It is almost impossible 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 see in detail what papillomas are and how dermatologists advise treating 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 on your own.
What are papillomas?
Papillomas are a viral disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). You can become infected through simple household contact, using shared towels or cloths.
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 along 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 will need combination therapy, sometimes long and difficult.
Before starting therapy, be sure to consult with your doctor to determine the type and confirm the benign nature of the formation, and conduct a series of studies, since 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 to eliminate formations, prevent scars, scars and skin defects.
Where are papillomas most often found?
The human papillomavirus has more than 170 strains. Some of them cause completely harmless warts and warts. And some can cause cancer. Thus, the infectious cause of dysplasia and cervical cancer has currently been demonstrated and the viral nature of rectal and perianal cancer is being considered.
The most common warts are found on the hands and feet, and warts are found 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 neoplasia caused by HPV involves direct action on papillomas with local drugs and the use of antiviral/immunomodulatory agents. If drug therapy does not lead to recovery, surgical methods are used to attack the formations. Simple mechanical removal is possible with a scalpel, 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 and exfoliating it. Pharmacies offer salicylic acid, various acids and enzymes that soften the skin in the education area. The active components effectively fight viral strains, but most often several treatments are required.
Necrotizing drugs are drugs that cause the death of cells affected by the virus. They are also applied to papilloma, but the peculiarity of these products is that they can leave quite large defects, scars on the body after removing the wart.
The best remedy 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 oxolinic ointment. Interferons also have local antiviral properties. All drugs in this group are applied to the wart and kill the virus inside the affected cells.
Before using topical medications, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic solution. Additionally, a rich nourishing cream or Vaseline ointment should be applied to the skin around the papilloma to avoid burns caused by the active components of healthy tissues.
How to cure papillomas - immunomodulators
For combined treatment, antiviral tablets and immunomodulators (drugs that improve immunity) are used.
Medicines 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 pills for papillomas 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 is not fully established. Improper use of home medicines can lead to the formation of deep ulcers, scars and the risk of viral infection of the surrounding healthy tissue. To minimize the risk of developing diseases caused by HPV, consult your doctor and follow the prescribed treatment plan.