Pubic warts are small growths that tend to spread to adjacent healthy tissue. Papillomas also gradually increase in size, which not only worsens the appearance of the intimate area, but also causes significant discomfort. Pubic growths have a dense structure, a pink tint and the ability to become inflamed. If you identify the problem in a timely manner and contact a doctor, you can solve it, but to do this you should be armed with complete information about intimate papillomas.
Methods of infection with papillomas
If a papilloma appears on the pubis, most likely the infection occurred through sexual contact.
Human papillomavirus infection is a disease with a predominantly sexual transmission method.
Although it can also infect humans through close household contact.
But it is obvious that in everyday life people do not touch each other’s pubis or genitals.
Therefore, taking into account localization, if you find papillomas in yourself, this is a “gift” from your sexual partner.
Moreover, the infection could have occurred quite a long time ago.
It is likely that it took place several months ago.
For this reason, it is often not possible to determine the source of infection.
What causes the disease
The causative agent of papillomatosis is a virus that can penetrate the body by all available means. There is an opinion that HPV can only enter the body through sexual intercourse. However, doctors were able to prove that infection occurs not only during sex. A person runs the risk of becoming a carrier of HPV by not following the rules of personal hygiene and by coming into contact with objects that were used by an infected person. The papilloma virus is transmitted in utero through the placenta from mother to fetus.
It is worth noting that using a condom does not guarantee 100% protection against contracting this infection. If your partner has flat hanging warts in the pubic and groin area, most likely, after the first sexual intercourse, the virus will be transmitted to you. The epidermis of the genital organs is highly susceptible to various types of infectious agents, and the papilloma virus has the property of penetrating into the deep epithelial layers. Using a personal towel and washcloth will help minimize the risk of infection.
Incubation period of papillomas
The incubation period of human papillomavirus infection can be long and lasts several months.
The infectious process develops in two stages.
The initial stage is after the virus enters the body.
It is characterized by the persistence of HPV in episomal form.
During this period, the infected cell can produce viral particles.
Therefore, this stage is called reproductive.
During this process, the virus accumulates in the body.
Next comes the integrative stage.
The DNA of the virus is inserted into the genome of infected cells.
At the initial stage, the pathology is reversible.
Many go into remission.
Papillomas do not appear on the pubis, and malignant tumors do not develop.
If the disease enters the integrative stage, various skin formations begin to appear.
Diagnosis of genital warts
Typically, diagnosing skin growths in intimate areas is not difficult. A doctor can visually identify condylomas. If several neoplasms grow and merge into a single focus, a characteristic colony is formed. It looks like cauliflower.
To accurately confirm the type of pathogen and exclude a malignant process, the following additional studies are carried out:
- colposcopy;
- PCR diagnostics;
- cytological screening;
- biopsy.
Before deciding to remove condyloma, it is important to exclude the possibility of the presence of atypical (malignant) cells.
How contagious is the papilloma virus?
HPV is a highly contagious infection.
The risk of infection with one contact reaches 70%.
It penetrates through microdamages of the skin and mucous membranes.
Even a condom does not protect against the virus.
Because it can enter the body, for example, through the skin on the pubis.
Due to its high contagiousness, there is a high percentage of people infected with HPV at a young age.
Those infected in the age category of 15-30 years are about 20-25% of the general population.
After 30 years, the number of virus carriers decreases to 8-9%.
HPV persists in the body for a long time.
But for most people it does not cause symptoms.
After a few months or years, it is eliminated on its own.
Papillomas on the pubis appear only if a person has a weak immune system.
Then the virus actively multiplies and causes mutations in skin cells.
Benign and sometimes malignant oncological formations appear.
Condylomas in women
For those who do not yet know, intimate condylomas are warty, papillary growths on the mucous membrane and skin of the genitals. Caused by the human papilloma virus - HPV, they are more common in adults, regardless of the presence or absence of sexual intercourse, as well as in children, adolescents and virgin girls.
