Papillomavirus is easily transmitted from person to person, the infection manifests itself in the form of warts. The treatment of warts is a complex process, which must begin with diagnostic measures. A dermatologist can help you choose the right treatment.
Types of treatment for warts. The most effective fighting methods
Warts or papillomas are benign and harmless growths that spoil the appearance of the skin. Since this phenomenon does not look aesthetically pleasing, everyone who suffers from them tries to get rid of warts in every possible way. But you also need to get rid of them competently, because papillomas can have a malignant connotation, and instead of getting rid of a skin infection, you will get a serious cancer.
Warts are dense nodules of skin the size of a pea, with an uneven surface. Most often, the back of the hands, palms, and fingers are affected by warts. In some people, warts can be found on the face, lips, armpits, and legs.
Warts found on the sole of the foot are the most painful. They can reach large sizes and bring much inconvenience to their owners. Very often, plantar warts are affected by people of retirement age.
Before starting treatment, a person should consult with a specialist to confirm that this neoplasm is exactly a wart. Various methods can be used to remove them: from creams and gels, to surgery and the use of traditional medicine. In each case, the doctor prescribes the treatment of warts and papillomas individually.
Cryodestruction
The most common method of removing skin tags and warts is to destroy them with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is called cryodestruction. The impact on the affected skin is done with liquid nitrogen, which reaches a temperature of 190 degrees below zero. The wart freezes, the cells of the neoplasm cool down, and the freezing of water within the tissues of the cells leads to their rupture, and this destroys the papilloma. Under the influence of liquid nitrogen, the affected tissue dies and no scars remain at the site of the previous neoplasm.
Operation procedure
The freezing procedure is performed with a cryoprobe or manually with cotton swabs. The manual method is the most popular as it does not require large clinic expenses.
A patient may need pain relief if:
- The neoplasm is excellent.
- Papilloma is located in a sensitive area of the skin.
- Childhood neoplasm removal sites are subject to mandatory anesthesia.
The procedure itself is reduced to performing simple mechanical movements: the doctor dips a cotton swab in a liquid nitrogen preparation and touches the neoplasm with light pressure. The exposure time is limited only by the size of the neoplasm and its type. Sometimes it is necessary to re-treat the neoplasm tissue with nitrogen to completely destroy its structure. Repeated moxibustion procedure is necessary for plantar wart.
Signs of burns appear at the exposure site, similar to thermal injuries. A bubble of fluid appears on the skin. It is these conditions that show the process of complete destruction of the papilloma.
Electrocoagulation
A safe and effective way to remove various skin neoplasms, which is also used to cure any type of wart. Electrocoagulation allows you to remove only the upper skin growth, but not get rid of the human papillomavirus itself. The probability of relapse is possible in more than half of the cases, so it is necessary to address the problem comprehensively.
Procedure characteristics
The electrocoagulation method allows you to quickly get rid of such a cosmetic defect, but there is always a risk of scar tissue formation at the site of exposure.
And no specialist can guarantee the complete elimination of such neoplasms.
Since the removal is done by an electronic circuit at high temperature, this makes the method less safe than traditional topical preparations.
Therefore, before using serious destructive fighting methods, it is necessary to try all means of traditional medicine. Since popular recipes are safer and have a lower risk of scar tissue formation.
Contraindications
For the treatment of warts by electrocoagulation, it is necessary to consult with a specialist and identify possible individual contraindications.
Common contraindications include:
- Availability of any auxiliary device for the cardiovascular system (cardiac monitor or pacemaker, pacemaker).
- Contraindications associated with intolerance to high currents.
- Allergic reactions to anesthetic drugs.
- Inflammatory processes in the body of an acute nature, which are the result of the presence of infectious diseases.
- Hemophilia and vascular disorders at the capillary level.
The use of the electrocoagulation method for plantar warts is not recommended, as with such exposure there is a high risk of scarring. Hard scar tissue will interfere with proper gait.
