Papillomas are benign growths on the surface of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus.Outwardly, these formations resemble moles, but they differ, firstly, in the nature of their origin, and secondly, in their form.Papillomas are always convex, rising above the human skin on peculiar legs.This virus is transmitted through contact - through micro cracks and wounds on the skin, sexually, from mother to fetus in the uterus.Papillomas can appear in places where skin friction often occurs (for example, clothing), folds;the common cause of their occurrence is hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause), periods of reduced immunity (after sunbathing, illness, etc.).
Externally, papillomas can be very small or larger than a few centimeters and are white or brown in color.They occur anywhere, but are most common on the buttocks, face, armpits, genitals, or neck.
Papilloma virus is constantly present in human blood and cannot be eliminated or treated.In a number of the above cases, it can become more active, which will lead to the formation of new compounds.Although their nature is non-oncogenic, when a papilloma appears, girls often begin to grow around it, so it is often necessary to remove such neoplasms.
Reasons for removing papillomas
These skin formations are not painful, but experts advise to remove them.The reason for such recommendations is that papillomas are often damaged in the process of life (for example, with clothes), which leads to the formation of a wound through which many microorganisms penetrate the body and causes various unpleasant consequences - from wounds during the healing period to inflammation of the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis).
When the papilloma ruptures, it should be treated with hydrogen peroxide, covered with a sterile gauze bandage, and you should contact the clinic to remove the remnants.Exclusion is also recommended because some types of human papillomavirus can turn the tumor into a malignant tumor.This rarely happens, but it does happen.
Therefore, in each case of neoplasm, the type of virus that provokes it should be determined.After the tests, the doctor cleans the skin and prescribes immunomodulatory treatment.
Modern clinics offer many methods to remove such tumors painlessly and quickly.As already mentioned, it is impossible to completely remove the human papillomavirus from the blood, but it is possible to reduce its activity with drugs.To achieve this, immunologists prescribe drug treatment specifically to increase immunity.
Removal methods and laser treatment
In general, there are 4 main ways to remove such tumors in modern medicine.These include:
- a surgical method that involves cutting the papilloma using an ordinary scalpel;
- the laser method, which has many advantages compared to conventional surgery, because with the help of a laser, a tumor can be removed at any depth without scarring and blood;
- diathermocoagulation method, which involves current burning of a tumor on the surface of the skin;
- cryotherapy technique that removes formations using liquid nitrogen or carbonic acid.
Each patient can independently choose a method for papilloma removal, but excision using a laser is increasingly used in modern medicine.The laser beam is very precise and affects the tumor without going beyond its actual boundaries and without damaging the adjacent healthy skin.
In addition, during the removal process, the laser has the ability to disinfect the wound at the same time, which reduces the risk of infection.With laser removal of papillomas, the wound heals very quickly.After removal, there are no scars on the skin, the wound is covered with dry skin, it disappears in a day or two, and after a month the color of the skin under the former papilloma matches the color of the surrounding skin.
Cryotherapy of papillomas
Cryotherapy or cryodestruction of tumors involves their destruction by freezing with liquid nitrogen.It is recommended to use this method for multiple large papillomas.
Specialists apply a metal tip to the tumor and freeze it with liquid nitrogen within a second.
Redness of the skin appears around this place, within a week the skin rejects the frozen dead part and the wound completely heals and heals.
During cryotherapy, the patient does not feel pain.During the operation, only a slight feeling of coldness is possible.After liquid nitrogen, no scars remain and the occurrence of infectious diseases is excluded.
Home and folk methods
Sometimes people do not want to visit the hospital and try to remove papillomas at home.This is not the best way to get rid of tumors, especially if the papilloma is located in the genital area, face or neck.
But there are also home methods to remove papillomas:
- lapis pencil;
- celandine;
- potassium permanganate solution;
- herbs and plants.
Using a lapis pencil containing silver nitrate, you can cauterize the formation and the wound beneath it.It is recommended to apply this product topically and daily for a month.Among the negative aspects of the method of removing formations with a lapis pen, experts note that it can cause burns and skin injuries.
The second home remedy for removing papillomas is celandine juice or powder.Its main properties are antimicrobial and antiviral effects on the treatment area.
If you drip celandine juice on the new growth every day, it will be completely burned within a week.The downside of this procedure is the high risk of burns.
The last effective method of elimination at home is the use of a solution of potassium permanganate as a lotion on the affected area.The main disadvantage of this method is the duration of the process - it can take more than a month from the start of the procedures until the papilloma completely disappears.
Folk remedies eliminate papillomas using various plants that have antiviral properties.Decoctions or gruels are prepared from the plants, which are then applied to the damaged area.Such plants include:
- garlic;
- horseradish;
- sage.
Folk remedies can reduce papilloma, but the human papilloma virus will remain active, and to eliminate it, you will need immunostimulating drugs, which can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Traditional healers suggest rubbing garlic several times a day until the formations disappear by themselves.
The second remedy against such a virus is the internal use of oats consisting of grated horseradish and honey in equal proportions.Taking 1 tablespoon of this remedy twice a day, the patient should lose all papillomas within a month.
Since horseradish has a very aggressive effect on mucous membranes, this technique should be used with caution in case of problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
You can also use wormwood lotions to get rid of pimples.It is recommended to apply them to the treatment area 2-3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
Doctors advise to perform all procedures to remove tumors at home very carefully, because it is easier to damage delicate and thin skin than to restore it later.
In places where the skin needs careful care, experts do not recommend to act on your own, but invite to consult a doctor.