It is hardly possible to find a person without papillomas. These formations on the skin can cause significant discomfort and constitute an aesthetic defect.
In this article we will consider in detail what papillomas are and how dermatologists advise to treat 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 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 numerous condyloma - genital warts. In turn, they not only create a cosmetic defect, but also further reduce immunity.
Should papillomas be treated?
If you have papillomas (warts), they require combined treatment, which is sometimes long and difficult.
Before starting treatment, be sure to consult your doctor to determine the type and confirm the benign nature of the formation, and conduct a series of studies, because for the fastest and most effective treatment it is necessary toEstablish 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?
The human papillomavirus has more than 170 strains. Some of them cause completely harmless warts and condyloma. And some can cause cancer. So, at present, the infectious cause of dysplasia and cancer of the cervix is proven, and the viral nature of cancer of the rectum and perianal region is being studied.
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 neoplasm caused by HPV involves direct action on papillomas with local drugs and the use of antiviral/immunomodulatory agents. If drug treatment does not lead to cure, surgical methods are used to target the formations. Simple mechanical removal with a scalpel, as well as with an electric knife, laser or liquid nitrogen is possible.
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 drugs.
How to remove papillomas?
Gel and ointment for papillomas
Keratolytics are medications that are applied directly to the wart to soften and exfoliate it. Pharmacies offer salicylic acid, various acids and enzymes that soften the skin in the field of education. The active components effectively fight viral strains, but most often several treatments are required.
Necrotizing drugs are drugs that cause 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 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 best known is oxolinic ointment. Interferons also have local antiviral properties. All drugs in this group are applied to the wart and kill the virus itself inside the affected cells.
Before using local medications, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic solution. In addition, a rich nourishing cream or petroleum jelly ointment should be applied to the skin around the papilloma to avoid burns from active components of healthy tissues.
How to cure papillomas - immunomodulators
For combined treatment, antiviral tablets and immunomodulators (drugs that enhance immunity) are used.
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 ones. All tablets against 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, since its effect on the human body has not been fully established. Improper use of medications at home can lead to the formation of deep ulcers, scarring, and the risk of viral infection of surrounding healthy tissues. To minimize the risk of developing illnesses caused by HPV, consult your doctor and follow the prescribed treatment plan.