Treatment for Heck’s disease, which is a HPV infection in the mouth, occurs when injuries, similar to warts that develop inside the mouth, cause a lot of discomfort, or cause cosmetic changes in the face, for example.
Thus, on the recommendation of the dermatologist, treatment of Heck’s disease may be done with:
- In cases where Heck’s disease does not cause any change in the patient’s daily life.
- Treatment is generally not necessary.
- As the lesions are benign and tend to disappear after a few months or years.
- So as not to reappear.
The main symptom of Heck’s disease, also known as focal epithelial hyperplasia, is the appearance of plaques or small balls inside the mouth that look like warts and have a similar color inside the mouth or slightly whitish.
Although they don’t cause pain, injuries to the mouth can become a nuisance, especially when chewing or talking, and it’s often common to bite injuries, which can lead to pain and bleeding.
Diagnosis of Heck’s disease is usually made by a dermatologist by observing lesions and examining the biopsy, in order to identify, in the laboratory, the presence of HPV type 13 or 32 viruses in the injured cells.
For example, whenever mouth abnormalities occur, it is advisable to go to the dentist to assess whether the problem can be treated in the office or if it is necessary to consult a dermatologist to make the diagnosis and start proper treatment.