Anyone cares about their appearance and health. They use everything - from homemade creams, masks, vitamins to regular visits to beauty salons. And the sudden appearance of unpleasant growths - warts or papillomas on the body sinks into shock. What is that? Where? How dangerous? And finally, the main question is what to do with all this?
Anyone can face this problem. The human papillomavirus spreads over a larger area each year. And no one is free from the crimes of the naughty intruder. So let's get to know the enemy better.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The appearance of benign tumors 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 cell division.
The HPV group includes several strains of the virus:
- The first group causes warts and papillomas on the skin;
- The second group involves the genitals (genital warts appear there);
- The most dangerous group of viruses has oncogenic properties and causes tumors to degenerate into cancerous tumors.
Important!
Women with HPV are at risk of developing cancer. But men must not forget the danger either.
Popular spawning grounds
Warts and papillomas are located on the skin and mucous membranes of the body. You can find them:
On the skin:
- Face, neck, eyelids;
- In the armpit;
- In or under the mammary glands;
- In the groin.
On the mucous membranes:
- Nose, mouth, vocal cords;
- Bladder;
- Organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Genitals.
Choice of treatment method
Diseases such as papillomatosis should not be allowed to flow. Papillomas are easy to injure and this can accelerate their growth.
Of course, it is best to consult a professional. The dermatologist will determine the exact cause of the disease and select the appropriate treatment in each case. In most cases, the specialist offers a radical method of treating papillomas:
- Surgical;
- Electrocoagulation method (removal by electric current);
- Removal of growth with liquid nitrogen (freezing);
- Laser therapy.
Any radical method of treatment is combined with antiviral drugs. They are available in the form of suppositories, drops, tablets or capsules. Their effect is to suppress the virus and increase immunity.
Recurrence of the disease is also possible if all the instructions of the doctor are followed. In this case, the neoplasms will be smaller in size and their total number will also decrease. Usually 2-3 radical therapies are needed to forget about this problem forever.
Removal of papillomas at home
Unfortunately, there may not always be time to visit a specialist. And her papilloma is such a trifle that she can cope 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;
- Antiviral - destroying HPV;
- Immune modulator - strengthens immunity.
Let's start by solving the external problem. To do this, go to the pharmacy.
Means for removing papillomas in the pharmacy
How to understand the different drugs presented in the pharmacy network and find the right one? In the pharmacy, funds for papillomas can be divided into roughly three categories:
- Cryopreparations;
- Medicines;
- Herbal preparations for the removal of papillomas.
Cryopreparations
These anti-papilloma drugs work in the same way as liquid nitrogen used in specialized clinics. These are produced in the form of an aerosol. These anti-papilloma drugs freeze the tumor, begin tissue necrosis, and the accumulation disappears.
These pharmaceutical products include propane and dimethyl ether. An effective drug for the treatment of papillomas and small warts. Method of application:
- Apply some medicine to the applicator;
- Then apply the applicator to the problem skin for 30 seconds;
- We continue to monitor the neoplasm. If the papilloma has not completely disappeared after two weeks, the procedure should be repeated.
According to the instructions, the maximum number of procedures allowed is a maximum of three. To avoid burns to healthy areas of the skin, the manufacturer recommends that you follow the instructions strictly.
Pharmacy remedies for herbal removal of papillomas
Herbs with burning toxic properties were known to our grandmothers. Castor oil plant and celandine have been used for papillomas and other tumors. Now you don't have to collect grass "at full moon on the rising moon, " you can use celandine from the pharmacy.
Bloodweed
Celandine treatment is perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when they find unpleasant growth in the body. It is easy to find a wart remover that contains this herb in the pharmacy network. In addition to the above-mentioned herb, the composition of the most famous drug also contains potassium and sodium alkali, the effect of which is manifested in local burns. Method of application: Apply a lot of oily cream to the skin near the papilloma. The fluid should be applied directly to the tumor using the special spatula provided. When removing papillomas with celandine, an undesirable side effect is scarring of the damaged area of the skin. The effectiveness of the device is quite difficult to assess as different manufacturers dilute the drug in different ways. The strength of its effect is directly related to the alkali concentration of the preparation.
