Look, when it comes to hand warts, warts on your elbows, your knees, the soles of your feet, you can go ahead and cry whatever crazy concoction you may have read about on the internet. A few of those home remedies are sort of effective, and most of them don’t work, but you at least don’t stand to hurt yourself in the process of self-medicating your HPV infection.
But… when it comes to genital HPV, we can only recommend, in good conscience, real medical attention. Still, if you insist on getting your HPV treatment advice from the big book of home remedies or some such, we urge you to at least consider the following… and strike them right off the list of possible home remedies…
Foodstuffs
One of the more popular home remedies for common warts is to apply certain things from the kitchen to the infected area. You can tape a piece of garlic to a wart, dip it in vinegar, or soak it in salt water. Surprisingly, some of this stuff kind of actually works. Foods with incredibly high acidic content do, in fact, have what it takes to burn away at warts.
…And that’s exactly why you should never apply these foods to your genitals. Your hands, your feet, they can handle “spicy foods”, but putting garlic on your nether regions is no safer, and no smarter, than rubbing it in your eyes. If you’re looking for home remedies, stay out of the kitchen.
Home Surgery
Most people wince at the very idea of trying to surgically excise their own warts. Some doctors will treat hand warts with a pair of sterilized surgical scissors. It’s quick, relatively painless, and most importantly; performed in a sterile, medical environment.
If your HPV infection is severe enough that you’re even contemplating a solution this dangerous and crazy, then it’s severe enough to go see your physicist. You’re not a surgeon, don’t operate on yourself.
Footcare Products
You can get rid of plantar warts with relative ease with a hot footbath and a corn remover, but the very thought of applying the same treatment to genital warts is enough to make any rational person’s hair stand on end. Yes, it is just as painful and as ineffective as you’d guess.
In martial arts, a lot of movements are designed to keep the feet and hands in the heat of the action, and the head and genitals well outside of the action. This is because your feet and hands are the toughest parts of your body, and your head and genitals are the most vulnerable. You wouldn’t wear shoes in place of underwear, so don’t use a plantar wart removal method on your more sensitive parts.
Conclusion…
If you think what we’re saying here is “Don’t use any home remedies to take care of genital warts”, you’re absolutely correct. Trying to treat genital warts yourself can result in scarring, loss of sensitivity due to nerve damage, or worse. Just don’t do it. If you think you have genital HPV, see a doctor. Genital HPV is not a problem you can solve with a simple home remedy.
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Wilmington, DE (PRWEB) April 5, 2010 – While there is no HPV cure in the medical makings as of yet, and there are a few HPV vaccines that are out for young girls that are administered in different stages and at different ages, treatment options for those who are infected with the HPV virus are few. The makers of an all-natural supplement that offers private and at-home, conventional and affordable options for treating HPV infections, like genital warts – Bio Natural Labs – is announcing a 15% off sale through the month of May, as well as the arrival of a brand new and affordable, 1-month supply that allows consumers to enjoy $1-per-day treatment.
The product is called Homeopathic Virus Inhibitor: It works to detoxify the body and cleanse the internal organs, while super-boosting the immune system and introducing four high-potency antioxidants, as well as eight of the most powerful all-natural antivirals known to man—as well as using anti-anxiety and anti-stress ingredient complexes to prevent stress-related HPV virus outbreaks.
When compared to conventional medical treatment options for those who are showing external signs and symptoms of the HPV virus – like genital warts – the spokesperson for Bio Natural Labs, Jonathan Steinberg, ascertains that HPVI offers some true promise for those who are seeking a private and affordable means of holistic, at-home treatment for HPV.
“When compared to the current treatment options on the market, such as external creams that a doctor might prescribe, HVPI offers something very similar,” Steinberg explains. “Because such creams are called imiquimods – which basically stimulate the body’s own immune system to fend off the HPV virus naturally, and such creams have only a documented success rate of about 42% – we feel very strongly about the success of our supplement. HPVI offers a high-dosage of antivirals and antioxidants that can really super-blast the immune system, and allow the body to internally and naturally combat the HPV virus, as well incorporating powerful anti-stress and anti-anxiety ingredients to help prevent stress-related outbreaks.”
Currently Bio Natural Labs is offering a brand new, 1-month supply of their HPVI supplement for naturally treating HPV infections for $29.99 per month; or a $1-per-day. They also offer a 4, 6, and 12 month supply at their online store for generous discounts off the one month price.
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Though there was much said about an HPV vaccine, it wasn’t until very recently that an HPV vaccine was given approval by the Food and Drug Administration to be exploited in the treatment of HPV. HPV is short for the Human Papilloma Virus which is regarded as a sexually transmitted disease. There are more and more cases of this virus occurring, and as more and more teenagers and preteens begin sexual lives at this early age, there is now more than ever a spread of this virus.
The main ground for this lying in the fact that HPV is contagious. This was a factor in trying to find a viable HPV vaccine. It had already been completed that there was no cure as such for the HPV infection but a vaccine was still seen as a possibility.
