Medicines for HPV can be indicated in the form of cream or ointment and act by decreasing the rate of virus replication in lesions and favoring their elimination. Thus, these remedies are indicated by the doctor in order to eliminate warts caused by HPV, preventing the progression of the disease and the emergence of complications.
The recommended remedy may vary according to the symptoms and severity of the infection and, in most cases, it takes a long time. Despite this, if the treatment is not carried out according to the doctor’s recommendation, the lesions may aggravate, increase the chances of contagion and, in some cases, cancer.
HPV ointments and creams
The use of drugs is indicated by the doctor when the presence of warts in the genital region caused by HPV is verified, both in men and in women, and may be in the form of ointments or creams.
Despite being similar, ointments and creams have different compositions: in the ointment composition, fatty materials predominate, with the proportion of 80% oil and 20% water, while creams have a higher concentration of water, in which the proportion it is 50% water and 50% oil, showing less residual effect.
Thus, it is important that the dermatologist is consulted to indicate the best ointment or cream to use on lesions caused by HPV. Some of the ointments and creams that may be indicated are:
- Podophyllox 0.5% for 3 days in a row, staying 4 days without treatment and repeating the process up to 4 times;
- Trichloroacetic acid or 80 to 90% dichloroacetic once a week;
- imiquimod at 5%, 3 times a week, for up to 16 weeks;
- Podophyllin resin 10 to 25%, once a week, for up to 4 weeks;
- Retinoids: Vitamin A compounds that help skin regeneration that can be used twice a day for 4 to 8 weeks.
The doctor usually leaves information related to the way and time of use of the medication in writing so that the person can follow the treatment correctly and thus be effective. Learn how to achieve a cure for HPV.
HPV treatment in pregnancy
Treatment for HPV in pregnancy should be started as soon as the first symptoms appear, as this can favor wound healing and reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to the baby during delivery. Thus, it is important that the woman follow the obstetrician’s guidelines, who may indicate the use of trichloroacetic acid, electrocautery or surgery. Learn more about HPV in pregnancy.
Natural Remedy against HPV
A great natural remedy against HPV is the ointment made with barbatimão because it is rich in tannins that dehydrate infected cells, causing them to peel and die, promoting the elimination of the virus and the reappearance of warts.
However, this ointment has been tested on only 46 people, and so more studies are needed to confirm that barbatimão is really effective in eliminating the virus. After this step, it is also necessary to obtain approval from ANVISA, which is the body responsible for regularizing the sale of medicines in the national territory until this ointment can be purchased in pharmacies, under medical supervision.
Home Treatment for HPV
An excellent home remedy for HPV is to increase the body’s natural defenses. Therefore, it is recommended:
- Quit smoking;
- Practice physical activity regularly;
- Drink plenty of water and fruit juices;
- Increase consumption of citrus fruits;
- Eat at least 2 different fruits a day;
- Avoid meat, especially red meat;
- Always eat salads and vegetables, changing them every day;
- Avoid fatty foods and alcoholic beverages.
By adopting these measures, the body will be stronger and will be able to fight the HPV virus more quickly, but this does not exclude the need for the use of medication and any other medical treatment.
