Tablets for the effective treatment of papillomas: a review of drugs

Factors contributing to the development of pathology

Human papillomatosis is a viral disease transmitted through household contact or sexual contact due to a decrease in the body’s immune forces. The pathogen penetrates deep into the epithelium, causing structural changes in the skin. Soft, flesh-colored or brown-colored growths appear on the surface of the skin, which itch and sometimes become inflamed, causing discomfort.

Causes of papillomas:

• chronic pathologies, immunodeficiency;
• sunburn;
• allergic reactions;
• hormonal imbalance in the body;
• smoking, alcoholism;
• unbalanced diet, poor environment.

Constant sun exposure, the use of hygiene products, contact with the collar of clothing and wearing jewelry lead to the favorite localization of papillomas on the neck and chest. The trigger for the onset of the disease in women is pregnancy, menopause, and age-related changes.

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HPV is an infection that enters the human body through household and sexual contact. The risk group includes patients with weakened immune systems. Regular stress, bad habits or low-grade illnesses help the virus multiply in the body. Women are at risk during pregnancy and when treated with hormonal drugs.

The disease occurs without noticeable symptoms, so it is almost impossible to detect it in the early stages. When the immune system malfunctions, small lumps appear on the skin, which grow and increase in size over time. If you frequently injure or tug at such papillae, they can develop into cancer.

Scientists warn that more than 70% of the world's population are carriers of the disease. Doctors know more than a hundred types of HPV. To recover from papillomavirus, you must definitely seek help from a specialist. To determine the degree of danger of the virus, the doctor will take scrapings from the skin and mucous membranes. A thorough examination of the tissue provides a complete clinical picture of the oncogenicity of the compaction.

If the infection is located in the mouth, then the treatment is carried out by a dentist, and if on the genitals and epidermis, then a dermatovenerologist. Women with nodules on their breasts are advised to visit a mammologist.

Principles of drug therapy

Papillomas on the neck do not look aesthetically pleasing. Lack of treatment can lead to injury and growth of growths. In rare cases, a change in the appearance of formations indicates transformation into a malignant tumor. Complex treatment with modern drugs helps to cope with the pathology.

Antiviral medications - available in the form of tablets, injections and creams. The drug effect is aimed at restoring the activity of lymphocytes, increasing the functionality of E-helpers and natural killer cells to fight cells infected with the virus. The drugs enhance the production of interferon, which prevents the development of the virus.

Immunomodulators are a group of drugs that enhance the body's protective functions. They are used for high concentrations of the virus in the blood and massive damage to the skin. Improves the condition during pregnancy, accompanied by decreased immunity. Ointments, creams and liquids for removing papillomas are used to remove the external manifestations of the disease. The treatment method is suitable for small growths on the neck and décolleté. You should choose gentle products that do not leave scars on the skin. Antiviral drugs in tablets and injections destroy not only the external symptoms of pathology in the form of a rash of papillomas, but also lesions at the systemic level.

Causes of papillomas

For a long time, a person may not know that he has HPV. Signs of papillomavirus begin to appear after the infection has spread throughout the body and entered the active phase of development. A clear sign of the disease are papillomas that require immediate treatment.

You can become infected with papillomavirus in several ways:

• Contact and household;
• Sexual;
• During childbirth.

The cause of the formation of papillomas on the skin is the activation of the virus

For a viral infection to awaken, certain factors must affect the body of an infected person. Most often, this is caused by decreased immunity, prolonged stress, hormonal imbalances and chronic diseases.

Due to the activation of the human papillomavirus, rapid proliferation of epithelial cells begins. They change their normal structure to a pathogenic one. As a result, unpleasant rashes grow on the skin or mucous membranes, which doctors are used to calling papillomas.

The most dangerous are considered to be condylomas, which form on the internal and external genital organs. Experts strongly do not recommend treating papillomas of this type with folk remedies, even if they are the most effective.

It is best to limit yourself to traditional methods, since condylomas can be caused by oncogenic strains of the virus and lead to the appearance of cancerous tumors. So it’s better not to put your life in danger by trusting home methods of therapy. But they are ideal for removing benign growths on other parts of the body.

