It is hardly possible to find a person without papillomas. These formations on the skin can cause serious discomfort and be a cosmetic defect.
In this article, we will look in detail at what papillomas are and how dermatologists advise to deal with them. It is important to remember that each case is individual and requires prior consultation with a doctor. We strongly do not recommend treating or removing papillomas yourself.
What are papillomas?
Papillomas are a viral disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). You can contract it through simple household contact, using shared towels or washcloths.
A prerequisite for infection is a decrease in immunity or the presence of wounds and ulcers on the body. And a small neoplasm eventually spreads throughout the body with many condylomas - genital warts. They, in turn, not only create a cosmetic defect, but also further reduce immunity.
Is it necessary to treat papillomas?
If you have papillomas (warts), they require combined, sometimes long and difficult treatment.
Before starting the therapy, do not forget to consult your doctor to determine the type and confirm the benign nature of the formation and conduct a series of tests, because for the fastest and most effective treatment, it is necessary to establish the type of pathogen.
It is also necessary to choose the most gentle and effective method for removing formations, preventing scars, scars and skin defects.
Where are papillomas most often found?
Human papillomavirus has more than 170 strains. Some of them cause completely harmless warts and condylomas. And some can cause cancer. Thus, the infectious cause of cervical dysplasia and cancer has now been proven, and the viral nature of rectal and perianal cancer is under consideration.
Most often, warts are found on the hands and feet, and condylomas - on the genitals and head. In men, the most common localization is the armpits, in women - the neck, chest and skin under the mammary glands.
How to get rid of papillomas?
The treatment of any form of neoplasm caused by HPV includes direct action on the papillomas with local drugs and the use of antiviral / immunomodulatory agents. If drug therapy does not lead to recovery, surgical methods are used to target the formations. Simple mechanical removal with a scalpel is possible, as well as with an electric knife, laser or liquid nitrogen.
Means for the treatment of papillomas on the body are divided into three large groups:
- Local means: creams, solutions, gels, ointments for local application (keratolytic and necrotizing);
- immunomodulators;
- Antiviral local and general drugs.
How to remove papillomas?
Gel and ointment for papillomas
Keratolytics are drugs that are applied directly to the wart, softening and exfoliating it. Pharmacies offer salicylic acid, various acids and enzymes that soften the skin in the education area. Active components effectively fight against viral strains, but most often several courses of treatment are required.
Necrotizing drugs are drugs that cause the cells affected by the virus to die. They are also applied to the papilloma itself, but the peculiarity of these products is that they can leave quite large defects, scars on the body after removing the wart.
The best treatment for papillomas is antiviral drugs
Another group of drugs for the treatment of papillomas are antiviral drugs. There are two varieties: local and general. Topical medications are applied directly to the affected area and around the warts. The most famous is oxolin ointment. Interferons also have topical antiviral properties. All drugs in this group are applied to the wart and kill the virus itself inside the affected cells.
Before using local drugs, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic solution. Also, a rich nourishing cream or vaseline ointment should be applied to the skin around the papilloma to prevent burns from the active components of healthy tissues.
How to treat papillomas - immunomodulators
Antiviral tablets and immunomodulators (drugs that increase immunity) are used for combined treatment.
Medicines that stimulate the immune system and increase the body's defenses by "forcing" immune cells to produce immunoglobulins or are themselves immunoglobulins identical to human. All papilloma tablets pass through the liver and kidneys, people with diseases of these organs shouldto be as careful as possible when taking substances from these groups.
HPV requires mandatory qualified treatment, as its effect on the human body has not been fully established. Improper use of home remedies can lead to the formation of deep ulcers, scars and the risk of viral infection of the surrounding healthy tissues. To minimize the risk of developing diseases caused by HPV, see your doctor and follow the prescribed treatment plan.