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 sink into shock. What is it? Where? How dangerous is it? And finally, the main question, what to do with all this?
Anyone can face this problem. The human papilloma virus is spreading to a larger territory each year. And no one is immune from the criminal actions of the shameless 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 cell division.
The HPV group includes several types of viruses:
- 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 provokes the degeneration of growths in a cancerous tumor.
Important!
Women are at risk of developing HPV cancer. But men should also not forget about risk.
Popular places of birth
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 them;
- In the groin.
In the mucosa:
- Hunda, mouth, vocal cords;
- Bladder;
- Gastrointestinal tract organs;
- Genitals.
Choosing a treatment method
A disease such as papillomatosis should not be allowed to take its course. Papillomas are easy to damage, and this can accelerate their growth.
Of course, the best thing is to see a specialist. A dermatologist will be able to determine the exact cause of the disease 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 from electricity);
- Removal 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 the increase of immunity.
A recurrence of the disease is possible even if all the doctor's instructions are followed. In this case, the neoplasms will be smaller in size, their total number will also decrease. It usually 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 find time to visit a specialist. And papilloma is a small thing you can handle 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;
- Immunomodulator - boosts immunity.
Let’s start by fixing the external problem. To do this, go to the pharmacy.
Remedies for papilloma removal at the pharmacy
How to understand the variety of drugs presented in the network of pharmacies and find what works? Funds for papillomas in a pharmacy can be divided into three categories:
- Cryopreparations;
- Children;
- Preparations for the removal of papillomas based on medicinal plants.
Cryopreparations
These pharmaceutical drugs for papillomas act in the same way as the liquid nitrogen used in specialized clinics. They are produced in the form of an aerosol. These drugs for papillomas 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. How to apply:
- Apply some medicine to the applicant;
- Then apply the applicator on the skin problem area for 30 seconds;
- We continue to observe the neoplasm. If after two weeks the papilloma has not completely disappeared, the procedure should be repeated.
The maximum allowed number of procedures according to the instructions is not more than three. To avoid burns on healthy areas of the skin, the manufacturer advises that you follow the instructions exactly.
Herbal remedies for removing papillomas
Herbs with poisonous burning properties were known to our grandmothers. They used castor oil 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 probably the first thing that comes to mind when unpleasant growths are found in the body. In the network of pharmacies, it is easy to find a wart remover that contains this herb. The composition of the most famous medicine, in addition to the aforementioned herb, includes potassium and sodium alkali, the action of which is manifested in the appearance of local burns. Method of application: loosely lubricate the skin near the papilloma with a greasy cream. The fluid is applied directly to the neoplasm using a special spatula that comes with the kit. An undesirable side effect when removing papillomas with celandine is scarring on the damaged area of skin. It is sometimes quite difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of this tool, as different manufacturers dilute the drug in different ways. And the strength of its effect is directly related to the concentration of alkalis in the preparation.
Castor oil
It contains plants with castor oil. Used to treat plantar warts. Method of application: steam the skin of the feet well, apply oil on the problem area and cover with plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and gently clean the clump. Repeat the procedure up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in the treatment of warts and papillomas is debatable. Rather, its action is 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 stained glass bottles. Method of application: drops are applied to the neoplasm, left to dry. Repeat 2-3 times. The effect will appear after 2-3 weeks. Based on the composition of the drug, you can judge on its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties. If it does not alleviate the problem of neoplasms, then it will not harm the body.
medicaments
This group of medicines for papillomas includes medicines, the action 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 solutions
Contains podophyllotoxin, which causes pain at the application site. The papilloma first turns red, then turns black and dies. Sold in small painted bottles. Method of application: within three days, morning and evening, the solution is applied only to papillomas using a special spatula. It is necessary to be extremely careful and not to allow the product to enter healthy areas of the skin. After 4 days, the procedure is repeated. It is considered the most effective medicine according to patient reviews.
Cauterizing cream or oil
This medicine is intended to fight both papillomas and warts. Its action is aimed at destroying human papillomavirus and developing immunity to this disease. Method of application: the cream is applied in a thin layer twice a day on the neoplasm. It is important to avoid taking the product in healthy areas of the skin as well as in 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 neoplasms. It is also used to treat wounds, cracks and other skin damage.
Once you have faced the cosmetic problem and removed the 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 papillomas and new warts, complex treatment is needed, including taking antiviral and immunomodulatory agents.
Antiviral drugs
With their help, HPV activity is reduced. This includes:
- Medicine with inosine - has a milder effect, well tolerated by children and the elderly;
- Luminol Sodium Salt Remedies - 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 borne in mind 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. Cakto:
- A medicine - a natural peptidoglycan analogue - is usually taken together with an antiviral medicine, produced in the form of tablets;
- Preparations with interferons, have an immunostimulatory effect, are produced in the form of suppositories (vaginal and rectal);
- A biological product that combines the ability to resist the virus and strengthen the immune system is available as an injection solution.
- Herbal immunostimulants - decoctions and tinctures of ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, aralia.
You can try to remove the papilloma that has appeared on the body itself. Exceptions are neoplasms in visible areas of the body.
You should not fight yourself with papillomas on the neck, face and décolleté. When you start treatment at home, you should 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, scars and marks.
Important!
To avoid complications, entrust papilloma therapy to professionals. See your doctor!
A dermatologist will accurately determine the cause of papillomas, and will also show you how to remove them quickly and painlessly.
