PapillomaIs a benign neoplasm that is provoked by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and occurs in different parts of the body: on the neck, under the arms, in the bladder, on the genitals, on the vocal cords, on the eyelids, on the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose.
Causes of occurrence
The natural cause of the formation of unpleasant growths and warts is HPV. This virus is very widespread - it occurs in about 60% of the population.
The virus is spread in the following ways:
- Sexual. . . During intercourse, genital warts appear on the body.
- During childbirth. . . When infected during childbirth, papillomas and warts usually appear several months after birth.
- At home. . . Infection occurs at home, in public places and in transportation.
- Under certainprocedures. . . For example, you can "pick up" HPV during epilation or shaving.
Despite the active spread, in 90% of cases the body can independently cope with HPV.
Why are papillomas dangerous?
Small papillomas that appear on the human body do not always attract attention, but even they can be dangerous.
So papillomas can cause the development of terrible diseases:
- Carcinoma;
- Cervical cancer (cervical cancer);
- Dysplasia of the cervix;
- Oral cancer;
- Neck cancer;
- Shortness of breath and signs of asthma (especially in children);
- Impotence;
- Bowen's disease;
- Damage to the mucous membranes.
Growth can cause psychological and aesthetic problems, but their greatest danger is human health problems (up to precursors to cancer and cancer).
Diagnostics
HPV diagnosis includes at least 7 procedures:
- Clinical examination. . . A specialist on examination identifies and examines all growths on the patient's body. If anogenital warts are found, men can be assigned a ureteroscopy procedure, women are instructed to visit a gynecologist to examine the cervix.
- Colposcopy. . . Examination of the female genitals using a special device - a colposcope.
- Histological examination. . . Explore the deep zones of the Malpighian layer and the evolution of coilocytes.
- Cytological examination. . . The classification is performed according to PAP - smear test, which includes 5 classes. I - the cytological picture is normal, V - a large number of atypical cells.
- Digene test(screening test). This procedure allows you to quickly identify elevated concentrations of the virus. This test is very accurate.
- PCR typing. . . This procedure allows you to identify individual types of virus. However, the method has one drawback: 20% of PCR typing gives a false result (since the infection is short-lived).
- PCR(orpolymerase chain reaction). Allows you to identify not only HPV but also other sexually transmitted diseases.
Treatment
HPV requires an attentive and careful approach, and before making a decision about treatment (destruction), the patient must pass the necessary tests. Sometimes it may turn out that the patient does not need medical intervention - the papilloma may disappear over time.
Traditional treatment
It is important to understand that there is no way to eradicate HPV completely. All that can be done is to remove the manifestations of the disease (in the form of papillomas, warts and other growths). They are the ones that cause cancer and precursors to cancer (not HPV). It happens that HPV lives in the body for up to 30 years without it manifesting itself on the skin.
Therapy using immune modulators and antiviral drugs is rarely prescribed. Doctors prescribe such drugs in case of highly oncogenic types of the virus.
Official medicine offers the following methods for removing lesions:
- Surgical removal. . . This is an extreme measure against papillomas and warts. Usually used when there is too much accumulation. Removal requires prior preparation of the patient, appropriate qualifications from the physician and use of local anesthesia.
At the end of the operation, a suture is applied to connect the tissues. The skin heals within 3-4 weeks, however, a scar / scars may remain.
- Electrocoagulation. . . Includes exposure to electric shock at the scene. It is necessary to "cauterize" the bottom of the affected area. The main advantage of this procedure is the accurate sealing of the vessels, practically without blood. The skin is restored within 7-10 days with minimal risk of scarring.
- Laser removal (laser coagulation). . . Provides exposure to a focused laser beam. The procedure is performed without anesthesia and takes only a few minutes, leaving a rough crust (they fall off quickly and leave no trace).
Laser coagulation has a minimal risk of scarring and allows you to quickly remove the accumulation of warts or warts. The only disadvantage of the operation is the high cost.
- Cryodestruction (burning with nitrogen). . . To perform the procedure, you need a drop of liquid nitrogen, which, when it hits the wart, will instantly destroy its structure. Allows you to get rid of the buildup in 7-10 days.
Cauterization with nitrogen is considered an effective and affordable method, but if the area is large, several sessions may be needed. The technique is actively used in private and public clinics, centers for aesthetics and health. The only negative is the risk of relapse if the specialist does not burn the growth to the end.
- Radiosurgery. . . It is performed using special equipment. The method appeared relatively recently, it allows you to quickly and painlessly remove all growths. But so far, radiosurgery is unavailable due to its high cost.
- Chemical destruction. . . "Powerful" chemicals are used in the execution. substances and acids. These compounds are applied to condylomas, papillomas or warts without special equipment. This is a cheap method, but it is relatively effective.
