HPV 2: effective ways to diagnose and treat the disease

HPV 2 is one of the non-oncogenic strains of the human papillomavirus. A disease of this type is detected by benign formations in the form of various warts and papillomas.

Once in the body, the infection is localized in the basal layer of cells that provide skin renewal.

The pathogen increases the rate of division of elementary particles, forming pathological growths.

HPV type 2 does not cause cancer

The pathogenic agent does not announce itself immediately - the period from the moment of penetration to the expressed manifestation stretches for weeks, months.

It all depends on the immune system; if the natural guardian of our health is strong and resilient, an uninvited guest will not be able to cause trouble.

Failure of protective functions can be provoked by: infectious and viral diseases, changes in hormonal status, overwork, stress, abuse of bad habits.

Penetration of HPV type 2 into the body

The virus easily leaves its carrier, looking for a “new victim.” Foreign microorganisms interact with the human biological system by contact. Conductors of infection can be:

• unprotected sexual intercourse;
• handshake;
• common areas;
• public transport, swimming pools, saunas, baths (the risk increases when bare feet touch the floor and use other people's personal hygiene items).

The virus can enter the body through a handshake

The gates of initial introduction for HPV 2 are open microtraumas - abrasions, scratches, cracks in the skin. There has been no actual evidence of the effect of the virus on pregnancy when the mother is carrier. There have been isolated cases of infection during delivery, but with other papillovirus strains.

Symptomatic manifestations

In its latent form, the infection often becomes an unpleasant surprise during a routine examination. HPV type 2 appears outward in different configurations.

Common warts (vulgar) are flattened growths with a rough surface. They appear as a maternal nodule, which is framed or merges with the daughter rashes. Yellowish-brown plaques affect the dorsum of the hands and fingers. Once they reach the nail plate, they completely destroy it.

Warts appear on the patient's skin

Plantar warts (spikes) are flat, hard formations at the initial stage of formation that are similar to calluses or corns. The favorite site of localization was the lower part of the foot - the heel, pads of the toes, metatarsus. Due to their location, they are injured, causing pain, as if a thorn is digging into the leg.

Butcher's warts are rough, horn-like or thread-like projections. They form on the hands in places of cuts.

Verruciform epidermodysplasia is a type of papillomatosis that is inherited from parents who are consanguineous. HPV type 2 is considered among numerous pathogens. Scaly, pigmented spots resemble pityriasis versicolor in appearance.

The patient's feet are affected by spinules

HPV 2 has no age restrictions - both adults and children are infected.

The danger of papillomavirus

Scientists do not stop research work to study the properties of various strains of the virus. Sometimes an unpleasant trend emerges. Among the types previously considered safe, the qualities of oncogenic provocateurs appear. This means that the presence of the virus in the body increases the risk of cancer in the mammary gland, female and male genital organs, and rectum.

Despite the fact that HPV 2 refers to non-oncogenic forms of the disease, papillomas and warts should not be perceived as harmless formations. The infection weakens the immune system, turning a person into a defenseless creature. In such a state, minimal exposure to negative factors can lead to threatening consequences.

The virus actively multiplies in the body

Active reproduction of papillomas confirms the high concentration of the virus in humans. In such a situation, it is necessary to correctly identify the strain and begin immediate adequate treatment.

Diagnostic measures

The leading role in establishing the activity and type of HPV is given to laboratory diagnostics.

1. Detection of antibodies. During a viral attack, the body produces specific proteins to fight the aggressor. The presence of immunoglobulins confirms the presence of infection.
2. Hemotest. The chemical reaction of fluorescent substances and the collected material reveals highly oncogenic HPV strains.
3. PCR. Accurately detects viral DNA, even at low concentrations.

Diagnostics is carried out using the PCR method

The following samples are used: capillary and venous blood, scrapings from the upper layers of the epithelium, biopsies of the affected tissue. In women, PCR analysis can be performed with collection of vaginal mucus.

When interpreting the results, the Lg assessment system is used. A value of less than 3 Lg is interpreted as a low concentration of HPV, up to 5 Lg is clinically significant, 5 Lg is a high content with a possible risk of complications.

Treatment tactics

No drugs have been developed that eliminate the virus without residual effects. But to improve the patient’s immune status, a course of antiviral therapy is used with an emphasis on interferons and interferonogens. To prevent HPV from spreading to healthy areas of the skin, it is recommended to use Oxolinic or Tebrofen ointment.

The skin is lubricated with Oxolinic ointment

An effective method of treatment is the destruction or removal of the affected areas of the skin. The following are endowed with a high therapeutic effect:

• cryodestruction:
• electrocoagulation;
• laser exposure;
• surgical excision.

Treatment regimens and courses that prevent further active infestation of warts are selected on an individual basis.

