How to remove intimate papillomas – the most effective treatments

The solution to the question of how to treat papillomas  in intimate places is often complicated due to the specifics of the localization of the formations. Infected people cannot overcome shyness and delay going to the doctor, which leads to an advanced stage of the disease and complications.

This should not be allowed, because the disease is dangerous not only for the health of the patient himself, but also for those around him. Modern hardware and drug treatment technologies allow you to get rid of the problem. Moreover, at home, folk remedies will help if they are used after consulting a doctor.

Causes of growths on the genitals

Papilloma is a benign warty type of formation that develops from epithelial cells. From the appearance is associated with the development of papillomatosis, i.e., an infectious disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Depending on the strain of the virus, its high and low oncogenicity is distinguished, which represents the main danger of pathology.

The disease almost equally affects people of both sexes, and the intimate area is one of the most vulnerable places. In men, papillomas are found on the penis  and on the skin of the scrotum. Women are characterized by localization on the small and large labia, in the vaginal cavity, on the surface of the cervix. Representatives of both sexes often suffer from the appearance of anal formations.

Infection most often occurs through sexual contact with an infected partner, and even the use of a condom does not always help. The virus is present in almost all biological fluids, which creates a risk of HPV transmission by contact, when putting on someone else’s underwear, in a bath or pool. The child can become infected in the womb or during childbirth.

The immune system in a normal state is able to effectively resist the virus, driving it into a latent state for a long time. Activation of HPV, leading to the growth of papilloma, occurs when favorable conditions appear. We can distinguish such provoking factors:

• deterioration of immune protection, immunodeficiency;
• intoxication of the body;
• hormonal imbalance;
• prolonged and frequent physical overload;
• stress and nervous overload;
• bad ecology, harmful emissions at work;
• uncontrolled intake of certain drugs (cytostatics, immunosuppressants, antibiotics).

In women, the risk of papilloma increases significantly during pregnancy. In addition, they can arise when taking oral contraceptives, vaginal rings and spirals.

Which doctor to contact

It is not difficult to identify the presence of papillomas in an intimate place because of their characteristic appearance. In women, the primary diagnosis is made by a gynecologist during a preventive examination or with targeted treatment. A man should see a dermatologist. When developing a treatment regimen, specialists such as an immunologist and an infectious disease specialist are usually involved. You will need to consult a surgeon for the appointment of surgical treatment.

How to get rid of neoplasms with a hardware method?

Treatment of papillomas is based on their removal or destruction. Some of the most effective are such hardware methods of influence:

• cryogenic destruction . It is provided by rapid and deep freezing of the affected area with liquid nitrogen. The technology has been used for a long time and is well developed. This method can only be used on the outer part of the organs (penis, labia). It is impossible to remove formations on the vaginal mucosa or cervix. Tissue recovery occurs within 12–15 days.
• Radio wave surgery . A directed radio frequency wave becomes a kind of thin scalpel (“radio knife”), which is able to act on tissues with great accuracy. The most famous source of such radiation is the Surgitron generator. The radioknife excised only the formation, without affecting healthy tissues. The impact site heals within a few days, with no side effects detected.
• Electrical coagulation . Electrical destruction of papillomas is provided by their burning out by exposure to high frequency current (“electroknife”). After such exposure, all excised vessels stick together, which stops bleeding. After the operation, only a small scar remains, which resolves over time. This method is considered safe, and can be prescribed even to pregnant women.
• Laser Surgery . This is one of the most modern and effective ways to remove papilloma. The laser beam is able to destroy the formation of any depth of germination and any localization. Postoperative scarring does not occur, and the tissues heal very quickly. The only drawback is that the necessary equipment is available only in specialized clinics.
• Surgical impact . Traditional excision of the formation with a scalpel is the most traumatic and requires a longer recovery period. Scars remain at the site of exposure for a long time.

The choice of the method of surgical treatment depends on the neglect of the disease, the size of the formation and their localization. When operating on the cervix or in the cervical canal, there should be no scars that can disrupt female reproductive functions. The technology is chosen by the doctor based on the results of diagnostic examinations, oncogenicity and the capabilities of the medical institution.

Medical removal

You can remove papillomas in the intimate area with medication. They have a different mechanism of action, but all are aimed at reducing the activity of the virus and destroying the formation. The following drugs are most effective:

