Human papillomavirus, the treatment of which we will consider in this publication, is a very common disease. There are more carriers of this virus than people who have not been affected by HPV. To date, several methods have been developed to treat this disease. They are conventionally divided into two groups: conservative and destructive methods of treatment.
Unfortunately, to date, it is not possible to completely destroy the human papillomavirus. The means and methods of modern medicine can only stop the development of the virus, remove the papillomas that have appeared and prevent the exacerbation of the disease, leading to the formation of new papillomas.
The human papillomavirus, having established itself in the body, remains in it for life. When the immune system is weakened, it activates, causing neoplasms on the skin.
Treatment of the human papillomavirus with conservative methods
Conservative treatment of HPV consists of a number of measures aimed at strengthening the body's immune system and suppressing the development of the virus. In some cases, this is sufficient and the use of operating methods is not required.
Important:a positive result can be obtained only if the treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Self-medication in this case can not be carried out. The doctor's task is to conduct a medical examination of the patient with the further appointment of an individual course of therapy.
Usually, interferon-based drugs are 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 a weakening of immunity, an increase in the concentration of this substance in the blood is required. The drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, starting to affect the body.
Also, as part of the treatment of papillomas with conservative methods, the administration of specific antiviral drugs is indicated in some cases.
In a number of cases, the use of special creams, gels and sprays has been shown to destroy the virus in local tissues. Under certain conditions, their use leads to necrosis of the tissues affected by the virus, which makes it possible to abandon the use of destructive methods of treatment.
Treatment of the human papillomavirus by destructive methods
Destructive treatments aim to directly destroy the tissues affected by the virus. These methods can be roughly divided into two groups: chemical, physical.
Chemical methods for treating papillomas involve removing the tissues affected by the virus using chemicals. Today, several groups of drugs have been developed to remove papillomas in different areas.
There are several physical methods of removing papillomas. The most common methods are electrocoagulation, cryodestruction, radiosurgery, laser therapy.
Electrocoagulation involves the removal of papillomas using high-frequency electric current. This method has been used for a long time and has proven to be very effective. But it also has drawbacks. First of all, these are painful sensations after the operation, which persist for a long time.
Cryodestruction, also a widely used method of treating papillomas, offers the patient less discomfort. The method is based on freezing the affected tissues using 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 skin papillomas. If it is necessary to remove papillomas on the cervix, this method is not used, due to its ineffectiveness in this case.
The most optimal method of treating human papilloma in terms of effectiveness, painless and duration of the postoperative period is the laser removal of papillomas. The method is based on the use of a surgical laser.
The peculiarity of the method is that immediately after the removal of the affected tissues, the laser seals the blood vessels, preventing the possibility of bleeding. This method causes no 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 damaged tissues by exposing them to powerful high-frequency radio waves.
Despite the successful use in medicine of the modern methods described above, surgical removal of papillomas is still very popular. Perhaps this is the most painful method, which involves a long postoperative period. But in a number of 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 the method used to remove papillomas, it is necessary to follow a number of measures after the operation. Including, abundant drinking is shown, adherence to a thrifty regime.
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 on the skin or mucous membranes does not eliminate the presence of this virus in the body. To avoid the reformation of papillomas, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, regularly visit a doctor.