Treatment of papilloma virus is a complex technique of eliminating the symptoms of infection, its causes, by surgical and therapeutic methods. Benign neoplasms - papillomas - can occur on different parts of the body or on the mucous membranes. Most often, these formations are harmless, but there are situations when their removal is necessary to prevent the degeneration of the formation into an oncological tumor. That is why it is very important to treat HPV correctly, adhering to all the recommendations of traditional medicine.
Drug treatment
It is not possible to completely cure the papilloma virus in a short time. To solve the problem, it is important to use antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs that prevent the spread of disease and malignancy of formed formations. All drugs in the form of tablets, injections or suppositories are prescribed to patients after diagnosis.
For the treatment of papillomavirus drugs from the groups of immunostimulants, antiviral agents, homeopathy, drugs for the destruction of tumors and cytotoxic drugs are used. The first 3 groups of drugs can have different forms (tablets, injections and others) and are used to combat the cause of the disease, and the last 2 groups are used to gradually eliminate the formed formations.
The purpose of the use of immunostimulants is to strengthen and activate the protective functions of the organism, to promote the synthesis of antibodies which fight viruses and infections. If you use immunostimulants in combination with antiviral drugs, the effect of the latter will be several times greater.
The effectiveness of the immunomodulators used in the treatment of HPV will depend on the individual reactions of the patient's body and the treatment complex of which they are a part. But in most cases, with a pronounced clinic of the papillomavirus and the use of immunomodulators, the disease becomes regressive and may even disappear completely.
| Active ingredient | Pharmaceutical group |
|---|---|
| Taurine, benzocaine, interferon | Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents. Antiviral drugs. Interfering |
| Interferon | Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents. Antiviral drugs. Interfering |
| Echinacea purpurea juice | Medicines that correct immune processes. Drugs that stimulate immune processes |
| Antibodies affinity purified against human gamma interferon | Homeopathic medicines |
| Lyophilized bacterial lysate: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Klebsiella ozaenae, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus viridans, Streptococcus pyogenes, Moraxella catarrhalis. | Medicines that correct immune processes. Drugs that stimulate immune processes |
| Antibodies against human interferon gamma affinity purified, antibodies against histamine purified by affinity, antibodies against CD4 purified by affinity | Antiviral, antihistamine |
| Deoxyribonucleotide sodium | Medicines that correct immune processes. Drugs that stimulate immune processes |
| Human gamma interferon (recombinant) | Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents. Antiviral drugs. Interfering |
| Mixture of bacterial lysates (Streptococcus pneumoniae, type I + Streptococcus pneumoniae, type II + Streptococcus pneumoniae, type III + Streptococcus pneumoniae, type V + Streptococcus pneumoniae, type VIII + Streptococcus pneumoniae, type XIIe +type XII + | Other immunomodulators |
| Oxyethylammonium methylphenoxyacetate | Medicines that correct immune processes. Drugs that stimulate immune processes |
| Inosine pranobex (inosiplex) | Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents. Antiviral drugs.
Antiviral drugs from other groups |
| Polyoxidonium | Medicines that correct immune processes. Drugs that stimulate immune processes |
| Activated glycyrrhizic acid | Antimicrobial and antiparasitic agents.
Antiviral drugs. Antiviral drugs from other groups |
Removal of papillomas by surgical methods
Can I resort to deleting
Some papillomas that appear on the body do not bring harm to a person, while others are able to grow, creating both cosmetic flaws and physical harm. With discomfort from the papilloma, it is always removed, but is it worth removing the formations, if their appearance does not bring any inconvenience, then you need to understand each case.
Cauterization with liquid nitrogen
The most acceptable way to remove papillomas today is the method of burning them with liquid nitrogen or cryodestruction. The technique can be carried out by equipment using a cryoprobe or manually, which is most often practiced in beauty institutes.
To use the hardware cryodestruction technique, special equipment is required.
Cryodestruction is carried out in the following steps:
- At the preparatory stage, for patients with a low pain threshold or with a large area of papilloma growth, the area of nitrogen exposure is anesthetized with a local anesthetic solution. In other cases, patients are advised to take an oral pain reliever 1 hour before the procedure.
- At the stage of direct freezing or cryodestruction, liquid nitrogen is applied to the area of the papilloma. In this case, the period of validity for 1 point is only a few seconds, so in 5 minutes you can freeze up to 40 papillomas on the body. Prior to cryosurgery, the patient is warned of a possible tingling sensation at the site of nitrogen application at the time of freezing.
