Spontaneous remission of HPV usually occurs between 4 months to 2 years after infection with the virus. However, when a person is infected by a type of virus at high risk of developing cancer, such as type 16 or 18, spontaneous healing may be more difficult to achieve.
See in what other diseases spontaneous remission may occur.
Although there is treatment for the symptoms of HPV, there is still no antiviral medicine capable of definitively eliminating the virus from the body, which is only possible when the immune system is able to fight it. Thus, it can be said that not all people can have spontaneous HPV cure.
It is therefore recommended to consult a gynecologist for a woman, or a urologist in the case of a man, when symptoms that indicate HPV appear, such as genital warts, for example to identify the HPV virus type and initiate appropriate treatment. Confirm what the signs are in: Symptoms of HPV.
Tips to Speed Up HPV Cure
To accelerate the healing of HPV it is important to strengthen the immune system and for this, some natural forms include:
- Include foods that strengthen the immune system, such as carrots, strawberries or garlic, for at least 1 meal. See other foods in: Foods that boost immunity;
- Exercise regularly at least 3 times a week;
- Do relaxing activities, such as yoga, reading or walking, to reduce stress;
- Avoid eating canned, pre-prepared and full of preservatives;
In addition, it is advised to avoid intimate contact without a condom as it facilitates infection with other types of the HPV virus, increasing the risk of developing cancer.
If even following all of these tips HPV has symptoms such as minor wounds and skin lesions your doctor may indicate what treatment can be done with remedies to apply in the area, laser use or remedies to strengthen the immune system.
The treatment of HPV is important to eliminate the warts, to prevent the cancer and to avoid the transmission to the baby at the time of the birth. The choice of treatment depends on the number, severity and size of the lesions. Learn more at: Treatment for HPV.
