Human papillomavirus infection can be latent for a long time without any manifestations on the skin or mucous membranes. Moreover, if the body's defenses cope with their function, then warts or condylomas may not appear. But when immunity with HPV is reduced, a person continues to be a carrier of the virus, infecting others, characteristic neoplasms appear on the body, and allergization of the whole organism may begin.

The specific features inherent in different types of HPV include the following:

• Widespread infection. So, about 7 out of 10 women of reproductive age are infected with HPV.
• Transistor, implying the ability of the papillomavirus to disappear regardless of treatment.
• Activation of viral activity with reduced systemic and local immunity.

Indications and contraindications

Due to the fact that papillomavirus infection can recur even after long-term treatment, it is necessary to influence not only the external manifestations - warts or condylomas, but also suppress viral activity, increase immunity. For this purpose, immunostimulants are used to help regulate the body's natural defense system, and medications should be used with caution so as not to get the opposite effect.

It should also be borne in mind that it will not be enough just to raise immunity - a complex step-by-step therapy is needed, including:

• Destruction methods designed to remove benign growths: laser, radio wave, thermocoagulation, cryodestruction (cauterization with liquid nitrogen), less often - surgical excision with a scalpel.
• Medicines - antiviral agents, a number of immunomodulators for HPV.
• Monitoring the patient after treatment, preventive measures to avoid relapse.

Immune agents can be conditionally divided into 2 groups - modulators and depressants. Drugs aimed at how to increase immunity (immunomodulators) are prescribed mainly in the case of:

• a sluggish chronic process in the body of an infected person;
• severe immunodeficiency;
• neoplasms that have grown to a tumor (for example, extensive fusion of multiple pointed papillomas);
• allergic reactions to prevent the development of Quincke's edema.

Immunosuppressants are intended for the complex therapy of autoimmune diseases, severe allergies, and their action is based on suppressing natural immunity and replacing it with synthetic drugs. Such medicines should not be used for:

• diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• glomerulonephritis;
• myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis;
• an autoimmune form of hepatitis, systemic lupus;
• asthmatic symptom.

The most common immunomodulators

Before determining the list of drugs that increase the effectiveness of the fight against papillomavirus, the doctor must prescribe a comprehensive examination for the patient, and in difficult cases, a joint consultation with an allergist, immunologist, and dermatologist is required.

The list of the most sought after drugs includes:

• Likopid is a potent drug recommended for use in chronic and sluggish infectious and inflammatory processes of various localization and origin. Approved for use in the treatment of children.
• Transfer Factor is a powerful new generation immunomodulator, the safest possible, does not cause allergic reactions or side effects.
• Interferon is a protein immunomodulator with antiviral and antitumor spectrum of action; it is contraindicated in patients with allergies.
• Cordyceps aims to effectively regulate the immune system with the ability to simultaneously eliminate genetic failures.
• Derinat is also a potent immunomodulator with a targeted effect on the immune system. Increases anti-inflammatory, wound healing effects, acceptable for use in pediatric practice.
• Polyoxidonium is also approved for the treatment of children with any viral immunological diseases. Allows you to normalize the functionality of the immune system, effectively remove toxins from the body.
• Aldara is used for local treatment of genital papillomas, does not kill viruses, but promotes the production of cytokines (alpha-interferon) by the cells of the body.
• Dermavit, available in gel form, is also used for topical treatment of common warts. The action of the drug is based on the dissolution of the affected tissues with sodium hydroxide and salicylate. As a result, the papilloma turns black and dries up.
• Dermisil in the form of a cosmetic liquid based on extracts of thuja, white-wood melaleuca, castor oil plant - removes acrochords, flat, common papillomas.
• Ointments, gels, rectal, vaginal suppositories Viferon, Genferon with interferon-alpha in the composition are antiviral, immunomodulatory drugs with anti-inflammatory, wound-healing effects. Effective for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
• Isoprinosine - tablets based on inosine, are also used to treat genital warts, warts, and prevent viral activity in the body.
• Panavir in the form of a solution for injection, gel, rectal suppositories is used for local treatment of HPV.

In addition to pharmacological drugs, in order to raise immunity, people use herbal modulators, for example, Cycloferon, Alpizarin, Wobenzym, Indinol. Homeopathic remedies are also used - tinctures, extracts from thyme, walnut, elecampane root, Chinese magnolia vine, Echinacea, Eleutherococcus, ginseng, and other medicinal plants. Their effect is milder than that of synthetic medicines, and can be used for any complex therapy.

03.05.2017

Human papillomavirus is considered a common disease, which is found in more than 70% of the population. And even a few decades ago, this ailment was not seen as a serious danger to the human body. But today there are repeated cases when the virus leads to cancer, especially cancer of the cervix.

A feature of HPV is that it can be in a latent state for a long time and manifest itself only when the immunity becomes weaker due to the influence of some internal or external factors. It is possible to become infected with the human papillomavirus in various ways, but not in every case this means the inevitable appearance of warts.

When an infection enters the body, immunity quickly destroys it, which prevents the development of skin neoplasms. But, if immunity is lowered, a person will remain a carrier of the virus, and benign tumors - papillomas - will appear on his body. Therefore, people ask themselves the question: how to increase immunity?

