Papillomas are benign growths on the surface of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus.Externally, these formations are similar to moles, but they differ, firstly, in the nature of their origin and, secondly, in their shape.Papillomas are always convex, rising above the human skin on peculiar legs.This virus is transmitted by contact - through microcracks and wounds in the skin, sexually, in the uterus, from mother to fetus.Papillomas can form in places on the skin where friction often occurs (for example, clothes), in folds;a common cause of its 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.They occur anywhere, but are most often found on the buttocks, face, armpits, genitals, or neck.
The papilloma virus is constantly present in human blood and cannot be eliminated or treated.In some of the above cases, it can become more active, which will lead to the emergence of new formations.And although its nature is non-oncogenic, when a papilloma appears, daughters often begin to grow around it, therefore, most often, these neoplasms need to be removed.
Reasons to remove papillomas
These skin formations are not painful, but experts recommend removing them.The reason for such recommendations is frequent damage to papillomas in the process of life (through clothing, for example), which leads to the formation of a wound through which many microorganisms penetrate the body, leading to various unpleasant consequences - from scars during the healing period to inflammation of the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis).
When a papilloma is torn off, it must be treated with hydrogen peroxide, covered with sterile gauze and contacted the clinic to remove the remains.Removal is also recommended because some types of human papillomavirus can transform the tumor into a malignant tumor.This happens rarely, however, it does happen.
Therefore, in each case of neoplasia, the type of virus that caused it must be determined.After the exams, the doctor cleans the skin and prescribes immunomodulatory treatment.
Modern clinics offer many methods for quickly and painlessly removing these tumors.As already mentioned, it is impossible to completely eliminate the human papillomavirus from the blood, but it is possible to reduce its activity with medication.To achieve this, immunologists specifically prescribe drug therapy to boost immunity.
Laser removal and treatment methods
In total, in modern medicine there are 4 main ways to remove these tumors.These include:
- a surgical method that involves cutting the papilloma with an ordinary scalpel;
- laser method, which has many advantages over conventional surgery, as with the help of the laser a tumor can be removed at any depth without scars and without blood;
- diathermocoagulation method, which involves current burning of a tumor on the surface of the skin;
- cryotherapy technique that eliminates formations using liquid nitrogen or carbonic acid.
Each patient can choose a method of papilloma removal independently, however, in modern medicine, laser excision is increasingly used.The laser beam is highly precise and affects the tumor without exceeding its actual limits and without damaging the adjacent healthy skin.
Furthermore, during the removal process, the laser is simultaneously able to disinfect the wound, 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, which disappears in a few days, and after a month, the color of the skin under the old papilloma completely matches the color of the skin around it.
Papilloma cryotherapy
Cryotherapy or cryodestruction of tumors involves destroying them by freezing with liquid nitrogen.For numerous large papillomas it is recommended to use this method.
Experts apply a metal tip to the tumor and, within a second, it is frozen with liquid nitrogen.
Redness of the skin appears around this place, within a week the skin rejects the frozen dead part and the wound is completely healed and healed.
The patient does not feel any painful sensations during cryotherapy.Only a slight sensation of cold is possible during operation.There are also no scars after liquid nitrogen and the occurrence of infectious diseases is excluded.
Homemade and popular methods
Sometimes people don't want to go to the hospital and try to remove papillomas themselves 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 for removing papillomas:
- pencil pencil;
- celandine;
- potassium permanganate solution;
- herbs and plants.
Using a pencil pencil containing silver nitrate, you can cauterize the formation and the wound beneath it.It is recommended to apply this product locally and daily for a month.Among the negative aspects of the method of removing formations with lapis lazuli, experts point out that it can cause burns and scars on the skin.
The second home remedy for removing papillomas is celandine juice or powder.Its main properties are antimicrobial and antiviral effects at the treatment site.
If you drip celandine juice daily onto new growth, within a week it will be completely burned.The negative side of this procedure is also the high risk of burns.
The last effective home removal method is to use a potassium permanganate solution as a lotion on the affected area.The main drawback of this method is the duration of the process - more than a month can pass from the start of the procedures until the papilloma disappears completely.
Folk remedies remove papillomas using various plants that have been proven to have antiviral properties.Decoctions or porridge are prepared from the plants, which are then applied to the lesion.These plants include:
- garlic;
- horseradish;
- artemisia.
Folk remedies can reduce papilloma, but the human papilloma virus will remain active, and to eliminate it, immunostimulating drugs will be needed, which can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Traditional healers suggest rubbing the formations with garlic several times a day until they disappear on their own.
The second remedy against this virus is the internal use of a porridge consisting of equal proportions of grated horseradish and honey.Taking 1 tablespoon of this remedy twice a day, the patient should lose all papillomas within a month.
This technique should be used with caution if there are problems in the gastrointestinal tract, as horseradish has a very aggressive effect on its mucous membranes.
You can also use wormwood lotions to eliminate tumors.It is recommended that they be applied to the treatment site 2 to 3 times a day for 2 to 3 weeks.
Doctors recommend carrying out all tumor removal procedures at home very carefully, since delicate and thin skin is easier to damage than to restore later.
In areas where the skin needs careful care, experts do not recommend acting on your own, but invite you to seek medical help.