The papilloma virus is easily transmitted from person to person; the infection with it 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 tumors that impair the appearance of the skin. Since this phenomenon doesn't look aesthetically pleasing, everyone who has it tries to get rid of warts in every way possible. 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 severe cancer.
Warts are skin nodules the size of dense peas with an uneven surface. Most of the time, the back of the hands, the palms of the hands and the fingers are affected by warts. In some people, warts can be found on the face, lips, armpits and legs.
Warts located on the soles of the feet are the most painful. They can reach large sizes and bring a lot of discomfort to their owners. Most of the time, plantar warts are affected by people of retirement age.
Before starting treatment, the person needs to consult 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 papillomas and warts from the skin is to destroy them with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is called free-destruction. The impact on the affected skin is carried out with liquid nitrogen, which reaches a temperature of minus 190 degrees. The wart freezes, the cancer cells are cooled and the freezing of water inside the cell tissues causes them to rupture, which destroys the papilloma. Under the action of liquid nitrogen, the affected tissue dies and no scar remains at the site of the old neoplasia.
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 clinical expenses.
A patient may need pain relief if:
- The neoplasm is great.
- The papilloma is located in a sensitive area of the skin.
- Neoplasm removal sites in children are subject to mandatory anesthesia.
The procedure itself consists of 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 neoplasia and its type. Sometimes it is necessary to re-treat the neoplasia tissue with nitrogen to completely destroy its structure. The repeated moxibustion procedure is necessary for plantar warts.
Signs of burns appear at the site of exposure, similar to thermal injuries. A bubble of liquid appears on the skin. These are the conditions that show the process of complete destruction of the papilloma.
Electrocoagulation
Safe and effective way to eliminate various skin cancers, also used to cure any type of wart. Electrocoagulation only eliminates the growth of the upper part of the skin, but does not eliminate the papillomavirus itself. The probability of recurrence is possible in more than half of the cases, so it is necessary to address the problem comprehensively.
Characteristics of the procedure
The electrocoagulation method allows you to get rid of this cosmetic defect quickly, 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.
As the removal is carried out by means of an electronic circuit with high temperature, the method is less safe than traditional topical preparations.
So, before using serious destructive fighting methods, you should try all the means of traditional medicine. Traditional 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 a specialist and identify possible individual contraindications.
Common contraindications include:
- Availability of any auxiliary devices for the cardiovascular system (cardiac monitor or pacemaker, pacemaker).
- Contraindications associated with intolerance to high currents.
- Allergic reactions to anesthetic drugs.
- Acute inflammatory processes in the body, which are the result of the presence of infectious diseases.
- Hemophilia and vascular disorders at the capillary level.
The use of the electrocautery method is not recommended for plantar warts, because with such exposure there is a high risk of scarring. The hard scar tissue interferes with proper gait.
Recovery period
No further medical treatment is required after destruction with an electrocoagulator. But rarely, additional warts prevention is performed with the help of antiviral drugs.
Treating a wound with an antiseptic is all that is necessary for recovery from surgery.
The only thing that needs to be done for several days is to treat the exposure site with any antiseptic for the skin.
Laser treatment
Anyone who has ever looked for methods to treat warts effectively knows that laser exposure is the safest. The use of laser in cosmetic cosmetology will help to get rid of various neoplasms and will not leave scars. The advantage of this design is the precision of the rays.
Before curing papillomas with this method, you need to consult a specialist and do a certain exam.
Execution process and consequences
The operation is performed under local anesthesia, therefore, the patient will be asked to undergo an examination to detect blood diseases and tolerate such effects. Anyone concerned about possible complications from laser exposure should approach the choice of a specialist with caution, as the safety of the procedure depends only on their qualification. The doctor selects the necessary depth of action of the laser and performs the moxibustion.
Exposure to high laser temperatures allows the harmful cells of the cancer to be completely destroyed, without damaging healthy ones. After this exposure, bleeding does not form, as 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 - calendula tincture. Do not apply lotions with alcohol to the site of exposure, as it can cause irritation and complicate tissue healing.
Contraindications
Despite the security 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 in the form of a scar may form, 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 surgery during pregnancy.
Medication
Modern medicine has made great strides in the treatment of 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 resources is possible without consulting a specialist, but self-medication can cause skin cancer. Therefore, not every wart can be treated alone. It is best to consult a specialist and then use medications 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 medication is selected by a specialist, but the use of such funds gives a visible effect only after one month of use.
Traditional medicine
To eliminate the visible manifestations of the presence of human papillomavirus in the body, it is necessary to use folk remedies. Since they are mild methods of exposure, they should be tried first.
Celandine
The scope of application of celandine is not limited to the effect on the skin. A powerful and poisonous plant that contains a lot of alkaloids, it has been used effectively to eliminate warts for many years. Treatment can last from several days to several months, depending on the severity of the cancer.
Celandine juice is spread on the wart several times a day. A visible effect with a slight manifestation of the virus is observed from the first days of application.
With celandine, you can prepare a healing ointment based on glycerin, which can be kept for a long time in the refrigerator.
It can be applied in a maximum of five cancers at a 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 acetic acid solution can also be used to eliminate skin lesions. This method is accessible and accessible. Daily treatment of the wart with acetic acid will help to eliminate the neoplasia in a matter of days, without damage and consequences.
Ascorbic and salicylic acid
Taking a few balls of ascorbic acid daily helps to boost immunity and increase the body's resistance to human papillomavirus. Some time after taking the medication, there is a decrease in the number and size of neoplasms. But ascorbic acid can be used not only inside, but also to clean the papillomas accumulation site itself.
Salicylic acid, like other anti-warts, helps to stop its manifestations if applied for more than two weeks. The agent is applied to the wart with a cotton swab overnight, sticking with a plaster.