Allergization of the body with HPV

Immunoregulators help to reduce the protective function of the body

When the virus stays in the body for a long period of time, the immune system begins to manifest an allergic reaction. The papillomavirus also leads to allergic reactions, which do not always manifest as skin lesions. Often, such a reaction of the immune system is expressed in the appearance of:

• feeling unwell;
• increased body temperature;
• headaches;
• rashes on the skin;
• bronchospasm or angioedema (in very difficult cases).

Before prescribing immunostimulating drugs, the doctor asks the patient about the presence of allergic symptoms and then selects the appropriate drug.

Human papillomavirus treatment

Scientists and doctors are trying to create a unique remedy for HPV, which will forever rid the human body of this pathology. But all known drugs against the human papillomavirus can only eliminate the symptoms of the disease, leaving the virus in the body. Therefore, it is not uncommon for situations to occur when a relapse of the disease occurs and the patient develops growths on the skin.

The result of papillomas treatment largely depends on antiviral agents. So, it was revealed that in patients who took antiviral drugs and immunostimulants during the removal of warts, HPV was not detected on repeated ultrasound.

The only explanation for this is that the body independently coped with the papillomavirus after the immune system returned to normal.

HPV immunomodulators are available in different forms: tablets, injections, gels, ointments or suppositories. And they give a really positive effect in the fight against papillomas only in the case of stage-by-stage therapy, which consists of:

• removal of neoplasms;
• the use of preventive measures to prevent relapse;
• prescribing drug therapy, which consists of taking antiviral and immunostimulating drugs;
• monitoring the patient's condition during the rehabilitation period.

It is important to realize that the treatment of papillomas with the help of some immunostimulants will not give the desired result without the use of complex measures.

Features of the immune system

The immune system consists of cells and organs, protects the body from the effects of factors such as various viruses and infections. But the work of immunity is not eternal, therefore, over time, malfunctions occur in the system, and harmful bacteria and infection enter the body. In moments of weakening of the immune system, it is necessary to support it with the help of special immunostimulating drugs.

Using drugs to boost immunity has advantages and disadvantages.

Immunomodulators have a beneficial effect on the body and have some advantages:

• help get rid of chronic diseases;
• do not allow the occurrence of relapses of autoimmune diseases;
• makes the body stronger.

The immune system can weaken for several reasons:

• frequent stressful situations;
• constant overwork of the body;
• malnutrition;
• lack of vitamins and minerals;
• depressive state;
• chemical or toxic poisoning;
• diseases in severe form;
• the presence of bad habits.

In addition to a general decrease in immunity, there may be a weakening of local immunity in a particular organ. Weakening of immunity in the genitourinary organs can reduce the body's resistance to the human papillomavirus, which is sexually transmitted. Therefore, it is necessary to raise the work of the immune system with the help of immunomodulators.

The role of immunomodulators in human life

Almost every person has used immunomodulators at least once in his life, which help to increase immunity. For almost any illness, doctors prescribe these drugs without even asking whether the patient has taken them before, and pharmaceutical workers strongly advise their clients on immunostimulating drugs during flu epidemics.

The prices for these drugs are set quite affordable and are dispensed all in a row, although in European countries they are sold only by prescription. Doctors are frivolous about the immunomodulator, which is very vain, because they have a number of contraindications and side effects. The funds of this group are of great benefit to the body, but with their prolonged and negligent use, they can cause serious harm to health.

Immunostimulating agents reduce immunity by doing its job. Therefore, one should be careful when taking them and use them only if absolutely necessary, under the strict supervision of a specialist.

Use of immunostimulants for HPV

The human papillomavirus can be transmitted by household or sexually, and sometimes it lives in the human body from birth. The exact way the virus enters the body is almost impossible to figure out, but a common cause of the disease is a weakened immune system. Therefore, immunotherapy plays a very important role in the process of treating HPV and removing papillomas.

Warts are resistant to external therapy and have a high risk of recurrence. But complex anti-inflammatory therapy in combination with immunomodulators will help prevent the development of new papillomas and, possibly, finally overcome the virus.

HPV immunomodulators can be powerful or weakly correcting. They are used systemically, subcutaneously or externally. A properly selected remedy can lead to a complete recovery of the body from HPV. You can take the drug before or after destruction, do it only according to the exact prescription of the doctor, strictly observing the dosage.

There are a number of the most effective remedies for boosting immunity.

The best immunomodulators for HPV are drugs based on Ranitidine, Cimetidine, Levamisole or Thymosin. But these drugs for papillomas are prescribed only in cases when the virus is in an active phase and multiple growths have formed on the skin. You can make a small list of immunostimulating drugs that will help cope with HPV:

• Transfer Factor. This is a recommended drug that increases immunity for papillomas, which is distinguished by the absence of a long list of contraindications and side effects. It can be used at any age and even during pregnancy. The drug will not only give a wonderful result in the fight against warts, it will strengthen the body as a whole.
• Interferon, Cycloferon and Viferon. They come in various forms and have anti-inflammatory and healing effects.
• Likopid. It has a strong effect and is often used in pediatrics. It is usually used for chronic conditions.
• Dermavit. The drug, due to its composition, promotes the dissolution of the affected tissues and leads to the fact that the papilloma turns black and disappears.
• Cordyceps. Regulates the immune system and helps to eliminate genetic disruptions in the body.

