Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viral pathogens on earth.
According to medical statistics, 80 to 90% of all people on earth are carriers of HPV, many of whom do not even know the papillomavirus is present in their own bodies. This is because when HPV enters the patient's blood, it can remain in a latent (inactive) state for a long time and slowly affect the basal cells of the epidermis without manifesting itself visually. We will try to consider the mechanisms of infection and the symptoms of the disease, and also find out how to cure the human papillomavirus quickly and effectively.
How is the human papillomavirus transmitted?
In order to answer the current question, how to get infected with the human papillomavirus, it is imperative to mention the three main mechanisms of the virus entering the body:
- Contact way- through direct contact with the wearer's epidermis. The risk group are massage therapists, beauticians, dermatologists, etc. ;
- Mediated (budget) mechanism- involves the transmission of the papillomavirus through household items - a towel, comb, public transport handrails, etc. ;
- Sexual route- Unprotected sexual contact with an infected person offers an almost one hundred percent chance of papillomavirus penetration into the body, while subtypes of the pathogen such as human papillomavirus type 31 can be transmitted in women even when using a condom.
Human papillomavirus symptoms in men and women may not appear until certain conditions or conditions arise. Such factors are considered secondary causes of papillomavirus:
- Decreased immune function;
- Violation of the integrity of the skin - injuries, microcracks, scratches, wounds, etc. ;
- Stress and neuro-emotional overwork;
- Weakening of the body against the background of an inflammatory or infectious process;
- Hormonal disorders;
- Violations of the rules of personal hygiene.
The only sign of the papillomavirus can be seen as the formation of specific skin neoplasms, which are mostly benign but require mandatory medical supervision. If at least one of the above factors is present, skin growths will appear within 1-6 months of the patient's initial infection. This is how long the incubation period of the papillomavirus lasts.
Why are different types of human papillomavirus dangerous?
To find out how to get rid of the human papillomavirus and whether therapeutic measures are even worthwhile, we will find out what this viral pathogen can be dangerous and how serious the consequences can be. Often times, skin growths such as papillomas and warts are not given due attention because they are considered harmless defects. Only a conspicuous (frontal) localization of the neoplasm, which brings aesthetic problems with it, can lead the patient to see a specialist. Some types of the human papillomavirus are now considered precancerous and can turn into malignant tumors.
Modern medicine has about 120 types of papillomavirus that determine the location, size, and oncogenicity of epidermal growth. We will try to find out which types can only be considered an aesthetic defect, and which ones require immediate treatment:
- Papillomavirus 1, 2, 4 types.The viral agent leads to the formation of plantar warts, which over time can grow and spread to healthy tissue, making it difficult for the patient to move;
- Papillomavirus 2, 4, 26, 27, 29, 57 types.It provokes the formation of common or vulgar warts, which most often affect the skin of the hands.
- Papillomavirus 3, 10, 28, 49 types.It is the main reason for the appearance of flat warts, most often affecting children and adolescents, for whom they were given the middle name - teenage;
- HPV type 7.Forms special papillomas called "butcher's warts" on the hands of an infected person;
- Papillomavirus 2, 3, 5, 8-10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 36, 37, 46, 47 and 50 types.A numerous group of viral agents that provoke veruciform epidermodysplasia while being exceptionally benign formations;
- Human papillomavirus 6 and 11, as well as 42 and 54 types.A more dangerous group of HPV that forms genital warts on the genitals and mucous membranes. Such growths can undergo malignant transformation;
- Papillomavirus 16, 18 and most subspecies 30-67 types.This group of viral pathogens has a high oncogenicity, which manifests itself in relation to the internal genital organs. Papillomavirus type 33 in women and papillomavirus type 18 thus provoke the formation of flat warts and dysplasias of the cervix, which can lead to cancer of the cervical canal;
- Papillomavirus type 51 as well as types 45, 52, 54, 56, 66, 68.Human papillomavirus type 52 and other aggressive pathogens in this group can cause cancer of the cervix or vagina and oncology of the external genital organs and the anus.
It should be understood that these are not all of the HPV subspecies known to science, but the varieties listed above can certainly be attributed to the most common.
How do you determine the human papillomavirus in women and in the stronger sex?
With the formation of papillomas on the skin or mucous membranes, diagnosis is a mandatory step when visiting a doctor. This is due to the risk of mistaking the papilloma for another skin problem. While asymptomatic in most cases, the human papillomavirus is often only detected in women with a planned or otherwise caused gynecological examination.
Skin growths can be differentiated with a simple examination, which is confirmed by microscopic analysis of epithelial scrapes. At the same time, the final diagnosis can only be made after a PCR diagnosis, which makes it possible to determine the presence of the papillomavirus in the patient's blood. If a malignant course of genital papillomas is suspected, an additional test is often prescribed - tissue biopsy.
Human Papillomavirus Treatment
When answering the question of how the papillomavirus can be cured, it should first be assumed that simply removing a skin neoplasm will not solve the problem once and for all because the virus remains in the blood. Unfortunately, to date, medicine has not developed an effective method to completely cleanse the human body from the virus. However, strengthening immunity and rational hygiene do not allow HPV to actively multiply and be accompanied by the formation of skin defects.
There are two main directions for removing papillomas of different localization:
- Treatment of human papillomavirus with folk remedies;
- Hardware removal of benign neoplasms.
Treatment of papillomavirus with folk remedies
Folk recipes suggest the use of fresh celandine juice, as well as iodine and vinegar solutions, as means that burn out papillomas. Such methods are based on a simple application of an agent to a neoplasm with subsequent rejection. It should be remembered that this practice is of limited effectiveness and can result in scarring or scarring. A gentler option is to regularly apply a garlic cut on the skin outgrowth, which may not produce the desired result, but it certainly does not harm the patient's health.
The use of decoctions and infusions of herbs such as wormwood, dandelion, tricolor violet, etc. allows you to strengthen the immune system and create a natural resistance to HPV. Treatment of the human papillomavirus at home can also be done with the help of special pharmacy ointments, creams and plasters.
How to cure human papilloma by hardware methods
Modern medicine offers several effective hardware options for getting rid of the papillomavirus from a patient, however laser destruction of neoplasms is considered the "gold standard" in this regard. The method is effective, painless and simple. The manipulation only takes a few minutes without affecting the surrounding epidermal structures. This approach not only protects the patient from unwanted scars and scars, but also greatly reduces the chance of their recurrence.
The multidisciplinary clinic offers its customers laser removal of papillomas and warts at any location using the latest medical equipment. The qualifications of our specialists are complemented by many years of experience and an individual approach to each customer.