The human papillomavirus, the treatment of which we will consider in this publication, is a very common disease. There are more carriers of this virus than people who have not been affected by HPV. To date, several methods of treating this disease have been developed. They are conventionally divided into two groups: conservative and destructive methods of treatment.
Unfortunately, to date, it is not possible to completely destroy the human papillomavirus. The means and methods of modern medicine can only stop the development of the virus, remove the papillomas that have appeared, and prevent the exacerbation of the disease, leading to the formation of new papillomas.
The human papillomavirus, having settled in the body, remains in it for life. When the immune system is weakened, it is activated, resulting in neoplasms on the skin.
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 development of the virus. In some cases, this is sufficient, and the use of operational methods is not required.
Important:a positive result can be achieved only if the treatment is prescribed by a specialist. Self-medication in this case cannot be done. The task of the doctor is to conduct a medical examination of the patient with the further appointment of an individual course of therapy.
Usually, interferon-based drugs are prescribed for the treatment of human papillomavirus. This substance, which suppresses the development of viruses, is produced by a healthy body in sufficient quantities. But with a weakening of immunity, an increase in the concentration of this substance in the blood is necessary. The drug is absorbed into the bloodstream, starting to affect the body.
Also, as part of the treatment of papillomas with conservative methods, in some cases, the administration of specific antiviral drugs is indicated.
In a number of cases, the use of special creams, gels, and sprays is 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 methods of treatment.
Treatment of human papillomavirus 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 of treating papillomas involve the removal of virus-affected tissues using chemicals. Today, several groups of drugs have been developed to remove papillomas in different areas.
There are several physical methods for removing papillomas. The most widespread methods are electrocoagulation, cryodestruction, radiosurgery, laser therapy.
Electrocoagulation involves the removal of papillomas using high frequency electric current. This method has been used for a long time and has proven to be highly effective. But it also has disadvantages. First of all, these are painful sensations after the operation, which persist for a long time.
Cryodestruction, also a widely used method of treating papillomas, gives the patient less inconvenience. The method is based on freezing the affected tissues using liquid nitrogen. The healing of ulcers formed as a result of cryodestruction occurs within one to two weeks. At the same time, no traces remain on the skin.
This method is used exclusively for removing skin papillomas. If it is necessary to remove papillomas on the cervix, this method is not used, due to its ineffectiveness in this case.
The most optimal method of treating human papilloma in terms of effectiveness, painlessness, and the duration of the postoperative period is laser removal of papillomas. 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 any complications or scarring. The duration of the recovery period is one month.
There is another modern method of removing papillomas - radiosurgery. This method is based on the use of special equipment that cuts off damaged tissue by exposing them to powerful high-frequency radio waves.
Despite the successful use in medicine of the modern methods described above, the surgical removal of papillomas is still widely popular. Perhaps this is the most painful method, involving a long postoperative period. But in a number of 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 which method was used to remove papillomas, a number of measures must be followed after the operation. Including, abundant drinking is shown, adherence to a sparing regimen.
Also, comprehensive measures are needed to reduce the concentration of the papilloma virus in the body. Usually, for this purpose, the administration of drugs that strengthen the immune system is 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 re-formation of papillomas, it is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle, regularly visit a doctor.