Everyone cares about their appearance and health. Everything is used - from homemade creams, masks, vitamins, to regular visits to beauty salons. And a sudden appearance on the body of uncomfortable growth - warts or papilloma plunges into shock. What is it? Where? How dangerous is that? And finally, the main question, what to do with all this?
Anyone can face this problem. Human papillomavirus is spread over a larger area each year. And no one is immune to the criminal activities of the unscrupulous invader. So, let's get to know the enemy better.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The appearance of benign tumors of the skin or mucous membranes in the form of warts or papillomas is related to the presence of HPV (papillomavirus) in the body. It attacks the bottom layer of the skin (epithelial tissue) and causes cells to divide.
The HPV group contains 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 carcinogenic properties and causes the growth of cancerous tumors.
Important!
Women are at risk of developing HPV cancer. But one should not forget the danger either.
Popular spawning grounds
The wart and papilloma are located on the skin and mucous membranes of the body. You can find them:
On the skin:
- Face, neck, eyelids;
- In the armpits;
- In the area of the mammary glands or under them;
- In the groin.
On mucous membranes:
- Nose, mouth, vocal cords;
- Bladder;
- Gastrointestinal organs;
- Genitals.
Choosing a treatment method
Diseases such as papillomatosis should not be allowed to run their course. Papillomas are easily damaged and this can accelerate their growth.
Of course, it is best to consult a specialist. A dermatologist will be able to determine the exact cause of the disease and choose the right treatment for each case. In most cases, a specialist will offer a radical approach to dealing with papilloma:
- Surgery;
- Electric coagulation method (removal by electric current);
- Getting rid of growth with liquid nitrogen (freezing);
- Laser treatment.
Every radical treatment method is combined with antiviral drugs. They come in the form of injections, drops, tablets or capsules. Their effect is related to the suppression of the virus and increased immunity.
The disease may recur even if all the doctor's instructions are followed. In this case, the tumors will be smaller in size, their total number will also decrease. It usually takes 2-3 cycles of radical treatment to forget this problem forever.
Removal of papilloma at home
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find an appointment with a specialist. And the papilloma is so small that you can deal with it at home. Whether you choose to get rid of papilloma, the main rule is one. Such treatment should be comprehensive:
- External - to remove the tumor itself;
- Antiviral - HPV destruction;
- Immunosuppressant - increases immunity.
Let's start by fixing the external problem. To do this, go to the pharmacy.
Ways to remove papilloma in the pharmacy
How to understand the variety of drugs available in the pharmacy system and find one that works? Funds for papillomas in pharmacies can be roughly divided into three categories:
- Cryogenic preparation;
- Medicines;
- Preparation to remove papilloma based on medicinal herbs.
Cryogenic preparation
These papilloma remedies work in the same way as liquid nitrogen used in specialized clinics. They are produced in the form of aerosols. These drugs for papilloma freeze nerve tissue, tissue necrosis begins and accumulation disappears.
These pharmaceutical companies contain propane and dimethyl ether. An effective remedy for papilloma and small warts. Mode of use:
- Apply a little medicine to the application;
- Then apply the application to the skin problem for 30 seconds;
- We continue to monitor the tumor. If the papilloma has not completely disappeared after two weeks, the procedure must be repeated.
The maximum number of actions allowed according to the instructions is not more than three. To avoid burns on healthy areas of the skin, the manufacturer advises to follow the instructions strictly.
Remedies to remove papillomas on a plant basis
Herbs with burning toxic properties were known to our grandmothers. They used castor oil and celandine for papillomas and other tumors. Now you do not have to collect grass "on a full moon on a rising moon", you can use celandine from the pharmacy.
Celandine
Treatment with celandine is perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when you feel uncomfortable growth on your body. In the pharmacy system, it is easy to find a wart cleanser that contains this herb. The composition of the most famous drug, in addition to the aforementioned herb, contains potassium and sodium bases, but the effect is manifested in local burns. Method of application: Lubricate the skin near the papilloma with a rich cream. The liquid is applied directly to the tumor using a special spatula that comes with the kit. An undesirable side effect of removing papilloma with celandine is a scar on the damaged area of the skin. It is rather difficult to evaluate the effectiveness of this tool as different manufacturers dilute the drug in different ways. And the concentration of its effect is directly related to the concentration of alkali in the preparation.
castor oil
It contains a castor oil factory. It is used to treat plantar warts. Method of use: evaporate well on the skin of the feet, apply oil to the problem area and cover with plaster. After half an hour, remove the plaster and gently scrape off the structure. Repeat the procedure up to ten times.
The effectiveness of castor oil in the treatment of warts and papillomas is questionable. Rather, its action aims to soften 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 papilloma are available in stained glass bottles. Method of application: drops are placed on the tumor, let dry. Repeat 2-3 times. The effect appears after 2-3 weeks. Based on the composition of the drug, its antiseptic, bactericidal and moisturizing properties can be judged. If it does not solve the problem in tumors, then it will not harm the body.
Medicines
This group of papilloma drugs contains drugs, the effects of which are manifested by contact and mummification of skin cells affected by the virus. They usually contain acids, alkalis and ethanol.
Local solution without killing
Contains podophyllotoxin, which causes pain in the area of use. Papilloma first turns red, then turns black and dies. Sold in small colored bottles. Method of use: within three days, in the morning and in the evening, the solution is applied only on papilloma with a special spatula. It is necessary to be extremely careful and not let the product get into a healthy skin area. After 4 days, the procedure is repeated. It is considered the most effective drug according to patient reviews.
Cleansing cream or ointment
This drug is designed to fight both papilloma and warts. Its action aims at the destruction of 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 tumors. 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
Finding this safe remedy for papilloma in the pharmacy is not difficult. The mixture contains silver nitrate, which has an antiseptic effect. The action of the pencil aims to destroy bacteria and burn out tumors. It is also used to treat wounds, cracks and other skin lesions.
Once you have dealt with the cosmetic problem and removed the papilloma, you need to understand that the virus itself is not defeated. The human papillomavirus is highly resistant and extremely difficult to treat. To prevent recurrence of the disease in the form of new papillomas and warts, complex treatment is required, including oral antiviral and immunosuppressive drugs.
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;
- 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 whole body, so it is not recommended to take them without consulting a doctor!
Immunosuppressants
They increase the body's resistance and restore natural immunity. Assign:
- Medicinal analogues of natural peptidoglycan - usually taken in combination with antiviral drugs, produced in tablet form;
- Preparation with interferons, has an immune-stimulating effect, is produced in the form of injections (vagina and rectum);
- A biological product that combines the ability to resist the virus and strengthen the immune system is available as a syringe solution.
- Immunosuppressants - decoctions and tincture of ginseng, eleutherococcus, echinacea, aralia.
You can try to remove the papilloma that has appeared on the body on its own. The exception is tumors in the visible areas of the body.
You should not fight papilloma on the neck, face and décolleté. When you start home treatment, you should not expect immediate results. This will take time. Failure to follow the instructions for use and precautions when treating papilloma at home can cause burns, scars and scars.
Important!
To avoid complications, consult a papilloma specialist. See the doctor!
A dermatologist will determine the exact cause of papillomas and also tell you how to get rid of them quickly and painlessly.
