papillomaIt is a benign neoplasm caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and occurs in various 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 the event
The natural cause of the formation of unpleasant growths and warts is HPV. This virus is widespread - it occurs in about 60% of the population.
The virus spreads in the following ways:
- Sexual. . . Through 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 transport.
- Under certainprocedures. . . For example, you can "harvest" HPV while epilating or shaving.
True, 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 they too can be dangerous.
So, papillomas can cause the development of terrible diseases:
- Carcinoma;
- Cervical cancer (cervical cancer);
- Dysplasia of the cervix;
- Oral cancer;
- Throat cancer
- Shortness of breath and signs of asthma (especially in children)
- Impotence;
- Bowen's disease;
- Mucosal lesions.
Growths can cause psychological and aesthetic problems, but their main danger is human health problems (up to precancerous and cancerous conditions).
Diagnostics
HPV diagnostics include at least 7 procedures:
- Clinical examination. . . A specialist under examination identifies and examines all growths on the patient's body. If anogenital warts have been found, men can be assigned a ureteroscopy procedure, women are instructed to visit a gynecologist to examine the cervix.
- colposcopy. . . Examination of the female genital organs using a special device - a colposcope.
- Histological examination. . . Explore the deep areas of the Malpighian layer and the development of coilocytes.
- Cytological examination. . . Classification is carried out according to PAP - smear test, which includes 5 classes. I - the cytological picture is normal, V - a huge number of atypical cells.
- Digene test(screening test). This procedure allows you to quickly identify high concentrations of the virus. This test is very accurate.
- PCR typing. . . This procedure identifies individual types of viruses. However, the method has a disadvantage: 20% of the PCR typing gives a false result (since the infection is short-lived).
- PCR(orpolymerase chain reaction). It allows you to identify not only HPV, but also other sexually transmitted diseases.
Treatment
HPV requires a careful and careful approach, and before making a decision on treatment (destruction), the patient must pass the necessary tests. Sometimes it may turn out that the patient does not need medical intervention - the papilloma can disappear over time.
Traditional treatment
It is important to understand that there is no way to completely eradicate HPV. All that can be done is to eliminate the manifestations of the disease (in the form of papillomas, warts and other growths). They are the ones that cause cancers and precancerous conditions (not HPV). It happens that HPV lives in the body for up to 30 years, without manifesting itself on the skin.
Therapy with the use of immunomodulators and antiviral drugs is rarely prescribed. Doctors prescribe such drugs in the case of highly oncogenic types of viruses.
Official medicine offers the following methods of removing lesions:
- Surgical excision. . . This is an extreme measure against papillomas and warts. Usually used when there is too much buildup. Removal requires preliminary patient preparation, appropriate physician qualifications, and the use of local anesthesia.
After the completion of the operation, a suture is applied to connect the tissues. The skin heals within 3-4 weeks, however a scar / scar may remain.
- Electrocoagulation. . . Includes exposure to electric shock at the injury site. It is necessary to "cauterize" the base 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 scar formation.
- Laser removal (laser coagulation). . . Provides exposure to a focused laser beam. The procedure is performed without anesthesia and takes only a few minutes, leaving rough scabs (they fall off quickly and leave no trace).
Laser coagulation has a minimal risk of scar formation and allows you to quickly get rid of the buildup of warts or warts. The only disadvantage of the operation is the high cost.
- Cryodestruction (burning with nitrogen). . . To carry out the procedure, you will need a drop of liquid nitrogen, which, once it hits the wart, will instantly destroy its structure. It allows you to eliminate buildup in 7-10 days.
Nitrogen cauterization is considered an effective and economical method, however, if the area is large, several sessions may be required. The technique is actively used in private and public clinics, beauty and health centers. The only downside is the risk of relapse if the specialist does not burn the growth to the end.
- Radiosurgery. . . It is carried out using special equipment. The method appeared relatively recently, it allows you to quickly and painlessly remove all growths. But so far, radiosurgery is inaccessible due to its high cost.
- Chemical destruction. . . During the execution "vigorous" chemicals are used. substances and acids. These compounds are applied to condylomas, papillomas or warts without special equipment. This is an inexpensive method, but it is relatively effective.
Important!During any procedure, there is a risk of damage to adjacent tissues, which threaten the spread of the virus.
Pharmacological treatment
Before deciding to start self-treatment, the patient must consult a specialist so that he prescribes drugs suitable for home use.
It is important to remember that even harmless-looking warts cannot be cut yourself, as the causes of the event are unknown. It is also possible that this leads to an acceleration of their growth and increases the risk of HPV degeneration in cancer tumors. When papillomas appear on mucous surfaces (eyes, nose or throat), the study of the cause and treatment should be carried out under the supervision of the attending physician.
There are the following folk ways to get rid of papillomas:
- Scotch tape. . . Removal of warts can be done using adhesive tapes purchased at a pharmacy and impregnated with a special composition. This composition has a destructive effect on the papilloma for some time, then peels off with a tape. To reduce pain, the strips are usually moistened with warm water before tearing them.
- Freezing- This is one of the most common procedures for the elimination of papillomas. The use of freezing drugs, as a rule, is indicated for the elimination of neoplasms with localization in the intimate area or in other places, and such treatment is possible without anesthesia. You can buy a special drug yourself at the pharmacy, and the procedure requires strict adherence to the instructions. After a week of therapy, there will be no trace of papillomas.
- Pharmaceutical preparation with phenol, intended for the treatment of warts and papillomas. It is very effective: skin neoplasms will be eliminated after only one application, but the procedure is accompanied by pain, as a wound remains at the site of the papilloma, which takes time to heal.
- Gel with celandine extract, the effectiveness of which is confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Differs in the absence of pain during destruction.
There are several situations associated with the appearance of growths and requiring the destruction of neoplasms. Depending on the location of the papilloma, the urgency of its removal and whether this is the first appearance of HPV, different methods can be used to treat papillomas.
The need to consult a specialist is also due to the fact that when papillomas appear, independent use of drugs carries the risk of developing papillomatous defects of the skin, as a result of which growths appear throughout the body in any place. In this case, their treatment will take longer.
Folk remedies
Any self-treatment at home is often accompanied by the use of folk remedies. Along with other methods of therapy, after consulting a doctor, traditional medicine can be used. They are particularly useful during pregnancy and immunosuppression.
The efficiency is high in those folk remedies that increase the resistance of the human body to infections. Some can be taken along with the antibiotics prescribed by the doctor.
Of vegetable origin
To prevent the subsequent appearance of papillomas, you can use herbal infusions every day(lemon balm, nettle, plantain, horsetail, dill, hypericum and others) or juice obtained from red potato tubers.
From herbal remedies used to remove neoplasms, celandine is worth highlighting. It is allowed to use its juice, leaves or pharmacy infusion. Its regular use dries the papillomas, so they simply fall out.
Astrology gives its idea of how to remove papillomas- presents HPV as a viral disease in the form of skin formations and, regardless of how the papillomas appear, can only be removed when the moon is waning. In this case it is necessary to strengthen the immune system by using herbal teas. Complete elimination of growths requires at least a 3-month administration course.
Non-vegetable origin
In addition to using herbal products, the following non-herbal products are also highly effective:
- Treatment of HPV with an egg- This is one of the most effective and known ways to get rid of the papillomavirus. It consists in the fact that the newly appeared papillomas on the body are smeared with egg white, and each subsequent layer is applied only after the previous one has dried. In a few days, after the protein is very dry, there will simply be no more papillomas. This is a fairly effective and simple treatment for neoplasms on the body.
- Alcohol tincture- it is necessary to mix 0, 1 liters of alcohol, 2 grams of boric acid, 2, 5 grams of iodine and the same amount of acetylsalicylic acid. It is forbidden to lubricate papillomas with localization on the eyelids or 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 restrictions).
- Castor oilIt is 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 ointment and green nuts- used to treat the papilloma virus in the form of warts, including the genitals. For this purpose, it is necessary to grind young walnuts, and then fill them with kerosene 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 fairly effective way to get rid of any neoplasms.
- apple cider vinegar. . . You need to drip apple cider vinegar on a clean towel or cotton swab, 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 will disappear. To make this procedure safer, it is recommended to dilute the vinegar with a little water before treating the affected area.
Even supporters of conservative treatment admit the use of non-pharmacological drugs, which completely reject the possibility of self-medication. Indeed, it is a rather controversial question of whether it is possible to get rid of HPV using traditional medicine exclusively.
Both non-traditional and drug treatment can be successful, but only in the right combination and on the advice of a specialist.