In women, intimate condylomas are most often seen by the gynecologist during an external examination of the genital organs. Although it is not uncommon for small genital warts to be undetected due to insufficient physician care. When a certain size is reached, the growths on the labia begin to be felt by the woman herself, which manifests itself in the form of a vague feeling of the presence of “something extra” between her legs.
Where do condylomas grow most often in women:
- labia,
- Vaginal walls,
- Hymen,
- Entrance to the vagina
- Cervix,
- Anus (usually during anal intercourse),
- Urethra, clitoral area.
A very common place for intimate condylomas to occur is the skin around the anus. In women, this place is often injured during anal sex, the use of rough toilet paper, and some diseases of the anus, so condylomas from the external opening of the anus quickly spread deep into the anal canal through microtrauma. In a similar way, papillomas can also occur in those girls who, wanting to remain virgins, allow sexual intercourse in the rectum. Using a condom during anal sex cannot always protect against infection - HPV can penetrate through the micropores of the product, and the product itself can break due to excessive stress due to the relative narrowness of the anus. It is best to remove condylomas around the anus using the radio wave method in order to minimize the impact on sensitive areas.
Infection with condylomas
If you have been diagnosed with genital condylomatosis or HPV carrier status, don’t be surprised! The presence of this virus in the body is a more expected thing in gynecology than its absence, since it is quite easily transmitted. The asymptomatic course is the reason that papillomas in many cases are an “accidental finding” during an examination by a gynecologist. In this case, it is difficult to accurately determine the route of HPV infection and the duration of the disease.
The virus that causes condyloma lives and manifests itself on the skin and mucous membranes and is transmitted from these areas by touching them. Thus, HPV and intimate papillomas not a disease transmitted exclusively through sexual contact! Yes, of course, sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal) is also a method of transmission, but not the only one: it could also enter the body through everyday means. Therefore, the lack of experience in sexual relations ☛ does not guarantee virgin girls the absence of HPV and genital warts. Therefore, it is important for all representatives of the fair sex from the age of 16 to regularly undergo preventive examinations with a gynecologist and at least have smears for flora.
Photos of condylomas in women
| Intimate papillomas | Vaginal condylomas | Condylomas on the labia |
| Papillomas of the hymen and urethra | Papillomas of the labia minora | Growths on the labia |
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Do condylomas need to be removed?
Cauterization of condylomas in intimate places (vagina, cervix, urethra, anus and anal canal, labia, etc.) is a mandatory procedure in gynecology. As well as preliminary diagnosis of carriage - tests for HPV infection in the body. If it is detected, simultaneously with the elimination of all formations, it is necessary to treat the virus. Only in this way can one prevent the progression of the process, the spread of papillomas to other parts of the body, transmission to a sexual partner or family members, and infection of the newborn during childbirth.
And, in the end, for a girl to wear and not remove warts on the genitals and various growths on the labia minora is simply unaesthetic.
Reviews about genital wart removal in the clinic
1. Recently discovered HPV and warts on the labia. Growths in the intimate area appeared several weeks ago. Where is the best place to remove condylomas in Moscow, by what method, so as not to hurt and is effective, I knew firsthand, because... two of my friends went to this clinic. I would like to note the high level of service and professionalism of the gynecologist who worked with me, namely Victoria Borisovna Irmiyaeva. I also liked the conditions at the clinic! I made an appointment through their website and was accepted almost on time. They looked at everyone, took tests, and explained my further actions. After receiving the results, I came to the center to have condylomas cauterized, and during colposcopy the doctor also found one on the cervix, and they are known to be the most dangerous... They removed everything at once, with an injection, it didn’t hurt, I only groaned once) In general, very attentive staff, nice nurses. I have already and will continue to recommend your center to all my friends and acquaintances. Thank you! — Maria, 29 years old, Moscow
2. I tried to remove papillomas in intimate places and in the urethra 2 times, each time they grew back. I was tired of self-torture and decided to go to another center. I found positive reviews on the Internet about the removal of condylomas, which is carried out by this specialized clinic on Kutuzovsky Prospekt. I would like to express my deep gratitude to the gynecologist Bezyuk Laura Valentinovna, who devoted a lot of attention and time to solving my problem. It was only from her that I realized that before I had not carried out the treatment quite correctly, i.e. I simply burned out the condylomas, but did not get tested for viruses, and this is important. After all, if you do not get tested for HPV and do not treat it if it is present, then the papillomas will return again. In my case this was the case. But this time we did everything right, underwent treatment for HPV (types 33 and 18), removed condyloma in the urethra and there were many around. The doctor did everything with pain relief, I didn’t feel anything, only then there was slight discomfort for several days. Thanks for your help! — Sabina R., 31 years old, Moscow
3. There were a few condylomas in the intimate area (near the clitoris). Cauterization with Solcoderm, done by the doctor at this clinic, helped the first time. After a week, everything was practically healed and now there is no longer a trace left. Thank you to the doctor and all the staff! — Olga, 21 years old, Moscow. region
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Symptoms and types of papillomas
The signs of papillomas are quite obvious.
