How to remove papillomas at home

Papillomas are formed on human skin due to the penetration of the human papillomavirus into the body. In some cases, papillomas do not cause concern, but sometimes they can cause a lot of inconvenience to their wearer: in contact with the surface of the skin or clothing, they can injure, bleed and become inflamed. In this article we will talk about how to remove papillomas at home.

What are papillomas

A variety of neoplasms can appear on the skin and mucous membrane of any person: moles, papillomas, warts. Some of them disappear over time, others, on the contrary, change shape and increase. How do you know which ones are harmless and which ones pose a threat to health? If you have such neoplasms, carefully consider them.

Moles are usually in different shades of brown. They appear due to the "overflow" of skin cells with pigment. Soft, pink or flesh-colored skin lesions are papillomas. Condylomas are limited papillary growths on the skin and mucous membranes, which are inflammatory. They can be wide and pointed.

Papillomas and condylomas are caused by various forms of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which leads to a change in the nature of tissue growth. The virus is most often sexually transmitted. If the woman is a carrier of the virus, it can be passed on to the newborn during childbirth. It is also possible to get infected "in a household way".

Papillomas and condylomas usually occur in places of irritation and friction of the skin, contact of the skin with tissue, armpits, on the mucous membrane of the genitals, around the anus. Papillomas may not be removed, but doctors still strongly recommend getting rid of them. But condylomas are subject to mandatory removal.

Types of papillomas

How to distinguish papilloma from similar neoplasms on the skin? It should be noted that papillomas are single and multiple, flat and convex, but most often in the form of a "mushroom", on a leg. And this is not a complete list. Which papilloma develops depends on the type of pathogen, and there are dozens of the main ones.

• Simple papillomas- hard, cone-like growths with a rough keratinized surface, with a diameter of 1 mm or more. Often they turn out to be multiple, occupy a large area on the body, merge with each other. The causative agent of this type of disease is HPV-2. They can appear anywhere, but most often they can be found on the backs of the fingers and palms, and in children, also on the knees. A single neoplasm may not change for months or even years, but it can also become malignant. The spreading process of papillary polyps is stimulated by an immunodeficiency state.
• Flat papillomas- smooth, flattened bumps similar in color to the skin, but not matte, but glossy. Their shape is either round or polygonal. Manifested by itching, redness, inflammation and soreness of the affected area. The causative agent of this disease is HPV-3 and HPV-10.
• Plantar papillomasIs a particularly unpleasant and restless variety. affects solely the feet. They are caused by several forms of the virus - HPV-1 (deep lesions), HPV-2 (mosaic warts) and HPV-4 (minor lesions). The initial stage is characterized by the appearance of a small shiny bump, over time it acquires the features of a typical papilloma with a protruding rim. Often, at the site of the formation of one growth, daughter mosaic papillomas appear, which outwardly resemble bubbles. They are often confused with calluses, but unlike the latter, which have a smooth surface similar to skin, formations of viral origin peel off, crack, ooze.
• Filiform papillomas- more often develop in people over 50 years old. They develop from small, slightly yellowish colored bumps. Then they grow and turn into elongated dense formations up to 6 mm in size. Neoplasms of this type do not disappear by themselves.
• Genital warts- a consequence of infection with HPV-6 and HPV-11, localized in the genital area and transmitted exclusively through sexual contact. They can be both flat and pointed.

Why is it necessary to remove papillomas

Before wondering how to remove a papilloma, it is important to understand why this procedure is necessary. The virus itself cannot be cured thoroughly; it can only be suppressed. At the same time, the consequences of the human papillomavirus require radical elimination, such as removal. For this, pharmacological agents are also used, but most often surgical techniques and treatment of papillomas with special substances, such as nitrogen.

There are two global reasons why papillomas require removal:

• ignoring the problem is fraught with the growth of the focus of the disease - whether it is one papilloma or a focus of several, if left unattended, papillomas will multiply over time;
• the presence of papillomas is accompanied by discomfort - firstly, it is aesthetically unsightly, and secondly, it is unpleasantly tactile; removal of papillomas today is affordable and effective in order to forget about this problem;
• papillomas are easily injured, and this is unpleasant and dangerous - flat papilloma can also be injured by simply scratching a specific area of the skin, but if the papilloma is convex or on a leg, the injury is even more likely; since the papilloma contains a virus, its damage or infection does not go smoothly and runs the risk of ending even with malignancy;
• benign papillomas can eventually turn into malignant skin tumors - firstly, there are several oncogenic types among HPV, and secondly, any damage (as mentioned earlier) increases this probability.

