Human papillomavirus infection is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 viral strains are known, which differ in the degree of oncogenicity. Recently, clinicians have begun attributing any skin neoplasm, including papillomas, to a precancerous condition, which is why appropriate 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 papillomavirus proceeds in asymptomatic form for a long time, and even after the appearance of papillomas on the body, it does not manifest itself in any way.
Patients are used to seeing only a doctor with clear disturbing symptoms:
- pain,
- itch
- leakage of serous exudate, blood.
Often, such symptoms with papilloma characterize malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms occur on the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or directly to a dermatologist. If a human papillomavirus infection is suspected, a dermatologist may refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist or urologist.
In case of alarming symptoms, consultation with oncologists is required.
How to stop the growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Removal of papillary lesions alone does not solve the HPV problem.
New neoplasms will reappear under favorable conditions:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Colds or hypothermia;
- Stress factor;
- Long-term drug treatment.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to remove the virus completely from the body, but modern medicine is able to provide a stable remission in relation to the additional 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 can lead to activation of the virus.
For the treatment of manifestations of HPV, the following drugs are prescribed:
- Immunostimulatory 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 eradicate the strains.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. Substances effectively fight viral infection; after a few days of use, they destroy virus strains at the DNA level. These funds are taken already on the first day of a recurring growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia and disturbed stools.
- Purine-based synthetic products. The daily dose is 2-3 tablets a day, and in case of severe infection the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets a day.
- Immunomodulators with high efficiency. Given that the growth and reproduction of papillomas is only possible on the basis 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.
- Broad-spectrum tablets that are extremely effective against HPV, fungal infection, pathogenic microorganisms. The drugs increase the effectiveness of other medical antiviral drugs, have virtually 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 condition of internal organs and systems.
Creams and ointments
Topical preparations for papillomas on the body can be used independently at home, which greatly simplifies the treatment. In contrast to the use of tablets, ointments directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroy viral DNA and normalize adequate cell regeneration.
There are several main medicines that can be used at home:
- Salicyl ointment. For treatment, an agent with an active substance concentration of 60% is used. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of the therapy. So the treatment continues from 7 to 14 days with a short break, after which the treatment can be continued. Salicyl ointment can cause minor tingling sensations, pain, itching. An affordable and affordable product will not harm, but will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- Oxolinic liniment 3%. The main difference from nasal ointment is the concentration of the active substance. To remove papillomatous foci, 3% oxoline is required. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the emergence of new papillary foci.
- Ointment with interferon. Effective local immune modulators that actively enhance local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. A characteristic feature is the absence of contraindications, therefore, the drug 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. Liniment is based on zinc oxide, which dries out the papilloma, which contributes to its rapid decline.
- Ointments against papillomas with salicylic acid in the composition are effective. The preparations are applied twice a day with an applicator or a cotton swab to avoid contact with healthy skin areas.
- Ointments with herbal remedies. The drugs increase local immunity, help increase the synthesis of its own interferon. The drugs destroy the papilloma structure, eliminating 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 belong to the group of immune modulators. Ointments contribute to normal regeneration of skin cells, normalize the water balance in the skin structures. The general course of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications a day.
General complex therapy lasts up to several weeks. Patients should take systemic medicines with local agents to stop the viral process as soon as possible.
The course of antiviral therapy must not be interrupted!
Based on 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 new papillomas on the body of various localizations.
Be healthy and happy!