Who cares about appearance and health. Everything is used - from home creams, masks, vitamins, to regular visits to beauty salons. And the sudden appearance of unpleasant growths on the body - warts or papillomas - can lead to shock. What this? Where is? How dangerous is that? Finally, the main question is, what to do with all this?
Anyone can face this problem. The human papillomavirus is spreading to a large area every year. And no one was protected from the criminal actions of the invader. So let's get to know the enemy better.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
The development of malignant tumors in the form of warts or papillomas on the skin or mucous membranes is due to the presence of HPV (human papillomavirus) in the body. It attacks the epithelium of the skin and causes cells to divide.
The HPV group includes several types of viruses:
- The first group causes warts and papillomas on the skin;
- The second group affects the genitals (warts appear on the genitals);
- The most dangerous group of viruses has oncogenic properties and causes plants to become cancerous.
An important!
Women are at risk for HPV and cancer. But men need to keep in mind the dangers.
Popular places
Warts and papillomas are localized on the skin and mucous membranes. You can find them:
On the skin:
- Face, neck, eyelids;
- In the armpit;
- In or under the mammary glands;
- Inside the churai.
On mucous membranes:
- Nasal, oral, vocal cords;
- Bladder;
- Organs of the gastrointestinal tract;
- Genitals.
Choice of treatment
Diseases such as papillomatosis should be prevented. Papillomas are easily injured and this accelerates their growth.
Of course, it is best to consult a specialist. The dermatologist will determine the exact cause of the disease and choose the right treatment for each case. In most cases, the specialist recommends a radical way to deal with papillomas:
- Surgical;
- Electrocoagulation method (electric discharge);
- Getting rid of plants with liquid nitrogen (freezing);
- Laser therapy.
Any radical treatment is combined with antiviral drugs. They come in the form of suppositories, drops, tablets or capsules. Their actions are associated with the suppression of the virus and the increase of immunity.
Even if all the doctor's instructions are followed, the disease may recur. In this case, the neoplasms become smaller and their total number decreases. It usually takes 2-3 sessions of radical therapy to completely forget about this problem.
Removal of papillomas at home
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find time to consult a specialist. And papilloma is a small thing that can be solved at home. Regardless of which option you choose to get rid of papillomas, the basic rule is one. Such treatment should be comprehensive:
- External - to remove the neoplasm itself;
- Antiviral - HPV disorder;
- Immunomodulatory - boosting immunity.
Let's start with solving an external problem. Go to the pharmacy for this.
Remedies for removing papillomas from the pharmacy
How to understand the type of drug prescribed in the pharmacy industry and how to find out if it works? Remedies for papillomas in pharmacies can be roughly divided into three categories:
- Cryopreparations;
- Medications;
- Preparations for the removal of papillomas on the basis of medicinal plants.
Cryopreparations
For papillomas, these pharmaceuticals work like liquid nitrogen used in specialized clinics. They are released in aerosol form. For papillomas, these drugs freeze the neoplasm, begin tissue necrosis, and lose concentration.
These pharmaceutical products contain propane and dimethyl ether. An effective remedy against papillomas and small warts. Mode of use:
- Apply a small amount of medicine to the applicator;
- Then apply the applicator to the problem area of the skin for 30 seconds;
- We continue to monitor the neoplasm. If after two weeks the papilloma does not disappear completely, the procedure should be repeated.
According to the instructions, the maximum number of procedures is not more than three. To avoid burns to healthy areas of the skin, the manufacturer recommends strict adherence to the instructions.
Pharmaceutical means to eliminate papillomas on a plant basis
Our grandmothers knew about herbs that had poisonous properties. They used castor oil and celandine for papillomas and other neoplasms. You no longer need to collect the herb "in the full moon of the growing month", you can use celandine at the pharmacy.
