Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It can infect the skin and cause its growth. Skin lesions can be spiked, flat or dome-shaped, protruding from the surface, or ingrown into the skin.
HPV is also called wart virus. The wart growth can be single or multiple, such as broccoli. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (pointed papilloma). Certain types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to the development of cancer, especially cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can exist in the body for many years without causing any external symptoms. After the papilloma appears on the surface of the skin, it can go away on its own without any treatment and pain, but it will not happen immediately, but will happen within, for example, six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are spread through contact with infected skin, and papillomas in intimate areas are spread sexually. Using condoms can reduce the risk of transmitting infection to sexual partners. However, this is not 100% protection because the disease can spread when unprotected skin areas come into contact. During the papillomavirus campaign, it is best to refuse sexual contact altogether. The partner must be clearly informed whether there is HPV.
Papillomas on other parts of the skin (such as the hands and soles) can also be spread by contact: shaking hands, touching an infected simulator armrest, walking barefoot, using someone else’s towel, bed sheet, or cosmetics. In these cases, prevention of disease can be compliance with personal hygiene.
Sometimes, the human papillomavirus is reactive. In some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others have multiple papillomas over and over again. It depends on the nature of the virus and the state of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and bad lifestyle habits lead to increased virus activity.
To prevent repeated outbreaks of papillomavirus, the immune system should be strengthened. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, refusal to drink and smoke, and control stress. Taking good care of your health will allow you to avoid recurrences and fully cope with the papilloma over time.
How to treat papilloma
No drugs have been found to destroy the papillomavirus. However, in most cases, human papilloma is removed from the body through the efforts of the immune system and does not require treatment. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured by drugs, the verrucous formation caused by infection is treatable and very effective. Papillomas may need to be removed multiple times because if HPV remains in the body, they will appear again and again.
There are many medical and traditional methods for treating papilloma. For example, salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen) removes the affected skin layer. After exposure to nitrogen, the skin may change color and texture in a short time, but it will recover soon. One of the ways to fight against papilloma is immunotherapy, which strengthens the body's defenses. Through this treatment method, antibodies (vaccinations) are injected into the body to destroy the virus
Acid cauterization and surgical resection with laser or scalpel are also practiced. In medical institutions, apical papillomas are removed by the listed methods through repeated operations many times. It should also be pointed out that the medical method of treating papilloma is more effective than traditional methods.
When other methods cannot help solve the problem or need to quickly remove the papilloma, laser surgery can be used. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body, and with its help, papillomas in private parts can be removed. The laser acts selectively and will not damage healthy skin or cause wounds. There may be slight redness or hyperpigmentation, but this will soon subside and the skin will heal. Depending on the nature and size of the tumor, 1 to 3 laser surgeries may be required.
After successful treatment, you should see your doctor every year for preventive examinations. In reachable places, independent inspections of characteristic growth are carried out. It is also recommended to take preventive measures to prevent the recurrence of the disease, enhance the immune system, physical endurance and ability to resist stress.
Papilloma, treated with folk remedies
In addition to medical methods to treat the external symptoms of human papilloma in the body, there are proven folk remedies that can speed up recovery. Natural formulas must be used regularly for a long time. Only in this case can it be possible to achieve stable positive results.
- Traditionally, folk medicine recommends using fresh celandine juice to remove papillomas. Make an incision in the stem of the plant and apply the released "milk" to the affected skin 2-3 times a day. Usually, the papilloma disappears in a week or less, but sometimes it takes longer.
- Garlic is known for its bactericidal properties and can also be used to remove papilloma. Apply garlic juice to the papilloma several times a day. At night, you can apply a small plate to the affected area of the skin and fix it with tape. Take out the garlic in the morning and repeat it several times if necessary.
- Mix garlic porridge with vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, spread it on the papilloma, wrap it in plastic wrap and leave it overnight. In this case, tape should be used to protect the healthy areas of the skin.
- Thyme clear soup, infuse for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use as a lotion. This will require 10 or more treatments. The cooled broth should be heated to a temperature of about 39°C.
- Steam the skin, then apply softened propolis. Fix with plaster for 2-3 days. The process can then be repeated.
- Apply the freshly cut longevity flower and leaf to the affected skin area and fix it with a plaster overnight. For treatment, the procedure must be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peels to remove papilloma.
- Australian tea tree oil, due to its antifungal and antiviral properties, can be used to treat papilloma. Moisten the cotton pad with a drop of oil, apply it to the skin area and fix it with tape. Treatment takes a long time, at least 1 month.