- At the final stage, the liquid nitrogen skin treatment area is disinfected with disinfectants.
The need for cryodestruction in each case is determined by the attending physician. If the patient is at risk of degeneration of the papilloma into a malignant formation, removal should be performed. The factors that influence the need for cryodestruction are:
- mechanical damage to the neoplasm;
- decrease in the level of immunity of the patient;
- use of oral contraceptives;
- bad habits of the patient;
- localization of growths in places that are regularly injured during life.
Cryodestruction is also indicated for the aesthetic and physical discomfort of the patient due to the presence of a papilloma on the body.
The main contraindications to the use of the cryodestruction method are acute infections in the patient's body, inflammatory processes in internal organs, atypical types of neoplasms, pathological cold intolerance. Possible complications after removal of warts with liquid nitrogen can be scarring and tissue pigmentation at the site of application of the cryoprobe.
Ointments and lotions
In drugstores today you can buy many special lotions and ointments to remove papillomas on the most delicate areas of the skin.
It is necessary to use ointments for cauterization of education only with complex treatment of the virus, which should be carried out with the help of tablet immunomodulators and antiviral agents.
Multivitamins, which will improve the condition of the immune system and its ability to produce protective antibodies against the virus, will not interfere in this case.
The most accessible ointment that can beat papilloma is an ointment that contains salicylic acid, which has keralotic, bactericidal, and restorative effects on affected tissue. The agent is applied punctually to the affected area, without affecting the surrounding healthy tissue, which can be used to burn with it.
In any pharmacy you can also find ready-made solutions designed to remove papillomas. With the help of such solutions it will be necessary to make lotions, which will lead to the death of pathogenic microflora of the skin and remove the papilloma.
Surgical method
Surgical removal of growths refers to the physical removal of papillomas with a scalpel.
Ablation surgery is indicated by doctors if the size of the tumor exceeds 3 centimeters in diameter.
During manipulation, the surgeon first disinfects the area around the growth and the growth itself using disinfectants, then performs manipulations under local anesthesia and proceeds to direct excision of the neoplasm. After the papilloma is removed, it should be subjected to histological examination to determine the oncological nature of its cells. 2 weeks after the operation, the wound under the removed wart is completely tightened and healed.
The main indications for papilloma surgery are:
- large formations, their deep and flat views;
- the need for urgent papilloma removal;
- papilloma malignancy;
- inadmissibility of other education removal methods.
The main advantages of classical excision of papillomas are the complete elimination of the problem in 1 operation, the low probability of recurrence in this case, the safety of handling, the absence of a large list of contraindications. indications for the procedure and an acceptable price for most patients.
Among the disadvantages of surgical removal of papillomas can be noted the appearance of a scar at the excision site, and sometimes a keloid scar, a long period of post-surgical rehabilitation, refusal of exposureultraviolet light, and the invasiveness of the procedure. In addition, complications from the operation in the form of redness, itching, scarring at the site of the excision, and an increase in body temperature may rarely occur.
Laser removal
The gold standard of modern medicine in removing neoplasms is the laser removal of papillomas. Until recently, the removal of papillomas left scars, but today the laser technique can preserve the beauty of the skin without visible changes.
The basis of laser therapy for papillomas is vaporization, that is, the ability of the beam to cauterize tissue and evaporate vital moisture from its surface. The devices make it possible to measure the duration and intensity of exposure to the rays on the skin, depending on the nature of the neoplasm.
The laser removal procedure itself takes place in several stages:
- first, the doctor performs a dermatoscopy and determines the type of laser to use;
- the site of exposure is treated with local anesthetics;
- the laser removal session lasts several minutes;
- when the procedure is completed, the exposure site is disinfected and a sterile bandage is applied to it, if contact with clothing in this area is possible;
- the patient outside the clinic provides wound rehabilitation care.
After laser ablation of papillomas, patients are prohibited from sunbathing, visiting swimming pools and spa centers, taking a bath or using cosmetics in thescar area.
These restrictions are temporary and are negotiated by the specialist and the patient before leaving the hospital.
Laser removal has a number of contraindications, both relative and absolute, determined in each case. Most often, the technique is not intended for diabetes mellitus, the presence of herpes, fever, influenza and SARS, diseases of the hematopoietic organs.
