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The treatment for HPV aims to eliminate warts, and may vary according to the amount of warts, where they appear and the shape they have, it is important that the treatment is done according to the guidance of the gynecologist or urologist.
Thus, according to the characteristics of HPV warts, the doctor may recommend the use of medicines in the form of ointment, cryotherapy, laser treatment or surgery in cases where the warts are very large.
Regardless of the treatment indicated, it is important that the person maintains good intimate hygiene and uses condoms in all sexual relations, checking if the condom covered the warts. It is also important that the partner is evaluated by a doctor to see if they have already been infected and then start treatment.
1. Remedies
The use of remedies in the form of an ointment or cream to eliminate HPV warts is the most common form of treatment indicated by the doctor, and the remedy may vary according to the shape of the wart, the amount and location where it appears.
Thus, some of the remedies that can be indicated are Podofilox, Trichloroacetic acid and Imiquimod. In addition, in some cases, the doctor may indicate the use of the drug Interferon to complement the treatment and favor the proper functioning of the immune system. See more about HPV remedies
2. Surgery
Surgery to remove warts caused by HPV can be indicated when the lesions do not disappear with the use of drugs, are very large or when the person has a tendency to bleed, and can be performed in the doctor's office or hospital.
In addition, HPV surgery is indicated when high-grade lesions caused by the virus in the uterus are identified, which increases the risk of developing cervical cancer. Thus, when performing the surgery, it is possible to treat the lesions, preventing their progression and decreasing the risk of cancer.
3. Cauterization of the cervix
Cauterization of the cervix is a type of treatment also indicated in HPV, especially when it is verified in the pap smear, in the case of women, the presence of uterine lesions caused by HPV, even if there are no genital warts.
This procedure aims to treat the lesions and prevent their progression, preventing the development of cancer. In this way, the gynecologist burns the lesions identified in the exam, allowing healthy cells to develop at the site and preventing the progression of the disease. Understand what cervical cauterization is and how it is done.
4. Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is also a treatment option for warts caused by HPV and consists of freezing the wart through the use of liquid nitrogen, being indicated for more external warts. This treatment should be done at the doctor's office and can cause the wart to "fall off" in a few days. Learn more about cryotherapy for warts.
Signs of HPV improvement and worsening
When the treatment is done properly, symptoms of HPV improvement may appear, such as a decrease in the number and size of the warts, also decreasing the risk of virus transmission. However, warts can reoccur because the virus is dormant in the body and is not eliminated after the warts are treated.
On the other hand, when the treatment is not carried out according to the doctor's recommendation, it is possible to observe the appearance of more lesions, in addition to a greater probability of developing complications, including cancer.
Watch the video below and see in a simple way how to identify the first symptoms of this disease to start your treatment right away: