Everyone cares about their appearance and health. Everything is used - from homemade creams, masks, vitamins to regular visits to beauty salons. And the sudden appearance of unpleasant growths on the body - warts or papillomas plunges into a state of shock. What is it? Where? How dangerous is itAnd finally, the main question, what to do with all of this?
Anyone can face this problem. The human papillomavirus spreads over a larger territory every year. And nobody is immune from the criminal acts of the naughty intruder. So let's get to know the enemy better.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
The appearance of benign neoplasms on the skin or mucous membranes in the form of warts or papillomas is associated with the presence of HPV (human papillomavirus) in the body. It attacks the lower layer of the skin (epithelium) and causes the cells to divide.
The HPV group includes several strains of viruses:
- The first group causes warts and papillomas to form on the skin;
- The second group affects the genitals (this is where genital warts appear);
- The most dangerous group of viruses has oncogenic properties and provokes the degeneration of growths into a cancerous tumor.
Important!
Women are at risk of developing cancer with HPV. But men shouldn't forget the danger either.
Popular spawn locations
Warts and papillomas are localized on the skin and mucous membranes of the body. You can find them:
On the skin:
- Face, neck, eyelids;
- In the armpit;
- In the area of the mammary glands or below;
- In the bar.
On mucous membranes:
- Nose, mouth, vocal cords;
- Bladder;
- The organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Genital organs.
Choosing a method of treatment
A disease like papillomatosis shouldn't take its course. Papillomas are easy to injure, which can accelerate their growth.
Of course, it is best to see a specialist. A dermatologist can determine the exact cause of the condition and choose the right treatment for each case. In most cases, a specialist will offer a radical method of treating papillomas:
- Surgical;
- Electrocoagulation method (removal by electric current);
- Getting rid of growths with liquid nitrogen (freezing);
- Laser therapy.
Any radical method of treatment is combined with antiviral drugs. They come in the form of suppositories, drops, tablets, or capsules. Their action is associated with the suppression of the virus and increased immunity.
Relapse of the disease is possible even if all the doctor's instructions are followed. In this case, the neoplasms are smaller, their total number also decreases. Usually it takes 2-3 sessions of radical therapy to forget about this problem forever.
Removal of papillomas at home
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to see a specialist. And papilloma is such a trifle that you can cope with at home. Whichever option you choose to get rid of papillomas, the main rule is one. Such treatment should be comprehensive:
- External - to remove the neoplasm itself;
- Antiviral - destruction of HPV;
- Immunomodulatory - strengthening immunity.
Let's start by fixing the external problem. To do this, go to the pharmacy.
Means for removing papillomas in the pharmacy
How can you understand the variety of drugs presented in the pharmacy network and find one that works? Funds for papillomas in a pharmacy can be roughly divided into three categories:
- Cryopreparations;
- Medication;
- Preparations for removing papillomas based on medicinal plants.
Cryopreparations
These anti-papilloma pharmaceuticals act like liquid nitrogen used in specialized clinics. They are made in the form of an aerosol. These papilloma drugs freeze the neoplasm, tissue necrosis begins and the build-up disappears.
These pharmaceutical products include propane and dimethyl ether. An effective remedy for papillomas and small warts. Application mode:
- Apply a little medication to the applicator;
- Then apply the applicator to the problem skin area for 30 seconds;
- We continue to observe the neoplasm. If the papilloma has not completely disappeared after two weeks, the process must be repeated.
The maximum number of procedures allowed according to the instructions is no more than three. In order to avoid burns on healthy areas of the skin, the manufacturer advises you to follow the instructions carefully.
Plant-based pharmacy products for removing papillomas
Herbs with burning poisonous properties were already known to our grandmothers. They used castor oil and celandine for papillomas and other neoplasms. Now you don't have to collect grass "on the rising moon during the full moon", you can use celandine from the pharmacy.