There are other immune modulators that can help fight HPV. The doctor will help you choose a drug that is most suitable for your body, self-medication is not recommended.

In addition to medicines and cosmetic products, folk methods are used for papillomas. Nuts and whole grains, which contain large amounts of magnesium and zinc, have a beneficial effect on immunity, which are responsible for enhancing and strengthening immunity.

And cereals such as oats, rice and barley contain antioxidants that help the body resist the human papillomavirus. Regular consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables will also help boost your HPV immunity.

For the treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV), drugs to stimulate the immune system and antiviral drugs are used. HPV immunomodulators tune the body to fight the virus and increase the chances of self-healing. Such drugs are prescribed to women upon detection of dangerous strains of the virus that can provoke the development of cervical cancer.

Immunomodulators are a group of drugs that enhance the protective function of the body. They are used to treat infectious and viral diseases, which are potentially dangerous with the risk of complications.

Immunomodulators for HPV are necessary only in cases where the concentration of the virus in the body is so high that after removal of the papillomas there is a high risk of their home formation. In this case, taking special drugs will allow the body to contain the virus, and over time, completely suppress its activity.

HPV develops only against the background of a decrease in immunity. When the virus enters the body, the protective functions are activated, which are aimed at suppressing HPV. In case of impaired immunity, due to hypothermia, recent illnesses or severe stress, the body cannot cope with the virus. This leads to the formation of build-ups. Timely removal of papillomas and genital warts and a course of immunomodulatory therapy allows you to reactivate the protective functions to combat HPV.

With strong immunity, the papillomavirus remains in a passive state

The body can completely self-heal, but this takes time. Complete suppression of HPV takes about two years. Immunomodulators are designed to support immunity during this period and prevent the development of other infectious diseases.

Despite the fact that the role of strengthening immunity in HPV is difficult to overestimate, the use of immunomodulators for papillomas is not always advisable. Despite their proven benefits, these drugs can be harmful if misused.

Indications and contraindications

Immunomodulators are indicated in the treatment of any diseases caused by viruses, including HPV. Doctors prescribe drugs to increase immunity with HPV in the following cases:

• high concentration of the virus in the blood;
• a large number of growths on the skin;
• frequent recurrence of HPV;
• condylomas on the mucous membranes;
• neoplasms on the external genital organs in women;
• a large number of warts around the anus in men;
• dysplasia of 3 degrees.

Drugs that strengthen human immunity and help fight HPV are prescribed when the growths re-form after they are removed. This phenomenon is observed with a high concentration of the virus in the blood.

With condylomas on the mucous membranes, urogenital and anal areas, immunomodulators are prescribed without fail, since a person is potentially dangerous to his partner and can easily infect him.

During the period of bearing a child, a woman's immunity decreases and the human papillomavirus can be activated. Skin growths during pregnancy pose a potential risk of infection for the baby at the time of delivery. To minimize the dangerous consequences in this case, doctors prescribe immunomodulators.

Immunomodulators, like other drugs, have contraindications, so you cannot take them uncontrollably

Drugs that stimulate immunity are prescribed for severe infectious diseases - this is flu, tonsillitis, pneumonia. With ordinary ARVI, taking immunostimulants is inappropriate, since these drugs can harm the body.

Contraindications to taking drugs of this group:

• malignant neoplasms;
• autoimmune diseases;
• allergic dermatitis;
• bronchial asthma.

In case of oncological processes in the body, immunomodulators cannot be taken, since these drugs can provoke an increase in the tumor and the rapid progression of cancer. Lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders are an absolute contraindication to the use of immunomodulators due to the risk of exacerbation of the disease.

In cervical cancer, immunomodulators to combat HPV are prescribed only after the removal of the malignant neoplasm.

Types of immunomodulators

How you can improve immunity with HPV - it depends on the phase of treatment. Immunomodulators are available in several forms - these are ointments and gels, or tablets.

Topical preparations usually contain interferon. Tablets can be both with interferon in the composition, and based on plant immunostimulants.

Means for external use are prescribed in the first phase of treatment, until the removal of papillomas. They are applied to each growth several times a day. With small neoplasms on the skin, it is sometimes possible to do without removing the papillomas, since the immunomodulators in the ointments suppress the virus, which leads to the disappearance of the papilloma.

Such drugs must be used for a long course, at least for two weeks. If the papillomas have not decreased, the doctor prescribes the removal of the growths. After removal, a second analysis is taken to determine the concentration of the virus in the body. If its concentration is still high, a course of taking immunomodulators in tablets is prescribed.

According to their composition, all immunomodulators can be divided into two broad groups - these are interferon preparations and herbal immunostimulants. The drugs of these two groups equally allow both to increase immunity and prevent the further formation of papillomas in HPV.

After removal of cervical dysplasia, it is necessary to raise the immune system to fight HPV in courses for several years. Simultaneously with treatment with immunostimulants, drugs are shown that destroy viruses and reduce the activity of HPV.