So it was, that in June of 2006 the first ever HPV vaccine was approved by the FDA. This HPV vaccine is known by the name of Gardasil andfor the time being at smallest is used as a vaccinum to handle HPV in women.
Another vaccine which was awaiting on Food and Drug Administration approval as of the end of 2006 is known as Cervarix and is also used as an HPV vaccine for women. An HPV vaccine for men has as eventually to be complete although Gardasil is being tested for use on men as well.
Studies for the HPV vaccine Gardasil shows that it is best if administered before the commencement of sexual relations. For this reason it has been recommended that this HPV vaccine be administered to girls as young as 9-12 years of age ....please continue on a site that is all about this topic and other related information...
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Sure, it’s not the typical lunch room conversation topic, but most of know the basics, like... it’s a sexually transmitted disease ...it’s embarrassing... and... we all hope we never get it!
Unfortunately few of us know the real facts. Facts like this: HPV (human papillomavirus) is the culprit, HPV can lead to Cervical Cancer, and 25 percent of women think that Pap tests prevent it.
But, contrary to what most websites (and even some doctors) would have you believe... it’s not all bad news. No, in fact, when you know ALL of the facts, HPV is not as scary as it might sound. The best news is that genital warts are very treatable and there have been major advancements in the medical world to treat the dreaded virus, not to mention ways to boost your own immune system to deal with it as much as possible.
Not All HPV types are Created Equal
There are literally hundreds of the human papillomavirus types, but only thirty of them are sexually transmitted. The other little troublemakers show up as warts on the hands, feet, eyeballs or other parts of the body when you come in contact with the skin of someone infected with the virus.
So what happens when you find out your partner is infected with the sexually ...and terribly embarrassing... form? Do you panic and wait for massive outbreaks in unspeakable regions? Interestingly enough, only about fifteen viruses will ever show up. Most can be fought off by your immune system, given enough time and provided you are a healthy person (also not smoking and staying out of stressful situations can help too.) In these situations, you might never see or be aware that you were ever infected.
But what about the fifteen remaining culprits? This is where you’ve got to be especially careful! In these cases, genital warts may crop up and should be treated while your body tries to fight off the virus. Not only do these HPV types cause trouble, they can lead to Cervical Cancer if left unchecked.
The Day You Discover You Have It Can Be A Nasty Surprise
HPV is more common than most people would ever guess. In fact, the chances are that at any rodeo, race track or other social event, there is an all out viral attack going on inside the jeans of three out of four people you see. White hair and a senior citizen status don’t nix the chances of infection, either. If you’ve reached your 50th birthday, you have a whopping 80% chance of having had the virus in your lifetime.
Why would a virus be so common that it’s perfectly normal for women in their teens and early 20s to test positive? Because the virus is spread just by touching infected skin. You know what that means? Intercourse isn’t necessarily the culprit and no, condoms don’t always do the trick. If you touch an infected penis or scrotum with your skin, bingo... you’ve got it.
Genital Warts – More Bark than Bite
Out of all the STD's you could possibly have, genital warts are probably the most tame. The worst part of it is probably the embarrassment factor, because these types rarely progress into anything serious or threaten fertility – unlike more serious STDs such as Chlamydia or Gonorrhea.
Within as little as one week to six months of contracting genital warts, you’ll notice the appearance of warts or clusters of warts – usually white or flesh colored. The sizes range from tiny little bumps to larger growths the size of a pea. Don’t freak out... these problematic growths usually don’t burn or bleed, but can sometimes itch.
It's important to remember that once you’ve discovered genital warts, your sex life is not forever in ruins and your life is not over. You just need some help. I've helped a lot of people from this point forward, but as far as your gynecologist or doctor goes, they can prescribe a cream, however many people have reported it to badly burn and a lot of times not work very well anyway. It's also fairly expensive, especially when you have to go back and get more of it next time. Another option they might suggest is getting the warts frozen or burnt off. Sometimes this works for people, but many report the warts returning within three to four months.
When it comes to genital warts, just because you can’t see them doesn’t mean that the virus isn’t busy at work. The only way to be sure that it’s safe to have unprotected sex is to have your gynecologist check with a special magnifying glass. After about two years of no new eruptions, you’ve probably kicked the virus.
When something like HPV is so easily spread, we expect that every gynecologist will test for it along with the yearly exam and PAP. Right? Wrong! Here’s the deal...
Almost ALL of us would have a positive HPV test should we be tested annually. But not all HPV viruses are worth even worrying about. They show no symptoms and our bodies beat them up and kick them out without us ever knowing it. So why have most of the women across America sweating it out for nothing?
Another reason? Who would guess that HMO’s would be concerned with the cost-effectiveness of the test? So until you turn 30, or have symptoms that concern you, don’t expect a test. Before 30, a PAP smear that checks the cervical cell is probably all you’ll need or get.
What happens at 30? HPV that is still hanging around and hasn’t been beaten by then could be cause for concern. At that point your gynecologist will want to watch closely to be sure cervical cells are not being affected, changing and become early stage cancer cells.
Cervical Cell Changes... Then What?
About 5 percent of the 55 million PAP tests performed each year come back ASCUS (indicating an undetermined abnormality). If this happens to you, don’t start an all out panic attack yet. The lab will retest the cell sample for HPV. If the results are negative, the abnormal PAP was due to an inflammation.
What if it’s not negative? The next step is a colposcopy, a procedure that let’s your doctor get a close up look at the cervical cells. If there’s nothing suspicious, a six month follow-up PAP will be scheduled. Any threatening looking cells will be sent off for a biopsy.
It gets scarier sounding by the moment, but even if you have cells sent for a biopsy the chances that you have anything to worry about are only 50/50. So keep your head on your shoulders and remember that most of the cases disappear on their own.
If after two years the cells haven’t cleared up, your gynecologist may want to get rid of them using a scalpel, laser treatment or an electric current.
An HSIL (high grade cervical change) result is more cause for concern than the ASCUS. This means that precancerous or cancerous cell changes have been noted. You can expect a colposcopy, a biopsy, and even immediate removal of the cancerous cells.
The Shot That Prevents HPV From Getting Out Of Control
In 2006 the FDA approved a shot (for women only) that is nearly 100 percent effective for the two types of HPV that are the culprits in 90 percent of genital wart outbreaks. Better yet, it also protects against two virus types that 70 percent of cervical cancer cases stem from.
Just three shots in a six month period can keep you HPV free. Who can get these shots? Females between the ages of 9 and 26. The shot is intended to protect females by immunizing them before they become sexually active.
That may be good for them, but... what about the rest of us?
Once you’ve reached 27, you’ve probably already been exposed to the virus. Some gynecologists argue that women over 26 may not have been exposed to all of the virus types the shot targets and would also benefit from it. The only drawback is that the effectiveness of the shot has not been tested on women over 27. Should your gynecologist suggest that you get it, regardless, you may want to consider both the pros and the cons.
Don’t throw away the condoms and safe sex rules! There are still cervical cancer causing types of the HPV that you aren’t protected from. A vaccine targeting these four types is expected to be introduced soon. And another thing to think about... the shots are so new that they don’t even know yet whether you’ll need a booster shot every five years to stay protected!
Safe is Best!
Did you know that for every partner you slide between the sheets with during a month, your chances of contracting HPV increase ten times? It pays to put the breaks on your sex life, if it means living longer.
Smoking too is a cause for concern for gynecologists who detect cervical abnormalities. Their advice to women is to QUIT. Yes, I know it’s easier said than done, but women who have HPV are 67 percent more likely to have cervical cell changes.
Here’s the easy one... eat more pink and red fruits. Dining on a succulent and divine watermelon or eating a fresh vine-ripe tomato isn’t hard to do. The great part is that while we’re enjoying the delicious taste lycopene, an antioxidant, is invading your body and fighting for you. In fact, eating these two foods can decrease long-term infections from cancer causing HPV types by a whopping 56 percent!
As for men and those of you who have already contracted the virus or are out of range to benefit from the vaccine, you CAN be helped. Check out my website for pictures and more information.
Sick and tired of all the scams and disinformation on the internet about successful genital warts treatment options, Greg Thompson has helped thousands overcome genital warts after his personal experience prompted him to write The Genital Warts Report and create a website of the same name at http://www.GenitalWartsReport.com
Up until very recently, in fact not until the middle of the year 2006, was there a vaccine available for genital HPV. All possible vaccines until that time were only a distant possibility and a goal to be worked toward. In 2006 however, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) granted approval of a vaccine for genital HPV, called Gardasil. Another vaccine, Cervarix, was in the works and waiting for FDA approval by the end of 2006.
Gardasil however, is used as a vaccination for women, not men. Currently there is no vaccine per se for men, although Gardasil is being tested for use on men genital HPV as well. Recommendations for Gardasil state that the genital HPV vaccine should be given to women starting at as young an age as between 9-12. It is also better if the genital HPV vaccine can be given before they begin sexual relations, and before they become infected with the genital HPV.
Having a healthy lifestyle doesn’t only mean that you need to exercise and cut back on certain things. It means that if you have recurrent genital HPV like I did, that you will have to just about turn your lifestyle around on its head. Exercise is good, but you will also have to factor in such things as a less stressful way of living, reduced alcohol and cigarette consumption, and healthier foods.
You will want to reduce such things as refined and processed foods, red meats, sugars and caffeine to a very large extent can reduce the impact of genital HPV. Including such foods that will give your immune system a boost should be your main goal, with maybe a detour here and there for a cheeseburger with a side of fries!