Recovery period
No additional medical treatment is required after destruction with an electrocoagulator. But rarely, further prevention of warts is carried out with the help of antiviral drugs.
Treating a wound with an antiseptic is all that is needed to recover from surgery.
All that needs to be done for several days is to treat the exposure site with some skin antiseptic.
Laser treatment
Anyone who has looked for methods to treat warts effectively knows that laser exposure is the safest thing to do. The use of a laser in cosmetic cosmetology will help to get rid of various neoplasms and will not leave a scar. The advantage of this design is the precision of the rays.
Before curing papillomas with this method, you should consult a specialist and undergo a certain examination.
Execution process and consequences
The operation is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient will be asked to undergo an examination for blood diseases and tolerance to such effects. Those who are concerned about the possible complications of laser exposure should carefully approach the choice of a specialist, because the safety of the procedure depends only on their qualifications. The physician selects the required depth of laser action and performs moxibustion.
Exposure to high temperatures of the laser allows it to completely destroy the harmful cells of the neoplasm, without damaging the healthy ones. After such exposure, no bleeding is formed, since the laser seals the blood vessels and the blood does not come out.
After the procedure, to avoid the appearance of scar tissue, it is necessary to use traditional medicine: tincture of calendula. Do not apply lotions with alcohol to the exposure site, this can cause irritation and complicate the healing of the tissue.
Contraindications
Despite the safety of using this method, it is not recommended to use it when:
- Pregnancy. During the period of hormonal changes at the site of exposure, a tumor-like neoplasm may form in the form of a scar, which will be difficult to remove.
- The procedure is impossible for cancer patients.
- Hormonal changes in the body during puberty and menopause are the same contraindication as having surgery during pregnancy.
Medications
Modern medicine has come a long way in treating warts. Therefore, in each pharmacy you can find a wide variety of remedies to eliminate the external signs of the human papillomavirus.
The use of these funds is possible without consulting a specialist, but such self-medication can lead to skin cancer. Therefore, not all warts can be treated alone. It is best to seek the advice of a specialist and then use drugs for papillomas.
Preparations of the phenolic subgroup with antiviral effect
Each of the drugs in this group contains antibacterial and antiviral components that allow a superficial effect on the neoplasia.
The necessary drug is selected by a specialist, but the use of such funds gives a visible effect only after a month of use.
Traditional medicine
To eliminate the visible manifestations of the presence of the human papillomavirus in the body, it is necessary to use folk remedies. Since they are gentle methods of exposure, they must first be tried.
Celandine
The scope of celandine is not limited to the effect on the skin. A powerful and poisonous plant that contains a large amount of alkaloids, it has been used effectively to remove warts for many years. Treatment can last from several days to several months, depending on the severity of the neoplasm.
Celandine juice is smeared on the wart several times a day. A visible effect is observed with a slight manifestation of the virus from the first days of application.
From celandine, you can prepare a healing ointment based on glycerin, which can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator.
It cannot be applied to more than five neoplasms at the same time, as celandine contains strong components that can cause burns.
Some patients may experience allergic reactions to the use of celandine, so a skin reaction test should be performed on a small area.
Acetic acid
A concentrated solution of acetic acid can also be used to remove skin lesions. This method is affordable and affordable. Daily treatment of the wart with acetic acid will help to eliminate the neoplasm in a matter of days, without damage or consequences.
Ascorbic and salicylic acid
Taking a few balls of ascorbic acid daily helps to boost immunity and increase the body's resistance to the human papillomavirus. Some time after taking the drug, a decrease in the number and size of neoplasms is observed. But ascorbic acid can be used not only inside, but can also be used to clean the very place of accumulation of papillomas.
Salicylic acid, like other anti-warts, helps stop their manifestations if applied for more than two weeks. The tool is applied to the wart with a cotton swab overnight and pasted on with a plaster.