Interferon preparations

The list or list of drugs in tablets and gels belonging to the group of immunomodulators for the treatment of HPV is very large and includes more than 20 names. However, most of the drugs are analogs containing interferon, which differ only in price and manufacturer.

Many drugs have been developed on the basis of interferon

The most common immunomodulatory drugs prescribed for papillomas:

• Viferon;
• Genferon;
• Isoprinosine;
• Interferon.

The most affordable drug is Viferon. It has several forms of release, including vaginal suppositories, intended for the treatment of genital warts in the vagina and on the cervix. Its full analogue is Interferon. Usually, these drugs are prescribed in the form of gels and ointments to treat papillomas on the skin.

Genferon also contains interferon, but additionally has antiviral activity. For genital warts, the agent is used in the form of suppositories, and a spray is intended for treating papillomas on the body.

Isoprinosine is available in tablets. This drug is most often prescribed during the recovery period after removal of papillomas and genital warts.

Herbal immunostimulants

Strengthening and strengthening the immune system with HPV is also carried out with the help of herbal remedies. These include both ready-made preparations presented in pharmacies and self-prepared tinctures based on medicinal herbs.

Effective pharmaceutical preparations:

• Derinat drops;
• echinacea extract tablets;
• drops of Dermesil.

Dermesil contains castor bean and thuja extract, and is an effective immunostimulant for the treatment of HPV. The drug is recommended to be used externally for the treatment of papillomas.

One of the most effective herbal remedies for boosting immunity is echinacea. In pharmacies, you can find tablets, capsules, suppositories and drops with the extract of this plant. Echinacea strengthens the immune system and is indicated as part of the complex therapy of diseases of the genitourinary system, including those provoked by viruses and infections.

Echinacea is a popular and effective remedy for raising immunity

In addition to drugs, you should pay attention to products that increase immunity in women and help fight HPV. These include:

• figs;
• walnuts;
• dog-rose fruit;
• garlic;
• seaweed.

In folk medicine, the following recipe is widely used. Grind half a glass of walnut kernels and mix with 100 g of figs chopped with a knife. Pour the resulting mixture with a glass of honey and leave for 4 days in the refrigerator. Then the product is taken daily in 4 large spoons. Such a natural immunomodulator can be used for any diseases, including HPV, but such a delicious medicine cannot replace drug treatment.

A decoction should be made from the rosehip. To do this, pour two tablespoons of the fruit with two glasses of boiling water and cook for 15 minutes. After cooling, the medicine is taken three times a day, 50 ml.

With HPV, garlic is used both as an immunomodulator and as a remedy for removing papillomas. In the first case, it is necessary to eat 3 cloves daily, in the second, treatment is carried out with compresses from the pulp of garlic.

One of the healthiest foods for your immune system is seaweed. It should be consumed daily for 100 g.

Human papillomavirus infection can occur in various ways, but this does not always lead to the formation of warts on the skin or warts on the mucous membranes. In most cases, if a person has "picked up" the papillomavirus, immunity completely destroys it, thereby preventing the development of external manifestations.

With a decrease in the body's support reactions, the situation is different, first of all, an infected person remains a carrier of the virus and does not suspect about it, and characteristic growths can begin to form on his body.

With prolonged circulation of the pathogen in the blood, there is a danger of allergization of the body.

HPV and allergies

Human papillomavirus symptoms in men: diagnosis and treatment

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an extremely common disease, it is easily betrayed, but no panacea has yet been invented for it. Treatment involves the removal of papillomas, warts, warts, formed as a result of infection and maintaining immunity.

A large number of people are carriers of this ailment, almost a third of the female population, it is not a fact that this affects the life of a lady and in general somehow manifests itself. With men, the situation is similar, but there is one difference, in the stronger sex the incubation period lasts from three months to a year, while in women from 1 to 8 months.

Human papillomavirus 16 and 18 types - what is it? Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, cancer risks

Human papillomavirus (international abbreviation - HPV) is a group of DNA viruses that provoke uncontrolled cell division, which causes pathological tissue proliferation and leads to the appearance of skin defects: papillomas, warts, warts.

WHO experts recently announced that almost a third of women suffer from HPV. The virus can exist in the body for years without being active. In this case, the impetus for the appearance of the first symptoms is a decrease in immunity (for example, during the period of colds).

HPV 16 and 18 types in women - what is it?

There are more than a hundred species of this virus, and at least thirteen of them are cancer-prone. HPV 16 and 18 types also belong to this category.

HPV types 16 and 18 are transmitted sexually in almost one hundred percent of cases, and most often in women with reduced immunity (for example, due to HIV).

These types of pathology pose an increased danger to the female body and have the most unfavorable prognosis in terms of health. It is important to identify these types of HPV at an early stage in order to prevent the growth of malignant tumors on the cervix.

Stages of pathology

Human papillomavirus infection in women has 4 stages of development.

Human papillomavirus treatment

The external manifestation of the human papillomavirus is the papilloma on the skin. Neoplasms, popularly called warts, are benign. But a growth, harmless at first glance, can undergo malignancy and transform into a cancerous tumor.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common diseases that can "sleep" in the human body for many years. As soon as immunity with HPV is weakened due to various external and internal factors, the virus is activated. In this case, in addition to the main therapeutic treatment, immunomodulators are prescribed.