Celandine
Treatment with celandine may be the first thing that springs to mind when uncomfortable growths are noticed on the body. It is easy to find a wart remover that contains this herb on the pharmacy network. The composition of the most famous drug, in addition to the above herb, includes potassium and sodium alkali, the effect of which is manifested in the appearance of local burns. Method of application: Generously lubricate the skin near the papilloma with a fatty cream. The liquid is applied directly to the neoplasm using a special spatula that comes with the kit. An undesirable side effect of removing papillomas with celandine is scarring of the damaged area of the skin. It is quite difficult to judge the effectiveness of this tool because different manufacturers dilute the drug in different ways. And the strength of its effect directly depends on the concentration of alkalis in the preparation.
castor oil
It contains plant castor oil. It is used to treat plantar warts. Application: Steam the skin of the legs well, oil the problem area and cover with a plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and carefully scrape off the deposits. Repeat the process up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in treating warts and papillomas is questionable. Rather, its action aims to soften the hardened skin of the feet.
Drops from papillomas
They contain three main ingredients: tea tree oil, salicylic acid, and castor oil. These drops for papillomas are available in tinted glass bottles. Method of application: drops are applied to the neoplasm and allowed to dry. Repeat 2-3 times. The effect occurs after 2-3 weeks. Based on the composition of the drug, one can judge its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties. If it doesn't relieve the problem of neoplasms, it won't harm the body.
Medication
This group of drugs for papillomas includes drugs, the effect of which is manifested in the cauterization and mummification of skin cells affected by the virus. They usually contain acids, alkalis and ethanol.
Local non-necrotizing solution
Contains podophyllotoxin, which causes pain at the application site. Papilloma first turns red, then black and dies. Sold in small tinted bottles. Method of application: within three days, the solution is applied only to the papilloma in the morning and in the evening with a special spatula. Extreme caution is required and the product must not come into contact with healthy areas of skin. The process is repeated after 4 days. According to patient reviews, it is considered the most effective drug.
Cauterizing cream or ointment
This drug is said to fight both papillomas and warts. Its action is aimed at the destruction of the human papillomavirus and the development of immunity to this disease. Method of application: the cream is applied to the neoplasm in a thin layer twice a day. It is important to avoid getting the product on healthy areas of skin, as well as on the mammary glands and armpits. The duration of treatment is up to four weeks.
Silver nitrate pen
Finding this safe remedy for papillomas in the pharmacy is not difficult. The preparation contains silver nitrate, which has an antiseptic effect. The action of the pencil is aimed at destroying bacteria and burning out neoplasms. It is also used to treat wounds, cracks, and other skin injuries.
After solving the cosmetic problem and removing papillomas, it is necessary to understand that the virus itself is not defeated. Human papillomaviruses are very resistant and extremely difficult to treat. To prevent recurrence of the disease in the form of the appearance of new papillomas and warts, complex treatment is required, including the use of antiviral and immunomodulatory agents.
Antiviral drugs
With their help, HPV activity decreases. These include:
- The drug with inosine - has a milder effect, is well tolerated by children and the elderly;
- Means with sodium salt of luminol - can be taken for a long time, suitable for children;
- A drug that prevents the virus from multiplying;
- A drug that reduces the activity of the virus and stimulates the immune system.
It should be noted that these drugs affect the entire body, so it is not recommended to take them without consulting a doctor!
Immunomodulators
They increase the body's resistance and correct natural immunity. Assign:
- A drug analogue of natural peptidoglycan - usually taken with an antiviral drug, which is made in the form of tablets;
- Preparations with interferons have an immune stimulating effect and are produced in the form of suppositories (vaginal and rectal);
- A biological product is available as an injection solution that combines resistance to the virus and strengthening of the immune system.
- Herbal immunostimulants - decoctions and tinctures of ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, aralia.
You can try to remove the papilloma that appeared on the body yourself. The exception are neoplasms in visible areas of the body.
You shouldn't struggle with papillomas on your neck, face, and cleavage. If you start treatment at home, you shouldn't expect immediate results. This will take time. Failure to follow directions for use and home treatment precautions for papillomas can result in skin burns, scarring, and scarring.
Important!
To avoid complications, entrust papillomatherapy to professionals. See your doctor!
A dermatologist will pinpoint the cause of papillomas and also tell you how to get rid of them quickly and painlessly.
