The 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 humans who have not been affected by HPV. To date, several methods of treating this disease have been developed. They are conventionally divided into two groups: conservative and destructive treatment methods.
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 displayed papillomas and prevent exacerbation of the disease, leading to the formation of new papillomas.
The human papillomavirus that has settled in the body remains in it for life. When the immune system is weakened, it is activated, resulting in neoplasms on the skin.
Treatment of human papillomavirus with conservative methods
Conservative treatment of HPV consists of a set 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 operational methods is not required.
Important:a positive result can only be achieved if the treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Self-medication in this case can not be performed. The doctor's task is to carry out a medical examination of the patient with further appointment of an individual course of treatment.
Interferon-based drugs are usually prescribed to treat human papillomavirus. This substance, which suppresses the development of viruses, is produced by a healthy body in sufficient quantities. However, with a weakening of immunity, an increase in the concentration of this substance in the blood is necessary. The drug is absorbed into the bloodstream and begins to affect the body.
As part of the treatment of papillomas with conservative methods, in some cases the administration of specific antiviral drugs is also indicated.
In a number of cases, it turns out that the use of special creams, gels and sprays destroys the virus in local tissues. Under certain conditions, their use leads to necrosis of the tissues affected by the virus, making it possible to abandon the use of destructive treatment methods.
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 the removal of virus-affected tissues using chemicals. Today, several groups of drugs for the removal of papillomas have been developed in various fields.
There are several physical methods for 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 extremely effective. But it also has drawbacks. First of all, it is painful sensations after the operation that persist for a long time.
Cryodestruction, also a very common method of treating papillomas, gives the patient less inconvenience. The method is based on freezing the affected tissues using liquid nitrogen. The healing of wounds formed as a result of cryodestruction occurs within one to two weeks. At the same time, there are no traces left on the skin.
This method is used exclusively for the removal of skin papillomas. If it is necessary to remove papillomas on the cervix, this method is not used due to its inefficiency in this case.
The most optimal method of treating human papilloma in terms of efficacy, pain relief, and duration of the postoperative period is laser removal of papillomas. The method is based on the use of a surgical laser.
The peculiarity of the method is that the laser immediately after the removal of the affected tissues seals the blood vessels, which prevents the possibility of bleeding. This method causes no complications or scarring. The recovery period lasts one month.
There is another modern method of removing papillomas - radiosurgery. This method is based on the use of special equipment that cuts off damaged tissue 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 that involves a long postoperative period. However, in a number of cases, the application of this particular method has been demonstrated. For example, surgical removal of papillomas of the cervix is used in oncology.
Recovery period
Whatever method was used to remove papillomas, a number of measures must be followed after surgery. Below is shown abundant drinking, adherence to a sparse regime.
Extensive measures are also needed to reduce the concentration of papillomavirus in the body. Usually, it is prescribed for this purpose the administration of drugs that strengthen the immune system.
Remember that removing papillomas on the skin or mucous membranes does not eliminate the presence of this virus in the body. To avoid the regeneration of papillomas, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, visit a doctor regularly.