An ointment developed in the laboratories of the Federal University of Alagoas by 4 professors can be another weapon against HPV. Ointment is made with a medicinal plant called Barbatimao, with the scientific name Abarema cochliacarpos, very common in northeastern Brazil.
Studies have found that this ointment may be able to remove warts when applied twice daily in the area, and apparently there are no side effects associated with its use, plus it is believed to eliminate the virus altogether, preventing recurrence. genital warts because it works by dehydrating the cells affected by the virus until they dry, peel and disappear.
- However.
- This ointment has only been tested in 46 people.
- So new studies are needed to confirm that barbatimo is actually effective in eliminating the virus.
- After this stage it is also necessary to obtain approval from ANVISA.
- Which is the body responsible.
- To regulate the sale of medicines in the national territory until this ointment can be purchased from a pharmacy.
- Under medical supervision.
HPV, also known as human papillomavirus, is an infection that can cause warts to appear on the skin. Warts usually appear in a man or woman’s genital area, but they can also affect other parts of the body, such as the anus, nose. , throat or mouth These warts can also cause cancer of the cervix, anus, penis, mouth or throat.
HPV treatment usually includes the removal of warts by
However, because there are no cures to eliminate the virus, it is recommended to strengthen the body with medications prescribed by the doctor, such as interferon, or with vitamin C intake, either through supplements or through fruits such as oranges, kiwis. details about the treatment by clicking here.
Transmission occurs most often through unprotected intimate contact, and therefore HPV is considered the most common sexually transmitted disease; however, it can also be transmitted by direct contact with HPV warts, as in the case of normal delivery of a pregnant woman with genital warts.
To prevent transmission of this disease, there is a HPV vaccine that can be taken by girls 9 to 45 years of age and children from 9 to 26 years of age, and reduces the risk of contagion, however, the best form of prevention is the use of condoms during intimate contact, even after receiving the vaccine.
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