The virus is highly contagious and can have various routes of transmission, including domestic and sexual. As a rule, until the HPV is in "suspended animation", active therapeutic measures are not carried out, therefore, scientists believe that it is immunomodulators that provide protection for the body, allowing them to suppress the development of the pathological process and increase the body's defenses

Most often, with HPV activity, interferons are prescribed, however, one should approach treatment very carefully, since the virus is able to mutate and develop atypically. Therefore, before prescribing immunomodulators, the doctor conducts a complete immunological examination of the patient.

Properties of drugs

Antiviral therapy focuses on medicines that can enhance the functionality of the immune system. In order to increase the body's immune defenses, various forms of immunomodulators are used. It can be tablets, ointments, injections, suppositories, gels.

Taking immunomodulators requires caution, since, while helping to fight the virus, they can replace the immune system, which leads to the opposite effect, that is, to a decrease in natural immune defenses.

However, despite the fact that immune drugs are quite effective in treating papillomas, complex measures provide for step-by-step therapy:

• drug therapy, involving the use of antiviral as well as immune drugs;
• surgical removal of benign neoplasms;
• preventive measures to prevent relapse;
• post-treatment observation of the patient.

It is important to remember that immunomodulators are not able to cure HPV on their own, they are used in combination and only increase the patient's immunity to a certain physiological level, and HPV will have to be dealt with in all ways.

Indications for appointment

As for any medication, there are contraindications and indications for the appointment of immunomodulators.

Such drugs are indicated for:

• the presence of a sluggish chronic process in the patient's body;
• immunodeficiency;
• tumor-like neoplasms;
• acute development of an allergic reaction.

Immune drugs are conventionally divided into immunomodulators and immunosuppressants. It should be borne in mind that in case of autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis), it is recommended to take immunosuppressants (Timodepressin, Azathioprine and others).

The action of these drugs is aimed at suppressing the natural immune defense and replacing it with synthetic drugs, in contrast to immunomodulators, which strengthen their own immunity to further fight infection.

Contraindications

Immunosuppressants are prohibited for use in the following cases:

• the development of diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis;
• disorders in the thyroid gland, glomerulonephritis;
• the development of multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis;
• autoimmune hepatitis, systemic lupus;
• asthmatic syndrome.

Taking immunomodulators for these diseases can provoke an increase in negative symptoms and lead to severe complications.

What is prescribed for HPV

The papillomavirus must be treated with a conservative method. With this therapy, the patient takes an antiviral medicine for papillomas, as well as immunostimulants that strengthen the protective functions of the immune system.

All antiviral and immune medications for papillomavirus can be purchased over the counter without a prescription. But nevertheless, before using this or that remedy, it is recommended to consult a specialist.

Getting rid of papillomas with medication is possible, because such therapy is aimed at eliminating the provocateur of the disease - the virus.

Antiviral drugs against papillomas

Antiviral drugs for papillomavirus do not completely eliminate pathogenic microorganisms. Antiviral agents are aimed at reducing the activity of HPV in the human body. Antiviral agents can be used both internally and topically. Antiviral drugs for HPV come in the following forms:

• solutions;
• ointments and creams;
• candles;
• drops;
• sprays.

There are also pills for papillomas on the body, which are allowed to be taken exclusively as directed by a doctor. This is due to the fact that many of them have a number of contraindications and side effects.

Human papillomavirus infection is a whole group of diseases caused by the human papillomavirus. This microorganism causes various pathological conditions, most often it infects the skin, mucous membranes and is transmitted through skin and sexual contact. Common diseases associated with HPV:

• Papillomas;
• Warts are vulgar, flat, plantar, filiform;
• Genital warts;
• Juvenile papillomatosis of the larynx (when a newborn is infected from the mother);
• Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.

In addition, the influence of highly oncogenic HPV strains on the development of some types of malignant tumors has been proven:

• cervix and body of the uterus;
• penis;
• brain;
• rectum;
• breast;
• larynx and throat;
• lungs.

As you can see from this list, the manifestations of the papillomavirus are diverse, they are found in children, women and men. Each of the diseases requires its own treatment. In this article, we will consider the issues of drug treatment for PVI, we will find out what drugs are used for papillomavirus.

Principles of PVI treatment

Effective drugs for the treatment of HPV

For the treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV), drugs to stimulate the immune system and antiviral drugs are used. HPV immunomodulators tune the body to fight the virus and increase the chances of self-healing. Such drugs are prescribed to women upon detection of dangerous strains of the virus that can provoke the development of cervical cancer.

Features of immunomodulators

Immunomodulators are a group of drugs that enhance the protective function of the body. They are used to treat infectious and viral diseases, which are potentially dangerous with the risk of complications.

Immunomodulators for HPV are necessary only in cases where the concentration of the virus in the body is so high that after removal of the papillomas there is a high risk of their home formation. In this case, taking special drugs will allow the body to contain the virus, and over time, completely suppress its activity.

HPV develops only against the background of a decrease in immunity. When the virus enters the body, the protective functions are activated, which are aimed at suppressing HPV.