There are a number of reasons why growths can form on a child’s body, namely:

• infection by the mother of the baby during childbirth;
• communication between children at home, in preschool and school institutions (use of common household items, toys);
• damage to warts by children themselves (self-infection);
• the presence of small wounds and abrasions, bumps on the arms and legs (they become infected);
• children's exposure to common colds;
• the baby has allergies;
• digestive problems;
• the presence of parasitic diseases;
• various stressful situations.

These reasons are not all. The period from the penetration of such an ailment as the human papillomavirus in children into this small organism until the formation of the first warts lasts up to six months. Adults may also suffer. However, if the baby is healthy and has a strong immune system, then he himself is able to defeat the bacteria, and as a result, papillomas will not appear anywhere in newborns.

The most common types of HPV that develop in children are:

• Papillomas in the larynx (when a baby becomes infected during childbirth from the mother). They are localized precisely in the throat and throat cleft, and are very dangerous; if their number increases, or an infant or older child gets an acute respiratory infection, they begin to swell and the baby may suffocate.
• Rough, red-brown spots on the feet and hands (called verrucous dysplasia) are the most dangerous form of HPV in children because these benign growths can develop into malignant tumors.
• Thin thread-like growths on the mucous membrane (tongue, palate, cheeks) - epithelial hyperplasia - cause discomfort in little ones, often get injured, which leads to secondary infections.
• Warts (simple papillomas or vulgar). These growths are small, roundish in shape, rough to the touch, and can reach up to 1 cm in diameter. They are mainly observed on the fingers, palms, and buttocks.
• Flat papillomas are neoplasms slightly raised above the skin, flesh-colored. Localized on the arms, knees, and lower part of the face. Sometimes they itch.
• Slightly elongated, flesh-pinkish color, droplet-like formations on the body are filamentous viral tumors. Most often found in the armpits, neck, face, chest. They are most susceptible to injury when dressing a child.
• Plantar warts are also not very large in size, dense, yellowish in color, and can sometimes look like dark dots. Appear on the foot.

Several types of HPV can appear on a child’s body at the same time. The first three types are the most dangerous; due to their location where they accumulate when exposed to external factors (infections, injury, etc.) they are difficult to treat. If a formation on the body is torn off or damaged by clothing, then you need to treat the wound with hydrogen peroxide until the bleeding stops, and then lubricate it with brilliant green. But for children of middle and high school age, iodine can be applied to the affected area, and then covered with an adhesive plaster.

Treatment of papilloma in children with mild stages of HPV infection (single warts that do not cause much harm other than external discomfort) does not require radical measures. Often it is enough to take a course of vitamins, antiviral and immune-strengthening drugs. If complications occur:

• papillomas increase in size;
• their number increases;
• new areas of skin are affected;
• the growths change (swell, pus begins to ooze out, etc.);
• are often exposed to various injuries.

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Treatment must be started immediately. Especially when laryngeal papillomatosis is detected.

To disappear common warts on the hands and feet in children, you can use antiviral and immunostimulating ointments, creams, gels, for example,

1. "Viferon" (the most gentle of all drugs).
2. "Oxolinic ointment."
3. "Salicylic ointment" (from 12 years of age).
4. other.

They should only be bought in pharmacies, used according to a doctor’s prescription and in full accordance with the instructions. Apply only to the formation, and under no circumstances should you apply burning or cauterizing medications to the delicate baby skin.

The best and main preventive method in the fight against any viruses (including HPV) is to strengthen the body’s protective functions. And this means:

• mandatory daily walks in the fresh air;
• strict adherence to all norms and rules of personal hygiene in public places;
• eating healthy foods;
• timely treatment of small wounds, cuts and abrasions on the skin with antiseptic substances;
• maintaining a healthy atmosphere in the family, in kindergarten, at school (do not expose children to stress, pay attention to depressive states).

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Isoprinosine is a modern antiviral agent

The drug most often prescribed for drug treatment of papillomas is Isoprinosine, which has a complex immunostimulating and antiviral effect. The medicine is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company TEVA Pharmaceutical Works Private Ltd.co/Hungary. The active ingredient is inosine pranobex.

