Treatment of papilloma virus is a complex technique to eliminate the symptoms of infection, its causes, with surgical and therapeutic methods. Benign neoplasms - papillomas - can occur in different parts of the body or mucous membranes. Most often, such 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 therapy
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 the disease and malignancy of the 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 medicines can have various forms (tablets, injections, etc. ) and are used to combat the cause of the disease, and the last 2 groups are used to gradually remove the formed formations.
The purpose of using immunostimulants is to strengthen and activate the protective functions in the body, to promote the synthesis of antibodies that will fight viruses and infections. If you use immunostimulants in combination with antiviral drugs, the effect of the latter will be many times greater.
The effectiveness of 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 part. But in most cases, with a pronounced clinic of the papillomavirus and the use of immunomodulators, the disease becomes regressive and can even completely disappear.
| Active ingredient | Pharmaceutical Group |
|---|---|
| Taurine, benzocaine, interferon | Antimicrobial and pesticide agents. Antiviral drugs. Interferons |
| Interferon | Antimicrobial and pesticide agents. Antiviral drugs. Interferons |
| Echinacea purpurea juice | Medicines that correct immune processes. Medicines that stimulate immune processes |
| Antibodies purified by affinity to human interferon gamma | 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. Medicines that stimulate immune processes |
| Purified human gamma-interferon anti-affinity antibodies, purified anti-histamine anti-affinity antibodies, purified CD4 anti-affinity antibodies | Antiviral, antihistamine |
| Sodium deoxyribonucleate | Medicines that correct immune processes. Medicines that stimulate immune processes |
| Human gamma interferon (recombinant) | Antimicrobial and pesticide agents. Antiviral drugs. Interferons |
| 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 XII +zxtdilus> | Other immunomodulators |
| Oxyethylammonium methylphenoxyacetate | Medicines that correct immune processes. Medicines that stimulate immune processes |
| Inosine pranobex (inosiplex) | Antimicrobial and pesticide agents. Antiviral drugs.
Antiviral medicinal products of other groups |
| Polyoxidonium | Medicines that correct immune processes. Medicines that stimulate immune processes |
| Activated glycyrrhizic acid | Antimicrobial and pesticide agents.
Antiviral drugs. Antiviral medicinal products of other groups |
Removal of papillomas by surgical methods
Can I resort to deletion
Some papillomas that appear on the body do not bring any discomfort to a person, while others are able to grow, creating both cosmetic defects and physical discomfort. In case of discomfort from the papilloma, it is always removed, but it is worth removing the formations, if their appearance does not bring any inconvenience, it is necessary to understand each case.
Cauterization with liquid nitrogen
The most acceptable way to get rid of papillomas today is the method of burning them with liquid nitrogen or cryodestruction. The technique can be performed using a hardware method using a cryoprobe or manually, which is most often practiced in cosmetology rooms.
To use the hardware cryodestruction technique, special equipment is required.
Cryodestruction is performed in the following stages:
- In the preparatory phase, for patients with a low level of pain threshold or with a large area of papilloma growth, the zone of exposure to nitrogen is anesthetized with local anesthetic solutions. In other cases, patients are advised to take any analgesic by mouth 1 hour before the procedure.
- In the stage of direct freezing or cryodestruction, liquid nitrogen is applied to the area of the papilloma. At the same time, the shelf life for 1 point is only a couple of seconds, so in 5 minutes you can freeze up to 40 papillomas on the body. Before cryodestruction, the patient is warned of a possible tingling sensation at the nitrogen application site at the time of freezing.
- At the final stage, the area of skin treatment with liquid nitrogen is disinfected with disinfectants.
The need for cryodestruction in each specific case is determined by the attending physician. If the patient has a risk of papilloma degeneration into a malignant formation, then removal is required. Factors influencing the need for cryodestruction are:
- mechanical damage to the neoplasm;
- decrease in the patient's immunity level;
- use of oral contraceptives;
- bad habits of the patient;
- localization of growths in places that are regularly injured in the process of life.
Cryodestruction is also indicated in case of aesthetic and physical discomfort of the patient due to the presence of 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 the internal organs, atypical types of neoplasms, pathological intolerance to cold. 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
Today in pharmacies 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 the cauterization of education only with complex therapy of the virus, which should be carried out with the help of immunomodulators in tablets and antiviral agents.
