The papilloma virus is easily transmitted from person to person, infection with it manifests itself in the form of warts. Treatment of warts is a complex process, which should begin with diagnostic measures. A dermatologist will be able to help you choose the right treatment.
Types of treatment for warts. The most effective methods of struggle
Warts or papillomas are harmless, benign growths that impair the appearance of the skin. Since this phenomenon does not look aesthetically pleasing, then every person who has them tries to get rid of warts in all possible ways. 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 that are pea-sized, with an uneven surface. Most often, the backs of the hands, palms and fingers are affected by warts. In some people, warts can be found on the face, lips, armpits, and legs.
Those warts that are located on the sole of the foot are the most painful. They can reach large sizes and bring a lot of discomfort to their owners. Most often, plantar warts are susceptible to people of retirement age.
Before starting treatment, a person needs to 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 papillomas and warts from the skin is to destroy them with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is called cryodestruction. The impact on the affected skin is carried out using liquid nitrogen, which reaches a temperature of minus 190 degrees. The wart freezes, the cells of the neoplasm are cooled and the freezing of water inside the tissues of the cells leads to their rupture, and this destroys the papilloma. Under the influence of liquid nitrogen, the affected tissue dies off, and no scars remain at the site of the former neoplasm.
Procedure of the operation
The freezing procedure is carried out using a cryoprobe or manually using cotton swabs. The manual method is the most popular, as it does not require large expenses from the clinic.
A patient may need pain relief if:
- The neoplasm is great.
- Papilloma is located on a sensitive area of the skin.
- The sites of removal of neoplasms in children are subject to mandatory anesthesia.
The procedure itself boils down to performing simple mechanical movements: the doctor dips a cotton swab into 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 tissue of the neoplasm with nitrogen in order to completely destroy its structure. The repeated moxibustion procedure is necessary for plantar wart.
Signs of burns appear at the site of exposure, similar to thermal injury. A liquid bubble 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 eliminate various skin neoplasms, which is also used to cure any type of wart. Electrocoagulation allows you to eliminate only the upper skin growth, but not get rid of the human papillomavirus itself. The likelihood of relapse is possible in more than half of the cases, so it is necessary to approach the problem in a comprehensive manner.
Features of the procedure
The electrocoagulation method allows you to get rid of such a cosmetic defect quickly, but there is always a risk of scar tissue formation at the site of exposure.
And no specialist can guarantee complete disposal of such neoplasms.
Since the removal is carried out using an electronic loop with a high temperature, this makes the method less safe than traditional topical preparations.
Therefore, before using serious destructive methods of struggle, it is necessary to try all the means of traditional medicine. Since folk recipes are safer and have a lower risk of scar tissue formation.
Contraindications
For the treatment of wart by electrocoagulation, it is necessary to consult with 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.
- 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 is not recommended for plantar-type warts, as with such exposure there is a high risk of scarring. Hard scar tissue will interfere with proper walking.
Recovery period
No additional medical treatment is required after destruction with an electrocoagulator. But rarely, additional prevention of warts is carried out with the help of antiviral drugs.
Treatment of a wound with an antiseptic is all that is required to recover from surgery.
The only thing that needs to be done for several days is the treatment of the site of exposure with any skin antiseptic.
Laser treatment
Anyone who has ever looked for methods of how to treat warts effectively knows that the safest is laser exposure. The use of a laser in aesthetic cosmetology will help get rid of various neoplasms and leave no scar. The advantage of this design is the precision of the rays.
Before curing papillomas with this method, you need to consult a specialist and undergo a certain examination.
Process of execution 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 worried about possible complications from exposure to a laser should carefully approach the choice of a specialist, because the safety of the procedure depends only on his qualifications. The doctor selects the required depth of laser action and performs moxibustion.
Exposure to high laser temperatures allows you to completely destroy the harmful cells of the neoplasm, without damaging healthy ones. After such exposure, bleeding does not form, since the laser seals the blood vessels and the blood does not come out.
After the procedure, in order to avoid the appearance of scar tissue, it is necessary to use traditional medicine - calendula tincture. Do not apply alcohol lotions to the site of exposure, this can cause irritation and complicate tissue healing.
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 in the form of a scar can form, which will be difficult to remove.
- The procedure is impossible for patients with cancer.
- Hormonal changes in the body during puberty and menopause are the same contraindication as performing surgery during pregnancy.
Medication
Modern medicine has made great strides forward in the treatment of warts. Therefore, in every pharmacy you can find a large 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 provoke skin cancer. Therefore, not every wart can be treated on its own. It is best to seek the advice of a specialist and then use medication 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 neoplasm.
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 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 large amount of alkaloids, it has been effectively used to eliminate 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 with a slight manifestation of the virus is observed 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 can be applied to no more than five neoplasms at a time, since celandine contains strong components that can cause burns.
Some patients may experience allergic reactions to the use of celandine, therefore a skin reaction test should be performed on a small area.
Acetic acid
A concentrated solution of acetic acid can also be used to eliminate skin lesions. This method is both affordable and affordable. Daily treatment of the wart with acetic acid will help get rid of the neoplasm in a matter of days, without harm 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 the human papillomavirus. Some time after taking the drug, a decrease in the number and size of neoplasms is noted. But ascorbic acid can be used not only inside, it can be used to wipe the very place of accumulation of papillomas.
Salicylic acid, as well as other anti-warts, helps to stop their manifestations if applied for more than two weeks. The tool is applied to the wart with a cotton swab overnight, gluing with a plaster.