Papillomas are cauterized using electrocoagulation

Prevention measures

A person becomes the owner of HPV type 2 through contact and household contact. In most cases, to minimize the risk of infection, it is enough to follow the basic rules:

• pay due attention to the treatment and healing of microcracks, cuts, scratches;
• do not use other people’s personal hygiene items, shaving accessories, manicure sets;
• prevent excessive sweating of the feet (the virus loves a humid environment).

Excessive sweating causes warts to appear

A strong immune system is a reliable protector. A fortified diet, proper rest, regular walks in the fresh air, and timely disposal of waste and toxins will increase the natural ability of the biological system to resist viral attacks.

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Source: http://bolezni.com/stati-o-boleznyah/papilloma/vpch-2.html

Treatment of HPV in women. Schemes and reviews

• Not all diseases of the gynecological tract are manifested by an immediate reaction of the body after infection.
• There are dormant infections that steadily progress and lead to the most dramatic consequences.
• Such diseases are often caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV).
• It provokes not only the formation of unpleasant condylomas on the skin.
• But it also directly affects the likelihood of developing cancer in women.
• To eliminate the negative impact of HPV on the body, it is necessary to carry out timely diagnosis of the disease and antiviral therapy.

Mechanism of infection: causes and predisposing factors

1. Papillomavirus is a classic infection transmitted primarily through sexual contact.
2. There are more than 40 strains of viruses that infect the female genital tract.
3. Infection occurs directly through sexual contact, as well as through household means.

4. The latter option is possible when using public sanitary facilities where disinfection rules are not followed.
5. The virus can survive in baths, saunas or toilets for up to several hours.
6. However, more than 90% of cases of infection occur after unprotected sexual contact.

7. After entering a woman’s body, the virus penetrates the epithelium of the mucous membrane, where it multiplies.

• From the moment of infection to the appearance of clinical symptoms, at least 1 month usually passes.
• Formally, no person is protected from possible infection.
• However, the infection can remain dormant for a long time.
• Moreover, with strong immunity, the human body’s defense mechanisms destroy the papillomavirus.
• However, there are predisposing factors that provoke the rapid proliferation of a dangerous microorganism.
• These include:

• low level of hygiene
• chronic genital tract infections
• HIV
• vaginal candidiasis
• varicose veins of the pelvic organs
• alcohol abuse
• frequent change of sexual partners

1. The most important condition for the progression of the human papillomavirus is the presence of a reduced immune status of the female genital area.
2. Once the body's defenses are depleted, HPV multiplies.
3. Which leads to the appearance of clinically significant symptoms.

Types of papillomaviruses and features of negative effects on the body

• A woman can become infected with different strains of HPV.
• This factor plays a crucial role in her future fate.
• Since the negative impact on the sexual sphere is by no means the same.
• Each microorganism is assigned its own number, which in the generally accepted classification reflects its negative essence.
• The greatest danger is caused by viruses that provoke the development of cervical cancer.

According to this criterion, a classification of all papillomaviruses has been formed.

• HPV with a benign course and unlikely to cause cancer. These include viruses with numbers 6, 11, 51, 61, 72.
• HPV with a moderate risk of developing malignant tumors. These include viruses with numbers: 35, 52, 56, 58, 45.
• HPV with the highest probability of causing cancer. These are the most unfavorable types of viruses: 59, 33, 18, 16, 39, 68, 66.

1. More than 80% of all cases of early cancer of the female reproductive system, which often claims the lives of young patients, are caused by type 16 or 18 virus.
2. The remaining 15% comes from other highly oncogenic strains.
3. Only in 5% of cases the papillomavirus cannot be isolated, and cancer is caused by other microorganisms or exposure to external unfavorable factors.
4. The classic type of cancer pathology provoked by human papillomaviruses is a tumor of the cervix.
5. Malignant neoplasms of the vulva and rectum, especially the anal ring, are also common.

Clinical picture of human papillomavirus infection

• The disease does not manifest itself for a long time, and the woman feels completely healthy.
• However, against the background of decreased reactivity of the immune system, viruses multiply steadily.
• Which leads to inflammatory changes.
• The infection usually affects the following tissues:

• cervix
• vaginal mucosa
• external genitalia
• urethra
• anal hole

1. There are three forms of changes in the area of ​​active reproduction of the human papillomavirus.

2. These include normal inflammation, dysplastic processes with provocation of cancer development and genital warts.
3. The latter option is especially typical for the external genitalia and the anal area.

• Condylomas are polygonal outgrowths of the mucous membrane, with an uneven and easily wounded surface.
• Even with small contact, bleeding may develop, even life-threatening.
• The further development of human papillomavirus infection depends on the strain that caused the disease.
• If a type of virus is isolated that has low oncogenicity, then the likelihood of developing cancer is low.
• But genital warts can affect large surfaces of the mucosa.
• This leads not only to the risk of bleeding, but also to the addition of a bacterial infection.
• In addition, overgrown fleshy formations dramatically violate the aesthetic beauty of the female body.
• They also interfere in everyday life.
• Therefore, even ordinary inflammation caused by papillomavirus requires active and immediate treatment.

