Anyone who cares about their appearance and health. Everything is used: from homemade creams, to masks, vitamins, to regular visits to beauty salons. And the sudden appearance on the body of unpleasant growths - warts or papillomas plunges into shock. What is that? Where? How dangerous is it? And finally, the main question, what to do with all of this?
Anyone can face this problem. The human papilloma virus is spreading over a wider territory every year. And no one is immune from the criminal actions of the bold invader. So, let's get to know the enemy better.
Human papilloma virus (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 the 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 the degeneration of growths into a cancerous tumor.
Important!
Women are at risk of developing cancer with HPV. But men too should not forget the danger.
Popular spawn 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;
- Under the armpit;
- In the area of the mammary glands or under them;
- In the groin.
On the mucous membranes:
- Nose, mouth, vocal cords;
- Vescia;
- The organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Genital organs.
Choice of a treatment method
A disease such as papillomatosis should not be allowed to run its course. Papillomas are easy to injure and this can accelerate their growth.
Of course, the best thing is to consult a specialist. A dermatologist will be able to establish the exact cause of the disease and select the correct treatment for each case. In most cases, a specialist will offer a radical method of treating papillomas:
- Surgical;
- Method of electrocoagulation (removal by electric current);
- Get rid 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 in immunity.
A relapse 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 this problem forever.
Removal of papillomas at home
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find time to visit a specialist. And the papilloma is such a trifle that you can cope with 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 - boosting immunity.
Let's start by solving the external problem. To do this, go to the pharmacy.
Means 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 the pharmacy can be roughly divided into three categories:
- cryopreparations;
- Medicines;
- Preparations for the 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 the form of an aerosol. These drugs for papillomas freeze the neoplasm, tissue necrosis begins, and the accumulation disappears.
These pharmaceuticals include propane and dimethylether. An effective remedy for papillomas and small warts. Application procedure:
- Apply some medication to the applicator;
- Then apply the applicator to the problematic skin area for 30 seconds;
- We continue to observe the neoplasm. If after two weeks the papilloma has not completely disappeared, the procedure must be repeated.
The maximum allowed number of procedures according to the instructions is not more than three. In order to avoid burns to healthy areas of the skin, the manufacturer recommends that you strictly follow the instructions.
Pharmaceutical remedies for the removal of papillomas on a plant basis
Herbs with poisonous burning properties were known to our grandmothers. They used castor oil and celandine for papillomas and other neoplasms. Now it is not necessary 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 unpleasant growths are found on the body. In the pharmacy network, it is easy to find a device for removing warts that contains this herb. The composition of the most famous drug, in addition to the aforementioned herb, includes potassium and sodium alkali, the action of which is manifested in the occurrence of local burns. Method of application: abundantly lubricate the skin near the papilloma with a greasy cream. The liquid is applied directly to the tumor using a special spatula supplied with the kit. An undesirable side effect when removing papillomas with celandine is the scarring of the damaged area of the skin. It is rather difficult to assess 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 alkali in the preparation.
Castor oil
Contains castor oil. It is used to treat plantar warts. Method of application: steam the skin of the legs well, apply the oil to the problem area and cover with a plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and gently scrape off the buildup. Repeat the procedure up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in treating warts and papillomas is questionable. Rather, its action is aimed at softening the hardened skin of the feet.
Drops of papillomas
They contain three main ingredients: tea tree oil, salicylic acid and castor oil. These papilloma drops are available in colored 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, its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties can be judged. If it does not alleviate the problem of cancer, it will not harm the body.
Medicines
This group of drugs for papillomas includes drugs, the action of which 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. The papilloma first turns red, then turns black and dies. Sold in small colored 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 let the product reach 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 aimed at fighting both papillomas and warts. Its action is aimed at the destruction of the human papillomavirus and the development of 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 spilling the product on healthy areas of the skin, as well as on the mammary glands and armpits. The duration of treatment is up to four weeks.
Pencil in silver nitrate
Finding this safe remedy for papillomas in 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 injuries.
Having dealt with the aesthetic problem and removed the papillomas, it is necessary to understand that the virus itself is not defeated. The human papillomavirus is very resistant and extremely difficult to treat. To prevent the recurrence of the disease in the form of the appearance of new papillomas and warts, complex treatment is required, including taking antiviral and immunomodulatory agents.
Antiviral drugs
With their help, the activity of HPV decreases. These include:
- The drug with inosine - has a milder effect, is well tolerated by children and the elderly;
- Means with sodium salt of luminol - 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 resistance of the body and correct natural immunity. To assign:
- A drug-analog of natural peptidoglycan - usually taken together with an antiviral drug, produced in the form of tablets;
- Preparations with interferons, have an immunostimulating 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 injectable solution.
- Herbal immunostimulants - decoctions and tinctures of ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, aralia.
You can try to remove the papilloma that appeared 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 you start home treatment, you shouldn't 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 scars.
Important!
To avoid complications, entrust papilloma therapy 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.
