It is hardly possible to find a person without papilloma. 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 unique and requires prior consultation with a doctor. We categorically do not recommend treating or removing papillomas yourself.
What are papillomas?
Papillomas are a viral disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). You can become infected with it through simple contact with family, using shared towels or washcloths.
A prerequisite for infection is a decrease in immunity or the presence of wounds and ulcers in the body. And a small neoplasm eventually spreads throughout the body with many condylomas - genital warts. They, on the other hand, not only create a cosmetic defect, but also further reduce immunity.
Should papillomas be treated?
If you have papillomas (warts), they require combined therapy, sometimes long and difficult.
Before starting therapy, be sure to consult your doctor to determine the type and confirm the benign nature of the formation and to conduct a series of studies, because for the fastest and most effective treatment, it is necessary to determine the type of pathogen.
It is also necessary to choose the most gentle and effective method for removing formations, preventing wounds, 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, at the moment, the infectious cause of dysplasia and cervical cancer has been proven, and the viral nature of rectal and perianal cancer is being considered.
The most common warts are on the hands and feet, and condylomas are on the genitals and head. For men, the most common location is the armpits, for women - the neck, chest and skin under the mammary glands.
How to get rid of papillomas?
Treatment of any form of neoplasm caused by HPV involves direct action on the papilloma with local drugs and the use of antiviral/immunomodulatory agents. If drug therapy does not lead to healing, 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.
Remedies for the treatment of papillomas on the body are divided into three large groups:
- Local remedies: creams, solutions, gels, ointments for local application (keratolytic and necrotizing);
- Immunomodulators;
- Local and general antiviral medications.
How to remove papillomas?
Gel and ointment for papillomas
Keratolytics are drugs that are applied directly to the wart, softening it and exfoliating it. Pharmacies offer salicylic acid, various acids and enzymes that soften the skin in the field of education. Active components effectively fight viral strains, but more often several courses of treatment are required.
Necrotizing drugs are drugs that cause the death of cells affected by the virus. They are also applied to the papilloma itself, but the special feature of these products is that they can leave quite large defects, marks on the body after removing the wart.
The best medicine for papillomas is antiviral drugs
Another group of drugs for the treatment of papillomas are antiviral drugs. There are two types: local and general. Local medications are applied directly to the affected area and around the warts. The most famous is oxolinic ointment. Interferons also have local antiviral properties. All medications from this group are applied to warts and kill the virus itself within 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 ingredients of healthy tissues.
How to cure papillomas - immunomodulators
For combined treatment, antiviral and immunomodulatory tablets (drugs that increase immunity) are used.
Drugs that stimulate the immune system and increase the body's defenses by "forcing" immune cells to produce immunoglobulins, or are immunoglobulins themselves, identical to human ones. All tablets for papilloma pass through the liver and kidneys; people with diseases of these organs should be as careful as possible when taking substances from these groups.
HPV requires mandatory qualified treatment, because its effect on the human body has not been fully proven. Improper use of home remedies can lead to the formation of deep ulcers, wounds and the risk of viral infection of the surrounding healthy tissues. To minimize the risk of developing diseases caused by HPV, visit your doctor and follow the prescribed treatment plan.