Treatment of the disease: choice of tactics and treatment regimens

Regardless of what strain of the virus was identified during diagnosis, treatment measures must be carried out.

The principles of influencing papillomavirus can be presented as follows:

• strengthening the body's immune system
• vaccination
• local anti-inflammatory treatment
• systemic and local antiviral effects
• surgery
• combination therapy regimens

1. Treatment of HPV in women should begin with vaccination.
2. It should be performed on all women who are sexually active in the absence of contraindications.
3. HPV is extremely common.
4. Even without a clinical picture, a vaccine should be administered to prevent the most dangerous strains of papillomaviruses.
5. The treatment regimen for HPV type 16 in women necessarily includes the administration of Gardasil or Cervarix, drugs available on the Russian market.

• However, vaccination solves only part of the problems associated with infection.
• It is not intended to protect against all strains of HPV.
• Therefore, comprehensive treatment includes not only vaccination.
• But also the use of antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs.
• Normal inflammation can be caused by papillomavirus without genital warts and dysplasia.
• Then a therapeutic effect on the pathogenic microorganism is indicated.
• It includes the following systemic antiviral and immunomodulatory agents:

• lycopid
• interferon-alpha
• allokin
• isoprinosine
• ferrovir

Drugs for the treatment of HPV in women can be combined with each other to enhance the effect.

In practical medicine, the scheme of intramuscular administration of ferrovir and oral administration of licopid has been used.

1. In addition, nonspecific immune stimulants can be used.
2. Including plant extracts and tinctures - echinacea, ginseng or lemongrass.
3. Since a woman has reduced local immunity, a bacterial infection easily occurs.
4. Therefore, not only a comprehensive diagnosis of hidden pathology is important.
5. But also preventive treatment with local or systemic antibacterial drugs.
6. The complex treatment regimen includes empirical prescription of broad-spectrum antiseptics.
7. Or specific antibiotics (fungicides) if microorganisms are detected.
8. Often the human papillomavirus is accompanied by candida, gardnerella and trichomonas.
9. 

Local and surgical treatment of HPV

• When condylomas appear, many women attempt to get rid of them using folk remedies.
• However, the mechanism of such treatment is exclusively the removal of local inflammation and an attempt to necrotize condylomas.
• Folk remedies do not work on the virus!
• This means that HPV will continue to multiply.
• Which will lead to relapse of pointed neoplasms with a high risk of malignancy.
• Therefore, attempts at uncontrolled use of herbal remedies for topical effects will lead to a direct threat to a woman’s life.
• Traditional remedies for local use are mandatory.
• They are used in combination with drugs prescribed orally.
• The following medications are recommended for topical use:

• Miramistin
• chlorhexidine
• Panavir
• epigene
• geneferon
• verrucacid
• solcoderm

Topical medications are usually prescribed in suppositories.

In rectal or vaginal, depending on the location of the papillomavirus process.

The classic therapeutic regimen in gynecology for the elimination of HPV includes:

• ferrovir 10 ml per day intramuscularly in 2 injections for 10 days
• lykopid 6 capsules per day sublingually, divided into 3 doses
• chlorhexidine - irrigation or suppositories 4 times a day
• genferon - vaginal or rectal suppositories 2 times a day at different times with antiseptics

1. The full course of treatment is individual.
2. A clear deadline is set only for the administration of injections.
3. But according to the doctor’s decision, the duration of the course may increase or decrease.
4. The effectiveness of therapeutic measures for lesions of the cervix is ​​very high.
5. And genital warts often have to be removed surgically.
6. Numerous reviews indicate that minimally invasive interventions significantly improve the rate of recovery from a viral infection.
7. Among the surgical techniques widely used are:

• electrocoagulation of condylomas
• laser vaporization
• mechanical removal with a scalpel
• cryodestruction using liquid nitrogen
• exposure to chemically active acids and alkalis

• The above methods are highly effective.
• But only with conservative support with antiviral drugs and immunomodulators.
• If there is dysplasia in the cervix, extended surgical intervention is possible - laser or mechanical conization.

1. The procedure is also usually performed on an outpatient basis.
2. Since it is a small operation.
3. Thus, human papillomavirus is extremely common in the population.
4. When the gynecological tract is affected, HPV can bring a woman a lot of serious suffering.
5. Sometimes it provokes deadly diseases.
6. Modern medicine has a lot of possibilities to completely eradicate a microorganism.
7. Even in the absence of a clinical picture, and even more so after the appearance of genital warts, it is necessary to immediately contact a dermatovenerological clinic.
8. At the VDC, an accurate diagnosis of the type of virus is carried out, and all types of specialized treatment are prescribed.
9. Only a timely visit to a doctor will allow you to prevent in advance the dangerous effects of papillomavirus on a woman’s body.

Reviews

• Maksimenko Nikolay Dmitrievich, 54 years old, doctor.
• I am a strong proponent of an integrated approach to the treatment of HPV infection.
• In my many years of practice, I always try to combine immunomodulators, especially interferon, with antiviral agents such as isoprinosine or ferrovir.
• I have observed many women with genital warts.
• Usually they were removed using liquid nitrogen, but without a comprehensive approach - the infection often recurred.
• Therefore, I consider the tactics of local and systemic use of drugs to be very effective.
• Polina, 29 years old.
• I had a preventive examination, and the doctor did not like the cervical mucosa.
• I went to the KVD, where type 16 of the human papillomavirus was detected.
• I immediately began treatment - I was prescribed antibiotics, Panavir suppositories and oral lycopid.
• I followed the prescriptions for 2 weeks, then checked with a gynecologist.
• The cervix began to look better.
• I expect to take a preventive course in 6 months.
• Marina, 40 years old.
• I developed genital warts in the area of ​​the outer labia.
• Problems immediately arose in my personal life.
• Therefore, I approached treatment responsibly, since type 18 of HPV was identified.
• I injected ferrovir and performed cryodestruction of the formations.
• The effect was not long in coming; within a month the condition of the skin and mucous membranes improved significantly.
• Six months have passed and I have not had any relapses.
• I am very pleased with the treatment.

Source: http://www.venerologia.ru/venerologia/vpch-lechenie-u-zhenschin

HPV types 2.1, 3, 4 and 5 in women and men: danger, treatment

• Dermatologist of the highest category Inna Vladimirovna
• 25153
• Update date: December 2019

Papillomatosis is a viral disease with pronounced symptoms. With HPV 2, epithelial proliferation occurs, causing neoplasms to appear on the skin. They can cause a person not only aesthetic discomfort, but also cause the development of oncology.

Human papillomavirus

It is very problematic to detect HPV in time; in most cases, the disease proceeds without symptoms for a long time

HPV, or human papillomavirus, is a small, DNA-containing virus that is heat stable and is currently the most common sexually transmitted infection.

The results of some studies indicate that up to 80% of the population is infected in this way.

This virus belongs to a fairly large family of papovaviruses, transmitted through tactile and sexual contact.

Currently, there are three methods of infection:

1. Promiscuous sexual intercourse. We are talking about vaginal, anal and oral sex. Infection with this virus is possible even when using a condom. The fact is that the size of the virus is so small that it is able to penetrate the pores of latex. Therefore, the best protection against HPV is confidence in your partner and the absence of random contacts.

1. Close contact of skin and mucous membranes with infected areas. Sometimes just a touch is enough. Papillomavirus is transmitted by using the same clothing, personal hygiene products, etc.
2. Pathogenic bacteria can be transmitted to the fetus during childbirth or during intrauterine development.

The pathology has pronounced external signs. Warts, papillomas or genital warts appear on the skin. They can have different sizes, shapes and locations. An infected person may develop one or two growths, or many similar defects.

The danger of the virus also lies in the fact that it is capable of developing hidden for a long time. Many people don't even know they are sick. Only when the body’s defense system fails do external signs of the virus begin to appear. Neoplasms can appear both on the skin and mucous membranes.

In addition, the following factors may be specific provocateurs of the pathological process:

• avitaminosis;
• frequent worries and stress;
• taking hormonal medications;
• the presence of chronic pathologies in the body;
• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• poor nutrition, lack of nutrients in the body;
• neglect of personal hygiene rules;
• bad habits;
• hormonal imbalances in the body.

One of the main dangers of papillomavirus is the degeneration of growths into malignant neoplasms. Fortunately, HPV types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 are non-oncogenic, which means that cancer cannot develop from such skin defects.

They are benign and are not capable of causing any harm to the human body, only aesthetic discomfort is possible.

However, if the papilloma is located in a place where there is frequent friction with clothing, then it is better to remove it by contacting a specialist.

According to ICD-10, the group of skin papillomas is classified as D23. It unites all benign growths on human skin.

HPV type 1

Human papillomavirus type 1 is characterized by the formation of warts on the sole

Penetrating into the body, this type of virus causes the appearance of plantar warts. People call them thorns.

Despite the fact that such growths are absolutely not dangerous, they can cause significant discomfort to their owner.

Localized on the surfaces of the feet and palms (less frequently), they are not at all protected from mechanical stress and can be injured at the slightest impact.

As a result, such warts can bleed and hurt, preventing a person from moving normally. Additional discomfort occurs due to keratinization and cracking of growths.

Initially, warts are almost invisible, but over time they begin to hurt and itch. The reason is that the defect grows not outward, but inward. Since there are many pain receptors and nerve endings under the skin of the foot, the development of a wart is accompanied by significant discomfort.

If a person’s immune system is strong enough, then such growths disappear on their own a month after they appear. For some people, a plantar wart may persist for up to a year.

Indications for drug treatment for HPV type 1 are as follows:

• there is significant discomfort when walking;
• the patient suffers from severe pain;
• the number or size of warts increases.

HPV type 2

These are so-called vulgar warts, the localization of which can be the following areas:

They are distinguished from other types of growths by their small size and multiplicity. It is very easy to recognize such warts - in this case, several defects appear at once. One of them, the largest, is called the maternal one. The remaining growths are usually smaller in size and are called daughter growths.

Penetration of the causative agent of the virus into the body occurs through small cuts and abrasions that occur on the skin, as a result of which the division of healthy cells is disrupted.

Due to this feature, such warts are often called “kissing” warts.

This type of papillomavirus is characterized by significant resistance, and therefore HPV 2 can remain on the body for more than six months. If during this time the growths do not disappear, this is a reason to contact a specialist.

HPV type 3

The third type of virus is characterized by wart rashes on the neck

These neoplasms are called juvenile warts. They most often appear in teenagers. In extremely rare cases, such growths can affect people over forty years of age.

Warts form on the neck, face, legs, arms and other parts of the body, but never appear on the palms, feet or intimate areas. Such growths disappear on their own and, as a rule, do not require treatment. Therapy may only be required if the following changes occur:

• heterogeneity of color;
• bleeding;
• very fast growth;
• ulceration as a result of a violation of integrity;
• merging into groups of multiple neoplasms (the appearance of so-called conglomerates).

The formation of juvenile warts occurs due to infection with the HPV type 3 virus, followed by a sharp drop in immunity. As a rule, such growths disappear as they grow older and do not appear again.

HPV type 4

As in the case of HPV 1, we are talking about plantar growths. At first, the patient develops a small callus, and he may not even realize that a wart is growing on his leg.

Over time, this defect increases in size, itching and discomfort appear. Next, a slight roughness is observed on the surface of the wart, and then black dots, which are clogged small capillaries. As a result, the edges of the growth rise somewhat above its middle, taking on the shape of a roller.

Treatment of this type of wart is carried out in the following cases:

1. The growth interferes with the patient's normal movement, causing pain and injury.
2. The number of warts increases.
3. The growth changes color or shape, thereby arousing suspicion from a specialist.

HPV type 5

Decreased immunity can cause the appearance of warts and papillomas

This type of papillomavirus is a provocateur of juvenile warts. In some cases, skin defects appear without direct contact with the carrier of the virus. The cause of neoplasms is a sharp decrease in immunity against the background of hormonal changes in the body.

When the body is infected with HPV 5, not only warts, but also other formations, such as pimples and acne, may appear. As a rule, they form on the skin of the face. If this happens, the patient should contact a dermatologist or endocrinologist.

What is the danger of HPV

Papillomavirus is capable of infecting the skin and mucous membranes, as a result of which warts, genital warts and other neoplasms of a benign and malignant nature appear on them. At the first stages, the infectious process is asymptomatic.

Until recently, papillomavirus infection was considered a benign disease. Today, this pathology is considered extremely dangerous due to the possibility of sexual transmission and the high likelihood of developing oncology.

Most types of the virus are non-oncogenic and are perceived as a cosmetic defect. This also applies to the five types of HPV described above. However, there are also types of papillomavirus that can provoke the development of cervical dysplasia and cancer of the female genital organs, penis and rectum. We are talking about HPV types 16, 18, 35, 39, 55 and 58.

Regarding the existing risk of degeneration into a malignant neoplasm, papillomaviruses can be divided into 3 groups:

1. Non-oncogenic. These forms of HPV cannot cause the development of cancer. We are talking about genotypes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2. Low carcinogenic risk. This group is represented by five genotypes that lead to the appearance of benign neoplasms. However, the occurrence of such growths in the urethra of men and the uterus of women can cause significant problems. This group includes HPV 6, 11, 42, 43 and 44.
3. High carcinogenic risk. The most dangerous group of viruses that are most likely to cause cancer. If you are infected with this type of HPV, the risk of developing anal cancer is 90%. At the same time, in 40% of cases, oncology of the genital organs develops, and in 10%, cancer of the larynx develops. The group of these viruses is represented by 15 genotypes, the most common of which are 16, 18, 39, 58 and 59.

Symptoms

In women, human papillomavirus infection can cause genital warts

As mentioned above, papillomavirus can develop asymptomatically for a long time. In this case, it can be identified only through professional diagnostics or when immunity is weakened, when the disease begins to manifest itself externally.

Any papilloma or wart begins its development with a small tubercle, which subsequently increases in size and takes on a specific shape depending on the type of pathology. Most often, the growth of the formation is not accompanied by any sensations. The exception is plantar warts, when they develop, the patient may experience pain or itching.

Which doctor should I contact?

If you notice a wart or papilloma on your body, you should not panic. If such a defect is isolated and does not interfere with everyday life, then no attention can be paid to it.