• Kondilin . Its basis is podophyllotoxin, a plant-based alkoid. This active substance blocks the transport of intracellular nucleotides, which leads to necrosis of the affected epithelial cells and the destruction of papilloma. The drug is available in the form of a 0.5% alcohol solution. They process education for 4 days (2 times a day), and the daily dose is not more than 0.5 ml. The real result is shown after 2 days of treatment.
• Solcoderm . The basis of the product is 70% nitric acid. In addition, the composition includes oxalic, acetic and lactic acid, copper nitrate. By treating papilloma, its acid burning is achieved (devitalization and mummification of tissues). The scab of education disappears within 5-10 days. The drug is used once, and the area to be treated should not exceed 4 sq.cm. Reuse is allowed after 8-10 days. When processing papilloma, maximum care must be taken, applying the composition pointwise, without burning healthy tissues.
• Fluorouracil . This drug is a powerful tool used in the fight against malignant tumors. An ointment with 5% fluorouracil is recommended for papilloma removal. This active substance inhibits cell division by blocking DNA synthesis. With papillomatosis, the ointment is applied daily for 7 days.
• Imiquimod . In the treatment of papilloma, a 5% cream is used. It is an effective immunomodulator. The drug does not have a direct effect on HPV, but promoting the induction of interferon and cytokines helps the body fight infection. The course of treatment is 4 months, during which the cream is applied 1 time in 2 days.

In addition to the most common drugs listed, the doctor may prescribe Papilite . Imitation of cryogenic destruction is provided by such means as Cryopharma , Wartner . A decrease in viral activity is achieved by subcutaneous injection of Allokin-Alpha. A positive result is observed with prolonged use of oxolinic ointment.

Folk removal methods

Folk remedies of plant nature can help in the fight against pathology. The greatest effect is achieved by combining phytotherapy methods with taking antiviral drugs. Folk remedies based on such medicinal plants are especially popular:

• Celandine . The burning ability of the juice of this plant is used in such a pharmacy as the drug SuperCistotel. Self-squeezed, concentrated juice should be used carefully, avoiding burns of neighboring tissues. Its application is provided pointwise.
• Kalanchoe . In the treatment of external formations, a leaf of a plant or a swab soaked in its juice is applied to the affected area. Internal papillomas are smeared with juice. Treatment is long – it can take 1.5-2 months to get a real result.
• Aloe . This plant is used similarly to Kalanchoe.

You can supplement drug therapy by taking such folk remedies:

• Melissa infusion . It is prepared by infusing the leaves of the plant in boiling water, and vegetable raw materials and water are taken in equal proportions. During the day, 3 tablespoons of infusion are drunk.
• Sage infusion . Grass (1 tablespoon) is infused in boiling water (500 ml). Drink 1 tablespoon every 3-4 hours.
• Hypericum decoction . It is prepared at the rate of 10 g of raw materials per 200 ml of water. Drink 100 ml before each meal.
• Plantain infusion . The proportions are similar to the previous remedy. It is used 4-5 times a day, 1 tablespoon.

In folk medicine, garlic is widely used, which has cauterizing abilities. With long-term treatment , castor oil shows good results . You can treat the affected areas with fir oil or tea tree oil . You can cauterize the formations with ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, but they must be used with great care.

Consequences of the disease

Some people are overcome by doubt – whether it is necessary to treat papillomas at all. After all, they do not hurt, but in intimate places are invisible. This must be answered clearly and unequivocally – they must be treated to exclude serious consequences.

Firstly, the presence of papilloma on the genitals  is fraught with mechanical damage when putting on clothes, sexual contact, etc. Small, bleeding wounds appear, which become a favorable environment for various infections. Secondly, the virus in its active state is highly contagious. During sex, the likelihood of infection is very high, which means that you should not put your partner at risk.

The most dangerous phenomenon is the tendency to malignancy. Of course, not all HPV strains are oncogenic, but there is a possibility of transforming a benign formation into oncology. In men, this phenomenon is practically not detected, but in women, it is quite possible to provoke cancer of the vagina or cervix. A sick woman poses a huge danger to the child she is carrying.

Prevention

Any disease is much easier to prevent than to treat. HPV is not excreted from the human body, and therefore it is very important to avoid infection. First of all, casual sex and a large number of sexual partners should be avoided.

If the virus nevertheless penetrated inside, then it is necessary to take all measures to increase immunity and eliminate provoking factors. This will help a healthy lifestyle – the rejection of bad habits, optimal nutrition, a combination of activity with good rest. Diseases, especially those associated with the genitourinary system, must be treated promptly and adequately. In strengthening the immune system, taking vitamin complexes will help.

Removal of papilloma in the intimate area – prices

In a market economy, the cost of medical services depends on many factors, including the region and category of the clinic. In treatment, you should not look for very cheap options. Such searches can lead to false doctors and charlatans. Such savings can result in loss of health, and subsequent huge costs for its restoration.

For orientation in the cost of papilloma removal services in various ways, the following average values ​​can be given:

1. Radio wave technology – 390-410 rubles.
2. Electrocoagulation – 600-680 rubles.
3. Laser surgery – 400-800 rubles.
4. Cryodestruction – 250-350 rubles.

The cost of the procedure depends on the location of the formation and the presence of complicating circumstances.

Currently, there are no ways to completely destroy the papilloma virus, but through effective treatment, it can be driven into a latent state for a long time. The manifestation of infection in the form of benign formations can be removed in different ways. This will avoid unforeseen circumstances and dangerous complications.