Human papillomavirus infection is transmitted primarily through sexual contact. To date, more than 100 viral strains are known, which differ in the degree of oncogenicity. Recently, clinicians have started to attribute skin neoplasms, including papillomas, to a precancerous condition. Therefore, proper treatment of papillomas on the body and rapid elimination is so important.
Which doctor should I see with papillomas on my body?
Unfortunately, the human papilloma virus has an asymptomatic form for a long time, and even after the appearance of papillomas on the body is not expressed in any way.
Patients are accustomed to seeing a doctor only with clear and worrying symptoms:
- pain,
- itch
- leakage of serous exudate, blood.
Often, such symptoms with papilloma characterize malignancy or inflammation.
If neoplasms appear on the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or directly a dermatologist. If infection with the human papillomavirus is suspected, a dermatologist may refer you to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist, or urologist.
With alarming symptoms, consultation of oncologists is required.
How to stop growth and cure papillomas on the body?
Removing papillary lesions on its own will not solve the HPV problem.
New tumors will appear again under favorable circumstances:
- Exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- Colds or hypothermia;
- stressor;
- Long-term drug therapy.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to completely remove the virus from the body, but modern medicine is able to provide stable remission from the subsequent 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 therapy to stop the activity of viral strains. At the same time, they solve the problem of the treatment of 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:
- Immunostimulating antiviral agents. Active substances suppress pathogenic viral activity in a short time. In addition to the antiviral effect, the drugs stimulate the production of their own antibodies that fight the virus and eradicate the strains completely.
- Antiviral drugs of plant origin. The substances effectively fight viral infection; after a few days of use, they destroy the viral strains at the DNA level. These funds are drawn from the first day of recurring growth. Side effects include nausea, dyspepsia, and upset stools.
- Synthetic products based on purine. The daily dosage is 2-3 tablets per day, and with severe infection the dose is increased to 5-6 tablets per day.
- High efficiency immunomodulators. Considering that the growth and reproduction of papillomas is possible only against the background of reduced immunity, the prescription of drugs is symptomatic. The daily dose is 1 tablet. 4 times a day. Tablets are not prescribed during pregnancy and children under 10 years old.
- Broad-spectrum tablets very effective against HPV, fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms. Drugs improve the effectiveness of other medicinal antiviral agents, have practically 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 the tablets on the condition of internal organs and systems.
Creams and ointments
Local preparations against papillomas on the body can be used independently at home, which greatly simplifies treatment. Unlike the use of tablets, ointments directly affect the papillomatous focus, destroying viral DNA and normalizing adequate cell regeneration.
There are several main drugs that can be used at home:
- Salicylic ointment. For treatment, an agent with an active substance concentration of 60% is used. The course of treatment depends on the effectiveness of therapy. Thus, the treatment continues for 7-14 days with a short break, after which the treatment can be continued. Salicylic ointment can cause minor tingling, pain, itching. Affordable and affordable product will not hurt, but will have a pronounced bactericidal and regenerating effect.
- 3% oxolinic liniment. The main difference from nasal ointment is the concentration of the active substance. To eliminate papillomatous foci, 3% oxoline is required. The drug has a pronounced antiviral effect, prevents the appearance of new papillary foci.
- Interferon ointment. Effective local immunomodulators that actively strengthen local immunity. The active substance is human interferon, which has an antiviral effect. A characteristic feature is the absence of contraindications, therefore, 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. The liniment is based on zinc oxide, which dries up the papilloma, contributing to its rapid fall.
- Ointments against papillomas containing salicylic acid in the composition are effective. The preparations are applied twice a day using an applicator or a cotton swab, avoiding contact with healthy skin areas.
- Ointments with herbal ingredients. Funds increase local immunity, help to increase the synthesis of its own interferon. Medicines destroy the structure of the papilloma, remove not only 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 belongs to the group of immunomodulators. Ointments contribute to the normal regeneration of skin cells, normalize the water balance in the structures of the skin. The general duration of treatment is 4 weeks, 2-3 applications per day.
Complex general therapy lasts up to several weeks. Patients should take systemic drugs with local agents to stop the viral process as quickly as possible.
The course of antiviral therapy should not be interrupted!
Against the background of drug therapy, one should adhere to a healthy lifestyle, eat well and drink vitamin complexes. This 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 from various locations.
Be healthy and happy!