If the neoplasms are multiple, large in size or have a suspicious shape, then it is advisable to contact a dermatologist as soon as possible. Depending on the nature of the warts, he may refer the patient to an endocrinologist and other specialists. Based on the results of comprehensive diagnostics, it will be possible to determine the exact cause of the disease and the type of virus.

Diagnostics

Diagnostics will help identify the progressing virus in the body

In order to accurately determine the type of papilloma virus and prescribe effective treatment, the patient must undergo procedures such as:

1. Colposcopy. It is carried out if there is a suspicion of the formation of papillomas on the female genital organs. The technology allows you to examine the mucous membranes, magnifying the picture several times, and notice the smallest defects in the tissues.
2. Cytological method. Based on examination of a smear using a microscope.
3. Histological examination. Involves taking a small sample of tissue to examine it using a microscope.
4. HPV tests. At the moment, there are several highly accurate tests that can accurately determine the presence of HPV in the human body. We are talking about tests such as PCR, Digene test, as well as laboratory tests aimed at detecting antibodies to papillomavirus.

Treatment

At the moment, it is impossible to completely remove the papilloma virus from the body. For this reason, treatment is primarily aimed at eliminating HPV symptoms. There are several following techniques used in modern medicine to eliminate papillomas:

1. Destructive methods. They are methods of local influence on growths. They may involve either physical excision or the use of chemicals to remove the condyloma.
2. Drug therapy. For the most part, it is based on the use of cytotoxic, antiviral and immunological drugs. The course of treatment and specific dosages are determined individually.

Despite the apparent harmlessness of papillomas, the appearance of such defects on the skin can lead to extremely undesirable consequences, including the development of oncology. For this reason, you should consult a dermatologist if you notice such growths.

Source: https://DermatologInfo.ru/papillomy/vpch-1-2-3-4-i-5-tipa/

The whole truth about treating human papillomavirus

Until the 1980s, the idea that cancer could be caused by an infectious disease, specifically the human papillomavirus, was considered preposterous.

It is now generally accepted that most cases of cervical cancer are associated with HPV. Therefore, questions about the treatment of human papillomavirus are so important, especially in terms of reproductive health.

The pathogen is extremely contagious, dangerous for women and men equally.

Signs and symptoms of HPV

People may not know that they are infected with human papillomavirus because the pathogen often remains latent. HPV exists in the epidermis without showing its presence in any way.

A characteristic sign of the human papillomavirus is tumor-like papillae on the skin and genitals, and sometimes inside the mouth and throat.

Symptoms of genital HPV infection are flesh-colored, pearly or pink growths. They can be flat or raised, taking the shape of a cockscomb or cauliflower. In men, such tumors affect the groin, scrotum, surface of the penis, and the area in and around the anus. In the female body they can grow on the vaginal mucosa and/or the walls of the cervix.

Other types of papillomas:

1. common warts, their usual localization is the upper extremities;
2. acrochords - resemble broken threads in their appearance;
3. plantar warts - form on the soles of the feet.
4. flat papillomas - form on the face and forehead.

External manifestations of infection are associated with different types of HPV - a group of viruses that includes more than 100 genotypes. It is necessary to remind you why the human papillomavirus is dangerous. From 40 to 60 of its strains can be transmitted through sexual contact, which makes it possible to classify human papillomavirus infection as a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

Dozens of HPV genotypes are distinguished by high and medium oncogenic risk.

The following diseases and conditions are associated with the papilloma virus:

• strains 6 and 11 are “responsible” for the appearance of about 90% of genital warts;
• about 50% of vulvar cancer and 70% of vaginal cancer are associated with genotypes 16 and 18;
• the same genotypes can cause cervical cancer in 75% of cases.

Which treatment for human papillomavirus infection is more effective?

The inability to rid the body of HPV is a significant drawback of any treatment for the disease; scientists and doctors have been struggling to overcome it for decades. Drugs against human papillomavirus mainly treat the symptoms of the disease.

There is a risk of genital warts returning after removal. Such an unpleasant surprise as a relapse awaits 25% of people who decide to have papillomas removed on an outpatient basis.

Studies note that antiviral drugs increase the chances of success in destructive treatment of tumors. Amazing stories can be found in reviews about the effectiveness of complex therapy. Patients write that during the period of removal of papillomas they took antiviral and immunostimulating drugs.

After some time, the patients were re-diagnosed: HPV was not found in them. How could this happen if HPV cannot be removed from the body? Special attention should be paid to the doctor’s comment under one of these reviews:

“Perhaps, with the normalization of immunity with the help of adequate therapy, the body can cope with the virus on its own.”

The components of HPV treatment may be implemented differently in specific cases. But how to treat human papillomavirus in order to recover for sure?

