Anyone cares about their appearance and health. Everything is used - from homemade creams, masks, vitamins, to regular visits to beauty parlors. And the sudden appearance of the body of unpleasant growth - warts or papillomas plunges into shock. What is that? Where? How dangerous is it? And finally, the key question, what to do with all this?
Anyone can address this problem. The human papillomavirus virus is spreading over more territory every year. And no one is immune from the criminal acts of the prudent invaders. 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 bottom layer of the skin (epitheliiam) and divides cells.
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);
- The most dangerous group of viruses has oncogenic properties and stimulates the degradation of growths in a cancerous tumor.
Important!
Women are at risk of developing cancer with HPV. But men should also not forget about danger.
Common exhaust sites
Warts and papillomas are localized to the skin and mucous membranes of the body. You can get them:
On the skin:
- Face, neck, eyelids;
- Sa armpit;
- In or under the mammary glands;
- Sa groin.
On mucous membranes:
- Nose, mouth, vocal cords;
- Bladder;
- Organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Genital organs.
Choosing a method of treatment
A disease such as papillomatosis should not be allowed to take its course. Papillomas are easily damaged, and this can accelerate their growth.
Of course, the best thing is to see a specialist. A dermatologist will be able to find out the exact cause of the disease and select the right treatment for each case. In most cases, a specialist will prescribe a radical method of treating papillomas:
- Surgical;
- Electro-heating method (involving 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 virus inhibition and increased immunity.
The disease can be relapsed 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.
Eliminate 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 treat it at home. Whichever option you choose to get rid of papillomas is the main rule. Such treatment should be comprehensive:
- External - to remove the neoplasm itself;
- Antiviral - HPV deletion;
- Immunomodulatory - boosting immunity.
We start by fixing the external problem. To do this, go to the pharmacy.
Methods for removing papillomas in the pharmacy
How to understand the variety of drugs presented in the pharmacy network and find one that works? Funds for papillomas in a pharmacy can be roughly divided into three categories:
- Cryopreparations;
- Medications;
- Preparations for removal of papillomas based on medicinal plants.
Cryopreparations
These pharmaceutical remedies for papillomas act in the same way as liquid nitrogen used in specialized clinics. They are produced in aerosol form. These drugs freeze for papillomas of the neoplasm, tissue necrosis begins and the erection disappears.
These pharmaceutical products include propane and dimethyl ether. Effective remedy for papillomas and small warts. Application method:
- Apply a little drug to the fitter;
- Then apply the applicator on the problem skin area for 30 seconds;
- We continue to look at the neoplasm. If after two weeks the papilloma is not completely gone, the procedure must be repeated.
The maximum number of procedures allowed in accordance with the instructions must not exceed three. In order to avoid burns on healthy parts of the skin, the manufacturer is advised to follow the instructions strictly.
Pharmaceutical remedies for removal of papillomas on a plant basis
Our grandmothers knew herbs that had poisonous properties. They used plant castor oil and celandine for papillomas and other neoplasms. Now you don’t have to collect grass "on a full moon on the rising moon", you can use celandine from the pharmacy.
Celandine
Treatment with celandine may be the first thing that comes to mind when an unpleasant growth is found on the body. In the pharmacy network, it is easy to find a wart remover containing this herb. The composition of the most famous drug, in addition to the above-mentioned herb, contains potassium and sodium alkali, whose action is manifested when local burns occur. Method of application: liberally lubricate the skin near the papilloma with a fat cream. The liquid is applied directly to the neoplasm using a special spatula that comes with the kit. Undesirable side effect and removal of papillomas with celandine is to damage the damaged area of the skin. It is rather difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of this tool, since 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
There is a castor oil plant. It is used to treat plantar warts. Method of application: steam the feet skin well, apply oil in the problem area and cover it with plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and smooth the build-up. Repeat the procedure up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in the treatment of warts and papillomas is in doubt. 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 tinted glass bottles. Method of application: drops are applied to the neoplasm, left to dry. Repeat 2-3 times. The effect will be visible after 2-3 weeks. Based on the composition of the drug, one can judge its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties. If it does not relieve the problem of neoplasms, then it will not harm the body.
Medications
This group of drugs for papillomas includes drugs, whose action is manifested in the care and mummification of skin cells affected by the virus. They usually contain acids, alkalis and ethanol.
Non-necrotizing local solution
It contains podophyllotoxin, which causes pain at the site of application. Papilloma first turns red, then turns black and dies. Sold in small tinted bottles. Method of application: within three days, in the morning and in the evening, the solution is applied only to the papilloma using a special spatula. It is necessary to be extremely careful and not to allow the product to get on healthy skin areas. After 4 days, the procedure is repeated. It is considered to be the most effective drug according to patient reviews.
Careful cream or ointment
This drug is intended to treat papillomas and warts. Its action is aimed at destroying the human papillomavirus virus 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 not to get the product on healthy parts of the skin, as well as the mammary glands and armpits. The duration of treatment is up to four weeks.
Silver nitrate pencil
It is not difficult to find this safe remedy for papillomas in the pharmacy. 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 injuries.
After dealing with the cosmetic problem and removing papillomas, you need to understand that the virus itself is not eradicated. Human papillomavirus is highly 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 required, including the intake 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;
- Capacity with sodium salt of luminol - it 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. Assignment:
- Drug-analog of natural peptidoglycan - usually taken in combination with an antiviral drug, produced in tablet form;
- Preparations with interferons, which have an immunostimulating effect, are made 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 injectable solution.
- Herbal immunostimulants - decoctions and tinctures of ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, Australia.
You may try to remove the papilloma that appears on the body yourself. 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 a home treatment, you should not expect immediate results. This will take time. If instructions for use and precautions for home treatment of papillomas are not followed, it can cause skin burns, shrinkage and shrinkage.
Important!
To avoid complications, trust papilloma therapy to professionals. See your doctor!
A dermatologist will accurately determine the cause of the papillomas, and will also tell you how to get rid of them quickly and painfully.