Available in the form of elongated biconvex tablets with a score. Pills of 500 mg are packed in blisters, packaged in cardboard boxes of 20, 30, 50 pcs. The average cost of packaging No. 20 is 650 rubles, No. 30 is 1050 rubles, No. 50 is 1500 rubles.

The drug belongs to synthetic purine derivatives. Isoprinosine inhibits viral RNA and enzymes involved in virus synthesis. Enhances the synthesis of lymphocytes and the production of interferons with antiviral properties.

Indicated for use by adults and children over three years of age. For the treatment of papillomatous infection, the dosage is prescribed: adults - 2 tablets. 3 times a day, children - 1/2 tablet. per 5 kg of weight per day, divided into 3-4 doses. The course of treatment is 2-4 weeks.

Contraindications for use:

• CRF, urolithiasis;
• gout;
• heart rhythm disturbances;
• individual intolerance to the drug.

During the treatment period, undesirable reactions from the gastrointestinal tract are possible. Central nervous system disorders are manifested by headaches, increased fatigue, and insomnia. Polyuria may occur.

TOP 5 best analogues of Isoprinosine

In some cases, Isoprinosine is poorly tolerated by patients. For medical reasons, the doctor has to select an analogue of the drug. Price is of no small importance during a long course of treatment: most analogues are much cheaper.

Gronprinosin and Normomed contain the same active ingredient as Isoprinosine. Gronprinosin has a milder effect and is prescribed to patients suffering from angina pectoris. Domestic generics - Lavomax, Kagocel, Panovir - are less effective, but more attractive in cost.

Medicines by injection

Some patients are not able to take medications in tablets, having contraindications for chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys. Drugs in the form of injections enter directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. Injection treatment is prescribed when the disease is severe.

Allokin-Alpha (Russia), active ingredient alloferon. The medication is available in the form of a powder for preparing a solution and is administered subcutaneously. The medicine is highly effective against HPV and is hypoallergenic. Contraindicated during pregnancy and children under 18 years of age. Average price for 3 amps. — 3,000 rub.

An increase in interferons in the blood occurs 2-3 times with intravenous administration - after 5 minutes, with subcutaneous injection - after 2 hours.

Panavir (Russia) is a herbal medicine. Active ingredient: potato shoot extract (Solanum Tuberosum cormus). The drug has antiviral and immunomodulatory properties, is active against the herpes virus and human papillomavirus. Can be used during pregnancy. The course of treatment is 1-2 weeks. Cost - 1350 rub.

Preventive measures

If HPV has settled in the body, then there will be relapses from time to time. To prevent extensive damage to the skin and mucous membranes, we recommend not to forget about the rules of hygiene. It is prohibited to use other people's things (slippers, towels, bathrobes) in swimming pools and saunas. Wet clothes and shoes will also cause the virus to awaken.

A healthy lifestyle will help strengthen your immune system and forget about an unpleasant disease. Doctors recommend getting rid of bad habits, switching to a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. It is worth paying less attention to troubles, avoiding stressful and conflict situations.

The papillomavirus is also transmitted sexually, so unprotected contact should be prevented. To reduce the possibility of infection, doctors advise vaccination. Modern drugs create resistance to various types of infection, have virtually no contraindications and will provide insurance against cancer.

Immunomodulatory agents

Full recovery from the papilloma virus is possible, but it takes about two years for the infection to be completely suppressed. Immunostimulants speed up recovery and reduce the risk of relapse. Medicines are prescribed for high concentrations of the virus in the blood, extensive lesions, and during pregnancy.

Interferon preparations are most active against papillomatosis:

1. Viferon
   (Russia) - active ingredient interferon Alpha-2b, rectal suppositories. The drug suppresses the replication of DNA and RNA-containing viruses and has antiviral antiproliferative activity. Price 550 rub.
2. Genferon
   (Russia) - benzocaine, Interferon Alpha-2 human, taurine. Available in the form of candles. Price 580 rub.
3. Ergoferon
   (Russia) - lozenges. Active components: complex of purified antibodies to human interferon gamma, histamine, CD gene. The combined drug has an antiviral, antihistamine effect. Cost 450 rub.