With local destruction of papilloma tissue, a section of the epithelium is subjected to destruction. The surrounding tissue still contains the virus in an inactive state, which can cause a new infection to develop

Video about the features and treatment of human papillomavirus

Antiviral, immunostimulating agents, immunomodulator drugs (overview table)

The importance of drug therapy is to suppress the virus and reduce the frequency of relapses after removal of papillomas. Medicines prescribed by a doctor are taken before and after destruction. Among the medications listed in the table, there are drugs that act locally and systemically on viruses and immunity.

Trade name, release form Active substance Application Price in pharmacies of the Russian Federation

"Aldara"	Imiquimod is an immune response modifier (immunomodulator). It does not kill viruses, but induces the production of cytokines by the body’s cells, in particular alpha interferon	External and local treatment of genital warts	From 4260 rubles
"Dermavit", gel	Sodium hydroxide and salicylate dissolve the affected tissue. The papilloma turns black and falls off	External and local treatment of common warts	From 200 rubles
"Dermisil", cosmetic liquid	A mixture of plant extracts: thuja occidentalis, whitewood melaleuca, castor bean. Softens and removes buildup within 7–20 days	External and local treatment of acrochordas, flat and ordinary papillomas	n/a
"Viferon", ointment, gel, rectal suppositories	Interferon alpha is an antiviral agent, a modulator of the immune response. The ointment and gel contain additional components that have an anti-inflammatory and healing effect	Prescribed as part of complex therapy for infectious and inflammatory diseases of the urogenital tract	From 156 to 167 rubles (ointment and gel). From 202 to 822 rubles (candles)
"Genferon", vaginal and rectal suppositories, spray	Interferon alpha as part of the drug has local and systemic antiviral, immunomodulatory, antibacterial effects	350–590 rubles
"Isoprinosine", tablets	Inosine prevents the spread of infection in the body.	An immunostimulating drug for papilloma is prescribed as part of a complex treatment of condylomas and warts	540–1450 rubles
"Panavir", solution for intravenous injection, rectal suppositories (suppositories), gel	Glycosides from the potato shoot extract have antiviral properties (inhibit the proliferation of viruses), induce the production of interferon, and increase the viability of cells after the introduction of HPV into them	The drug is important for local and systemic treatment of HPV	150–900 rubles gel and spray gel. From 1800 - candles

  Comprehensive treatment of oral papilloma

What else do you need to know about HPV treatment?

Papilloma refers to benign skin tumors. Its formation is associated with the superficial epidermal layer, in which small papillae or processes appear under the influence of HPV. The same symptoms are characteristic of a number of other, non-viral diseases. Therefore, a doctor should diagnose and treat this infection.

Modern medicine does not have international therapeutic standards developed for HPV. Anyone looking for a way to kill the human papillomavirus using one specific drug will be deeply disappointed.

There is no generally accepted medicine, but there are related areas:

• the use of new generations of antiviral drugs;
• removal of external manifestations of HPV infection;
• increasing general and local immunity.

Small, single skin growths can be treated at home. If a person has more than 100 small tumors, he is considered to have papillomatosis. It is quite difficult to cope with the numerous manifestations of HPV without the help of a doctor. You will also need to contact a specialist for papillomas on the mucous membranes of the throat, oral cavity, and urogenital organs.

This material is posted for educational and informational purposes, does not constitute professional medical advice or scientific material and cannot serve as a substitute for medical advice.

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How to cure human papillomavirus forever, how to live with HPV

Human papillomavirus is one of the most common infectious processes.

The insidiousness of the virus is that, once it enters the body, it is able to remain in the body for a long time, becoming more active in the presence of favorable conditions (most often this is a weakened immune system after suffering from colds, stress, vitamin deficiency). How to cure the papilloma virus, you should understand in more detail.  

How dangerous it is and its prevalence

The majority of people who are sexually active have several types of papilloma viruses in their bodies. Its prevalence among people 20-25 years old is very high. The most dangerous types of viruses are those called oncogenic.

Every year in Russia, about 4 thousand female representatives die from cancer caused by this disease. It is especially dangerous for women, since the virus cells have the ability to parasitize on the surface of the cervix.

This is the danger, since men do not have this zone, they rarely get sick.

In almost 90% of cases of infection, recovery occurs on its own, without the use of therapy, without causing oncological processes in the body or any symptoms. The human immune system is able to independently overcome the papilloma virus as soon as it enters the body. This way you can get rid of papillomas forever.

In some cases, the ability of pathogenic agents to persist in the body for a long time remains, becoming more active in the presence of favorable conditions, causing a precancerous condition and cancer. Such “positive” factors include: a weakened immune system, smoking, sexually transmitted diseases, various forms of autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiencies.

Once introduced into the body, HPV can cause the following complications: the development of neoplasms, cervicitis, vaginitis, cervical dysplasia, and oncological processes.