Water in large quantities, or more than we normally take in now, is a good thing to look into as is including the necessary vitamins and minerals into your diet. To combatgenital HPV, some vitamins and minerals are needed above the others. These include Vitamins A, B complex, C and E. Lactobacillus Acidophilus and Zinc. But you can also take them in supplemental form. Vitamin in particular can be used as a natural remedy to help clear up genital HPV.
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HPV or “Human Papillomavirus” is one of the many teenage relationship dangers that exist today. HPV is actually a common virus that people of all ages can experience, especially teenagers that are sexually active. In a recent estimate, it has been found that there are one hundred or more different strains of this virus. However, most of these do not have harmful effects. There are at least thirty of these strains that can put a teenager at risk for serious medical conditions, such as cancer. Both male and females teenagers who are sexually active can contract HPV. If you are a parent of a teenager, it is important that you educate them on this potentially serious medical condition.
How HPV is Transmitted
When an individual comes in contact with an individual who has HPV, in a sexually oriented manner, it is likely that they will contact the virus. Nearly all the cases that have been confirmed come as a result of sexual intercourse, or oral sex activities. Fluids from an infected person are passed through the skin of the genital area, as well as mucous membranes. Any exchange of body fluids can result in an infection of this condition. Teenagers often think that they cannot become infected with a sexually transmitted disease, or that AIDS is the largest concern, they should be taught that this simply is not true. HPV is a rapidly spreading condition that can wreck havoc on the health.
HPV Symptoms
There are many symptoms that are associated with HPV. The most common is that of genital warts. It is important to understand, though, that not all cases of this particular virus will result in visible warts in the genital area of the individual that is infected. If warts are detected, they may be any size, and/or shape. Unfortunately, apart from the visible appearance of genital warts or warts that can be found on the thighs, the anus, or other places on the outside of the body, most symptoms are internal and may not be discovered until a large amount of damage has been caused.
The Complications
This is a teenage relationship danger not only because of the fact that it is a sexually transmitted disease, but also because it can result in the onset of various types of cancers in both males and females. Examples of the types of cancers that may develop include that of cervical cancer, rectal cancer, and other types. These cancers can be treated on the most part. The problem is, if someone is unaware of the fact that they have this condition, the symptoms associated with cancer may not be discovered until it is too late. Teenagers really need to know the facts on this particular illness.
Conclusion
There are many different types of teenage relationship dangers. Engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual activities can result in the contraction of sexually transmitted diseases. HPV is the most common type of sexually transmitted diseases. It is essential that you take the time to discuss the consequences of sex with your teenager. By doing so, you may be eliminating at least one of the teenage relationship dangers that they could stand a risk for experiencing.
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Many doctors will argue that testing for HPV is an art, not a science. This simply means that there is no precise, one hundred percent accurate way to test for HPV.
The most common symptoms of HPV, being warts, are generally easy to identify. Be they common or genital warts, they’re easily spotted by their conspicuous cauliflower like appearance.
Even so, if you suspect that you have contracted HPV, it is a good idea to have your doctor verify this. Oftentimes, what may be a simple blemish, a pimple, or something else entirely may be misidentified as a wart, and the wrong treatment may be applied, as such, it’s always wise to attain a professional’s opinion.
That said, warts are not the primary concern in HPV testing for women. The primary concern is the risk of HPV types 16 or 18 developing into cervical cancer.
A lot of attention is paid in the media to the problems of breast cancer, of HIV, and, more recently, of Swine Flu. It seems odd, then, that so little attention is paid to cervical cancer and HPV, as, every year, cervical cancer kills an estimated forty thousand women. The vast majority of these cases are linked to human papilloma virus.
To be clear, the HPV strains that do lead to cervical cancer are not the types that lead to genital warts and similar conditions. Rather, the HPV types that lead to cervical cancer show absolutely no symptoms visible to the naked eye. Vaginal bleeding may occur, but it is much more common for the condition to show absolutely no symptoms until the cancer has developed into an advanced stage.
You check yourself for lumps and you check your skin for spots after a day in the sun, it is equally important to have a regular pap smear conducted.
You will want to talk to your doctor to arrange scheduled pap smears. The information below will provide a rough guideline, but there are several factors at play, besides your age, that should determine how frequently you should have the test conducted.
For sexually active women or women over the age of eighteen, you should have a pap smear conducted once every one, two, or three years. Although many doctors insist on an annual pap test for any woman aged eighteen to thirty.
A majority of doctors believe that a woman who has reached the ages of sixty five to seventy with no abnormal test results may safely stop having the test conducted. Most women who have had hysterectomies performed do not need pap smears after two or three years of normal results.
A woman who has had a series of abnormal test results may be asked to take a pap test every six months in order for her doctor to keep a close eye on the situation. Abnormal test results may be a bit ambiguous, and it may be hard to identify the problem, if there even is a problem in the first place, with a single pap smear.
When portions of the cervix are removed or operated on in response to an abnormal test result, an annual test should be conducted in order to check for recurrence of abnormal cell growth
Most importantly, you should absolutely not neglect your doctor’s advice regarding a regular pap test. Even if you believe a regular pap test to be unnecessary due to your age or other circumstance, you should not stop having the test conducted until your doctor says so.
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HPV isn’t just one condition or one disease. Human Papillomavirus spreads across a wide range of different infection types. The good news is that the most common types are easily treatable, and that many of the least common types tend to be essentially harmless, showing no actually symptoms.
For the purposes of this article, we’ll only focus on the types you need to be concerned about. These include the various HPV types that do show symptoms in the form of warts, and a few types which do not show symptoms, but which can lead to further complications. The fact is that there are a lot of HPV types that you simply don’t have to worry about, so we’ll focus on the more harmful or uncomfortable types which can be prevented, identified, and properly treated.
Common Warts
These are the types we’ve all had, types 2 and 7. They cause warts on the hands and feet, but they’re really not a big deal, they’re just ugly and uncomfortable. Some simple over the counter treatment can usually take care of them.
Plantar Warts
Caused by types 1, 2 and 4. These are not dangerous, but are even less comfortable than hand warts, as they effect the bottom of the feet and can make the simple act of walking a pain. These are best dealt with quickly.
Flat Warts
Flat warts are similar to plantar warts, in that they tend to affect the feet and are uncomfortable, but tend to be sort of “ingrown”. These are caused by types 3 and 10.
Anogenital Warts
Caused by types 6, 11, 42, 43, 44, 55 and a number of others. These are basically what we call “genital warts” and can affect the genitals and the anus. There is little to no overlap between genital warts and genital cancers. If you have anogenital warts, they won’t lead to cervical cancer, but it goes without saying that these are best treated quickly with advice from a medical professional.
Genital Cancers
Types 16, 18, 31, 35, 38, 45, 51, 52, 56, 58, 59, 68, 73 and 82. Genital cancers are caused by HPV types affecting the genitals without actually showing any warts. In women, these can typically only be identified by a pap smear.
Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is actually a hereditary skin condition, and can result in typically asymptomatic HPV types resulting in warts or scales. More than 15 types of HPV can be associated with this condition. Epidermodysplasia verruciformis cannot be contracted from HPV, though, and is completely hereditary.
Focal Epithelia Hyperplasia
Focal epithelia hyperplasia, also known as “Heck’s disease” is an oral infection causing pink, whitish, mucosal masses in the mouth. The masses are painless and contagious, occurring commonly in children and adolescents, sometimes continuing into adulthood. This condition is associated with HPV types 13 and 32. No severe health problems have been linked to this condition.
Oral Papillomas
Oral warts can be caused by HPV types 6, 7, 11, 16 and 32. Luckily, oral papillomas are quite rare, though are best dealt with via surgery.
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Here is one of the simple truths of love and sex in the modern world: You need to be willing to have frank, open discussions with your partner about all matters relating to sex.
To put it bluntly, it’s not the 1950’s anymore, and it’s not a great idea to be shy or ashamed when it comes to talking to your partner about sex. If you’re a little bashful about it, remember, they talk about this stuff on daytime TV, so why be embarrassed over talking about it with the person you take to bed?
You should be willing to talk about every possible detail of your sex life with your partner, be willing to listen, and put no subject out of bounds. This is true when discussing more personal details of satisfaction, but especially true when it comes to issues of health.
If you have, or have had in the past, HPV, you need to tell any new sex partner before intercourse occurs. We know that all of this sort of clinical advice can be difficult to put to work in the real world. There’s no better way to spoil that “first time” mood than to say “Oh by the way, I have genital warts, but it’s all cleared up, now!”
What you need to do, then, is simply not be bashful about the sexual tension between yourself and your new potential partner. There are no set rules for this sort of thing, but as soon as sexual interaction becomes an open possibility for the future, say around the second date (or the end of the first, if you’re getting along incredibly well) it’s a good idea for both partners to divulge their sexual histories to one another. Get it out of the way early on so you don’t have to surprise anyone with it later.
Now, let’s say you’re clean, you’ve never contracted HPV or any other sort of venereal disease, so… do you need to have this talk?
Yes, of course you do. Having a frank talk about venereal diseases and sexual history isn’t just for your partner’s benefit, it’s for your benefit, as well. In the event that your partner does have HPV or another STD, you need to talk about it, and somebody needs to break the ice. That won’t always be the person who actually does have HPV. It’s not that somebody’s trying to keep a secret, but… can be embarrassing for someone who’s suffered genital HPV to willingly bring it up, so that puts the burden on your shoulders to get the talk started.
In this day and age, we’re not going to say “Ask your partner for a full list of the names and phone numbers of every previous sexual partner”, but some time does need to be dedicated to talking about this sort of thing. Know “where your partner has been”, as it were.
In short, educate yourself on HPV and other sexually transmitted diseases, and don’t be embarrassed. It’s a talk that every couple needs to have.