Small pedunculated formations appear on the skin.
They rise significantly above the level of the skin.
The color may be red or flesh-colored.
Blood vessels are visible in them.
Types of skin lesions due to human papillomavirus infection:
- genital warts (the most common variant)
- spots
- papules
- bowenoid papulosis
- giant condyloma
In addition to the formation on the skin itself, other symptoms are possible.
Patients may complain of itching and pain.
Sometimes there is a tingling or crawling sensation.
Painful cracks in the skin may occur.
Consequences of deletion: reviews
The procedures for excision of warts themselves are easily tolerated - this is evidenced by many comments from patients. During removal, people often experience unpleasant sensations such as burning, tingling, and mild pain.
Data also differ about the healing time of the wound. Depending on the type of procedure, for full recovery patients need:
- 14-18 days after cryodestruction;
- 7-10 days after laser removal;
- 4-7 days after radio wave excision;
- up to 30 days after removal with a scalpel.
The recovery period lasts the longest in patients who have had several papillomas removed at once. In their reviews, many complained about the difficulty of subsequent care of the wound surface, constant itching, swelling and a strict ban on visiting solariums, baths, swimming pools, saunas, and open-air reservoirs for the next three weeks.
Tests for diagnosing papillomavirus
The very fact of detection of papillomas may be sufficient grounds for their removal.
It doesn't matter how dangerous they are.
The main thing is that these formations look ugly and can interfere with the quality of sexual life.
But still, a person who comes in with pubic papillomas is usually examined.
First of all, in order to find out what type of HPV affected his skin.
It can be low-, medium-, or highly oncogenic.
If oncogenic types are detected, the patient is monitored dynamically.
Because the risk of cancer remains even after papillomas are removed.
PCR is used to determine the type.
A scraping of the pubic skin is taken.
It is then examined to identify a fragment of the virus's DNA.
Women are also recommended to undergo smears for oncocytology.
Sometimes your doctor will order testing for other STDs.
Because in the presence of papillomavirus, they are detected quite often - in approximately 50% of patients.
The person himself is often unaware of them.
Because sexually transmitted infections may not be accompanied by symptoms.
Conservative treatment of the disease
If there are no clear indications for removal of growths, the doctor selects suitable medications for the patient from the group of antiviral and immunostimulating agents. Thanks to such medications, it is possible to reduce the activity of HPV infection and strengthen the body's defenses.
In addition to medications, patients with papillomatosis are often prescribed topical medications. Experts do not recommend purchasing such medications at your own discretion due to the high risk of burns and improper scarring of the wound. External agents include liquid solutions and ointments that contain trichloroacetic acid. The medicine is carefully applied to the warts, trying to avoid contact with the healthy epidermis.
Tests for an immunologist and an immunogram for pubic papillomas
Papillomas almost always appear against a background of reduced immunity.
Therefore, patients need to consult an immunologist and conduct a study of the activity of the immune system.
