a stable positive result can be achieved.
- Traditionally, folk medicine recommends that parrots be released with fresh celandine juice. The stem of the plant is cut and the affected skin is smeared 2-3 times a day with the released "milk". Very often, papillomas disappear within a week or less, but sometimes it takes longer.
- Garlic, known for its bactericidal properties, can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is smeared several times a day with papillomas. At night, you can apply a small plate to the affected area of skin and secure with an adhesive patch. In the morning, remove the garlic and, if necessary, repeat several times.
- Mix the garlic bag with vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply the papillomas, wrap in plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of the skin should be protected with adhesive plaster.
- Cool the thyme broth by infusion for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use as creams. You will need 10 or more treatments. The cooled broth is approx. Heat to 39 ° C.
- Vaporize the skin and lubricate with softened propolis. Fix with glue for 2-3 days. The procedure can then be repeated.
- Apply a fresh cut of Kalanchoe leaf to the affected skin surface and fix it overnight with plaster. For treatment, the procedure should be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use a banana peel to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil can be used to treat papillomas due to its antifungal and antiviral properties. Dampen a cotton pad with a drop of oil, apply to the skin surface and apply an adhesive patch. Treatment requires a long period of at least 1 month.