Immunostimulants of plant origin. Derinat drops (Russia) affect cellular and humoral immunity. The drug is prescribed to adults and children over 1 year of age. Average price 220 rub. Echinacea extract (Russia) - available in tablets, activates macrophages, granulocytes, enhances phagocytosis. The cost of the medicine is 230 rubles.

Which doctor should I contact for papillomas on the body?

Unfortunately, the human papillomavirus remains asymptomatic for a long time and even after the appearance of papillomas on the body is not expressed in any way.

Patients are accustomed to seeing a doctor only when there are clear, disturbing symptoms:

• pain,
• itching,
• leakage of serous exudate and blood.

Often, such symptoms of papilloma characterize malignancy or an inflammatory process.

If tumors appear on the body, it is recommended to consult a general practitioner or directly to a dermatologist. If a human papillomavirus infection is suspected, the dermatologist may refer you for consultation to an infectious disease specialist, venereologist, gynecologist or urologist.

If there are alarming symptoms, consultation with oncologists is required.

Solutions for removing papillomas

You can get rid of papillomas in a short time using liquids that cauterize the growths. Only small formations can be removed in this way. When treating large papillomas, small scars may remain on the neck.

Verrucacid

(Russia) - an aseptic agent based on metacresone and phenol with a cauterizing effect. The drug is applied to the growth, being careful not to touch healthy tissue. Small formations are treated once, larger ones - 3-4 times. Cost - 220 rub.

Feresol

(Russia) - oily solution, available in 10 ml bottles, active ingredient phenol. Destroys the cell membranes of viruses, inhibits the viability of pathogens. Average price - 200 rub.

Super clean

(Russia) - the active ingredient is sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride salts. Before treatment, the skin around the growth is smeared with Vaseline or sealed with a band-aid with a hole. The product is applied strictly to the affected area. In most cases, one application is enough, after 5 days the papilloma mummifies and disappears. Cost - 60 rub.

Ointments for papillomas on the neck

Small numbers of small papillomas on the neck can be removed using ointments. Topical medications have minimal negative effects on the body; only a small amount of the healing substance enters the bloodstream. Ointments rarely cause side effects.

Clareol

(Russia) - contains D-panthenol, celandine extract, green walnut juice. The ointment is used 3 times a day, after 5 days the papilloma begins to dry out, then falls off. The average price of a medicine is 350 rubles.

Stefalin

(Russia) - an ointment based on the collection of inflorescences and roots of medicinal herbs. Using the product you can successfully treat papillomas and warts. The ointment is applied strictly to the affected area once a day, kept for 4 hours, then washed off with soap and water. After 5-7 days the growth disappears. The price of a 2 mg tube is RUR 1,200.

Ointments are made on a fatty basis. They take longer to absorb and are more effective than creams and gels.

Verruxin

(Finland) - a product based on salicylic acid. It has a mild, gentle effect based on the gradual removal of papilloma by exfoliating dead tissue scales. Used to remove papillomas on the face, neck, chest. Average price - 1100 rub.

Creams and gels, therapeutic and preventive

Panavir gel

(Russia) - active ingredient potato extract. Mild agent. The gel is applied several times a day until the epidermal defect disappears. The average cost of the drug is 170 rubles.

Gel Dermavit

(Russia) - contains sodium salts, xanth gum, diazolidinyl urea. The product has a cauterizing and exfoliating effect. The lesion is treated once a day until the growth falls off. The gel should not be applied to the face. Price - 280 rub.

Aldara cream

(Sweden) - active ingredient imiquimod. The cream is applied in a thin layer to the affected area, gently rubbed until absorbed, and left for 6 hours. After the specified period of time, the product is washed off with soap and water. The cream can be used for up to 4 months. Cost - 4300 rub.

Creams and gels have a lighter structure than ointments, are absorbed faster, and are suitable for prevention.

