HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is a common viral infection that affects the skin and mucous membranes. It is primarily transmitted through direct skin contact, including sexual contact. HPV has over 100 types, with some causing benign warts (skin, genital) and others linked to cancers like cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancer. Most infections are asymptomatic and resolve on their own, but persistent high-risk HPV types can lead to serious complications.

Transmission

• Direct skin-to-skin contact

• Sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral)

• From mother to child during birth

Symptoms

• Common warts (hands, feet)

• Plantar warts (soles of feet)

• Flat warts (face, legs)

• Genital warts (soft, cauliflower-like growths)

• In some cases, HPV may cause cervical and other cancers

Prevention

• HPV Vaccination – Get vaccinated for protection against high-risk HPV strains.

• Safe Practices – Use barrier protection (condoms) and maintain sexual health awareness.

• Personal Hygiene – Avoid direct contact with warts and maintain hygiene.

• Healthy Lifestyle – Strengthen immunity through a balanced diet, exercise, and stress management.

• Regular Screening – Women should undergo routine Pap smears and HPV testing.

Homeopathic Medicines for HPV

1. Thuja Occidentalis – Best remedy for warts, especially genital and anal warts, soft and cauliflower-like growths.

2. Nitric Acid – For painful, jagged, and bleeding warts with a burning sensation.

3. Causticum – Useful for large, flat, and hard warts, especially on the hands and face.

4. Dulcamara – Warts that are large, fleshy, and appear in damp conditions.

5. Medorrhinum – Chronic cases of genital warts, especially in individuals with a history of suppressed gonorrhoea.

6. Sabina – For bleeding warts, especially in females with menstrual irregularities.

Homeopathic treatment is individualized based on the patient's symptoms and constitution. These remedies should be prescribed based on a thorough individual assessment. A detailed case-taking session with a qualified homeopath is crucial to select the most appropriate remedy, potency, and dosage.

From

Dr. Saranjeet Kaur

DHMS, BASM, PGDMH

9953304169

NEW DELHI.