This is necessary because:
- allows us to predict the development of the disease
- makes it possible to select immunomodulatory therapy
A person with poor immunity suffers not only from papillomas.
He exposes himself to the risk of dangerous infectious diseases.
Nonspecific inflammatory processes may occur in the body.
Therefore, even after removal of papillomas, it is worth adjusting the immune system.
This will help avoid recurrence of the formation of anogenital warts.
It will also prevent other diseases of infectious origin.
What diseases can growths indicate?
Genital papillomas appear only under favorable conditions for activation of the HPV virus. And this happens with a decrease in immunity and hormonal imbalance in the body, against the background of which these diseases develop:
- Metabolic disease.
- Diabetes.
- Atherosclerosis.
- Benign or malignant tumors.
- Osteoporosis.
- Various gynecological diseases.
- Infertility.
- Immunodeficiency.
- STIs that affect the genital mucosa.
It happens that HPV is activated when helminths appear. This leads to the following problems:
- Giardiasis.
- Enterobiasis.
- Ascariasis.
Histology and oncocytology for papillomas
HPV is dangerous for the body.
Especially for women.
In them, the presence of papillomas can result in cervical cancer.
But the virus is dangerous in men too.
In both sexes, HPV causes squamous cell carcinoma.
In total, about 180 types of virus are known.
Of these, 29 have oncogenic potential.
Therefore, it is advisable to examine women with identified papillomas.
They need regular monitoring while the virus is in the body.
Even if the papillomas are removed, the risk of cancer remains.
To avoid pathology, it is worth taking a smear for oncocytology once every six months.
It is taken from the cervix.
The doctor checks whether there are atypical cells in it.
If necessary, if the result of an oncocytology test is unfavorable, clarifying studies are prescribed.
The doctor performs a colposcopy.
Using a special device, he examines the vaginal part of the cervix under a magnification of several tens of times.
This way the doctor can see pathologically changed areas of the epithelium.
Before developing into cancer, the papilloma virus causes dysplasia.
At first it has the first degree, then the second.
Both are reversible.
The first degree regresses on its own in most women, the second - only in 30%.
With the third degree, the risk of degeneration into cancer reaches 80%.
Therefore, grade 2-3 dysplasia is an indication for surgical treatment.
Pathological areas of the altered epithelium are “cauterized.”
This helps prevent cancer.
Timely performance of oncocytology is of utmost importance in the early detection of dysplasia.
A woman who is not lazy to visit a gynecologist once every six months can prevent cervical cancer with almost 100% success.
Sometimes, at the time of removal, papillomas already look suspicious.
In unfavorable cases, they can degenerate into squamous cell carcinoma.
Then they are sent for histological examination after removal.
The doctor examines the structure of the tissue and looks for signs of malignancy.
Histological diagnosis is also used if it is necessary to distinguish papilloma from other benign skin tumors.
If signs of malignancy are detected, the scope of the operation can be expanded.
Next, we will consider what methods are used to remove papillomas, what advantages and disadvantages they have.
How and what is the best way to remove condylomas
The gynecologist at our clinic will conduct a comprehensive gynecological examination to identify these formations and begin treatment only after the necessary examination and confirmation of the diagnosis! This will allow you to cauterize condylomas in intimate places quickly and without complications. At the following link you can read about what tests you need to take for condylomas.
PRELIMINARY DIAGNOSTICS
- Examination on the chair,
- Extended colposcopy,
- Flora smears, PCR,
- HPV tests,
- Cytological analysis (according to indications),
- Biopsy of the cervix (if indicated),
- Anoscopy or rectoscopy (according to indications),
- Blood tests - hepatitis B and C, syphilis, HIV.
Radio wave removal of condylomas
Depending on the results of HPV tests and indications, the treating doctor selects the most suitable method for removing intimate papillomas (radio wave surgitron or solcoderm). If you choose a clinic in Moscow where to remove condylomas from intimate places, prices can be found at the bottom of the page. Please note that our gynecologists perform this procedure under modern local anesthesia, absolutely without pain, so even young patients avoid unnecessary anxiety and unnecessary stress!