Antipapillom gel (Russia) contains sodium hydroxide. Available in 5 ml tubes. It acts gently, without injuring the epidermis, without leaving scars. Used for short-term therapy, results appear within three days of treatment. The average price of the product is 150 rubles.

Home Remedies

Often, people do not trust pharmaceutical medications and prefer to use homemade medications. There are many traditional medicine recipes that allow you to make ointments to remove papillomas. The advantage of the products is their mild action and low number of side effects.

Half the onion is poured with apple cider vinegar and left for three days. Grind the onion in a blender, mix with vinegar and petroleum jelly until a homogeneous mass is formed. The ointment is applied to problem areas at night, securing with a bandage. In the morning, wash off with soap and water.

Ointment based on celandine. The stems with leaves are passed through a meat grinder, and the juice is squeezed out using gauze. 1 tbsp. l. juice is thoroughly mixed with 4 tbsp. l. Vaseline. The ointment is stored in the refrigerator and applied to the lesion for 15 minutes. 3 times a day.

For the preparation of medicinal ointments, raw materials growing in ecologically clean areas are used.

10 cloves of garlic are crushed, mixed with 7 tbsp. l. baby cream The ointment is applied to the papillomas without rubbing, and a fixing bandage is made. In the morning, the affected area is washed with running water. Treatment is continued until the growths disappear.

Traditional recipes for internal use

Another popular folk remedy for the papilloma virus is laundry soap. They should rub the tumors as often as possible for 4 days.

Apply birch tar or soap to which this ingredient is added to the papilloma before going to bed. The application course is 1 month. Using tar soap instead of laundry soap is also an effective method of treating HPV with folk remedies.

Take aloe vera and also pinnate kalanchoe. From a bush over five years old, cut a leaf lengthwise and paste it onto the infected area. Secure with adhesive tape and leave for up to five hours. This procedure is repeated for ten to fourteen days.

Take some lemon, licorice and tea tree oils. Apply them to problem areas twice a day, leaving until completely dry. The procedure is carried out for at least two weeks. During this time, papillomas and warts should disappear.

One of the most popular and effective treatment methods is often healing baths. You can take a few green chestnut leaves and generously pour hot boiled water over them. This remedy needs to brew for half a day. The prepared broth is added to the bath. Seven such baths must be taken before complete healing. It is not recommended to repeat the procedure every day; a break of one day is needed.

Banana is also used to treat papillomas. The product is not very effective, but it is simple and pleasant. Take a banana peel and rub the damaged skin several times a day (at least five times). The effect of this method will have to wait a couple of months.

Vitamin E is effective in treating papillomas. Take the vitamin oil solution and lubricate the virus-affected areas of the skin. Thanks to vitamin E, papillomas will significantly decrease in size and then completely disappear. You can also make a bandage and leave it on for 12 hours.

Dandelions will help treat papillomavirus. Take an empty small jar. Place dandelion heads tightly there and fill with any cologne. This “strongly smelling” product is infused for two weeks, then filtered. The areas of the epidermis affected by the virus are lubricated with dandelion infusion every four hours until complete disappearance.

Take regular onion peel, it is very effective against papillomavirus and getting rid of tumors. Dried onion peels need to be poured with table vinegar and left to infuse for a couple of weeks. After this, the husks are removed from the vinegar and dried well. Then apply several layers of husk to the papilloma (it is advisable to perform the procedure at night). And in the morning you need to remove the bandage and lubricate the papilloma with some animal fat.

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Removing papilloma is possible by using wormwood and rowan juice. This remedy is used to treat warts and papillomas in almost every village. It is enough to regularly lubricate the affected area five to ten times a day.

Rowan can be used in another equally effective way. It is necessary to cook a paste of ripe rowan berries. The prepared pulp should be applied to warts and papillomas on a piece of fabric. Usually ten procedures are enough.

Using chestnut you can also get rid of papillomavirus. Take nuts (about half a bucket), add hot water and leave for at least twelve hours. When you take a bath, add this product. To achieve maximum effect, the procedure should be repeated after two weeks.

