The human papillomavirus, the treatment of which we will discuss in this post, is a very common disease. There are more carriers of this virus than people who have not been infected with HPV. To date, various treatments for this disease have been developed. Conventionally they are divided into two groups: conservative and destructive methods of treatment.
Unfortunately, to date, it is not possible to completely destroy the human papillomavirus. The tools and methods of modern medicine can only stop the growth of the virus, remove the papillomas that have appeared and prevent the outbreak of the disease, leading to the formation of new papillomas.
The human papillomavirus, once installed in the body, stays in it for a lifetime. When the immune system weakens, it is activated, resulting in skin tumors.
Treatment of human papillomavirus with conservative methods
Conservative treatment of HPV consists of a set of measures aimed at strengthening the body's immune system and suppressing the growth of the virus. In some cases, this is sufficient and does not require the use of operational methods.
Great:A positive result can only be achieved if the treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Self-medication in this case can not be done. The physician's task is to perform a medical examination of the patient with the further appointment of an individual course of treatment.
Usually, interferon-based medicines are prescribed to treat human papillomavirus. This substance, which suppresses the growth of viruses, is produced by a healthy body in sufficient quantities. But with the weakening of immunity, it is necessary to increase the concentration of this substance in the blood. The drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, beginning to affect the body.
Also, in the context of the treatment of papillomas with conservative methods, in some cases, the administration of specific antiviral drugs is indicated.
In many cases, the use of special creams, gels and sprays proves to destroy the virus in local tissues. Under certain conditions, their use leads to necrosis of the tissues affected by the virus, which makes it possible to abandon the use of destructive methods of treatment.
Treatment of human papillomavirus with destructive methods
Destructive therapies aim at the immediate destruction of the tissues affected by the virus. These methods can be roughly divided into two groups: chemical, physical.
Chemical methods of treating papillomas include removing tissue that has been infected with viruses using chemicals. Today, several groups of drugs have been developed to remove papillomas in different areas.
There are several natural methods for removing papillomas. The most common methods are electrocoagulation, cryotherapy, radiosurgery, laser treatment.
Electrocoagulation involves the removal of papillae using a high-frequency electric current. This method has been used for a long time and has proven to be very effective. But it also has its drawbacks. First of all, these are painful sensations after the operation, which persist for a long time.
Cryopreservation, also a widely used method of treating papillomas, gives the patient less discomfort. The method is based on freezing the affected tissues using liquid nitrogen. Healing of ulcers that form as a result of cold-destruction occurs within one to two weeks. At the same time, no trace remains on the skin.
This method is used exclusively for the removal of skin papules. If it is necessary to remove nipples in the cervix, this method is not used, due to its ineffectiveness in this case.
The best method of treating human papilloma in terms of effectiveness, painlessness and duration of the postoperative period is laser papilloma removal. The method is based on the use of a surgical laser.
The peculiarity of the method is that immediately after the removal of the affected tissues, the laser seals the blood vessels, which prevents the possibility of bleeding. This method does not cause complications or scarring. The duration of the recovery period is one month.
There is another modern method of papilloma removal - radiosurgery. This method is based on the use of special equipment that cuts the damaged tissue by exposing it to strong high frequency radio waves.
Despite the successful use in medicine of the modern methods described above, surgical removal of papillomas is still widely popular. This is probably the most painful method, which involves a long postoperative period. But in many cases, it seems the application of this particular method. For example, surgical removal of papillae in the cervix is used in oncology.
Recovery period
Regardless of the method used to remove the nipples, certain measures must be followed after the operation. Including, there is plenty of alcohol consumption, clinging to a frugal shape.
Integrated measures are also needed to reduce the concentration of papillomavirus in the body. Usually, for this purpose, the administration of drugs that strengthen the immune system is prescribed.
Remember that removing papules on the skin or mucous membranes does not eliminate the presence of this virus in the body. To prevent the re-formation of papillomas, it is necessary to follow a healthy lifestyle, to visit a doctor regularly.