Removal of condylomas using the radio wave method (Surgitron or Fotek) has such advantages as speed, absence of long-term cosmetic defects and postoperative complications. Gynecologists resort to chemical methods (Solcoderm) mainly in cases of single, few formations of the mucous membrane of the external genitalia.
Removal of papillomas with liquid nitrogen
Cryodestruction is one of the oldest methods in dermatology.
It is also the most accessible.
Any dermatologist, including a public clinic, can remove pubic papillomas with liquid nitrogen.
Because this does not require special equipment.
You just need to take a stick with cotton wool, dip it in liquid nitrogen and press it onto the papilloma for a few seconds.
This is how tissue is frozen.
And frozen tissue subsequently dies.
The method has both advantages and disadvantages.
Its advantages:
- no anesthesia is required, since removing pubic papillomas with nitrogen is almost painless
- low costs for the procedure itself
- no need to buy anesthetics or pay for an anesthetic injection
- You can remove papillomas with nitrogen from any doctor - it’s a simple and affordable procedure
But there are also disadvantages.
After the procedure, an inflammatory reaction is observed and the patient experiences pain.
Only the smallest papillomas can be removed.
And if they are large, there is a risk of freezing the tissue too deeply.
In this case, scars will appear on the skin.
They can also form if a person's skin is too thin and vulnerable.
Then even the usual time of exposure to liquid nitrogen on the papilloma may become excessive for the patient.
Once the formation is frozen, it will not be possible to send it for histological examination.
This is another disadvantage of this procedure.
But it still remains one of the tools for removing papillomas for dermatologists.
Because it makes it possible to quickly and effectively remove many small formations on the pubis.
How to recognize papillomas: diagnosis
At first, neoplasms appear singly, but over time they become more numerous. Papillomas grow throughout the body and can even merge into several pieces. Most often, pubic papillomas are found in women during pregnancy or after menopause. Gynecologists associate the appearance of warts with malfunctions of the ovaries.
If such rashes appear on the pubic area, their owner must follow all safety measures and prevent damage to the warts. Otherwise, inflammation may develop. Doctors advise against using razors, mechanical and electric epilators.
Any surgeon or dermatologist can make a diagnosis of papillomatosis after examining the areas of the skin where the rash is localized. To ensure that these tumors are benign, it is recommended to conduct a histological examination after their removal. Samples of the growths are obtained by biopsy and sent to the laboratory for cytological or histological analysis.
If there is a papilloma on the pubis, women are prescribed an analysis that determines the type of virus and the degree of its oncogenicity. Among the HPV strains, types 16, 18, 31, 33, 35, 39, 45, 52, 58, 59 and 67 are considered the most dangerous. It is these types of infections, penetrating a woman’s body, that can provoke cervical cancer. Having determined the HPV strain, the doctor will be able to select an effective antiviral therapy regimen.
Electrocoagulation of pubic papillomas
The method of electrocoagulation of pubic papillomas in women and men allows the papillomas to be cauterized or separated from the body due to temperature exposure.
The tissues become very hot and are destroyed.
Using electrocoagulation, you can both “burn” the papilloma and separate it from the body.
This makes it possible to send the formation for histological examination.
Other advantages of the method:
- possibility of removing even large pubic papillomas
- absence of bleeding, as simultaneous coagulation of blood vessels occurs
- low risk of relapse
Electrocoagulation also has disadvantages.
The method has a greater risk of scarring than other methods, which will be discussed below.
When removing pubic papillomas using electrocoagulation, the doctor needs to use anesthesia.
Because this procedure is painful.
After it, pain may occur.
Because nearby tissues also heat up and become damaged.
Laser vaporization of pubic papillomas
A laser is used to destroy pubic papillomas.
With short pulses, the tissues are heated to such an extent that they simply evaporate.
In this case, the areas of skin located next to the papilloma are not affected.
The laser allows you to evaporate papilloma with maximum precision.
