Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes growth on it. Skin lesions may be pointed, flat or domed, protruding from the surface or ingrown into the skin.
HPV is also called wart virus. Wart growth can be single or multiple, like 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 the development of cancer, especially cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can be present in the body for years and not cause external symptoms. After appearing on the surface of the skin, papillomas can disappear on their own without treatment and pain, but this does not happen immediately, but within, say, six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted by contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are sexually transmitted. The risk of transmitting the infection to a sexual partner can be reduced by using a condom. However, this is not 100% protection, as transmission of the disease can occur when unprotected skin areas are in contact. During periods of papillomavirus activity, it is better to deny sexual contact completely. The partner should definitely be informed about the presence of HPV.
Papillomas on other areas of the skin, for example on hands and soles, can also be transmitted by contact: by shaking hands, touching the infected railings in the simulator, walking barefoot in the shower, using someone else's towel, linen or cosmetics. In these cases, prevention of the disease may be adherence to personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus is reactive. In some people, this is a rare and isolated case, 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 an excessive lifestyle with bad habits contribute to the increased activity of the virus.
To prevent recurrent papillomavirus outbreaks, the immune system should be strengthened. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, rejection of alcohol and tobacco smoking, control of stressful situations. By taking care of your body's health, you can avoid relapses and over time completely clear papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Medicines for the destruction of papillomavirus have not yet been found. However, in most cases, human papilloma is removed from the body and without treatment by the action of the immune system. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured with drugs, wart formations that occur as a consequence of infection are treatable and quite effective. Removal of papillomas may be required many times, as if HPV remains in the body, they appear again and again.
There are various medical and traditional methods of treating papillomas. For example, removal of the affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). Skin may change color and texture shortly after exposure to nitrogen, but it recovers quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, ie. strengthening the body's defenses. With this method of treatment, antibodies (vaccination) are injected into the body, which destroys the virus
Acid cauterization and surgical removal with a laser or scalpel are also practiced. Pointed papillomas by the listed methods are removed in medical institutions during several repeated procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods of treating papillomas are much more effective than traditional ones.
Laser surgery is used when other methods have not helped solve the problem or it is necessary to get rid of papilloma quickly. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body, with its help it is possible to remove papillomas in intimate places. The laser works selectively without damaging healthy skin or creating wounds. Slight redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but this 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 a doctor annually for preventive examinations. In accessible places, inspection is carried out for the presence of characteristic growths independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against recurrence of the disease to strengthen the immune system, physical endurance and stress resistance.
Papillomas, treatment with folk medicine
Along with medical methods for treating external signs of human papilloma in the body, there are documented folk remedies that can accelerate recovery. Natural recipes should be used for a long time and regularly, only in this case it is possible to achieve a stable positive result.
- Traditionally, folk medicine suggests getting rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. An incision is made on the stem of the plant and the affected skin is lubricated with the released "milk" 2-3 times a day. Very often papillomas disappear within a week or less, but sometimes a longer period is required.
- Known for its bactericidal properties, garlic can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is lubricated with papillomas several times a day. You can apply a small plate on the affected area of the skin at night and straighten it with an adhesive plaster. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeating it several times if necessary.
- Mix garlic porridge with vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply papillomas, wrap it with plastic wrap and leave it overnight. In this case, healthy skin areas should be protected with an adhesive plaster.
- Cool broth of thyme, infused for 40-60 minutes, cooled slightly and used in the form of lotion. It takes 10 or more treatments. The cooled broth must be heated to a temperature of approx. 39 ° C.
- Steam the skin and apply the softened propolis. Fasten with a plaster cast for 2-3 days. Then the procedure can be repeated.
- Apply a new incision of Kalanchoe leaf on the affected skin area and secure with a plaster overnight. For treatment, the procedure must be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peel to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil can be used to treat papillomas due to its antifungal and antiviral properties. Moisten a cotton ball with a drop of oil, apply it on the skin area and secure it with adhesive plaster. A long period of treatment, at least 1 month, is required for treatment.