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, therefore, proper treatment of papillomas on the body and timely removal are so important.
Which doctor should I go to with papillomas on the body?
Unfortunately, the human papilloma virus proceeds in an asymptomatic form for a long time and even after the appearance of papillomas on the body does not express itself in any way.
Patients are used to seeing a doctor only with clear disturbing symptoms:
- ache,
- itch
- loss of serous exudate, blood.
Often, such symptoms with papilloma characterize malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear on the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or a dermatologist directly. 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 required.
How to stop the growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Removing the papillary lesions alone will not solve the HPV problem.
New neoplasms will arise again under favorable circumstances:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Cold 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 stable remission in relation to the further pathogenic activity of HPV strains.
Adequate drug therapy prevents the development of new papillary foci, and local drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma and lead to its self-amputation.
Tablets for papillomas on the body
Tablets 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 could lead to the activation of the virus.
To treat the manifestations of HPV, the following drugs are prescribed:
- Immunostimulating antiviral agents. Active substances suppress pathogenic viral activity in a short time. Together with the antiviral effect, the drugs stimulate the production of their own antibodies which fight the virus and completely eliminate the strains.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. The substances effectively fight viral infection; after a few days of use, they destroy the viral strains at the DNA level. These funds are withdrawn already on the first day of a recurring growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia, and impaired stool.
- Synthetic purine-based 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. Considering that the growth and reproduction of papillomas is possible only against the background of reduced immunity, the prescription of drugs is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tab. 4 times a day. Tablets are not prescribed during pregnancy and children under 10 years of age.
- Broad spectrum tablets highly effective against HPV, fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms. Drugs enhance the effectiveness of other medicinal antiviral agents, practically have no contraindications. The course of treatment is long in 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 simplifies therapy. Unlike the use of tablets, ointments directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroying viral DNA and normalizing adequate cell regeneration.
There are several main drugs that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. For treatment, an agent with a concentration of active substance of 60% is used. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of the therapy. Then, the treatment continues for 7 to 14 days with a short break, after which the treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause mild tingling, painful, itchy sensations. An inexpensive and convenient product will not harm, but will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- 3% oxolinic liniment. The main difference from the nasal ointment is the concentration of the active ingredient. To remove papillomatous foci, 3% oxolin is needed. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Interferon ointment. Effective local immunomodulators that actively improve local immunity. The active ingredient is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. A feature is the absence of contraindications, therefore 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. The liniment is based on zinc oxide, which dries the papilloma, contributing to its rapid fall.
- Ointments against papillomas with salicylic acid in the composition are effective. Preparations are applied 2 times a day with an applicator or cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy skin areas.
- Ointments with herbal ingredients. Funds increase local immunity, help to increase the synthesis of their own interferon. Drugs destroy the structure of the papilloma, eliminate not only the external growth, but also the root of the neoplasm.
- Ointments with a complex composition and antibiotics. The main ingredients are the antibiotic chloramphenicol and methyluracil, which belongs 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 lasts up to several weeks. Patients need to take systemic drugs along 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 treatment, one should adhere to a healthy lifestyle, eat right and drink 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 on the body of various localization.
Be healthy and happy!