There is a risk of scarring, but it is small.
Less than when using electrocoagulation.
The laser coagulates blood vessels more effectively.
This is a non-contact technique.
Therefore, there is not the slightest risk of wound infection during the procedure.
If the infection gets into the skin, this can only happen after removal, if the patient does not follow the doctor’s recommendations.
But there are also disadvantages.
Only small or medium-sized papillomas can be removed.
Large formations are usually not removed with a laser, preferring other methods.
Plus, there is no material left for histological examination.
If it is necessary, then preference is given to other methods of combating pubic papillomas.
Diagnostics
Without the intervention of a specialist, it is difficult to make an accurate diagnosis, unless the size of the growths is very large and there is no doubt that these are condylomas. The following doctors can professionally solve the problem:
- gynecologist;
- urologist;
- dermatovenerologist.
Diagnosis of the disease takes place in several stages:
- examination of the patient;
- taking blood for analysis to determine the presence of a sexually transmitted disease;
- conducting a PCR test (in some cases).
In some cases, the circle of doctors expands to include an oncologist if there is a suspicion of malignancy.
Radio wave removal of papillomas
For medium and large papillomas, radio wave removal is often used.
It has a number of advantages compared to other methods.
The doctor can control the depth of exposure.
Therefore, if removed correctly, scars usually do not appear.
After this procedure, there is a minimal risk of relapse.
The resulting tissue can be sent for histological examination.
Removal of pubic papillomas is performed under local anesthesia.
Application or infiltration anesthesia can be used.
More often it is infiltrative.
The doctor uses a syringe with a thin needle to inject anesthetics into the skin.
He punctures the base of the papilloma.
Then, during its removal, the person does not feel anything.
Surgical method
This method of treating papillomatosis is considered traditional. Growths on the pubic skin are excised with a scalpel, after which the affected areas are treated with a special solution. Upon completion of the procedure, the patient may be bandaged and secured with adhesive tape. The operation is performed under local anesthesia.
Surgical excision of warts is resorted to mainly in advanced stages of the disease, when they rapidly increase in size. Another indication for surgical intervention are signs of degeneration of papilloma into skin cancer.
Keloid and hypertrophic scars after removal of papillomas
Sometimes scars form after removal of papillomas.
More often they occur if the removal was carried out at home or by an incompetent specialist.
A greater risk of scarring occurs when using folk remedies or chemical cauterization.
Correct implementation of destructive procedures reduces the risk of scar formation to a minimum.
But still, in a certain percentage of patients they appear.
Even if the most modern methods are used and the papilloma is removed by an experienced doctor, scars may appear.
This occurs when the deep layers of the skin are damaged.
Subsequently, such scars can also be removed.
There are also drugs that significantly reduce their size.
Chemical coagulation of papillomas
Chemical coagulation is one of the methods for removing pubic papillomas.
Concentrated solutions of acids or alkalis are used.
They cause a chemical burn to the skin at the site of application.
After this, the damaged tissues die.
The drugs Feresol and Solcoderm are used.
These methods are effective, but sometimes they can be quite traumatic.
Patients often use these drugs on their own.
In this case, the solutions enter the surrounding tissues, causing their necrosis.
In the future, scarring is possible if the impact was too deep.
Should they be removed?
Treatment of intimate warts is a whole complex of measures, part of which is their removal. But the most important thing in this process is the reduction of HPV activity. The process of getting rid of genital papillomas is divided into 3 stages:
- Preventing the virus from multiplying by taking antiviral drugs.
- Strengthening immunity with immunomodulatory drugs.
- Removal of papilloma.
Important!
Since the skin in the genital area is very thin and delicate, you should not resort to home methods for removing intimate warts. It is better to entrust this to a specialist.
No one is immune from the appearance of intimate warts. But since they can be a symptom of unpleasant diseases, you should not delay a visit to the doctor when they appear. The earlier treatment is started, the greater the chances of avoiding unpleasant consequences.
Folk remedies for removing pubic papillomas
The use of folk remedies is ineffective in most cases.