Multivitamins, which will improve the state of the immune system and its readiness to produce protective antibodies against the virus, will not interfere in this case.
The most accessible ointment that can defeat papilloma is an ointment that contains salicylic acid, which has keralotic, bactericidal and restorative effects on the affected tissue. The agent is applied in a timely manner to the affected area, without affecting the surrounding healthy tissues, which can be used to burn it.
In any pharmacy you can also find ready-made solutions to remove papillomas. With the help of such solutions, it will be necessary to prepare lotions, which will lead to the death of the pathogenic microflora in the skin area and eliminate the papilloma.
Surgical method
Surgical removal of growths refers to the physical removal of papillomas with a scalpel.
Removal surgery is indicated by doctors if the size of the tumor exceeds 3 centimeters in diameter.
During the manipulation, the surgeon first disinfects the area around the growth and the growth itself with the help of disinfectants, then performs the manipulations with local anesthesia and proceeds to direct excision of the neoplasm. After the papilloma is removed, it must be sent for histological examination to determine the oncological nature in 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 views deep and flat;
- the need for urgent elimination of the papilloma;
- malignant papilloma;
- inadmissibility of other methods to remove the statement.
The main advantages of classical excision of papillomas are the complete elimination of the problem in 1 operation, low probability of recurrence in this case, safety of manipulation, the absence of a large list of contraindications to the procedure and an acceptable price for themost patients.
Among the disadvantages of surgical removal of papillomas, one can note the appearance of a scar at the site of excision and sometimes a keloid scar, a long period of post-surgical rehabilitation, refusal from exposure to ultraviolet radiation and theinvasiveness of the procedure. In addition, complications of the operation in the form of redness, itching, scarring at the site of excision and increased body temperature can rarely occur.
Laser removal
The gold standard of modern medicine in the removal of cancer is laser removal of papillomas. Until recently, the removal of papillomas left scars, but today the laser technique allows you to 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 the tissue and evaporate the vital moisture from its surface. The devices allow you to measure the duration and intensity of exposure to 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 exposure site is treated with local anesthetics;
- the laser removal session lasts several minutes;
- at the end of the procedure, the site of exposure is disinfected and a sterile bandage is applied, if contact with clothing in this area is possible;
- the patient outside the clinic provides wound rehabilitation care.
After laser removal of papillomas, patients are prohibited from sunbathing, visiting swimming pools and spas, bathing or using cosmetics in the scar 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, flu 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 the present day, as they are striking in their effectiveness and lack of negative effects on the body.
A popular folk 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 to know exactly when and how to harvest the herb for medicine.
Absinthe must be collected in a certain way. The most useful in this herb are leaves and flowers, but the thick stem is not suitable for dyeing. Less commonly, for medical purposes, it is recommended to remove the wormwood root from the soil. All parts of the harvested plant are washed and placed on a flat surface for drying. During the drying process, the weed must be periodically turned over so that it does not dry out. The finished dried herb is stored in a dry glass jar with a tight lid.
The tincture prepared against wormwood papillomas will not only eliminate this problem, but also eliminate pathogenic microflora, and also have a beneficial effect on the human stomach.
The course of taking tincture for papillomatosis is at least 2 weeks, after which a break in treatment occurs. Each of the possible tinctures is taken orally 5 drops up to 6 times a day.
Absinthe tincture can be prepared in oil, alcohol or cognac. For the oil tincture, you will 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 glass container blanched with boiling water. On 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 made from crushed plant leaves in a blender and 0, 5 liters of vodka. The whole is mixed and infused in glass for 10-14 days, then filtered and used as indicated. The tincture must be stored in the refrigerator.
To prepare a wormwood tincture 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.
In addition, for the treatment of papillomas, you can prepare an infusion of herbs for which horsetail, lemon balm, dandelion roots, plantain and nettle are mixed in equal proportions (1 tsp 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 the infusion is removed from the heat, it must be insisted 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 to cure
Baking soda has long been used to treat many skin problems at 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 pathogenic bacteria and microbes. As a result, viruses in the body stop multiplying and die. The antiseptic and disinfectant effect of soda is also known, also useful in the treatment of papillomas. Soda is able to soften 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 malignancy and tumor degeneration into cancer, some traditional healers suggest drinking a solution of soda in milk. It is made with 1 cup of hot boiled milk and ¼ teaspoon of baking soda. A solution is used three times a day, in each subsequent intake, the mass fraction of soda increases slightly until its concentration in milk reaches 1 tablespoon. However, drinking the 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.
