HPV human papillomavirus transmits flat warts, gonorrhea, etc.

[바이오타임즈] Spring is a typical season change period, and the temperature difference between day and night is large due to the influence of the spring cold. During seasonal changes like this, immunity tends to weaken, so it is best to prevent diseases that may occur due to weakened immunity. There are a variety of diseases related to immunity, but among them, warts, which can be caused by the HPV human papillomavirus, can be cited as a representative example.

There are various types of warts depending on the form of their appearance. It is classified into flat warts that occur on the face in the form of flat papules, warts vulgaris that occur on the fingers, nails, and lips, plantar warts that occur on the soles of the feet, and gonorrhea that occurs on the genitals. Among these, flat warts and gonorrhea are the types of warts that many people experience.

Flat warts are a disease that occurs due to excessive proliferation of the epidermis due to infection with the HPV human papillomavirus. Clinically, it appears as a papule with a bumpy surface and may look like acne. Because of these characteristics, many people mistake it for millet acne and extrude it. The problem is that the disease does not occur immediately after infection with the virus, but occurs when the immune system is weakened after a certain period of incubation period.

Therefore, if the treatment period is missed, the number of lesions increases and the color becomes darker. It is even common for the disease to be passed on to others when it is active. Therefore, pay attention to your immune system on a daily basis, but if you have lumpy papules on your face, neck, or arms, it is a good idea to seek treatment without delay.

Along with flat warts, gonorrhea, which requires quick response, is a disease that can infect both men and women. Starting with a moist red boil, the lesion gradually grows in size and becomes unsightly. However, just because it occurs in both men and women does not mean that it occurs in the same location. In women, it mainly occurs in the vulva, inside the vagina, and perineum, while in men, it usually occurs in the penis, testes, and urethra entrance.

Many people ignore it when it occurs in the relevant area, but over time, several small mushrooms or chicken combs may appear in the same area at the same time. The problem is that the lesion discharges secretions and emits a foul odor. This requires prompt response as it not only causes difficulty in walking but can also cause harm to others.

For both diseases, worsening of symptoms can be prevented if appropriate treatment is administered in the early stages of the disease. However, it is important to treat it correctly in the beginning. The standard for being correct here is that treatment must be carried out according to the cause of the disease.

In fact, as awareness of warts increases, various treatments are emerging. For example, there are injection treatments, laser treatments, and cryotherapy treatments that remove the surface of the lesion, as well as topical medications such as Verumal and Aldara Cream. However, this treatment does not completely remove the virus, which is the main cause of warts, but only removes the outer surface of the skin, so there is a high possibility of recurrence.

Additionally, the pain that occurs during progression cannot be overlooked. In fact, Aldara Cream, also known as wart medicine, may cause pain due to secondary infection if used excessively. Even though application should be stopped when such pain occurs, many people continue to apply it in the hope of getting better quickly. In addition, cryotherapy and laser treatment also involve a process of cutting and cutting, so the intensity of pain felt is severe.

Since the treatment has to be performed every time it recurs, there is a high risk of scarring. Nevertheless, there are people who undergo the treatment repeatedly, which inevitably causes psychological pain as the cost is burdensome and the treatment period is prolonged.

So what would be the right way to deal with it? Oriental medicine focuses on normalizing the immune system and promoting skin regeneration to treat warts. The reason for applying this method is to provide treatment appropriate for the cause of the disease.

The main cause of flat warts, gonorrhea, etc. is HPV human papillomavirus, and we must focus on eliminating it. However, since the virus exists deep in the skin, it is difficult to expect to prevent recurrence by treating only the skin surface. Of course, due to the nature of warts, it is not easy to completely eliminate the virus, but increasing the recurrence rate and preventing virus penetration can contribute to lowering the recurrence rate. A method designed based on this principle is immunotherapy, which is a treatment that focuses on taking herbal medicine and visiting the hospital.

Herbal medicine and pills are prescribed according to individual constitution and symptoms to restore the weakened immune system to its original state, and active circulation of energy and blood is restored through electronic moxibustion and light therapy. This type of treatment has the characteristic of not only removing viruses present on the skin surface, but also preventing recurrence by increasing immunity so that the skin destroys viruses on its own.

Along with treatment, follow-up care is also important. Half-body bathing, regular eating habits, and sufficient rest can be helpful. As immunity tends to drop during seasonal changes, please pay attention to these management measures.

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