Often folk recipes are not pathogenetically justified.
They are based on conspiracies, ineffective plants, etc.
Sometimes such methods work, because in 15% of cases papillomas disappear on their own.
Usually, no result can be achieved.
The exception is when plants that have a cytotoxic effect or can cause a chemical burn to the skin are used.
The fight against papillomas can be effective if you use:
- thuja juice
- celandine
Podophyllotoxin used in medicine is also of plant origin.
But the plant from which it is made grows in North America.
Pubic papillomas: immunological treatment and antiviral drugs
After papillomas are removed, doctors often prescribe treatment to suppress the virus.
Applicable:
- means for stimulating the immune system
- general antiviral drugs
Interferons are most often prescribed.
They simultaneously stimulate the immune system, kill viruses and have antiproliferative activity.
Used locally and systemically.
Local interferons have low effectiveness against HPV.
Therefore, they are rarely used in monotherapy.
Mostly prescribed in addition to systemic medications.
For pubic papillomas, alpha interferon is prescribed intramuscularly or subcutaneously.
It is used in a dose of 1.5 to 3 million IU, every other day.
The course of treatment is 1 month.
After such a course, papillomas sometimes disappear even without their physical removal.
Local therapy is also used.
The drugs are injected into the lesions or applied in the form of a gel.
Cytokine inducers are also used.
Imiquimod is prescribed as a 5% cream at night.
It is used in a course of several months.
Warts disappear in 50-60% of cases.
Without treatment, over the same period they disappear in only 15% of patients.
For the treatment of HPV, inducers of endogenous interferon synthesis can be prescribed.
They are mainly used in combination with the destruction of pubic warts.
The drug Gepon is used.
Mechanisms of action:
- increased interferon production
- suppression of HPV replication
- increased macrophage activity
- decreased cytokine production and decreased inflammatory response
- increased antibody production
- increased nonspecific resistance of the body
The drug is prescribed orally at a dose of 2 mg, 3 times a week.
Other medicines that may also be used include:
Isoprinosine - a course of 5 days, 50 mg per kg per day in three doses, a total of 3 courses are needed.
Panavir - after one injection increases the level of leukocyte interferon by 3 times.
Glycyrrhizic acid – activates local immunity, blocks the introduction of the virus into the cell.
There are many other drugs that destroy viruses or enhance immunity.
Which of them should be prescribed is decided by the immunologist.
The decision is made based on the results of the immunogram.
Factors that provoke HPV activity
From the moment the infectious agent enters the body until the first manifestations of the disease, more than one month, and sometimes even several years, may pass. How the virus behaves depends largely on the state of the person’s immune system. Even with a slight weakening of the immune system, HPV can enter the active stage. The following reasons may contribute to the development of the disease:
- weight change and exhaustion of the body;
- pregnancy and long lactation;
- taking oral contraceptives;
- stress and nervous experiences;
- relapse of chronic diseases.
Side effects of immunomodulators for papillomas
Flu-like conditions often develop when interferons are used.
Body temperature rises, signs of inflammation of the upper respiratory tract appear.
There is a headache.
The higher the dose, the greater the risk of side effects.
They can be relieved by using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
When using cytokine inducers, local reactions may occur.
This is redness, swelling, and the formation of erosions on the skin.
Control tests after treatment of papillomas
After treatment of pubic papillomas, laboratory monitoring is needed.
It is required for:
- viral load estimates
- prevention of recurrence of papillomas (by timely administration of a course of antiviral therapy)
- determining the likelihood of malignant oncological diseases
Control involves performing quantitative studies for human papillomavirus infection.
If it decreases, the virus is likely to be eliminated soon.
In the future, papillomas will not appear.
An increase in the number of papillomavirus DNA copies indicates the need for further antiviral therapy.
Recurrence of skin formations is possible.
In this case, they will have to be deleted again.
In addition, women regularly undergo smears for oncocytology.
This is required if oncogenic HPV types are detected during PCR.
