Human papillomavirus infection is mainly transmitted through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 virus strains are known, which differ in the degree of oncogenicity. Recently, clinicians have begun to attribute all skin neoplasms, including papillomas, to precancerous lesions, so 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, for a long time, the human papillomavirus proceeds in an asymptomatic form and is not expressed in any way even after papillomas have appeared on the body.
Patients are used to seeing a doctor only if they have clearly disruptive symptoms:
- Pains,
- itching
- Leakage of serous exudate, blood.
Often times, such symptoms characterize papilloma with malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear on the body, it is recommended to consult a family doctor or a dermatologist directly. If you suspect human papillomavirus infection, a dermatologist can refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist, or urologist.
If there are alarming symptoms, it is necessary to consult an oncologist.
How to stop the growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Removing papillary lesions alone will not solve the HPV problem.
Under favorable circumstances, new neoplasms reappear:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Colds or hypothermia;
- Stress factor;
- Long-term treatment with medication.
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 formation 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, if necessary, are prescribed systemic treatment to stop the activity of strains of the virus. 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:
- Immune stimulating antivirals. Active ingredients suppress the pathogenic virus activity in a short time. Together with the antiviral effect, the drugs stimulate the production of their own antibodies that fight the virus and completely eradicate the strains.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. Substances fight viral infections effectively, after a few days of use they destroy virus strains at the DNA level. These funds are used up on the first day of recurring growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia, and upset stool.
- Synthetic purine-based products. The daily dose is 2-3 tablets per day, in case of severe infection the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets per day.
- Immunomodulators with high efficiency. Since the growth and reproduction of papillomas is possible only against the background of decreased 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 old.
- Broad spectrum tablets with high effectiveness against HPV, fungal infections and pathogenic microorganisms. The drugs enhance the effectiveness of other medical antivirals, have practically no contraindications. The course of treatment is long in 14-21 days.
HPV tablets are taken strictly according to 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. In contrast to the use of tablets, ointments act directly on the papillomatous focus, destroy the viral DNA and normalize sufficient cell regeneration.
There are several main drugs that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. For treatment, an agent with an active ingredient concentration of 60% is used. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of therapy. The treatment lasts 7 to 14 days with a short break, after which the treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause mild tingling, pain, and itching. An affordable and affordable product does no harm, but it has a pronounced bactericidal and regenerative effect.
- Oxolinic liniment 3%. The main difference to the nasal ointment is the concentration of the active ingredient. To remove papillomatous foci, 3% oxolin is required. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Ointment with interferon. Effective local immunomodulators that actively improve local immunity. The active ingredient is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. A distinctive feature is the absence of contraindications, so 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. Liniment is based on zinc oxide, which dries out the papilloma and contributes to its rapid waste.
- Ointments for 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 areas of the skin.
- Ointments with herbal ingredients. The funds increase local immunity and help increase the synthesis of your own interferon. The 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 components 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 duration of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications per day.
The 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 must not be interrupted!
Against the background of drug treatment, one should adhere to a healthy lifestyle, eat properly 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 localizations.
Be healthy and happy!