Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. Infects the skin and causes growth on it. Skin lesions may be prickly, flat or domed, protruding from the surface, or inserted into the skin.
HPV is also called the wart virus. Wart growths can be single or multiple, like 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, particularly cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can be present in the body for years and not cause any external symptoms. Once they have appeared on the surface of the skin, the papillomas can disappear on their own, without any treatment and pain, however, this does not happen immediately, but within, for example, six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted through contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are sexually transmitted. The risk of passing the infection to a sexual partner can be reduced by using a condom. However, this is not 100% protection, as transmission of the disease can occur when areas of unprotected skin are in contact. During periods of papillomavirus activity, it is best to refuse sexual contact altogether. The partner should be informed with certainty about the presence of HPV.
Papillomas on other areas of the skin, for example on the hands and feet, can also be transmitted by contact: shaking hands, touching the imitator's infected handrails, walking barefoot in the shower, using towels, linen or other cosmetics. . In these cases, disease prevention can be the observance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus is re-active. In some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from multiple papillomas over and over again. It depends on the nature of the virus and the condition of the human body. Weak immunity, hormonal problems, stress and an excessive lifestyle with bad habits contribute to increased virus activity.
To prevent recurrent outbreaks of papillomavirus, the immune system needs to be strengthened. This requires proper nutrition, exercise, good sleep, abstinence from alcohol and tobacco smoking, control of stressful situations. Taking care of your body health will allow you to avoid relapses and, over time, fully cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Remedies for papillomavirus have not yet been found. However, human papilloma in most cases is removed from the body and without treatment, by the efforts of the immune system. Although the human papilloma virus itself cannot be cured by medication, the wart formations that arise as a result of the infection are curable and quite effective. Removal of papillomas can be required many times, as if HPV remains in the body, they will reappear again and again.
There are various medical and traditional methods of treating papillomas. For example, removal of affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). The skin may change color and texture shortly after exposure to nitrogen, but it recovers quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, ie strengthening the body's defenses. With this method of treatment, antibodies (vaccination) are injected into the body, which destroys the virus.
Acute cauterization and surgical removal with laser or scalpel are also practiced. Papillomas highlighted by the listed methods are removed in medical institutions, during several repeated 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 solve the problem, or it is necessary to get rid of the papilloma 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 acts selectively without damaging healthy skin or creating scars. A slight redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but this quickly resolves and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should visit a doctor every year for preventive examinations. In accessible places, 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.
Papilloma, treatment with folk remedies
Along with medical methods for treating the external signs of human papilloma on the body, there are proven folk remedies that can speed up healing. Natural recipes should be used for a long time and regularly, only in this case it is possible to achieve a lasting positive result.
- Traditionally, folk medicine suggests getting rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. An incision is made in the stem of the plant and the affected skin is smeared with the "milk" released 2-3 times a day. Very often, papillomas disappear within a week or less, but sometimes a longer period of 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 tile to the affected area of skin overnight and fix it with an adhesive plaster. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat several times if necessary.
- Mix the garlic clove with the vinegar, add a little flour to make the creamy mixture, place in the papillomas, wrap in plastic wrap and leave overnight. In this case, healthy areas of the skin should be protected with an adhesive plaster.
- Fresh thyme broth, infused for 40-60 minutes, cooled slightly and used in the form of lotions. It will take 10 or more treatments. The cooled soup should be heated to a temperature of approximately 39 ° C.
- Steam the skin and put softened propolis on it. Secure with a plaster for 2-3 days. The procedure can then be repeated.
- Apply a fresh cut of Kalanchoe leaf to the affected area of skin and secure with a plaster overnight. For treatment, the procedure should be repeated within 3 weeks. Similarly, you can use banana peel to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil, due to its antifungal and antiviral properties, can be used to treat papillomas. Wet a cotton pad with a drop of oil, place on the skin area and fix with adhesive plaster. For treatment, a long period of at least 1 month is required.