Is it possible to get rid of papillomas? Are the diseases caused by the human papillomavirus so dangerous ? Treatment, of course, exists, but, as with other diseases, the disease is better to prevent. To do this, you need to have an idea about the pathogen, ways of transmission of infection, methods of preventing the disease.
What is human papillomavirus?
Treatment begins only when the doctor has determined by tests
which type the virus belongs to. Indeed, under the same name as many as 70 varieties of pathogens “hide”, each of which has a different DNA from the other. Naturally, the symptoms and course of the disease depend on the type of virus that caused them. So type 1-4 leads to the appearance of warts: painless round formations on the body, palms or feet. The harm from this disease is reduced only to aesthetic damage. But 6-11 types cause the formation of genital warts. These spiky or cauliflower-like formations “settle” on the external mucous membranes, the head of the penis in men, and in the vagina of women. They can appear around or inside the anus, in the vagina, on the cervix, in the urethra. Wherever such formations appear, they are caused by the human papillomavirus. Treatment is prescribed by a gynecologist, andrologist or venereologist. This virus is transmitted (most often) through unprotected intimate contact or (very rarely) through close household contact. However, most often those people fall ill whose immunity is greatly reduced. Therefore, if you are attacked by any human papillomavirus, it is advisable to begin treatment comprehensively. And be sure to go to a consultation with an immunologist.
The most dangerous human papillomavirus
16th type is the most dangerous, and that's why. Its symptoms overlap with symptoms of types 18, 31 and 33: thick around the genitals - both in men and women - thick
yellow or pink (rarely white) plaques. This means that the virus caused a disease called
bowenoid papulosis. Very often, it is with the appearance of such plaques that skin cancer begins.
The human papillomavirus, the treatment of which can take a long time, can cause other diseases. So in men infected with the 16th type of the mentioned virus, Bowen's disease can develop. A seal first appears on the head, which later develops into a moist, large red plaque with clearly defined edges. It can occupy an increasingly large surface of the head, delivering a lot of annoying sensations. If treatment is not started on time, the plaque can develop into a malignant formation (cancer). Similar symptoms can cause viruses of types 18, 31, 33 and 45.
Type 16 virus and women's health
Oncologists, dermatologists and gynecologists have concluded that type 16 virus often causes a precancerous condition, especially in women. First, infected patients develop cervical or epithelial neoplasia (a change in the structural features of the cells). Quite often, during an external examination, changes are not visible: they can be determined only with a special series of analyzes. In most cases, neoplasia develops into cervical cancer - a dangerous, difficult to treat disease. A vaccination against human papillomavirus will help prevent infection with a severe viral infection. Vaccines designed for specific strains of the virus help prevent the development of cancer. In a number of countries, the law obliges all women of childbearing age to receive such vaccinations.
Treatment
One of the most effective treatments today is laser therapy. You can remove warts and papillomas with tincture of propolis, electrocoagulation.
Some experts recommend freezing them with liquid nitrogen or burning papillomas with current. However, you should know: getting rid of cosmetic defects does not mean the disappearance of the virus. Therefore, immunologists prescribe immunoprotectors.
Papillomas are treated with special antiviral and anti-inflammatory agents. Sometimes prescribed cytotoxic drugs that destroy condylomas. It can be "Podophyllinum", triacetic acid, similar drugs.