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 on the body of unpleasant growths - warts or papillomas fall into shock. What is it? Where? How dangerous is it? And finally, the main question, what to do with all this?
Everyone can face this problem. The human papillomavirus spreads every year over a larger territory. And no one is immune to the criminal actions of the rude invader. 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 cells to divide.
The HPV group includes several virus strains:
- The first group causes the formation of warts and papillomas on the skin;
- The second group affects the genitals (genital warts appear there);
- The most dangerous group of viruses has oncogenic properties and causes degeneration of growth in a cancerous tumor.
Important!
Women are at risk of developing cancer with HPV. But men should not forget the danger either.
Popular spawning 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 gland or below them;
- In the groin.
On mucous membranes:
- Nose, mouth, vocal cords;
- Bladder;
- Organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Genitals.
Choice of treatment method
A disease such as papillomatosis should not be allowed to go its course. Papillomas are easy to injure and it can accelerate their growth.
The best thing, of course, is to seek out a specialist. A dermatologist will be able to determine the exact cause of the disease and choose the correct treatment for each case. In most cases, a specialist will offer a radical method of treating papillomas:
- Surgical;
- Electrocoagulation method (removal with electric current);
- Get rid of growths with liquid nitrogen (freezing);
- Laser therapy.
Any radical treatment method is combined with antiviral drugs. They come in the form of suppositories, drops, tablets or capsules. Their action is associated with suppression of the virus and increased immunity.
A relapse of the disease is possible even if all instructions from the doctor are followed. In this case, the neoplasms will be smaller in size, their total number will also decrease. Usually 2-3 sessions of radical therapy are needed to forget this problem forever.
Removal of papillomas at home
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find time to visit a specialist. And papilloma is such a trifle that you can handle at home. Whichever option you choose to get rid of papillomas, the main rule is one. Such treatment should include:
- External - to remove the neoplasm itself;
- Antiviral - destruction of HPV;
- Immunomodulatory - increases immunity.
Let's start by solving the external problem. To do this, go to the pharmacy.
Remedies for removing papillomas at the pharmacy
How do you understand the different drugs available in the pharmacy network and find one that works? Remedies for papillomas in a pharmacy can be roughly divided into three categories:
- Cryopreparations;
- Medicines;
- Preparations for the removal of papillomas based on medicinal plants.
Creep preparations
These papilloma pharmaceuticals work in the same way as liquid nitrogen used in specialized clinics. They are produced in the form of an aerosol. These papilloma drugs freeze the neoplasm, tissue necrosis begins, and the buildup disappears.
These pharmaceutical products include propane and dimethyl ether. An effective remedy for papillomas and small warts. Method of application:
- Apply some medicine to the applicator;
- Then apply the applicator on the problem skin area for 30 seconds;
- We continue to observe neoplasms. If the papilloma has not completely disappeared after two weeks, the procedure must be repeated.
The maximum number of procedures allowed according to the instructions is not more than three. To avoid burns on healthy skin areas, the manufacturer recommends following the instructions carefully.
Pharmaceutical agents for the removal of plant-based papillomas
Herbs with burning toxic properties were known by our grandmothers. They used castor plant and celandine for papillomas and other neoplasms. Now you do not need to collect grass "on a full moon on the rising moon", you can use celandine from the pharmacy.
Celandine
Celandine treatment is perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when there are unpleasant growths on the body. In the pharmacy network, it is easy to find a wart remover that contains this herb. The composition of the most famous drug includes in addition to the aforementioned herb potassium and sodium alkali, the effect of which is manifested in the occurrence of local burns. Application method: lubricate the skin near the papilloma with a greasy cream. The fluid is applied directly to the neoplasm using a special spatula provided with the kit. An undesirable side effect of removing papillomas with celandine is scarring in the damaged area of the skin. It is quite difficult to assess the effectiveness of this tool as different manufacturers dilute the substance in different ways. And the potency of its effect is directly related to the concentration of alkalis in the preparation.
Castor oil
It contains castor factory. It is used to treat plantar warts. Application method: steam the skin on the legs well, apply oil on the problem area and cover with a plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and carefully scrape off the build-up. Repeat the procedure up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in the treatment of warts and papillomas is questionable. Its action is rather aimed at softening 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 glass-colored bottles. Application method: drops are applied to the neoplasm and allowed to dry. Repeat 2-3 times. The effect appears after 2-3 weeks. Based on the composition of the drug, one can judge about its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties. If it does not alleviate the problem of neoplasms, then it will not harm the body.
Drugs
This group of drugs for papillomas includes drugs whose action is manifested in the cauterization and mummification of the 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. Application method: within three days, in the morning and in the evening, apply the solution only on the papilloma using a special spatula. It is necessary to be extremely careful and not let the product get on healthy skin areas. After 4 days, the procedure is repeated. It is considered the most effective drug according to patient reviews.
Cauterizing cream or ointment
This drug is intended 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. Application method: the cream is applied in a thin layer twice daily on the neoplasm. It is important to avoid getting the product on healthy skin areas as well as on the mammary glands and armpits. The duration of treatment is up to four weeks.
Silver nitrate pencil
Finding this safe remedy for papillomas at 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 lesions.
After clearing up the cosmetic problem and removing papillomas, you need to understand that the virus itself is not defeated. Human papillomavirus is 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 necessary, including the ingestion 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;
- Agents with sodium salt of luminol - can be taken for a long time, suitable for children;
- A drug that prevents the multiplication of the virus;
- A drug that reduces the activity of the virus and stimulates the immune system.
It should be remembered that these drugs affect the body as a whole, so it is not recommended to take them without consulting a doctor!
Immunomodulatory agents
They increase the body's resistance and correct natural immunity. Assign:
- A drug analogue of natural peptidoglycan - usually taken together with an antiviral drug, produced in the form of tablets;
- Preparations with interferons, having an immunostimulatory effect, are produced in the form of suppositories (vaginal and rectal);
- A biological product that combines the ability to resist viruses and strengthen the immune system is available as an injection solution.
- Herbal immune stimulants - decoctions and tinctures of ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, aralia.
You can try to remove the papilloma that is shown on the body on its own. The exception is neoplasms in visible areas of the body.
You should not fight yourself with papillomas on the neck, face and décolleté. When starting home treatment, do not expect immediate results. This will take time. Failure to follow the instructions for use and precautions for home treatment of papillomas can cause skin burns, scarring and scarring.
Important!
To avoid complications, leave papillomotherapy to professionals. See your doctor!
A dermatologist will accurately determine the cause of papillomas and also tell you how to get rid of them quickly and painlessly.