And remember that HPV isn’t a red light for a sexual relationship, it only means that you need to be careful. Remember that HPV can still be spread without any visible symptoms taking place, and even with a condom, so if you do contract HPV, talk with your physician before having sex again.
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What is HPV? Human papillomavirus has a strain of more than 100 viruses and it can affect several parts of the human body. HPV types could be distinguished as low-risk and high-risk, while a common HPV infection is genital HPV. If you are concerned about it you should read on.
Physicians have determined that HPV has the possibility to develop into cancer and it is referred to as the high-risk HPV type while the other that is unlikely to cause lesions and develop into cancer is known as low-risk. However, both types can produce the development of abnormal cells.
High-risk HPV causes growth on the area of the cervix which is nearly visible, and mostly flat unlike those of the low-risk that are external warts. Bear in mind that a extreme case of high-risk HPV infection can go away on its own usually through a change in lifestyle, and may not cause the development of cancer. But if left untreated and if the infection does not go away on it's own high risk HPV can be the primary risk factor for cancer of the cervix. This type of HPV, the high-risk one does not cause health problems.
Several strains of HPV can also cause warts on the hands, feet and some parts of the body, while some strains are called genital HPV because they are transmitted through sexual intercourse and can cause warts that grow in the genital area like the vagina, vulva, cervix, anus, rectum, scrotum, and penis.
Genital HPV can cause abnormal cells mainly in the women’s cervix and it can be precancerous. If you had had sexual contact with an HPV-infected person, the warts will or may come out within some weeks after. Sometimes it may take a few months or years to appear, or they may not at all show up. It may as well cause flat, abnormal growth in the area of the genitals and of the cervix. In spite of this, if the cervix gets infected with HPV it frequently does not set off any symptoms.
To top it all, if a person does have high-risk HPV, it does not mean that the person will have cancer of the cervix. Even if the human papillomavirus causes damage, with the help of Pap smear tests, cell changes can be located and ministered to put a stop from developing cancer. Nonetheless, you need to be more mindful about your health and always remember that prevention is better than cure.
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There is no magic diet, no special fruit or vegetable that will make you impervious to HPV. There’s no way to reduce risk of contracting HPV by 100%, as even the HPV vaccine only protects against the high risk forms that can lead to cancer and so on. That said, you can make some simple changes to your diet to improve your immune system, so as to greatly reduce your risk of contracting HPV, and, should you contract HPV, your immune system will be able to rid your body of the infection that much more quickly.
In fact, let’s forget about HPV for a minute and just consider this: If you eat healthy, you will feel better.
A lot of health food people get it wrong. Eating better isn’t about living longer, it’s not about avoiding foods that will “kill you” (no food can really kill you unless you’re suffering from serious obesity or blood pressure and cholesterol problems) it’s about making the years you have available to you more enjoyable. If you eat well, you will be in a better mood, as nutrition plays a vital part in maintaining mental health. If you eat well, you’ll be stronger, faster, less tired, you’ll feel more comfortable and look better in your own body, your skin will look and feel better, your bones will be stronger, you’ll get sick less often, and you will be happier. You will live longer, as well, but the real point is that, in the here and now, you can improve your quality of life by leaps and bounds by making a few simple dietary changes.
Fruits and vegetables
Here’s the basic rule of fruits and vegetables: There’s almost no such thing as too much.
You may have heard of the supposed “superfruits” which have become pretty trendy these days, but honestly, most of them aren’t much stronger than your average orange or apple. However, if an exotic flavour is enough to get you eating more fruits, go for it.
Look for fruits especially high in vitamin C, most obviously, the orange.
As for vegetables, try just switching sugary, salty snacks out with salads. Play around with different combinations and lighter dressings until you have something you like. Salads mainly provide fiber, which can help to keep your system clean and flush out excess waste. This can be enormously helpful in improving your immune system and preventing colon cancer.
Water
It sounds like a lot, but try to drink about a gallon a day. Water doesn’t contain vitamins or anything, but it works as a sort of lubrication for your body and basically improves all facets of your biological functions.
Protein
You do need protein to keep your immune system and your skin strong to help fight off HPV infection. Try to avoid red meat, though. Something to keep in mind, pork is actually one of the safest, healthiest meats available. It gets a bad name, and certainly, bacon is probably the worst food you can eat, but it digests more easily than beef and is less greasy. If you can get more protein from beans or fish, that’s even better.
Exercise
Nutrition only goes so far. You can have a perfect diet, but if you don’t keep yourself active, your immune system won’t be strong enough to deal with an HPV infection quickly and effectively. Stay fit. If you can make time for some daily situps and pushups, great. If not, at the very least you should take a walk every day.
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Anogenital warts are a commonly misunderstood disease. Caused by Human papilloma virus types 6, 11, 42, 43, 44 and 55, among others, anogenital warts, sometimes simply called genital warts, are a type of genital HPV, but are only one small subsection of genital HPV.
