Flat or youthful warts are growths on the skin of a viral nature, characteristic of children and young people. Their onset is due to the failure of the immune system at a young age and its inability to resist certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The disease is caused by HPV types 3, 5 and 10. Viruses of these types are quite common in nature and are transmitted by direct contact, mainly in groups of children. The disease manifests itself only in violation of the immune status, and over time, the warts may disappear on their own.
Causes
The appearance of flat warts is due to the introduction of human papillomavirus 3, 5 and 10 into the skin. Papillomavirus penetrates through cracks and small cracks in the skin and infects keratinocytes. It changes the DNA of cells and they begin to produce collagen intensively, which leads to the growth of the corneal layer and the formation of warts.
The virus is transmitted through direct contact with infected persons, children develop mainly after contact with other children in kindergarten or school, but the source of the virus can also become adults who have no signs of the disease. Warts spread all over the body during itching or shaving.
Symptoms
When infected with a virus, flat, round or oval nodules up to 3 mm in diameter appear on the skin. Papules can coalesce with each other, forming polygonal eruptions. Often, initially, a mother wart is formed, around which later appear the smaller ones, the daughter. During itching, the papules grow linearly due to the spread of the virus along the direction of the comb. The nodule can be one or more - it depends on the degree of resistance of the body. In color, the formations do not differ from healthy skin, but sometimes they take on a yellow or brown tinge.
The surface of the rash is smooth and is not accompanied by itching, pain or burning. Papules are located mainly on the skin of the hands or face - the places of first contact with a viral particle. Although they can spread to other surfaces: the forearms, the mucosa of the mouth or the red border of the lips.
Diagnosing
It is enough to evaluate the specific clinical picture and perform an examination. Rarely resort to virus identification using the polymerase chain reaction.
With a large number of warts and the ineffectiveness of treatment, a thorough examination of the patient's body and immune status is performed. A common process usually indicates more serious health problems.
How to get rid of flat warts?
- Strengthen the immune system with a drug with an anthelmintic effect.
- Keratolytic and antiviral agents are also used: salicylic-resorcinol ointment 5%, oxolinic ointment, ointment or cream with interferon alfa-2, 10% silver nitrate solution. Silver nitrate is not recommended for removing flat warts on the face.
- In rare cases, cryotherapy and laser removal are used.
When warts appear in children, the formations in most cases are simply monitored due to the high probability of self-healing.
Treatment with folk remedies
There are many effective methods for treating warts with folk remedies. They are based on the use of plants and substances with keratolytic properties:
- Celandine. The juice from the stalks of this plant helps to melt the top layer of warts. The joints are lubricated with celandine juice several times a day until complete recovery.
- Potatoes. The woman from the top layer of potatoes (just under the skin) is applied to the wart and covered with a bandage on top. The compress is left overnight. The procedure should be performed every other day until the papules disappear.
- Uthull. Once a day, table vinegar is smeared on the surface of the created skin area until it is completely healed.
- Kalanchoe. Gruel from Kalanchoe leaves is applied to the papules, a bandage or gauze napkin is placed on top. The compress is left for a few hours. The procedure should be performed daily.
Prediction and consequences
The prognosis for the appearance of juvenile warts is favorable. The formations are not subject to malignancy and disappear quickly with the normalization of immunity.
To avoid their occurrence, you should wash your baby's hands thoroughly after visiting any public place and treat colds and other illnesses that lower immunity in time.
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