Castor oil
Contains castor oil plant. It is used to treat plantar warts. Method of application: steam the skin of the legs well, apply oil to the problem area and cover with plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and carefully scrape off the deposit. Repeat the procedure up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in the treatment of warts and papillomas is questionable. Its effect is more to soften the hardened skin of the legs.
Drops from papillomas
They contain three main ingredients: tea tree oil, salicylic acid and castor oil. These drops for papillomas are available in glass tinted bottles. Method of application: drops should be applied to the neoplasm, allowed to dry. Repeat 2-3 times. The effect occurs after 2-3 weeks. Based on the composition of the drug, its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties can be judged. If it does not alleviate the problem of tumors, it will not harm the body.
Medicines
This class of drugs for papillomas includes drugs that have an effect on the cauterization and mummification of virus-affected skin cells. They usually contain acids, alkalis and ethanol.
Local, non-necrotizing solution
It contains podophyllotoxin, which causes pain at the site of application. The papilloma first becomes red, then blackens and dies. They are sold in small colored bottles. Method of administration: within three days, morning and evening, the solution should only be applied to the papilloma using a special spatula. You must be extremely careful not to allow the product to get on healthy skin surfaces. After 4 days, the procedure is repeated. According to patients, it is the most effective drug.
Cauterizing cream or ointment
This medicine is used to fight papillomas and warts. Its activity is aimed at killing the human papillomavirus and developing immunity. Method of application: the cream is applied to the tumor in a thin layer twice a day. It is important that the product does not get on healthy areas of the skin as well as the mammary glands and armpits. The duration of treatment is up to four weeks.
Silver nitrate pencil
Finding this safe cure for papillomas in the pharmacy is not difficult. The product contains silver nitrate, which has an antiseptic effect. The effect of the pencil is to kill bacteria and burn out tumors. It is also used to treat wounds, cracks and other skin injuries.
Once you have coped with the cosmetic problem and removed the papillomas, you need to understand that the virus itself is not defeated. The human papillomavirus is very resistant and extremely difficult to treat. Complex treatment, including the administration of antiviral and immunomodulatory agents, is required to prevent the recurrence of the disease in the form of new papillomas and warts.
Antiviral drugs
They help reduce HPV activity. These include:
- The drug with inosine - has a milder effect, is well tolerated by children and the elderly;
- Devices containing the sodium salt of luminol - can be taken for a long time and are suitable for children;
- A medicine that prevents the virus from multiplying;
- A drug that reduces the activity of the virus and stimulates the immune system.
It should not be forgotten that these drugs affect the whole body, so it is not recommended to consult them without a doctor!
Immunomodulatory agents
They increase the body’s resistance and correct natural immunity. Assign:
- An analogue of a natural peptidoglycan drug is usually prepared together with an antiviral drug in the form of tablets;
- Immunostimulatory compositions containing interferons are prepared in the form of suppositories (vaginal and rectal);
- A biological product that combines resistance to the virus with the strengthening of the immune system is available as a solution for injection.
- Herbal immunostimulants - decoctions and tinctures of ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, aralia.
You can try to remove the papilloma that appears on your body on your own. An exception is neoplasms in visible areas of the body.
You should not fight papillomas on the neck, face and décolleté. Immediate results should not be expected when starting treatment at home. It takes time. Failure to follow the instructions for use and precautions for home treatment of papillomas may result in skin burns, scarring, and scarring.
Important!
To avoid complications, entrust papilloma therapy to professionals. See your doctor!
Your dermatologist will pinpoint the cause of your papillomas and also tell you how to get rid of them quickly and painlessly.
