The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes growths on it. Skin lesions can be spiky, flat, curved, protruding from the surface, or grown into the skin.
HPV is also called the wart virus. Wart growths can appear singly or multiple times, like with cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papillomas). Certain types of infection, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to the development of cancer, especially cervical cancer.
The human papilloma can be present in the body for years and not cause any external symptoms. After papillomas appear on the surface of the skin, they can go away on their own without treatment and pain. However, this does not happen immediately, but within six months, for example.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted through contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are sexually transmitted. Using a condom can reduce the risk of passing the infection to a sexual partner. However, this is not one hundred percent protection, as the disease can be transmitted through contact with unprotected areas of the skin. In times of papillomavirus activity, it is better to refuse sexual contact altogether. It is imperative that the partner be informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas on other areas of the skin, for example on the hands and soles of the feet, can also be transmitted through contact: by shaking hands, touching the infected handrails of the simulator, walking barefoot in the shower, using foreign towels, bed linen or cosmetics. In these cases, prevention of the disease can be compliance with personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus is reactive. In some people these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from multiple papillomas. It depends on the type of virus and the condition of the human body. Poor immunity, hormonal problems, stress, and an excessive lifestyle with bad habits all contribute to the increased activity of the virus.
To prevent repeated outbreaks of papillomavirus, the immune system should be strengthened. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, refusal of alcohol and tobacco smoking, control of stressful situations. Taking care of the health of the body will help you avoid relapses and, over time, fully cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Drugs to destroy papillomaviruses have not yet been found. However, in most cases, the human papilloma is removed from the body through the efforts of the immune system and without treatment. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured by medication, warts that develop as a result of infection are treatable and very effective. Removal of papillomas may be required many times because if HPV remains in the body, they will keep coming back.
There are several medical and traditional methods of treating papillomas. For example, removing the affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). Skin may change color and texture for a short time after exposure to nitrogen, but it recovers quickly. One way of fighting papillomas is immunotherapy, ie strengthening the body's own defenses. This type of treatment involves injecting antibodies (vaccination) into the body that destroy the virus
Acid burns and surgical removal with a laser or scalpel are also practiced. Pointed papillomas are removed in medical facilities using the listed methods during several repetitive 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 to resolve the problem or when the papilloma needs to be cleared 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. There may be slight redness or hyperpigmentation, but this will quickly go away and the skin will heal. Depending on the type and size of the neoplasm, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should consult a doctor annually for a preventive check-up. In accessible places, the inspection for the presence of characteristic growths is carried out independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against recurrence of the disease, to strengthen the immune system, physical endurance and resistance to stress.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies
In addition to medical methods of treating external signs of a human papilloma in the body, there are proven folk remedies that can accelerate recovery. Natural recipes need to 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. A cut is made on the stem of the plant and the affected skin is coated with the released "milk" 2-3 times a day. Very often papillomas go away in a week or less, but sometimes a longer time is required.
- Known for its bactericidal properties, garlic can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is smeared with papillomas several times a day. You can apply a small plate to the affected area of skin at night and fix it with a plaster. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat several times if necessary.
- Mix the garlic pulp with vinegar, make it creamy with a little flour, apply to papillomas, wrap in plastic wrap and let rest overnight. In this case, healthy areas of skin should be protected with a plaster.
- Cool thyme broth, let steep for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use in the form of lotions. It takes 10 or more treatments. The cooled broth should be heated to a temperature of approx. 39 ° C.
- Steam the skin and apply soft propolis. Fix with a plaster for 2-3 days. Then the process can be repeated.
- Apply a fresh cut of Kalanchoe leaf to the affected area of skin and fix it with a plaster overnight. For treatment, the process must be repeated within 3 weeks. Likewise, 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 pad with a drop of oil, apply it to the skin area and fix it with a plaster. A long period of time is required for treatment, at least 1 month.