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What is Human papillomavirus?

Human papillomavirus is one of the most common sexually transmitted infection, also known as HPV. Generally, this type of sexually transmitted disease is harmless and therefore goes away by itself. However, there are certain types that may lead to cancer or genital warts. Human papillomavirus infection is a type of viral infection that usually causes skin or mucous membrane growths also known as warts. There are more than 100 varieties of HPV.

Causes of Human papillomavirus

Mentioned below are some of the Human papillomavirus causes:

  • HPV infection are formed when the virus enters your body, via a cut, abrasion or a small tear in your skin. The virus is therefore transferred primarily via skin-to-skin contact.
  • Genital Human papillomavirus infections are also contracted via anal sex, sexual intercourse and other skin-to-skin contact in the genital areas. There are certain Human papillomavirus infections that causes oral or upper respiratory lesions and are contracted via oral sex.
  • If you are an expectant mother and have Human papillomavirus HPV infection along with genital warts, it is quite possible that your baby may get this infection. It is less likely that the infection may lead to a noncancerous growth in the baby's larynx (voice box).
  • Warts are contagious and so they spread via direct contact along with a wart. Warts may also spread when a person touches something which already touched a wart.

Types of Human papillomavirus

Mentioned below are the types of Human papillomavirus

  • HPV 6 and HPV 11

HPV 6 and HPV 11 are both low-risk types of Human papillomavirus. They are mostly linked to approximately 90 % of genital warts. However, there are possibilities that HPV 11 may also cause changes to the cervix.

On your genitalia, genital warts may look like cauliflower-shaped bumps. They generally show up a few weeks or months post exposure from a sexually active partner who has HPV.

Getting the HPV vaccine may also help in preventing Human papillomavirus (HPV 6). The vaccination may also offer protection to some extent from HPV 11.

  • HPV 16 and HPV 18

HPV 16 is a very common high-risk type of HPV and therefore it doesn’t cause in any noticeable Human papillomavirus symptoms, although it may bring about cervical changes.

Another high risk type of Human papillomavirus is HPV 18. Just like HPV 16, this type of Human papillomavirus HPV 18 doesn’t usually cause Human papillomavirus symptoms, however it can lead to cervical cancer.

Treatment

What should you do in case your Human papillomavirus worsens?

In case you feel that you have warts in your genital area, it is advisable to immediately call your family doctor. The doctor will know the diagnoses with the help of an examination. In case of women, HPV diagnosis usually starts with abnormal results taken from a routine Pap test.

What are the available Human papillomavirus treatment options?

Usually Human papillomavirus treatment is not required, since they may go on its own. Also, your doctor may recommend a repeat test in a year to examine if the Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection still persists and that if any cell changes have been developed that requires a further follow-up.

Genital warts treatment usually includes prescription medications, freezing with the help of liquid nitrogen and burning with an electrical current. However, even if you get rid of the physical warts, it doesn’t treat the virus but the warts may return too.

You can also get rid of Precancerous cells via a short procedure performed at your doctor’s office. Human papillomavirus treatment for cancer may be treated by different procedures such as radiation therapy, surgery and chemotherapy.

However, even today, there aren’t any medically-supported natural treatments that are available for Human papillomavirus infection.

Are there any natural or homemade remedies for Human papillomavirus?

Mentioned below are some of the natural or home remedies for human papillomavirus:

  • Calendula

Calendula essential oil is very effective for skin conditions that also includes warts as well as inflammation occuring as a result of Human papillomavirus HPV.

  • Oregano Oil

Oregano essential oil is full of antiviral as well as antioxidant components making it very effective for the Human papillomavirus treatment. You may apply this oil by diluting and applying on the affected area because of its antiviral and wart-reducing abilities.

  • Echinacea

This is one of the well-known antiviral herbs that is very popular and most relied upon Human papillomavirus treatment. With Echinacea, you can make tea or tinctures that will help in boosting the immune system and thereby help in reducing the appearance of warts.

  • Goldenseal

Goldenseal, an antiseptic herb and an antiviral herb is also the most common ways of Human papillomavirus treatment. This may be used as a tincture and can be applied directly on genital warts. Alternatively, you may even use goldenseal in a supplemental form, that is widely available.

  • Astragalus

Astragalus is packed with properties such as antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral. It helps in Human papillomavirus treatment by eliminating the infection.

  • Garlic

Garlic is rich in allicin and is a popular suggestion for its natural treatment of Human papillomavirus. It has antiviral activities. All you need to do is, soak garlic overnight, and then finally use the infused water on the genital warts for best results.

  • Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is full of antiviral effects when applied directly on the affected areas, however it also helps in boosting the immunity in the body, thereby increasing the number of white blood cells and further attacking the HPV virus from two sides.

When to see a doctor?

In case you or your child has any kind of warts that causes pain, discomfort or embarrassment it is important that you seek advice from your doctor.

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