How to remove papillomas at home

Papillomas are formed on human skin due to the penetration of the human papillomavirus into the body. In some cases, papillomas do not cause concern, but sometimes they can cause a lot of inconvenience to the wearer: in contact with the surface of the skin or clothes, they can injure themselves, bleed and become inflamed. In this article we will talk about how to remove papillomas at home.

What are papillomas?

A variety of neoplasms can appear on the skin and mucous membranes of any person: moles, papillomas, warts. Some of them disappear over time, others, on the contrary, change shape and increase. How do you know which ones are harmless and which ones pose a health threat? If you have such neoplasms, consider them carefully.

Moles are usually in different shades of brown. They appear due to the "overflow" of skin cells with pigment. Soft, pink or flesh-colored skin lesions are papillomas. Condylomas are limited papillary growths on the skin and mucous membranes, which are inflammatory. They can be wide and pointed.

Papillomas and warts are caused by various forms of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which leads to a change in the nature of tissue growth. The virus is most often sexually transmitted. If the woman is a carrier of the virus, it can be passed on to the newborn during childbirth. It is also possible to be infected "in a domestic way".

Papillomas and condylomas usually occur in places of irritation and friction of the skin, skin contact with tissues, armpits, on the mucous membrane of the genitals, around the anus. Papillomas may not be removed, but doctors still strongly recommend getting rid of them. But condylomas are subject to mandatory removal.

Types of papillomas

How to distinguish papilloma from similar neoplasms on the skin? It should be noted that papillomas are single and multiple, flat and convex, but most often in the form of a "mushroom", on one leg. And this is not a complete list. Which papilloma develops depends on the type of pathogen, and there are dozens of the main ones.

• Simple papillomas- hard, cone-shaped growths with a keratinized rough surface, with a diameter of 1 mm or more. Often they turn out to be multiple, occupy a large area of the body, merge with each other. The causative agent of this type of disease is HPV-2. They can appear anywhere, but most often they can be found on the back of the fingers and palms and, in children, also on the knees. A single neoplasm may not change for months or even years, but it can also become malignant. The process of spreading papillary polyps is stimulated by a state of immunodeficiency.
• Flat papillomas- smooth, flattened bumps similar in color to skin, but not dull, but shiny. Their shape is round or polygonal. Manifested by itching, redness, inflammation and pain of the affected area. The causative agent of this disease is HPV-3 and HPV-10.
• Plantar papillomasIt is a particularly unpleasant and restless variety. it affects only the feet. They are caused by several forms of the virus: HPV-1 (deep lesions), HPV-2 (mosaic warts) and HPV-4 (minor lesions). The initial stage is characterized by the appearance of a small shiny bump, over time it acquires the characteristics of a typical papilloma with a protruding edge. Often, at the site of the formation of a growth, mosaic papillomas of the daughter appear, which outwardly resemble bubbles. They are often confused with calluses, but unlike the latter, which have a smooth surface similar to skin, the formations of viral origin peel off, crack, ooze.
• Filiform papillomas- develop more often in people over the age of 50. They develop from small, slightly yellowish bumps. Then they grow and turn into elongated dense formations up to 6 mm in size. Neoplasms of this type do not go away on their own.
• Genital warts- a consequence of HPV-6 and HPV-11 infection, localized in the genital area and transmitted exclusively through sexual contact. They can be both flat and pointed.

Why it is necessary to remove papillomas

Before wondering how to remove a papilloma, it is important to understand why this procedure is necessary. The virus itself cannot be cured thoroughly, it can only be suppressed. At the same time, the consequences of the human papillomavirus require radical elimination, such as removal. Pharmacological agents are also used for this, but very often surgical techniques and treatment of papillomas with special substances, such as nitrogen.

There are two global reasons why papillomas require removal:

• ignoring the problem is fraught with the growth of the focus of the disease - whether it is a papilloma or a focus of several, if left unattended, papillomas will multiply over time;
• the presence of papillomas is accompanied by discomfort: firstly, it is aesthetically unpleasant, and secondly, it is unpleasantly tactile; removal of papillomas today is convenient and effective to forget about this problem;
• papillomas are easily injured, and this is unpleasant and dangerous: flat papilloma can also be injured by simply scratching a specific area of the skin, but if the papilloma is convex or on one leg, the injury is even more likely; since the papilloma contains a virus, its damage or infection does not go smoothly and runs the risk of ending up with malignancy as well;
• Benign papillomas can eventually turn into malignant skin tumors - firstly, there are several oncogenic types among HPV, and secondly, any damage (as mentioned above) increases this likelihood.

Origin and nature of the infection

Papilloma or PVI (human papillomavirus infection) refers to viral infectious diseases. It is characterized by the appearance and development of lumps on the skin and mucous membranes, similar to warts on the "leg", sometimes they can be on a broad basis. The surface of the neoplasm is bumpy, somewhat resembling a miniature cauliflower head.

The color of the papilloma is different: from white to dark brown, and it can appear anywhere: on the face (around the eyes, eyelids), under the arms, on the neck, in the décolleté, under the breast in women. Often, the papilloma virus manifests itself on the mucous membranes of the mouth, pharynx, sinuses, even on the vocal cords. There are cases when PVI was found in the gastric mucosa, in the bladder, but most often it settles on the genitals.

No matter how they ensure that 80% -90% of the world's population is infected with human papillomavirus infection, its appearance cannot be ignored and no measures taken. Usually, the immune system first goes into battle with this virus and successfully overcomes it, not allowing it to cover the entire body. But at the moment, few can boast of a healthy and strong immune system, so PVI attacks more and more aggressively.

It is generally accepted that being in the human body, the papilloma virus accumulates and under favorable conditions (decreased defenses, stress, etc. ) begins to progress.

How does human papillomavirus infection occur?

Most often during intercourse without a condom, sometimes in a domestic way. The virus can live in the human body for many years without causing any symptoms. An exacerbation is usually observed with a decrease in immunity or protective functions of the nervous system. Smoking, alcohol consumption, pregnancy and hormonal changes can also provoke the appearance of papillomas.

How dangerous are papillomas

Unfortunately, some forms of the papilloma virus can trigger the development of cancer. In 5% of cases, genital warts degenerate into a malignant formation. But even if the papillomas are benign, most often women feel discomfort from it, considering them aesthetically unattractive.

Over time, the formations on the genitals can increase in size and even close the entrance to the vagina. This leads to terrible discomfort.

How to treat papillomas at home

Due to the prevalence and urgency of the problem, many patients are wondering how to remove the papilloma at home, without risking health. This problem requires a rational and responsible approach, since numerous drugs and folk remedies have many contraindications and do not always show one hundred percent effectiveness.

However, if you decide to treat papilloma at home, it is recommended that you first consult a doctor who will not only make a definitive diagnosis, excluding the possibility of confusing a skin defect with another disease, but will also recommend the best home correction technique.

There are two main directions of recommendations for papilloma removal at home:

• Correction of medicinal malignancies by means of pharmaceutical products;
• Treatment of the papilloma virus with folk remedies.

We will try to analyze the main aspects of both methods, as well as determine the best hardware method for treating papillomas and warts.

Get rid of papillomas at home with medication

The modern pharmaceutical industry offers patients a mass of formulations that show some effectiveness in the problem of self-rejection of papillomas and warts.

The most popular are substances called cryopharmaceuticals in medicine, which provide rapid freezing of a skin defect, leading to its painless separation from the epidermal tissues. The use of such formulations for removing papillomas at home should be done with extreme caution, without affecting healthy tissues and skin structures.

As a convenient form of the drug for the destruction of epidermal neoplasms, special patches (adhesive tapes) are produced, which are impregnated with certain compounds. These "adhesives" are applied to the wart or papilloma and are removed after three hours along with the growth of the skin. Ointments and gels can also have a certain effect, but the probability of permanently getting rid of papillomas at home with the help of pharmaceuticals does not exceed 50%.

Internal folk remedies to combat papillomas

The main task when dermatological problems appear is to cleanse the body of toxins, restore normal liver function and increase immunity. This principle is applicable in both traditional and official medicine. In addition, great attention should be paid to the proper functioning of the intestine and the elimination of toxins.

At home, milk thistle seed powder can be used for this purpose, which has a beneficial effect on the liver cells, restoring them and on the work of the gastrointestinal tract as a whole. It is advisable to take this powder without fermentation, but with water. Take it in a teaspoon three times a day, without combining the intake with food.

A natural detoxifier with a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect is a collection of aromatic herbs from nettle, horsetail, lemon balm, plantain leaf and dandelion root. After mixing all the components in equal parts, the infusion is prepared by preparing three tablespoons of the collection per liter of water. Also take three tablespoons before meals. The admission course is 7-10 days.

Infusions of echinacea and rosehip will help support the immune system and help it cope with the problem faster.

Treatment of papillomas with folk remedies

Traditional medicine offers many time-tested recipes that also have some antiviral and destructive activity. When choosing a folk remedy for papillomas, you need to pay attention to the following compositions:

• Potato juice.Eating 100-200 grams of fresh potato juice every morning, the patient strengthens the immune system and improves general health, which will help not only get rid of already formed papillomas, but also prevent the appearance of new growths.
• Celandine from papillomas. The tool is based on the chemical destruction of neoplasms with acid, which is rich in celandine juice. For the procedure, in addition to juice, you can use the leaves or an infusion of this plant, purchased at a pharmacy. The manipulation involves the timely application of celandine products on the epidermal defect, every two days, which leads to the rejection of the neoplasm. When treating papillomas with celandine, precautions should be taken not to apply the agent to healthy tissues.
• Treatment of papillomas with iodine.About 3 grams of iodine is mixed with an equal amount of aspirin and boric acid and diluted with alcohol. Regular application of such a composition to the papilloma will lead to its elimination. Folk remedies for warts and papillomas based on iodine can not be used in the eyelids and mucous membranes.
• Treatment of papillomas with garlic.The technique involves the daily application of a cut of a clove of garlic to the growth site of the epidermis. Regular manipulations of this type promise to save the patient from papillomas of any localization, especially in the area of the hands.
• Treatment of papillomas with wormwood.Treatment of papillomas with wormwood folk remedies is aimed rather at strengthening the general condition of the body and, in particular, immunity. A decoction of wormwood, tricolor violets and dill seeds is a wonderful general tonic and immunostimulating agent.

Before choosing a folk recipe for yourself, it should be understood that it is impossible to carry out a complete and definitive treatment of human papillomavirus with folk remedies, and all of the above compositions may not be effective in relation to a particular patient.

Modern medicine offers a universal, safe and painless way to remove papillomas, which is based on laser exposure. Laser therapy is widely used both in our country and in European clinics, allowing you to remove the papilloma once and for all, without leaving scars and scars on the skin.

How to remove papilloma from the genitals

The most important thing to know and remember: papilloma cannot be removed on its own. Under no circumstances! Forget traditional methods - they increase the risk of malignant transformation. If a genital wart bothers you, see your doctor. Also, today there are several methods of removing it.

First, there are drugs for external use that slowly destroy papilloma cells.

Secondly, antiviral injections are sometimes used, which are injected into the formation.

Thirdly, the removal of papillomas is performed using both surgical excision and more modern methods, for example, the radio wave method.

Remember that papillomas can only be removed from the genitals after diagnosis - the doctor must make sure that genital warts are not malignant in nature and their removal does not lead to many health problems.

Useful tips

• Due to the fact that the papilloma can turn from benign into a malignant formation, it is necessary to get rid of it as soon as possible. However, keep in mind that removing it does not guarantee that you will completely get rid of the infection. It can live in your body for several years and you may be faced with the rediscovery of this unpleasant neoplasm on your body or mucous membranes.
• Do not self-medicate in any way. Do not use twine to remove the papilloma by trying to tear or cut it yourself. The most you can do is lubricate it with celandine juice.
• If you find papilloma in yourself, contact a specialist - a dermatologist. He is able to approach this problem from a professional point of view. Depending on where the papilloma formed, your doctor will direct you to remove it.
• This operation is performed under local anesthesia. This does not require hospitalization. Now this procedure is carried out in many cosmetic institutions; his time, as a rule, does not exceed 30 minutes. The place where the papilloma was located heals quickly, after 2 weeks there will be no trace of it.
• The most common ways to remove papilloma are freezing and laser treatment. Also, laser therapy has the shortest recovery period. But it is better not to use chemicals, as you risk getting badly burned, as a result of which scars can form. If you want to get rid of papilloma with nitrogen burning, be prepared for the fact that you will need a large number of sessions to achieve the desired effect.
• To avoid the appearance of papilloma on your body, do not neglect simple but effective measures to prevent this virus. Try taking immunomodulators and multivitamins. Practice good hygiene and lead a discriminating sex life.

As mentioned above, in most cases the virus is sexually transmitted, so avoid casual relationships, use barrier methods of contraception. Strictly observe the rules of personal hygiene, as "domestic contamination" is also possible. A healthy lifestyle and strong immunity will allow you to avoid the appearance of genital papillomas and warts. In addition, you should regularly undergo examinations and tests - the human papillomavirus can stay in the body for a long time without showing itself.