Cleanser
Treatment with celandine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you find unpleasant plants in the body. In the pharmacy industry, it is easy to find a wart remover that contains this herb. In addition to the above-mentioned herbs, the most popular drugs include potassium and sodium alkali, which act in the formation of local burns. How to use: Lubricate the skin around the papilloma with an oily cream. The liquid is applied directly to the neoplasm using a special spatula that comes with the kit. Adverse effects of celandine removal of papillomas include scarring of the affected area of the skin. It is difficult to assess the effectiveness of this tool, because different manufacturers dilute the drug in different ways. The strength of its effect is directly related to the concentration of alkali in the preparation.
Castor oil
It includes a castor oil plant. It is used to treat warts on the feet. How to use: Evaporate the skin of the feet, apply ointment to the problem area and cover with plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and gradually scrape off the built-up area. Repeat the procedure up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in the treatment of warts and papillomas is questionable. On the contrary, his efforts are aimed at softening the hardened skin of his feet.
Drops from a papilloma
They consist of three main ingredients: tea tree oil, salicylic acid and castor oil. For papillomas, these drops are available in glass colored bottles. Method of application: the drops are applied to the neoplasm, while dried. Repeat 2-3 times. The effect appears after 2-3 weeks. Depending on the composition of the drug, its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties can be assessed. If it does not alleviate the problem of neoplasms, it will not harm the body.
Medications
For papillomas, this group of drugs includes drugs that are effective in cauterizing and mummifying infected skin cells. They usually contain acids, alkalis and ethanol.
Local non-necrotizing solution
Contains podophyllotoxin, which causes pain where used. The papilloma first turns red and then turns black and dies. Sold in small colored bottles. Method of application: for three days, morning and evening, the solution is applied only to the papilloma with the help of a special spatula. This is necessary to be very careful and to prevent the product from falling on healthy skin areas. After 4 days, the procedure is repeated. It is considered to be the most effective drug according to patient reviews.
Cauterizing cream or oil
This medicine is designed to fight papillomas and warts. Its efforts are aimed at eradicating human papillomavirus and developing immunity to the disease. How to use: The cream is applied to the neoplasm twice a day in a thin layer. It is important to avoid getting 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.
Silver nitrate pencil
It is not difficult to find this safe remedy against papillomas in the pharmacy. The preparation contains silver nitrate, which has an antiseptic effect. The pencil's action is aimed at killing bacteria and burning neoplasms. It is also used in the treatment of wounds, cracks and other skin injuries.
After dealing with a cosmetic problem and removing papillomas, you need to understand that the virus itself is not defeated. Human papillomavirus is very resistant and very difficult to treat. To prevent the recurrence of new papillomas and warts, it is necessary to take a comprehensive treatment, including antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs.
Antiviral drugs
With their help, HPV activity decreases. These include:
- The drug contains inosine - has a mild effect, is well tolerated by children and the elderly;
- Luminol sodium salts - suitable for children, can be taken for a long time;
- A drug that prevents the virus from multiplying;
- A drug that reduces the activity of the virus and stimulates the immune system.
It is important to remember that these drugs affect the whole body, so it is not recommended to take them without consulting a doctor!
Immunomodulators
They increase the body's resistance and build natural immunity. Appointment:
- Natural peptidoglycan analogue - usually taken in combination with antiviral drugs, released in tablet form;
- Preparations with interferons with immunostimulatory effect are released in the form of suppositories (vaginal and rectal);
- A biological product that combines the ability to fight viruses and strengthen the immune system is available as an injectable solution.
- Herbal immunostimulants - ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, decoctions and tinctures of aralia.
You can try to remove the papilloma on your own. It is characterized by neoplasms in the visible parts of the body.
You should not fight papillomas on your neck, face and décolleté. When you start treatment at home, you should not expect immediate results. It takes time. Failure to follow the instructions for use and precautions for the treatment of papillomas at home can lead to skin burns, scarring and scarring.
An important!
Refer specialists for papilloma therapy to prevent the disease. See a doctor!
A dermatologist can pinpoint the cause of papillomas and tell you how to get rid of them quickly and painlessly.