In case of impaired immunity, due to hypothermia, recent illnesses or severe stress, the body cannot cope with the virus. This leads to the formation of build-ups.

Timely removal of papillomas and genital warts and a course of immunomodulatory therapy allows you to reactivate the protective functions to combat HPV.

With strong immunity, the papillomavirus remains in a passive state

The body can completely self-heal, but this takes time. Complete suppression of HPV takes about two years. Immunomodulators are designed to support immunity during this period and prevent the development of other infectious diseases.

Indications and contraindications

Immunomodulators are indicated in the treatment of any diseases caused by viruses, including HPV. Doctors prescribe drugs to increase immunity with HPV in the following cases:

• high concentration of the virus in the blood;
• a large number of growths on the skin;
• frequent recurrence of HPV;
• condylomas on the mucous membranes;
• neoplasms on the external genital organs in women;
• a large number of warts around the anus in men;
• dysplasia of 3 degrees.

Drugs that strengthen human immunity and help fight HPV are prescribed when the growths re-form after they are removed. This phenomenon is observed with a high concentration of the virus in the blood.

With condylomas on the mucous membranes, urogenital and anal areas, immunomodulators are prescribed without fail, since a person is potentially dangerous to his partner and can easily infect him.

During the period of bearing a child, a woman's immunity decreases and the human papillomavirus can be activated. Skin growths during pregnancy pose a potential risk of infection for the baby at the time of delivery. To minimize the dangerous consequences in this case, doctors prescribe immunomodulators.

Immunomodulators, like other drugs, have contraindications, so you cannot take them uncontrollably

Drugs that stimulate immunity are prescribed for severe infectious diseases - this is flu, tonsillitis, pneumonia. With ordinary ARVI, taking immunostimulants is inappropriate, since these drugs can harm the body.

Contraindications to taking drugs of this group:

• malignant neoplasms;
• autoimmune diseases;
• allergic dermatitis;
• bronchial asthma.

In cervical cancer, immunomodulators to combat HPV are prescribed only after the removal of the malignant neoplasm.

Types of immunomodulators

How you can improve immunity with HPV - it depends on the phase of treatment. Immunomodulators are available in several forms - these are ointments and gels, or tablets.

Topical preparations usually contain interferon. Tablets can be both with interferon in the composition, and based on plant immunostimulants.

Means for external use are prescribed in the first phase of treatment, until the removal of papillomas. They are applied to each growth several times a day. With small neoplasms on the skin, it is sometimes possible to do without removing the papillomas, since the immunomodulators in the ointments suppress the virus, which leads to the disappearance of the papilloma.

Such drugs must be used for a long course, at least for two weeks. If the papillomas have not decreased, the doctor prescribes the removal of the growths. After removal, a second analysis is taken to determine the concentration of the virus in the body. If its concentration is still high, a course of taking immunomodulators in tablets is prescribed.

According to their composition, all immunomodulators can be divided into two broad groups - these are interferon preparations and herbal immunostimulants. The drugs of these two groups equally allow both to increase immunity and prevent the further formation of papillomas in HPV.

After removal of cervical dysplasia, it is necessary to raise the immune system to fight HPV in courses for several years. Simultaneously with treatment with immunostimulants, drugs are shown that destroy viruses and reduce the activity of HPV.

Interferon preparations

The list or list of drugs in tablets and gels belonging to the group of immunomodulators for the treatment of HPV is very large and includes more than 20 names. However, most of the drugs are analogs containing interferon, which differ only in price and manufacturer.

Many drugs have been developed on the basis of interferon

The most affordable drug is Viferon. It has several forms of release, including vaginal suppositories, intended for the treatment of genital warts in the vagina and on the cervix. Its full analogue is Interferon. Usually, these drugs are prescribed in the form of gels and ointments to treat papillomas on the skin.

Genferon also contains interferon, but additionally has antiviral activity. For genital warts, the agent is used in the form of suppositories, and a spray is intended for treating papillomas on the body.

Isoprinosine is available in tablets. This drug is most often prescribed during the recovery period after removal of papillomas and genital warts.

Herbal immunostimulants

Strengthening and strengthening the immune system with HPV is also carried out with the help of herbal remedies. These include both ready-made preparations presented in pharmacies and self-prepared tinctures based on medicinal herbs.

Effective pharmaceutical preparations:

• Derinat drops;
• echinacea extract tablets;
• drops of Dermesil.

Dermesil contains castor bean and thuja extract, and is an effective immunostimulant for the treatment of HPV. The drug is recommended to be used externally for the treatment of papillomas.

One of the most effective herbal remedies for boosting immunity is echinacea. In pharmacies, you can find tablets, capsules, suppositories and drops with the extract of this plant. Echinacea strengthens the immune system and is indicated as part of the complex therapy of diseases of the genitourinary system, including those provoked by viruses and infections.

Echinacea is a popular and effective remedy for raising immunity

What are the contraindications to the use of immunomodulators?

How are immunostimulating drugs prescribed for papilloma: it is necessary to consider the list and features of the admission.