Origin and nature of infection

Papilloma or PVI (human papillomavirus infection) refers to viral infectious diseases. It is characterized by the appearance and development of bulges on the skin and mucous membranes, similar to warts on the "leg", sometimes they can be on a broad base. The surface of the neoplasm is uneven, somewhat similar to a miniature head of cauliflower.

The color of the papilloma is different: from white to dark brown, and it can appear everywhere: on the face (around the eyes, eyelids), under the arms, on the neck, in the décolleté, under the breasts in women. Often, the papilloma virus manifests itself on the mucous membranes of the mouth, pharynx, paranasal sinuses, even on the vocal cords. There are cases when PVI was found in the gastric mucosa, in the bladder, but most often it settles on the genitals.

No matter how they assure that 80% -90% of the world's population is infected with human papillomavirus infection, one cannot ignore its appearance and not take any measures. Usually, the immune system first enters into battle with this virus and successfully overcomes it, not allowing it to cover the entire body. But at the present time, few can boast of a healthy and strong immune system, so PVI attacks more and more aggressively.

It is generally accepted that being in the human body, the papilloma virus accumulates, and under favorable conditions (a decrease in defenses, stress, etc. ) it begins to progress.

How does human papillomavirus infection occur?

Most often during intercourse without a condom, sometimes in a household way. The virus can live in the human body for many years without causing any symptoms. An exacerbation is usually observed with a decrease in immunity or the protective functions of the nervous system. Smoking, alcohol consumption, pregnancy, and hormonal changes can also provoke the appearance of papillomas.

How dangerous are papillomas

Unfortunately, some forms of the papilloma virus can trigger the development of cancer. In 5% of cases, genital warts actually degenerate into a malignant formation. But even if papillomas are benign, most often women experience discomfort about this, considering them aesthetically unattractive.

Over time, formations on the genitals can increase in size and even close the entrance to the vagina. This leads to terrible discomfort.

How to treat papillomas at home

Due to the prevalence and urgency of the problem, many patients are wondering how to remove papilloma at home, without risking health. This issue requires a rational and responsible approach, since numerous medications and folk remedies have many contraindications and do not always show one hundred percent effectiveness.

If you nevertheless decide to treat papilloma at home, it is recommended that you first consult with a doctor who will not only make a final diagnosis, excluding the possibility of confusing a skin defect with another disease, but will also recommend the best home correction technique.

There are two main directions of recommendations for removing papilloma at home:

• Medicinal neoplasm correction using pharmaceutical products;
• Treatment of the papilloma virus with folk remedies.

We will try to analyze the main aspects of both methods, as well as determine the best hardware method for treating papillomas and warts.

Getting rid of papillomas at home with medication

The modern pharmacy industry offers patients a mass of formulations that show some effectiveness in the issue of self-rejection of papillomas and warts.

The most popular are substances that are called cryopharmaceuticals in medicine, which provide a quick freeze of a skin defect, leading to its painless separation from epidermal tissues. Use of such formulations to remove papillomas at home should be done with extreme caution, without affecting healthy tissues and skin structures.

As a convenient form of the drug for the destruction of epidermal neoplasms, special plasters (adhesive tapes) are produced, which are impregnated with certain compounds. Such "stickers" are applied to the wart or papilloma and are removed after three hours along with the skin growth. Ointments and gels can also have a certain effect, but the probability of finally getting rid of papillomas at home using pharmacy products is no more than 50%.

Internal folk remedies to combat papillomas

The main task when any dermatological problems appear is to cleanse the body of toxins, restore normal liver function and increase immunity. This principle is applicable in both traditional and official medicine. Also, great attention should be paid to the proper functioning of the intestines and get rid of toxins.

At home, milk thistle seed powder can be used for this purpose, which has a beneficial effect on liver cells, restoring them, and the work of the gastrointestinal tract as a whole. Such a powder is recommended to be taken without brewing, but with water. Take it in a teaspoon three times a day, without combining the intake with food.

A natural detoxifier with a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect is a collection of nettle, horsetail, lemon balm, plantain leaf and dandelion root from herbs. After mixing all the components in equal parts, the infusion is prepared by brewing three tablespoons of the collection per liter of water. Also take three tablespoons before meals. The course of admission is 7-10 days.

Echinacea and rosehip infusions will help support the immune system and help it cope with the problem faster.

