The cure of the infection by the HPV virus can happen spontaneously, that is, when the person has a healthy immune system and the virus can be eliminated naturally from the body without causing the appearance of signs or symptoms of infection. However, when there is no spontaneous cure, the virus can remain inactive in the body without causing changes, and can be reactivated when the immune system is more fragile.
Drug treatment aims to treat symptoms, but is not able to eliminate the virus. Therefore, even if the lesions disappear, the virus is still present in the body, and can be transmitted to other people through unprotected sexual intercourse.
The best way to prevent HPV infection is through the HPV vaccine, which is offered by SUS. The vaccine is available to girls aged 9 to 14, boys aged 11 to 14, people with AIDS, and also those transplanted in the age group 9 to 26 years. In addition, even if all doses of the vaccine have been administered, to prevent infection it is important to use a condom at all times, avoiding not only HPV but also other sexually transmitted infections.
Does HPV cure alone?
HPV cures itself when the person's immune system is strengthened, that is, when the cells responsible for the defense of the body can act in the body without any problem. The spontaneous elimination of the virus occurs in almost 90% of cases, usually does not lead to the onset of symptoms and is known as spontaneous remission. Understand more about when and how spontaneous HPV remission happens.
The only way to achieve a cure for HPV is through the natural elimination of the virus from the body, because the drugs used in the treatment aim to treat the lesions, that is, reduce the signs and symptoms of the infection, having no action on the virus, therefore not being able to promote the elimination of HPV.
Due to the fact that the virus is not eliminated naturally, it is recommended that the person undergo medical examinations at least once a year to screen for HPV and start the appropriate treatment, which must be followed until the end to really fight the virus and prevent the development complications like cancer. In addition to medication, during treatment one must use condoms in all relationships to avoid passing the virus on to other people, because even though the lesions are not visible, the HPV virus is still present and can be transmitted to other people.
How HPV treatment is done
The treatment for HPV infection aims to treat lesions and prevent disease progression, and can be done at home, with ointments, or in clinics, with techniques such as cauterization, which eliminate HPV warts. The most used remedies are ointments, such as Podofilox or Imiquimod, in addition to remedies to strengthen the immune system, such as Interferon.
During treatment, healthy eating and the use of condoms are recommended in all relationships, to reduce the chances of contamination or reinfection. Find out more details about HPV treatment.
The sooner treatment starts, the easier it will be to cure HPV, so watch the video below on how to identify the first symptoms of this disease early on and what to do to treat it:
