The human papillomavirus virus is a very common disease, which we will consider in this publication. There are more carriers of this virus than people who have not been affected by HPV. To date, several methods have been developed to treat this disease. They are usually divided into two groups: conservative and destructive treatment methods.
Unfortunately, to date, the human papillomavirus virus cannot be completely eradicated. The methods and methods of modern medicine cannot stop the development of the virus, remove the visible papillomas, and prevent the exacerbation of the disease, resulting in the formation of new papillomas.
The human papillomavirus virus, once established in the body, remains there for life. When the immune system is weakened, it is activated, resulting in neoplasms of the skin.
Treatment of human papillomavirus with conservative methods
Conservative treatment of HPV consists of a series of measures aimed at strengthening the body 's immune system and suppressing the development of the virus. In some cases, this is sufficient, and it is not necessary to use methods of operation.
Important:a positive result can only be achieved if the treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Self-medication is not possible in this case. The doctor's task is to perform a medical examination of the patient to further devise an individual course of therapy.
Interferon-based drugs are usually prescribed to treat human papillomavirus virus. This body produces this substance, which prevents the development of viruses, in sufficient quantities. But to weaken 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, as part of the treatment of papillomas with conservative methods, in some cases, the administration of certain antiviral drugs is indicated.
In some cases, the use of special creams, gels and sprays has been shown 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 treatment methods.
Treat the human papillomavirus virus by destructive methods
Destructive treatments are aimed at directly destroying the tissues affected by the virus. These methods can be roughly divided into two groups: chemical, physical.
Chemical methods to treat papillomas involve getting rid of virus-infected tissues while using chemicals. Several drug groups have been developed today to remove papillomas in various areas.
There are several physical methods to remove papillomas. The most prevalent methods are electrocoagulation, cryodestruction, radiosurgery, laser therapy.
Electro-heating involves removing papillomas using a high-frequency electric current. This method has long been used and is very effective. But it also has disadvantages. First of all, these are painful sensations after the operation, which last for a long time.
Crostestruction, a method also widely used to treat papillomas, offers less inconvenience to the patient. The method is based on freezing the affected tissues using liquid nitrogen. Ulcers formed as a result of cryodestruction occur within a week or two. At the same time, no traces remain on the skin.
This method is used exclusively to remove skin papillomas. If it is necessary to remove papillomas from the cervix, this method is not used, due to its ineffectiveness in this case.
Laser removal of papillomas is the best method for treating human papilloma in terms of efficacy, painlessness, and length of postoperative period. The method is based on the use of surgical lasers.
The peculiarity of the method is that the laser seals the blood vessels immediately after removing the affected tissues, thus preventing the possibility of bleeding. This method does not create any complications or shrinkage. The recovery period is a month.
There is another modern method of removing papillomas - radiotherapy. This method is based on the use of special equipment that cuts damaged tissue by exposing them to powerful high-frequency radio waves.
Despite the successful use in modern medicine of the methods described above, surgical removal of papillomas is still widely popular. This is perhaps the most painful method, involving a long postoperative period. But in some cases, the application of this particular method is shown. For example, surgical removal of papillomas in the cervix is used in oncology.
Recovery period
Regardless of the method used to remove papillomas, a number of measures must be followed after the operation. Including, abundant drinking, adherence to a spark regimen is shown.
Also, comprehensive measures are needed to reduce the concentration of the papilloma virus in the body. For this purpose, the administration of drugs that strengthen the immune system is usually prescribed.
Remember that removing papillomas on the skin or mucous membranes does not eliminate the presence of this virus in the body. To avoid the recurrence of papillomas, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, visiting a doctor regularly.