Other types of genital HPV may lead to genital cancers, such as cervical cancer, while others may lead to no symptoms whatsoever. Luckily, the types that lead to anogenital warts do not lead to cancer.
That said, the presence of anogenital warts should not be taken as a sign that you do not have an HPV type that can lead to cancer. Multiple HPV types can affect an individual at once, and it is entirely possible to have both anogenital warts and developing cervical cancer from two or more different strains of genital HPV.
Anogenital warts tend to spread only through direct sexual contact. It is possible for anogenital warts to spread to the mouth, though it is somewhat rare.
One common misconception is that HPV is only contagious when an infection is active. This isn’t the case. In fact, HPV can spread for even months after a wart infection clears up. For this reason, we strongly urge that you consult your physician before considering yourself ready to have sex again, and we insist that you use a latex condom during sex.
If you do contract genital warts, they can sometimes be easily identified from a “layman’s” perspective on sight, but other times may only become visible through some medical testing. If you do suspect that you have contracted anogenital warts, make sure to consult your doctor before taking action, lest you wind up treating a pimple or an ingrown hair with an over the counter genital wart remover.
Do not use home remedies on anogenital warts. There are a number of home remedies that work like a charm on common warts on the hands and feet, but your hands and feet are not as sensitive as your genitals. There are some over the counter and prescription treatments for anogenital warts that tend to be highly effective, so there’s no reason to try and treat anogenital warts with slices of garlic, dabs of vinegar, or something you found in a home pedicure kit.
Again, anogenital warts are uncomfortable, but do not lead to cancer. That said, women should make absolutely certain to have their regular pap smear conducted, as this is the only way to identify the types of HPV which show no visible symptoms, but which can lead to cervical cancer. And as always, safe sex should be practiced, in order to prevent contracting or spreading genital HPV.
Because anogenital HPV strains can lie dormant in one’s body for years without showing any visible symptoms, it is possible to see genital warts occur even a decade or longer after contracting the disease. It is also possible to contract anogenital wart causing HPV without ever seeing any visible symptoms. This is worth making a bit more public, as dormant HPV suddenly showing symptoms years after infection has led to a lot of distrust in marriages. Genital warts suddenly appearing are not always a sign of infidelity.
If you do have anogenital warts, just make sure to go through the proper steps. Talk to your doctor, and treat the warts medically.
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A new study that was published by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and that was based upon facts and reports that were released for 2010 by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), has spurred some fears about the newest vaccine for HPV for young girls, Gardisol, and others that are currently in the making.
“A new study concludes that people tend to match their risk perceptions about policy issues with their cultural values, which may explain the intense disagreement about proposals to vaccinate elementary-school girls against human-papillomavirus (HPV). The study also says people's values shape their perceptions of expert opinion on the vaccine.
HPV is a widespread disease that, when sexually transmitted, can cause cervical cancer. In October of 2009, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that the vaccine be given to all girls ages 11 or 12. However, the recommendation has been mired in controversy, and so far adopted in only one state and the District of Columbia.
An online experiment involving more than 1,500 U.S. adults reveals that individuals who have cultural values that favor authority and individualism perceive the vaccine as risky, in part because they believe it will lead girls to engage in unsafe sex. But individuals with cultural values that favor gender equality and pro-community/government involvement in basic health care are more likely to see the vaccine as low risk and high benefit.
The study was funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is being published online this week in the journal Law and Human Behavior. It found that people exposed to unattributed, balanced information about HPV vaccines tended to produce something called "biased assimilation," a phenomenon in which culturally-identifiable groups draw opposing conclusions and become more divided rather than less divided as they consider evidence.
But when biased assimilation was compared to another survey result, researchers were surprised. "An even bigger effect for all subjects was the perceived values of experts," said Yale University law professor Dan Kahan referring to another part of the experiment in which arguments about the vaccine were matched with fictional experts.
Researchers designed fictional, but culturally identifiable advocates to be seen by respondents as holding opposing and culturally distinct values. The researchers devised the "advocates" to be seen as holding pro-authority and individualistic, or pro-community and pro-equality worldviews.
When views about HPV vaccines came from sources respondents believed shared their values, individuals tended to be more willing to accept the information. But when it came from an expert whom they perceived held values different from theirs, the information was not accepted. In the first instance, respondents perceived the experts to have cultural credibility and trustworthiness, but when respondent values differed from the experts, the experts were perceived to lack cultural credibility.”
Will there ever be hope for a real vaccine for HPV that works effectively to defeat and combat all forty some-odd identified strains that cause cervical cancer in women and that can grow into genital warts and anal warts in both men and women?
Furthermore, we ask, what about men?
When will there, if ever, be an HPV vaccination for men?
Have we all been left out in the dust?
Currently there are few treatment options, and there are not even really tests for HPV in men.
However, there are ways that you can naturally boost your body’s immune system by using daily supplements and HPV holistic remedies that may not entirely eradicate the virus, but that can send it packing its bags into nearly permanent remission by allowing your body to naturally clear the virus.