Treatment of papillomas with folk remedies

Traditional medicine offers a lot of recipes that are time-tested and also have a certain antiviral and destructive activity. When choosing a folk remedy for papillomas, you should pay attention to the following compositions:

• Potato juice.Eating 100-200 grams of fresh potato juice every morning, the patient strengthens the immune system and improves overall health, which will help not only get rid of already formed papillomas, but also prevent the appearance of new growths.
• Celandine from papillomas.The tool is based on the chemical destruction of neoplasms with acid, which is rich in celandine juice. For the procedure, in addition to juice, you can use the leaves or an infusion of this plant, purchased at the pharmacy. Manipulation involves the point application of celandine products to the epidermal defect, every two days, which leads to the rejection of the neoplasm. During the treatment of papillomas with celandine, precautions should be taken not to apply the agent to healthy tissues.
• Treatment of papillomas with iodine.About 3 grams of iodine is mixed with an equal amount of aspirin and boric acid and diluted with alcohol. Regular application of such a composition to the papilloma will lead to its elimination. Folk remedies for warts and papillomas based on iodine cannot be used in the eyelids, as well as on mucous membranes.
• Treatment of papillomas with garlic.The technique involves daily application of a cut of a clove of garlic to the site of the epidermal growth. Regular manipulations of this kind promise to save the patient from papillomas of any localization, especially in the area of the hands.
• Treatment of papillomas with wormwood.Treatment of papillomas with folk remedies based on wormwood is aimed, rather, at strengthening the general condition of the body and, in particular, immunity. A decoction of wormwood, tricolor violets and dill seeds is a wonderful general tonic and immunostimulating agent.

Before choosing a folk recipe for yourself, it should be understood that it is impossible to carry out a full and final treatment of the human papillomavirus with folk remedies and all the above compositions may not be effective in relation to a particular patient.

Modern medicine offers a universal, safe and painless way to remove papillomas, which is based on laser exposure. Laser therapy is widely used both in our country and in European clinics, allowing you to remove papilloma once and for all, without leaving scars and scars on the skin.

How to remove papilloma from genitals

The most important thing to know and remember: papilloma cannot be removed on your own. Under no circumstances! Forget about traditional methods - they increase the risk of malignant transformation. If a genital wart is bothering you, see your doctor. Moreover, today there are several methods for removing it.

First, there are drugs for external use that slowly destroy papilloma cells.

Secondly, antiviral injections are sometimes used, which are injected into the formation.

Thirdly, the removal of papillomas is carried out using both surgical excision and more modern methods - for example, the radio wave method.

Remember that papillomas can be removed from the genitals only after diagnosis - the doctor must make sure that genital warts are not of a malignant nature, and their removal will not entail a lot of health problems.

Useful Tips

• Due to the fact that papilloma can transform from benign into a malignant formation, it is necessary to get rid of it as soon as possible. However, keep in mind that removing it does not guarantee that you will completely get rid of the infection. It can live in your body for several years, and you may be faced with the re-discovery of this unpleasant neoplasm on your body or mucous membrane.
• Do not in any way self-medicate. Do not use a string to remove the papilloma by trying to rip or cut it yourself. The most you can do is lubricate it with celandine juice.
• If you find papilloma in yourself, contact a specialist - a dermatologist. He is able to approach this problem from a professional point of view. Depending on where the papilloma was formed, the doctor will direct you to remove it.
• Such an operation is performed under local anesthesia. This does not require hospitalization. Now this procedure is carried out in many cosmetic institutions; its duration, as a rule, does not exceed 30 minutes. The place where the papilloma was heals quickly, after 2 weeks there will be no trace of it.
• The most common ways to remove papilloma are freezing and laser treatment. Moreover, laser therapy has the shortest recovery period. But it is better not to use chemicals - as you risk getting serious burns, as a result of which scars may form. If you want to get rid of papilloma with nitrogen burning, be prepared for the fact that you will need a large number of sessions to achieve the desired effect.
• To avoid the appearance of papilloma on your body, do not neglect simple but effective measures to prevent this virus. Try to take immunomodulators and multivitamins. Practice good hygiene and have a discriminating sex life.

As mentioned above, in most cases the virus is sexually transmitted, so avoid casual relationships, use barrier methods of contraception. Strictly observe the rules of personal hygiene, as "household contamination" is also possible. A healthy lifestyle and strong immunity will allow you to avoid the appearance of papillomas and genital warts. In addition, you should regularly undergo examinations and take tests - the human papillomavirus can stay in the body for a long time without showing itself.