Important!During any procedure, there is a risk of damage to adjacent tissues, which threatens the spread of the virus.
Drug treatment
Before deciding to start self-treatment, the patient should consult a specialist so that he prescribes drugs that are suitable for home use.
It is important to remember that you can not even trim harmless warts yourself, as the causes of its occurrence are unknown. It is even possible that this will lead to an acceleration of their growth and increase the risk of HPV degeneration to oncological tumors. When papillomas occur on mucous membranes (eyes, nose or throat), the examination of the cause and treatment should be performed under the supervision of the attending physician.
There are the following popular ways to get rid of papillomas:
- Gaff tape. . . Removal of warts can be performed using tape purchased at the pharmacy and impregnated with a special composition. This composition has a destructive effect on the papilloma for some time, then it comes off with a bandage. To reduce soreness, the strips are usually moistened with warm water before tearing off.
- Freezer- This is one of the most common procedures for removing papillomas. The use of antifreeze drugs is usually indicated for the elimination of neoplasms with localization in the intimate area or elsewhere, and such treatment is possible without anesthesia. You can buy a special medicine yourself at a pharmacy, and the procedure requires strict adherence to the instructions. After a week of treatment, there will be no trace of papillomas.
- Pharmaceutical composition with phenol, intended for the treatment of warts and papillomas. It is extremely effective - skin neoplasms are eliminated after just one application, but the procedure is accompanied by pain as a wound remains on the papillary site, which takes time to heal.
- Gel with celandine extractwhose effectiveness is confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Deviates in the absence of pain during destruction.
There are various situations associated with the appearance of growths and require destruction of neoplasms. Depending on the location of the papilloma, the rate of removal and whether this is the first appearance of HPV, it is possible to use different methods of treating papillomas.
The need to consult a specialist is also due to the fact that when papillomas occur, the independent use of drugs carries the risk of developing papillomatous defects in the skin, resulting in the growths occurring throughout the body everywhere. In this case, their treatment will take longer.
Folk medicine
Any self-treatment at home is often accompanied by the use of folk remedies. Together with other treatment methods, it is possible to use traditional medicine after consulting a doctor. They are especially useful during pregnancy and immunosuppression.
The effectiveness is high in the folk remedies that increase the human body's resistance to infections. Some can be taken with antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.
Of vegetable origin
To prevent the subsequent appearance of papillomas, you can use herbal infusions daily(lemon balm, stinging nettle, plantain, horsetail, dill, St. John's wort and others) or juice from red potato tubers.
From the herbal remedies used to remove neoplasms, it is worth highlighting celandine. It is allowed to use its juice, leaves or pharmacy infusion. Its regular use dries out papillomas, then they simply fall off.
Astrology gives its idea on how to remove papillomas- it presents HPV as a viral disease in the form of skin formations, and no matter how papillomas occur, it can only be removed when the moon is waning. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system using herbal teas. Complete elimination of growth requires at least a 3-month administration period.
Non-vegetable origin
In addition to the use of herbal remedies, the following non-herbal remedies are also extremely effective:
- Treatment of HPV with an egg- This is one of the most effective and well-known ways to remove papillomavirus. It consists in that papillomas just shown on the body are smeared with egg white and each next layer is applied only after the previous one has dried. In a few days, after the protein is very dry, there are simply no papillomas left. This is a fairly effective and simple treatment of neoplasms on the body.
- Alcohol tinctureyou must mix 0, 1 liter of alcohol, 2 grams of boric acid, 2, 5 grams of iodine and the same amount of acetylsalicylic acid in. It is forbidden to smear papillomas with localization on the eyelids or on the mucous membranes with this mixture. Instead of this recipe you can use ammonia, or you can make balls of vinegar and flour (the use of this tool has the same limitations).
- Castor oilIs a painless treatment for skin lesions. The effectiveness of the oil is due to the presence of acid in its composition, which destroys neoplasms.
- Kerosene and green walnuts ointment- used to treat papillomavirus in the form of warts, including genitals. For this purpose it is necessary to grind young nuts, then they are filled with petroleum in a ratio of 2 to 1. After infusing the mixture in a dark place for 3 weeks, it can be used to lubricate papillomas. This is a relatively effective way to remove any neoplasms.
- Apple cider vinegar. . . You should drip apple cider vinegar on a clean towel or cotton swab and then moisten the papilloma three times a day. After a few days, the growth will change color. The duration of the course is several weeks, after which the neoplasm disappears. To make this procedure safer, it is recommended to dilute the vinegar with a little water before treating the affected area.
Even proponents of conservative treatment admit to using non-drugs that completely rule out the possibility of self-medication. In fact, it is quite a controversial question whether it is possible to get rid of HPV by using only traditional medicine.
Both non-traditional and medical treatment can be successful, but only in the right combination and on the recommendation of a specialist.