Sources of infection

To cure papillomavirus, various methods are used. The causative agent of the disease is the human papillomavirus, which penetrates the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, conjunctiva, genitals, and intestines. Infection occurs in the following ways:

Infection occurs in different ways

• contact path;
• abrasions, scratches and other types of microdamage to the epithelium;
• sexual route of infection.

People with weakened immune systems when infected with papillomaviruses begin to suffer from the development of condylomas, warts or papillomas on the surface of the skin. Other people show no symptoms. But these people are carriers of virions, passing them on to others.

Because of this, atypical cells are formed. They are often capable of independent and uncontrolled reproduction. To get rid of such tumors, you need to destroy the entire pathological layer.

In the presence of at least one atypical cell, the development of a tumor-like process may begin.

Is it possible to be cured of HPV forever and how to get rid of the human papillomavirus? It is difficult to completely remove the HPV virus from the human body - you can only muffle it by strengthening the immune system. To achieve this, various activities are carried out to help get rid of HPV.

But with the help of comprehensive measures, it is possible to suppress the virus cells for a long time and force them into hibernation.

Medicines

How to remove formations, how to remove genital warts or papillomas from the body? Since it is impossible to completely cure the infection, all that remains is to fight its manifestations. Treatment of HPV at home involves the use of medications prescribed by a doctor.

To decide how to start treatment, you should first conduct a diagnosis using the polymerase chain reaction method. Using this method, it is possible to determine the type of pathogen and the number of cells in the human body.

Only after diagnosis can any medications be prescribed to combat the disease.

There are many treatments for HPV, but there is no guarantee that complete cure will occur. This is due to the ability of pathogenic cells to persist in tissues for a long time; in the presence of weakened immunity, they are activated.

In modern medicine there are no medications that can completely eliminate foreign agents in the body. Therefore, when introducing papillomavirus into the body, all measures should be aimed at strengthening the resistant functions of the body.

The following methods are used in treatment:

Treatment of HPV at home involves the use of medications prescribed by a doctor

• radical;
• conservative;
• traditional therapy;
• radiosurgical.

A radical way to combat the problem involves the use of necrotizing and keratolytic medications, with the help of which the growths are destroyed:

1. Lapis pencil. This remedy neutralizes virus cells using silver nitrate. It has a bactericidal and necrotizing effect. When using it for a week, the pathological neoplasm gradually decreases in size and completely disappears. At the same time, bacteria are destroyed. To increase the effect, it is recommended to use this product in combination with other drugs. If the neoplasms are small in size, it will be sufficient to treat with a lapis pencil. But it is important to remember that this remedy in most cases leaves behind burns and scars, so it is not recommended to use it to combat growths on the face.
2. Feresol. To remove warts and genital warts, the drug Feresol is used. It contains tricresol and phenol, which provide antiseptic and cauterizing properties. The solution is applied to the surface of the skin. At the same time, it is necessary to protect healthy areas of the skin, since the drug leaves behind scars. If the neoplasm has a thin stem, it is enough to apply the product only to the cap. The duration of the manipulations is about 40 minutes. A total of 5 procedures need to be repeated. If there is no visible effect after treatment, you will need to use another medication.
3. Super clean. This remedy is the most reliable in the fight against skin growths. It is applied pointwise. The skin is completely restored within a week. The use of super cleanser neutralizes new growths, regardless of their type.
4. Isoprinosine. The tableted product is intended to stimulate the immune system and also has an antiviral effect. With the help of the drug, all resistant functions of the body are restored. Papillomas completely stop growing.

One of the effective methods to combat the problem is laser surgery.

Removal methods

How to remove growths using radical methods? Is it possible to cure HPV forever using these removal methods? Surgical methods of disposal involve the use of: direct excision, radiosurgery, electrocoagulation, cryodestruction, molecular resonance.

Classic excision requires anesthesia. Other methods are minimally invasive. One of the effective methods to combat the problem is laser surgery. After this procedure, no scars remain.

This method is suitable for removing tumors of different sizes.

If the growth is small, you can use cryodestruction - cauterization with liquid nitrogen. The most modern treatment method is radiosurgery. In this case, the skin is exposed to high frequency radio waves.

ethnoscience

How to remove growths using unconventional methods? The most commonly used products are: a cake made from vinegar and flour, beaten egg white, lotions made from celandine, iodine, garlic, potatoes, apples, and onions.

With the right approach, you can cure HPV 18 for a long time, knowing how to get rid of the papilloma virus. It is impossible to get rid of HPV completely, including HPV type 16, type 18 and HPV with a high risk of developing cancer. But the correct approach to therapy removes the growths and temporarily defeats the outbreak of the virus in papillomatosis.

How to live with HPV

How to live with HPV? Since it is impossible to completely get rid of the disease, it is necessary to deal with its manifestations in a timely manner. Also, you need to protect yourself during sexual intercourse with a condom so as not to infect your sexual partner.

Safety precautions and prevention

Prevention of infection involves protection during intimacy and saturating the body with vitamins.

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