Enhancing immunity with the help of such drugs is carried out after a thorough diagnosis and examination in order to establish which specific strain of the virus has infected the human body. For each of them there is a list of remedies that help with the human papillomavirus. The list of medicines is divided into several groups.

Supportive aids that help other medications work. These can be transfer factors, B vitamins, polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Medicines of recombinant interferon and different types of inducers. These can be the following drugs for HPV:

• Cycloferon;
• Isoprinosine;
• Kagocel;
• Reaferon;
• Viferon;
• Kipferon;
• Genferon.

Each medicine is designed to increase immunity, block the activity of the papilloma virus in the body of patients. The need for the use of immunomodulators is due to the lack of interferon in the body.

The fight against viruses is started by leukocytes, which very quickly produce interferon, which kills HPV, triggering other immune protective mechanisms.

The launch of cellular instruments helps to destroy the DNA of the papillomavirus almost instantly. It depends on a process such as apoptosis, which kills the cells affected by the HPV.

Apoptosis activates the activity of lymphocytes, which are responsible for the production of antibodies to the virus and the elimination of HPV.

Thus, the main task of drugs for HPV is the production of interferon in order to quickly raise the immune defense of the human body. Therefore, the attending physician first of all prescribes a group of drugs that have the recombinant properties of interferon, for example:

• Kagocel;
• Viferon;
• Reaferon;
• Kipferon;
• Isoprinosine (or Inosine pranobex), etc.

Isoprinosine, which has a combined effect on pathogenic HPV, is recognized as the most effective drug. Among the main functions are the following:

Then they can prescribe immunostimulants, which will have the following effect on the body:

• antioxidant;
• detoxification;
• immunostimulating.

Polyoxidonium is a synthetically created drug that is very similar in composition to natural compounds. This allows lymphocytes to be instantly activated. They are responsible for blocking and then eliminating the virus. At the same time, Polyoxidonium performs a number of other functions:

The specificity of the medicine is that taking this medicine will not deplete the immune system, will not cause allergic reactions, due to the fact that Polyoxidonium does not have a carcinogenic effect.

Another synthetic agent that is used in HPV therapy is Likopid. It is able to stimulate phagocytosis, enhance the synthesis of enzymes, which will then be produced by lymphocytes.

Another immunomodulator, T-activin, is a drug that is of natural origin. The composition was invented on the basis of the thymus gland of animals. Among the main properties are such as:

Also, effective herbal medicines include:

• Alpizarin;
• Indinol;
• Imiquimod;
• Viferon;
• Wobenzym;
• Cycloferon.

Their effect can be enhanced with the help of special homeopathic preparations, which are produced as extracts and various tinctures. For example, it perfectly increases the body's immune defenses:

• aloe;
• aralia;
• elecampane root;
• tinctures prepared on the basis of garlic, eucalyptus, ginseng root, eleutherococcus.

It is forbidden to use immunomodulators if HPV is found in smears of high risk of carcinogenesis, in the absence of changes in the tissues of the cervix.

Also, such drugs are not prescribed if patients have autoimmune diseases or a high risk of their development (type 1 diabetes mellitus, lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis), oncological pathologies, bronchial asthma, allergic dermatoses.

In general, it is necessary to increase immunity when HPV is detected in the human body in a variety of ways. Self-medication is strictly prohibited in order not to exacerbate the course of the disease. Only the doctor decides whether it is possible or not to use immunomodulators, and which one to choose.

Treatment of the human papillomavirus is a long process, if a person's immunity cannot cope with the disease on its own, the doctor prescribes the intake of medications - immunomodulators and antiviral drugs. Compliance with the dosage, duration of medication recommended by doctors gives a chance to avoid complications and get rid of the problem. Immunomodulators for HPV help to strengthen the body's defenses, can accelerate recovery.

The papillomavirus is an infectious disease transmitted between people through traditional and non-traditional sexual contact, from mother to child. Some types of HPV can be fraught with complications such as papillomas, condillomas and cervical cancer. Other types do not cause any problems: a person may not be aware of the presence of the virus in his body for a long time. Among all sexually transmitted diseases, HPV ranks second. Infection is not a reason for panic, modern medicine includes methods of treating papillomavirus.

Human immunity is able to overcome the infection - the body will need at least six months for this. Correct functioning of the links of the protective system will help accelerate the healing process, prevent the development of dysplasia and cervical cancer.

The virus can reside in cells, which is suppressed by the immune system, but malfunctions in its work usually provoke the appearance of complications and the manifestation of infection. In this case, it is required to raise immunity using special medications, if necessary, maintain it.

What is the difference between immunomodulators and immunostimulants

Weakening of immunity can occur due to improper nutrition, poor environmental conditions, stress, unhealthy lifestyle, and the presence of pathological diseases. Doctors with such problems with immunity can prescribe immunomodulating and immunostimulating drugs.

1. Immunomodulators are drugs that affect the entire immune system to achieve balance in the work of all its elements. Some components under the influence of these funds begin to work harder, others are suppressed. Due to this, the work of immunity as a whole is being improved.
2. Immunostimulants - substances whose action is aimed at increasing the number of immune cells, the system begins to work more actively. This does not depend on the state of the human body - the restoration of immunity will still be carried out thanks to the active substances of the medicines.