You can treat papillomas with the help of pureed garlic, if you mix it with rich cream or wheat flour. Apply the mixture to your body for 2-3 hours, and then wash your skin thoroughly with soap. Warts and papillomas will disappear after a month.

Raw potatoes are effective in treating neoplasms. Apply freshly cut potato pieces to the infected areas of the body. The procedure is repeated several times a day. The papillomas will go away in a week.

We talked about the most effective folk remedies for treating HPV. Before using them, we recommend consulting a dermatologist.

Interested in how to get rid of the hated papillomas using folk remedies, patients with HPV often hear recommendations about taking home remedies orally. Alternative medicine offers a lot of interesting recipes for preparing decoctions and infusions that fight viral infections. Many of them further strengthen the immune system. Therefore, the patient’s body has the strength and ability to fight the disease.

Herbal collection No. 1

To help your body quickly cope with a spreading viral infection, you can start taking a home remedy made from the following ingredients:

• Dandelion root;
• Melissa;
• Horsetail;
• Plantain;
• Nettle.

The ingredients for the infusion are taken in equal quantities. They can be mixed together in a glass jar. It is also possible to store plants in it.

From the total mass you need to take 3 tbsp. l. herbal raw materials. They are poured into a saucepan and filled with 5 glasses of cold water. The mixture must be brought to a boil, leaving to simmer over low heat. Cooking should not exceed 7-10 minutes.

After cooking for 3 hours, the medicine must be infused. Afterwards it is filtered through a sieve or clean gauze folded in several layers. If there is such a need, you can dilute the infusion with a small amount of boiled water.

Take 3 tbsp of ready-made herbal infusion. l. 3 times a day about 1 hour before starting to eat. The duration of the treatment course, which is based on this medicine, should be 7-10 days.

Herbs complement each other's properties

Herbal tea No. 2

Another infusion that helps cure papillomas. Before you find out the recipe for its preparation, you need to find the following ingredients:

• St. John's wort;
• Immortelle;
• Birch buds;
• Chamomile.

You need to take 50 g of each component. It is advisable to pass the finished mixture through a meat grinder to make a homogeneous paste out of it. Afterwards, all the ingredients of the infusion need to be transferred to a glass jar and filled with water in an amount of 300 ml. The medicine should infuse for about 20 minutes. Afterwards you can take 150 ml in the morning on an empty stomach. It is allowed to add a small portion of natural honey to the drink.

Vitamin complex

If you have the human papilloma virus, you definitely need to strengthen your immune system. After all, it is she who prevents the disease from continuing to spread throughout the body. For this purpose, you can try using a vitamin complex, which is prepared on the basis of the following products:

• Beetroot (1 part);
• Carrots (2 parts);
• Small lemon with zest;
• Olive oil (2 tbsp);
• Walnuts (100 g).

The main ingredients of the medicine to enhance immunity must be thoroughly crushed and mixed. They need to be seasoned with olive oil. This remedy can be eaten every day, 1-2 tbsp. l. regardless of meals.

Onion

To prepare a healing decoction, you need to boil several large onions in water. Afterwards you need to squeeze them out. The leftover onions will then be useless, so you can throw them away.

Onion water must be diluted with a small portion of honey and sugar. Take this medicine about 6 times a day, 1 tsp. It makes no difference whether you drink the decoction before or after meals.

Honey and sugar will make the broth taste more pleasant

Celandine

Celandine is suitable not only for lubricating papillomas, but also for treating viral diseases from the inside. If you don’t want to bother preparing an infusion of this plant, you can purchase it at the pharmacy. Although making homemade medicine is not that difficult.

To prepare the infusion, you need to take about 700 g of fresh herb and grind it in a meat grinder. Afterwards, the pulp should be placed in a liter jar and filled with 400 ml of vodka. The medicine should be infused in a dark place for about 5 days.

At the end of the infusion period, the celandine product can be drunk. It is recommended to take 50 ml of alcohol infusion every morning and evening for 2-3 weeks. If such a need arises, you can extend the course of therapy for 7 days. If there is no visible result of treatment, then it is better to start looking for a more suitable medicine.