Traditional methods
Herbs
Since ancient times, using various herbal infusions, healers have destroyed all manifestations of papillomatosis. Many recipes have survived to this day, because they are striking for their effectiveness and lack of negative effects on the body.
A popular remedy for HPV is wormwood tincture. With its help, you can get rid of formations on the entire surface of the body. The most important thing is knowing exactly when and how to harvest the herb for the medicine.
Absinthe must be harvested in a certain way. The most useful in this herb are the leaves and flowers, but the thick stem is not suitable for dyeing. Less commonly, for medical purposes, it is advisable to remove the wormwood root from the ground. All harvested plant parts are washed and laid out on a flat surface for drying. During the drying process, the grass should be turned periodically so that it does not dry out. The finished dried herb is stored in a dry glass jar with a tight lid.
Prepared tincture against wormwood papillomas will not only eliminate this problem, but also eliminate pathogenic microflora, and also have a beneficial effect on the human stomach.
Tincture for papillomatosis lasts at least 2 weeks, after which the treatment is stopped. Each of the possible tinctures is taken orally 5 drops up to 6 times a day.
Tincture of wormwood can be prepared in oil, alcohol or brandy. For oil tincture you need 25 grams of wormwood seeds and 0. 5 cups of olive oil. The seeds are crushed in a coffee grinder and placed in a scalded glass container with boiling water. Top the seeds are poured with olive oil, everything is mixed and covered with a tight lid. The mixture is infused for three days in a cool place, filtered and ready for use.
Alcohol tincture is prepared from 100 grams of wormwood powder from the leaves of plants crushed in a blender and 0. 5 liters of vodka. Everything is mixed and infused in glass for 10-14 days, then filtered and used as directed. The tincture should be stored in the refrigerator.
To prepare a tincture of wormwood on cognac, you will need 50 grams of chopped plant root and a glass of cognac. The ingredients are mixed and sent to a water bath for evaporation for 30 minutes. After that, the product is filtered and sent to a dark place for 5 days.
Also, for the treatment of papillomas, you can prepare an herbal infusion, for which horsetail, lemon balm, dandelion roots, plantain and nettle are mixed in equal proportions (1 teaspooncoffee each). The mixture is crushed, then 3 tablespoons of herbs are poured with a liter of boiling water and all this is boiled for 10 minutes on low heat. After removing the infusion from the heat, it is necessary to insist for several hours.
Ready tincture is used before meals for ¼ glass for 7 days. The tool strengthens the immune system, which, in turn, promotes self-absorption of papillomas.
Soda for healing
Baking soda has long been used to treat many skin conditions in the home, including papillomas. A feature of soda is its ability to alkalize an acidic environment, which causes the strengthening of immunity, the elimination of toxins, creates unfavorable conditions for bacteria and pathogenic microbes. As a result, viruses in the body stop multiplying and die. The antiseptic and disinfectant effect of soda is also known, which is also useful in the treatment of papillomas. Soda is able to soften the tissues, eliminate the symptoms of the virus and its manifestation - education. Soda for the treatment of HPV is used internally, in the form of inhalations and local lotions.
To prevent tumor malignancy and degeneration of neoplasm into cancerous, some traditional healers suggest drinking soda solution in milk. It is prepared from 1 cup of hot boiled milk and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda. A solution is used three times a day, with each subsequent intake, the mass fraction of soda increases slightly until its concentration in milk reaches 1 tbsp. However, drinking a solution of milk and soda is not allowed for those who have pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract.
Before using this recipe, it is best to consult a doctor.
Inhaling baking soda is suitable as a milder immunostimulation technique. For inhalation you need to boil 1 liter of water, add 3 teaspoons of soda to boiling water, stir, lean over the pan, put a towel on your head to prevent steam from escapingand inhale the soda fumes until the water cools. Inhalations are carried out several times a day for 5 days.
Laundry soap
Laundry soap works on the skin in a drying way - it removes moisture from it, leads to drying and progressive cell death. This property is very useful when removing papillomas at home. It is the moisture inside the cells of the neoplasm that contributes to its vital activity, and if it stops leaking, the wart will dry up and disappear.
The most common method of treating papillomas with laundry soap is nighttime application to the area of the neoplasm. After taking a bath, the area with the papilloma is moistened and rubbed thoroughly with laundry soap without damaging the buildup.
After applying a thick layer of soap, you have to wait for it to dry and you can go to bed. In the morning, the soap is washed off with clean water, and in the evening the procedure is repeated.