Look, when it comes to hand warts, warts on your elbows, your knees, the soles of your feet, you can go ahead and cry whatever crazy concoction you may have read about on the internet. A few of those home remedies are sort of effective, and most of them don’t work, but you at least don’t stand to hurt yourself in the process of self-medicating your HPV infection.
But… when it comes to genital HPV, we can only recommend, in good conscience, real medical attention. Still, if you insist on getting your HPV treatment advice from the big book of home remedies or some such, we urge you to at least consider the following… and strike them right off the list of possible home remedies…
Foodstuffs
One of the more popular home remedies for common warts is to apply certain things from the kitchen to the infected area. You can tape a piece of garlic to a wart, dip it in vinegar, or soak it in salt water. Surprisingly, some of this stuff kind of actually works. Foods with incredibly high acidic content do, in fact, have what it takes to burn away at warts.
…And that’s exactly why you should never apply these foods to your genitals. Your hands, your feet, they can handle “spicy foods”, but putting garlic on your nether regions is no safer, and no smarter, than rubbing it in your eyes. If you’re looking for home remedies, stay out of the kitchen.
Home Surgery
Most people wince at the very idea of trying to surgically excise their own warts. Some doctors will treat hand warts with a pair of sterilized surgical scissors. It’s quick, relatively painless, and most importantly; performed in a sterile, medical environment.
If your HPV infection is severe enough that you’re even contemplating a solution this dangerous and crazy, then it’s severe enough to go see your physicist. You’re not a surgeon, don’t operate on yourself.
Footcare Products
You can get rid of plantar warts with relative ease with a hot footbath and a corn remover, but the very thought of applying the same treatment to genital warts is enough to make any rational person’s hair stand on end. Yes, it is just as painful and as ineffective as you’d guess.
In martial arts, a lot of movements are designed to keep the feet and hands in the heat of the action, and the head and genitals well outside of the action. This is because your feet and hands are the toughest parts of your body, and your head and genitals are the most vulnerable. You wouldn’t wear shoes in place of underwear, so don’t use a plantar wart removal method on your more sensitive parts.
Conclusion…
If you think what we’re saying here is “Don’t use any home remedies to take care of genital warts”, you’re absolutely correct. Trying to treat genital warts yourself can result in scarring, loss of sensitivity due to nerve damage, or worse. Just don’t do it. If you think you have genital HPV, see a doctor. Genital HPV is not a problem you can solve with a simple home remedy.
HPV Health is dedicated to bringing you the most current information on HPV. We are dedicated to helping you. For more information on symptoms and treatments visit HPV.
There is a new vaccine that experts are currently working on for the HPV virus that has shown some promise in mice. However, they are not clapping their hands yet. And at best, the experts have purported that this HPV vaccination would only protect against few of the 40 known HPV strains that cause genital warts in males and females. So while some promise is being shown, there are some other concerns as well. Such as, how long will it take the medical community to recognize that HPV is out of control? And what about the other strains of the virus that cause genital warts?
In so many words: so what, you found a way to combat some of the strains, what about ALL STRAINS. We think it is high time that modern day medicine, which can treat CANCER, figures out a way to treat HPV or Genital human papillomavirus; a terrible virus that infects, according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), 6 million new people a year in the US alone!
The article that was published online on Tuesday, April 15, 2009 in HealthDay News cites the report as follows,
“Researchers say they've created a synthetic vaccine that can be delivered as a nasal spray for human papillomavirus -- the source of the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States and a cause of cervical cancer.
The experimental vaccine, tested so far just with mice, also offers protection against different strains of HPV, the researchers said.
The existing vaccine for HPV, called Gardasil, protects against four strains of the virus that are responsible for about 70 percent of all cervical cancers. The Gardasil vaccine requires three injections for full protection.
"We have been trying to produce a single vaccine that would be able to protect patients against all cancer causing HPV types," said Richard B.S. Roden, lead researcher for the new study and an associate professor of pathology, gynecology and obstetrics, and oncology at Johns Hopkins University.
"What we have done is to try to develop a completely synthetic vaccine that would induce antibodies that would neutralize and protect against a whole range of these cancer-causing strains," he added.
The advantages of the synthetic vaccine are that it can be synthesized as if it were a drug, Roden said, adding that "it can be made chemically in the lab rather than having to use biological systems."
A synthetic vaccine also should be cheaper, Roden added. Using this approach, the vaccine could also be given nasally, he said.
"This may be another way to reduce the cost of vaccination, because you don't have to use needles," he said.
HPV is responsible for genital warts and about 99.7 percent of all cervical cancers worldwide.” READ FULL ARTICLE HERE
So while there seems to something in the works that may help people fight off or defend themselves against genital warts in TEN YEARS FROM NOW, what about RIGHT NOW? What about the 20 million people in the US who have HPV; according to recent CDC estimates?
