Papillomavirus is easily transmitted from person to person, infection with it manifests itself in the form of warts. Treatment of warts is a complex process that must begin with diagnostic measures. A dermatologist can help you choose the right treatment.
Types of treatment for warts. The most effective combat methods
Warts or papillomas are harmless, benign growths that destroy the appearance of the skin. Since this phenomenon does not look aesthetically pleasing, every person who has them tries to get rid of warts in every possible way. But you also need to get rid of them competently because papillomas can have a malignant connotation, and instead of getting rid of a skin infection you get a serious oncological disease.
Warts are dense pea-sized skin nodules with an uneven surface. Most often, the backs of hands, palms and fingers are affected by warts. In some people, warts can be found on the face, lips, armpits and legs.
The warts located on the sole of the foot are the most painful. They can reach large sizes and give their owners a lot of discomfort. Plantar warts are most often affected by people of retirement age.
Before starting treatment, a person should consult a specialist to confirm that this neoplasm is exactly a wart. Various methods can be used to remove them: from creams and gels, to surgery and the use of traditional medicine. In both cases, the doctor prescribes treatment of warts and papillomas individually.
Cryodestruction
The most common method of removing papillomas and warts from the skin is to destroy them with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is called cryodestruction. The effect on the affected skin is carried out using liquid nitrogen, which reaches a temperature of minus 190 degrees. The wart freezes, the cells in the neoplasm cool, and freezing of water inside the tissue of the cells leads to their rupture, and this destroys the papilloma. Under the influence of liquid nitrogen, the affected tissue dies off and there are no scars left at the site of the previous neoplasm.
Operation Procedure
The freezing procedure is performed using a cryoprobe or manually using a cotton swab. The manual method is the most popular as it does not require large expenses from the clinic.
A patient may need pain relief if:
- Neoplasm is amazing.
- Papilloma is located on a sensitive area of the skin.
- The sites of neoplasm removal in children are subject to mandatory anesthesia.
The procedure itself boils down to performing simple mechanical movements: the doctor dips a cotton swab into a liquid nitrogen preparation and touches the neoplasm with light pressure. The exposure time is limited only by the size of the neoplasm and its type. Sometimes it is necessary to re-treat the tissue of the neoplasm with nitrogen to completely destroy its structure. The repeated moxibustion procedure is necessary for plantar warts.
Signs of burns appear at the exposure site, corresponding to thermal damage. A liquid bubble appears on the skin. It is these conditions that show the process of complete destruction of the papilloma.
Electrocoagulation
Safe and effective way to eliminate various skin neoplasms, which are also used to cure any kind of wart. Electrocoagulation allows you to eliminate only the upper skin growth, but does not get rid of the human papillomavirus itself. The probability of relapse is possible in more than half of the cases, so it is necessary to go into more detail on the problem.
Functions of the procedure
The electrocoagulation method allows you to quickly get rid of such a cosmetic defect, but there is always a risk of scar tissue formation at the site of exposure.
And no specialist can guarantee complete disposal of such neoplasms.
Because the removal is performed using a high temperature electronic loop, this makes the method less safe than traditional topical preparations.
Before using serious destructive methods of combat, try all the remedies for traditional medicine. Since folk recipes are safer and have a lower risk of scar tissue formation.
Contraindications
For the treatment of warts by electrocoagulation, it is necessary to consult a specialist and identify possible individual contraindications.
Common contraindications include:
- Availability of cardiovascular system assistive devices (cardiac monitor or pacemaker, pacemaker).
- Contraindications to intolerance to high currents.
- Allergic reactions to anesthetics.
- Inflammatory processes in the body of an acute nature, which are the result of the presence of infectious diseases.
- Haemophilia and capillary vascular disorders.
Use of the electrocoagulation method is not recommended for plantar-type warts, as there is a high risk of scarring at such exposure. Hard scar tissue will interfere with proper walking.
Recovery Period
No further medical treatment is required after destruction with an electrocoagulator. However, further prevention of warts is rarely performed using antiviral drugs.
Treating a wound with an antiseptic is all that is required to recover after surgery.
The only thing to do for several days is to treat the exposure site with any skin antiseptic.
Laser treatment
Anyone who has ever looked for methods on how to effectively treat warts knows that the safest is laser exposure. Using a laser in aesthetic cosmetology helps get rid of various neoplasms and leaves no scars. The advantage of this design is the precision of the beams.
Before curing papillomas with this method, consult a specialist and undergo a specific examination.
Process of execution and consequences
The operation is performed under local anesthesia, therefore the patient is asked to undergo an examination for blood diseases and tolerance to such an effect. Those who are concerned about the possible complications of exposure to a laser should carefully approach the choice of a specialist, because the safety of the procedure depends only on his qualifications. The physician selects the required depth of laser action and performs moxibustion.
Exposure to high laser temperatures allows you to completely destroy the harmful cells in the neoplasm without harming healthy ones. After such exposure, no bleeding occurs as the laser seals the blood vessels and the blood does not come out.
After the procedure, it is necessary to use traditional medicine - calendula tincture to avoid scar tissue. Do not apply alcohol creams to the site of exposure, as this may cause irritation and complicate tissue healing.
Contraindications
Despite the safety of using this method, it is not recommended to use it when:
- Pregnancy. During the period of hormonal changes at the site of exposure, a tumor-like neoplasm may form in the form of a scar, which will be difficult to remove.
- The procedure is impossible for cancer patients.
- Hormonal changes in the body during puberty and menopause are the same contraindication as performing surgery during pregnancy.
Medicine
Modern medicine has made great strides in the treatment of warts. Therefore, in any pharmacy you can find a large selection of means to eliminate the external signs of the human papillomavirus.
Use of these drugs is possible without consulting a specialist, but such self-medication can cause skin cancer. Therefore, not every wart can be treated alone. It is best to seek advice from a specialist and then use medication for papillomas.
Preparations of the phenolic subgroup with antiviral effect
Each of the drugs in this group contains antibacterial and antiviral components that allow a superficial effect on the neoplasm.
The necessary drug is selected by a specialist, but the use of such drugs gives only a visible effect after one month of use.
Traditional medicine
To eliminate the visible manifestations of the presence of the human papillomavirus in the body, it is necessary to use folk remedies. As they are mild exposure methods, they should be tried first.
Celandine
The scope of celandine is not limited to the effect on the skin. A powerful and poisonous plant that contains a large number of alkaloids, it has been used effectively to eliminate warts for many years. The treatment can last from several days to several months depending on the severity of the neoplasm.
Celandine juice is applied to the wart several times a day. A visible effect with a slight manifestation of the virus is observed from the first days of application.
From celandine you can prepare a healing ointment based on glycerin, which can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator.
It can be used on up to five neoplasms at a time, as celandine contains strong components that can cause burns.
Some patients may experience allergic reactions to the use of celandine, therefore a skin reaction test should be performed on a small area.
Acetic acid
A concentrated solution of acetic acid can also be used to eliminate skin lesions. This method is both affordable and affordable. Daily treatment of wart with acetic acid helps get rid of neoplasm in a few days without damage and consequences.
Ascorbic acid and salicylic acid
Taking a few pills of ascorbic acid daily helps boost immunity and increase the body's resistance to human papillomavirus. Long after taking the drug, a decrease in the number and size of neoplasms is noticed. But ascorbic acid can not only be used inside, it can be used to dry the very site of papilloma accumulation.
Salicylic acid as well as other anti-warts help stop their manifestations if used for more than two weeks. The agent is applied to the wart with a cotton swab overnight and glued with a plaster.