Specificity of the treatment in women
Injury to internal and external genitalia
In modern medicine, the treatment of papillomatosis in women is carried out by various methods, but it is still impossible to completely remove HPV from the body. Therefore, any treatment is aimed at individually eliminating the clinical signs of the disease.
In the treatment of HPV of the internal and external genitals of women, there are many similarities. The only difference is that when neoplasms are detected on the external genitalia, specialists can prescribe immunomodulatory drugs in one direction, and with HPV on the internal genitals (mucous membranes), more powerful drugs are used to prevent the development. of oncopathology.
Treatment of genital papillomatosis in women can be carried out by destructive and therapeutic methods. The necessary method should be chosen by a specialist in each specific case.
Intra-ductal papillomas
Due to the fact that intraductal papillomas are considered by experts to be precancerous conditions of the mammary glands, a feature of their treatment is the use of exclusively surgical methods. In the case of papillary cystadenoma, surgeons perform sectoral resection of the mammary glands, while removing tissue with modified ducts. Such an operation is carried out through a periareolar incision, which in the future makes it possible to maintain both the shape and size of the mammary gland without resorting to mammoplasty.
If a woman is diagnosed with papillary intraductal cancer, radical mastectomy is used as treatment.
In order to prevent oncology of the mammary gland, doctors recommend that you regularly undergo mammological examination, treat mastopathy at an early stage, pay special attention to dyshormonal and inflammatory pathologies of the female genital area.
Treatment for men
Treatment of HPV with manifestations on the male genitals is carried out with drugs and surgical means. In this case, drug therapy is designed to suppress the virus, bring it into anabiotic state, and help strengthen the immune system.
Even small papillomas on the male genitals do not go away on their own, so it is customary to remove them surgically:
- by electrocoagulation using electric current;
- by freezing with liquid nitrogen - cryodestruction;
- using a laser;
- by radiosurgery method - a non-contact method based on exposure to radio waves of a certain frequency;
- by the method of cauterization with special chemical solutions;
- conventional surgical excision with a scalpel;
- using ointments that can remove buildup.
The method of removing papillomas on the male genitals is selected individually, depending on the features of the course of the infection. All of the above destruction methods are recognized by physicians as reliable and can be performed without general anesthesia.
What to do if the papilloma is damaged
In case of damage to the surface of the papilloma, an inflammatory process may begin in the affected tissues. Externally, this will be manifested by a change in color of the accumulation, swelling, redness, burning and itching of the formation. From the wound, an ichor begins to ooze, mixed with pus or unpleasant smelling serous fluid. If the state of immunity is in a satisfactory state, soon the place of the tear will dry out and no deviations will be observed. However, if not, there is a risk of a malignant tumor.
Gross trauma (burning, scratching, scratching) can cause HPV to spread to adjacent tissues and new lesions to grow. Such a process has an even greater predisposition to oncological degeneration.
If the papilloma is nevertheless injured, it is necessary to quickly apply a sterile bandage or cotton swab, previously moistened in a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, and to maintain this application for at least 10 to15 minutes. After stopping the blood, the wound is treated with alcohol to disinfect the skin surface and prevent infections and fungi from entering the wound. In the absence of alcohol, disinfection is carried out with iodine or bright green, although in the future these funds interfere with the monitoring of the condition of the wound.
With severe bleeding due to lesion of the papilloma, trauma of the angioma is diagnosed - proliferation of blood vessels of a benign character. Angioma damage is not dangerous; as a result of such a pathology, oncology does not develop.
Where to go in case of illness
If you find various formations on the skin at the first stage, you need to consult a dermatologist. This doctor will make the necessary diagnostics, establish the type of virus and determine the patient's further actions.
Most often dermatologists are of the opinion that the earlier the papilloma is removed, the lower the risk of developing dangerous consequences, but everything is individual. The dermatologist will tell the patient which specialist it will be necessary to perform the removal and which technique in this particular case is better to prefer. The doctor will also determine the scheme of further treatment, after which it will already be possible to go to the surgeon.
In case of papillomas in the genital area, you should seek the advice of a dermatovenerologist. If the formations are localized in the anus, the proctologist will deal with the treatment of such a pathology. In the event of papillomas on the mucous membranes of ENT organs or the oral cavity, the patient is referred to an otolaryngologist. Genital papillomas in men are treated by a urologist or dermatovenerologist, and in women, a gynecologist takes care of these problems.