Inhalation of sodium bicarbonate is suitable as a more gentle immunostimulating technique. For inhalation, boil 1 liter of water, add 3 teaspoons of baking soda to boiling water, stir, fold over the pan, place a towel on your head to prevent steam from escaping and inhale the soda vapors untilwater does not cool down. Inhalations are performed several times a day for 5 days.
Laundry soap
Laundry soap acts on the skin in a drying way: it extracts moisture from it, leads to drying and gradual 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 flowing, the wart will dry out and disappear.
The most common method of treating papillomas with laundry soap is overnight application to the neoplasm area. After taking a bath, the area with papilloma is moistened and rubbed abundantly 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 plain water, and in the evening the procedure is repeated.
Specificity of treatment in women
Injury of the internal and external genital organs
In modern medicine, papillomatosis therapy in women is carried out according to various methods, but it is still impossible to completely get rid of HPV from the body. Therefore, any treatment is aimed at the individual elimination of clinical signs of the disease.
In the treatment of HPV of the internal and external genital organs of women, there are many similarities. The only difference is that when neoplasms are detected on the external genital organs, specialists can prescribe one-way immunomodulatory agents, and with HPV on the internal genital organs (mucous membranes), stronger drugs are used that prevent the development of oncopathology.
Treatment of genital papillomatosis in women can be carried out by destructive and therapeutic methods. The necessary method must be selected by a specialist in each specific case.
Intraductal papillomas
Given that intraductal papillomas are classified by experts as 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 a sectoral resection of the mammary glands, removing tissues with modified ducts. This operation is performed through a periareolar incision, which allows to preserve both the shape and the size of the breast in the future without using mammoplasty.
If a woman is diagnosed with intraductal papillary cancer, radical mastectomy is used as a treatment.
In order to prevent oncology of the mammary gland, doctors recommend regularly undergoing mammological examinations, treating mastopathy in the initial stages and paying close attention to dyshormonal and inflammatory pathologies in the female genital area.
Treatment for men
Treatment of HPV with manifestations on the male genital organs is carried out with drugs and surgical means. Drug therapy in this case is designed to suppress the virus, introduce it into an anabiotic state and help strengthen the immune system.
Even small papillomas on the male genitalia do not disappear by themselves, so it is customary to remove them surgically:
- by electrocoagulation using electric current;
- freezing with liquid nitrogen - cryodestruction;
- using a laser;
- by the method of radiosurgery - 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 capable of removing accumulations.
The method of removing papillomas on the male genital organs is selected individually, based on the features of the course of the infection. All the above methods of destruction are recognized by doctors as reliable and can be performed without the use of general anesthesia.
What to do if the papilloma is damaged
In case of damage to the surface of the papilloma, an inflammatory process can begin in the affected tissues. Outwardly, this will manifest itself in a change in the color of the buildup, swelling, redness, burning and itching of the formation. An icore, mixed with pus or serous fluid with an unpleasant odor, begins to ooze from the wound. If the state of immunity is in a satisfactory state, then soon the tear spot will dry up and no deviations will be seen. However, otherwise there is a risk of malignant tumors.
Gross trauma (burns, scrapes, scrapes) can cause HPV to spread to adjacent tissues and grow new lesions. 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 swab made of bandage or cotton wool, previously moistened in a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution, and keep such application for at least 10-15 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 using iodine or bright green, although these funds in the future will interfere with monitoring the condition of the wound.
In case of significant bleeding due to damage to the papilloma, trauma to angioma is diagnosed - the proliferation of blood vessels with a benign character. Damage to the angioma is not dangerous; as a result of such a pathology, oncology does not develop.
Where to go in case of illness
If at the first stage you find various formations on the skin, you need to consult a dermatologist. This doctor will perform the necessary diagnostics, establish the type of virus and determine the patient's further actions.
Most often, dermatologists believe that the sooner the papilloma is removed, the lower the risk of developing dangerous consequences, but everything is individual. The dermatologist will tell the patient which specialist will need to be removed and which technique in this particular case is better to prefer. In addition, the doctor will determine the further treatment regimen, after which it will be possible to consult the surgeon.
If papillomas occur 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 this pathology. In case of papillomas on the mucous membranes of the 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 deals with these problems.