How to remove papillomas: folk remedies at home, laser, surgery

PapillomaIt is a benign neoplasm that is 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 occurrence

The natural cause of unpleasant warts and growths is HPV. This virus is very widespread: it occurs in approximately 60% of the population.

The virus spreads in the following ways:

• Sexual. . . Through intercourse, genital warts appear on the body.
• During the delivery. . . When infected during childbirth, papillomas and warts usually appear several months after birth.
• At home. . . The infection occurs at home, in public places, and on transportation.
• In certainprocedures. . . For example, you can "catch" HPV while waxing or shaving.

True, despite 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 even they 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;
• Difficulty breathing and signs of asthma (especially in children);
• Impotence;
• Bowen's disease;
• Mucosal injuries.

The growths can cause psychological and aesthetic problems, but their main danger is human health problems (even precancerous and cancerous conditions).

Diagnostics

The diagnosis of HPV includes at least 7 procedures:

1. Clinical examination. . . An examination specialist identifies and examines all growths on the patient's body. If anogenital warts have been found, men may be assigned a ureteroscopy procedure, women should visit a gynecologist to examine the cervix.
2. Colposcopy. . . Examination of the female genital organs using a special device - a colposcope.
3. Histological examination. . . Explore the deep areas of the Malpighi layer and the development of koilocytes.
4. Cytological examination. . . The classification is carried out according to the Pap test, which includes 5 classes. I - the cytological picture is normal, V - a large number of atypical cells.
5. Digene test(Screen test). This procedure allows you to quickly identify high concentrations of the virus. This test is very accurate.
6. PCR typing. . . This procedure allows you to identify individual types of viruses. However, the method has a drawback: 20% of PCR typing gives a false result (since the infection is short-lived).
7. PCR(orPolymerase chain reaction). It allows you to identify not only HPV, but also other sexually transmitted diseases.

Treatment

HPV requires an attentive and careful approach, and before making a decision about treatment (destruction), the patient must pass the necessary tests. Sometimes it may turn out that the patient does not need medical intervention; the papilloma may 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 virus types.

Official medicine offers the following methods to eliminate injuries:

1. Surgical removal. . . This is an extreme measure against papillomas and warts. It is usually used when there is too much accumulation. Removal requires preliminary patient preparation, appropriate physician qualifications, and the use of local anesthesia.

   After the operation is completed, a suture is applied to connect the tissues. The skin heals in 3-4 weeks, however, a scar may remain.

2. Electrocoagulation. . . Includes exposure to electric shock at the site of injury. It is necessary to "cauterize" the base of the affected area. The main advantage of this procedure is the precise sealing of the vessels, practically without blood. The skin is restored in 7-10 days with minimal risk of scar formation.
3. 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 remove the buildup of warts or warts. The only disadvantage of the operation is the high cost.

4. Cryodestruction (burning with nitrogen). . . To perform the procedure, you will need a drop of liquid nitrogen, which, once it hits the wart, will instantly destroy its structure. Allows you to get rid of build-up in 7-10 days.

   Nitrogen cautery is considered an effective and affordable method, however, if the area is large, several sessions may be necessary. The technique is actively used in private and public clinics, beauty and health centers. The only negative aspect is the risk of relapse if the specialist does not burn the growth to the end.


5. 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 unaffordable due to its high cost.
6. Chemical destruction. . . When performing, "vigorous" chemicals are used. substances and acids. These compounds are applied to warts, warts, or warts without special equipment. This is an inexpensive, but relatively effective method.

Important!During any procedure, there is a risk of damaging adjacent tissues, which threatens the spread of the virus.

Drug treatment

Before deciding to start self-treatment, the patient should consult a specialist to prescribe medications suitable for home use.

It is important to remember that you cannot trim even harmless-looking warts yourself, as the causes of their appearance are unknown. It is even possible that this leads to an acceleration of its growth and increases the risk of HPV degeneration in cancer tumors. When papillomas appear on mucosal 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 popular ways to get rid of papillomas:

1. Scotch tape. . . Removal of warts can be carried out using adhesive tapes bought in the pharmacy and impregnated with a special composition. This composition has a destructive effect on the papilloma for some time, then it is peeled off with a tape. To reduce pain, the strips are usually moistened with warm water before tearing off.
2. Freezing- This is one of the most common procedures for the removal of papillomas. The use of freezing drugs, as a rule, is indicated for the removal of neoplasms with localization in the intimate area or elsewhere, and such treatment is possible without anesthesia. You can buy a special drug yourself at a pharmacy, and the procedure requires strict adherence to the instructions. After a week of therapy, there will be no trace of papillomas.
3. Pharmacy preparation with phenol., intended for the treatment of warts and papillomas. It is very effective: skin neoplasms will be removed after a single application, but the procedure is accompanied by pain, since a wound remains at the site of the papilloma, which takes time to heal.
4. Gel with celandine extract, whose effectiveness has been confirmed by the Ministry of Health. It differs in the absence of pain during destruction.

There are different situations associated with the appearance of growths and that require 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 with a specialist is also due to the fact that when papillomas appear, the independent use of drugs carries the risk of developing papillomatous defects on the skin, as a result of which growths appear all over the body anywhere . In this case, your treatment will take longer.

Home remedies

Any self-treatment at home is usually accompanied by the use of folk remedies. Along with other methods of therapy, after consultation with a doctor, it is possible to use traditional medicine. They are especially useful during pregnancy and immunosuppression.

The efficiency is high in those home remedies that increase the resistance of the human body to infections. Some can be taken along with antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.

Of vegetable origin

To prevent the subsequent appearance of papillomas, you can use herbal teas on a daily basis. (lemon balm, nettle, plantain, horsetail, dill, St. John's wort and others) or juice obtained from red potato tubers.

Of the herbal remedies used to eliminate neoplasms, it is worth noting celandine. It is allowed to use its juice, leaves or pharmacy infusion. Its regular use dries the papillomas, then they simply fall off.

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 papillomas arise, it can only be removed when the moon is waning. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system through herbal teas. Complete removal of growths requires at least a 3-month course of administration.

Non-vegetable origin

In addition to the use of herbal products, the following non-herbal products are also very effective:

• HPV treatment with an egg.- This is one of the most effective and known ways to eliminate the papilloma virus. It consists in the fact that the papillomas that have just appeared 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 papillomas left. 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 located 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).
• Beaver 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 and Green Walnut Ointment- used to treat papillomavirus in the form of warts, including genitals. For this purpose, it is necessary to grind young walnuts, then they are filled 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 remove any neoplasms.
• Apple vinager. . . You need to drip apple cider vinegar onto a clean towel or cotton swab and 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. In fact, it is quite a controversial question whether it is possible to get rid of HPV using exclusively traditional medicine.

Both non-traditional and pharmacological treatment can be successful, but only in the correct combination and on the recommendation of a specialist.