Drugs capable of immunomodulating are used in medicine to restore the immune system, in the treatment of chronic diseases and allergies. Immunostimulants are prescribed to prevent viral diseases.

Forms and types of drugs for immunity

Doctor-immunologist will help you to choose the right remedy and its form. The correct dosage and duration of administration is selected individually.

Preparations for activating individual links of immunity, improving its work as a whole are presented in several forms:

• tablets (Amiksin, Immunal, Cycloferon);
• solutions for injection (Affinoleukin, Laferon, Timalin, Timogen);
• capsules (Pregnavit, Linex with lebenin);
• dragee (Centrum, AlfaVit, Duovit);
• tinctures (extracts of echinacea, eleutherococcus, ginseng tincture, Immunal);
• rectal suppositories (Anaferon, Viferon, Bifolak, Polyoxidonium).

In addition to immunomodulators and immunostimulants, there are two more types of drugs - immunocorrectors, immunosuppressants. The former affect the work of specific organs of the system (bone marrow, adrenal glands, spleen), the latter suppress the immune system and are used with its increased activity.

Efficacy for HPV

HPV immunostimulants allow the system to activate to fight the disease and get rid of the infection in a short time. For each case, the medicine is selected individually, as well as its form.

If the virus proceeds in the first stage (without an urgent need to remove papillomas, genital warts), the use of immunotropic drugs is considered an effective method of treatment. If the patient has already had small papillomas, it is necessary to use the drugs by an external method: they must be regularly applied to the growths to suppress the virus and the subsequent disappearance of the papilloma.

For these purposes, drugs are suitable, which include interferon:

• Interferon;
• Viferon;
• Genferon.

Different forms of release of each of these funds allow the doctor to choose the correct type (gel, ointment, vaginal suppositories), depending on the location of the growths. Of the funds indicated above, the only agent with an antiviral effect is Genferon. For the treatment of HPV, this is a separate advantage, means for improving the functioning of the immune system are prescribed along with antiviral medications.

If, after the course of treatment, the papillomas were not destroyed, the doctor prescribes their removal by one of the modern methods (laser, surgery, radio wave, cryotherapy). After the patient will need to improve immunity, drink pills, the content of interferon.

HPV drug overview

Isoprinosine is considered one of the most effective means that can activate the body's defenses to combat papillomatosis: it is able to quickly affect the virus, and its functions give a positive result:

• action at the cellular level;
• stimulation of the activity of the main links of immunity;
• stopping the multiplication of viral cells.

It is allowed to take Isoprinosine in combination or in monotherapy. Statistics show a low probability of relapse (about 2.5% of all cases of successful treatment). However, the drug is contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interferon generated by the body can be increased in volume thanks to Panavir. It contains glycosides, the action of which stimulates the immune system.

The list of effective medicines is supplemented by products made on the basis of plant elements that act through DNA on the entire immune system. The list of funds is huge, but Viferon, Indinol, Alpizarin and Cycloferon are considered the most popular among them. Their use is in addition to complex therapy.

There is an immunomodulator made on the basis of animal thymus glands - T-activin. It stimulates the production of interferon by the body, normalizes the number of lymphocytes in the blood, stimulates an increase in immunity.

There are complex immunomodulators for HPV - Medorrinum, Antimonium crudum. The active ingredient in each is of plant origin, without the addition of synthetic components. Such funds have contraindications, before taking them, it is necessary to clarify the rationality of treatment with an immunologist.

With genital warts (and the absence of neoplasms on the neck, in the urethra, rectum), Keravort, a synthetic immunomodulator, is included in the complex treatment with a group of drugs. It must be applied directly to the affected areas. Often, a person after using it has side effects:

• itching in the treated area;
• pain in the affected area.

If, after using immunomodulators, immunostimulants, the patient experiences pain, problems with organs or other problems, an urgent need to consult a doctor for advice. For each case, the rating of effective drugs is individual: the remedy that will help one person to cure may not affect another in any way.

The necessary drugs are available in pharmacies with and without prescriptions.

Treatment prognosis and contraindications

The inclusion of immunomodulators for HPV in the complex therapy in order to raise immunity in HPV is considered an effective solution for the first stage of the development of the disease: the activation of immune cells enhances the body's defense, destroys the virus. Especially favorable prognosis for persons under the age of 25.

Indications for appointment - HPV, its constant relapses, the occurrence of neoplasms, dysplasia.

Immunomodulators are contraindicated for persons prone to the following problems (or already having the following diseases):

• malignant tumors;
• allergic reactions in the body;
• arthritis;
• lupus erythematosus;
• asthma.

Immunomodulators in the event of oncogenic formations can cause active tumor growth; medicine recommends using such funds only after surgery to remove these tumors.

Some drugs are contraindicated for pregnant, lactating women.

Before prescribing immunostimulating drugs for HPV, the doctor sends the patient for various tests. In some cases, doctors give the patient's body time to get rid of the infection on its own, only after that they prescribe a set of drugs to strengthen the immune system. It is forbidden to increase immunity for men and women without first consulting the attending physician, because the body may have problems that are contraindications to the beginning of drug therapy.