How do you cure HPV?

Answer by  MedStudent01 (1131)

There are agents like acyclovir that will suppress the virus but unfortunately once you have HPV you will have it for the rest of your life. Fortunately, once surpressed your immune system can usually keep it under control and you won't have visible flares.

Answer by  vicki46 (63)

HPV can not be cured. However the virus that caused cervical cancer can be prevented. There is a vacine out now for girls before they start being sexual active. It is now avalible for boys now. This is not a cure only prevent a few types. There are a least 30 to 40 types.

Answer by  primatefreak (1616)

There is no cure for HPV. Often the infection will clear up on it's own. If it doesn't, then the focus is on treating the symptoms. Symptoms can be genital warts and abnormal cervical cell changes. Your gynecologist can prescribe creams or ointments for any red, itching warts.

Answer by  nursepractitionerlisa (793)

You can't cure it per se. However, warts are a manifestation of HPV and can be taken off with cryotherapy. Your body will get rid of the virus in your system. Over 80% of sexually active adults have HPV at any one time and they all clear it from the body on its own.

Answer by  Pod (39)

The virus cannot be cured. Once contracted it is with a person for life. The warts or cancer that can be caused by the virus can be removed by a medical professional.