Warts are neoplasms of a benign nature that appear on the skin, less often on the mucous membranes due to infection of the body with the human papillomavirus.
Virus infection of this group occurs through contact with an infected person or household items. Most of the time, warts are purely a cosmetic defect.In rare cases, they can cause inflammation or other unpleasant complications.
For people who have found such unpleasant defects in themselves, the real question is whether it is necessary to remove warts and how to do it quickly and painlessly.The need to eliminate accumulations is strictly determined by a specialist as part of a professional examination.As for the removal methods, today there are many available and effective methods to get rid of neoplasms in one session.
Laser removal
Today, the most effective, fast and painless way is to remove warts with a laser.The main advantage of this method is the speed of the procedure and the ability to simultaneously remove even large or multiple neoplasms. Especially often this method of getting rid of warts is chosen for the treatment of small children and pregnant women.
The session takes a minimum of time, after which the patient does not need to stay in the hospital. However, before burning a wart in this way, you should definitely consult your doctor. In addition, the specialist will determine the optimal type of procedure.
There are only three options:
- CO2 laser. It involves the effect of infrared radiation on the wart, which literally evaporates the liquid from the growth tissue. This removal option is the most traumatic.
- Pulse. It has a destructive effect on the capillaries of the neoplasm.
- Erbium. It also includes the removal of accumulated tissue using infrared radiation.
Topical anesthetics are needed to remove large, ingrained growths such as those found in plantar growths.
How the procedure is performed
The algorithm for burning laser warts is quite simple. After the patient has undergone a mandatory examination by the attending physician and the appointment of a session, the specialist performs the following actions, the main task of which is to remove the wart:
- Most patients are interested in the question of whether it is painful to remove warts with a laser. In some cases, the procedure can really deliver very unpleasant sensations, respectively, before the session, it is necessary to use local anesthetics.
- Furthermore, the light radiation is directed at the growth, which, exerting a thermal effect on the wart, literally burns it.Healthy tissues are not affected, as laser therapy is characterized by increased accuracy.
One of the indisputable advantages of the procedure is the complete healing of the tissues, excluding the appearance of scars.
Indications and contraindications
The use of laser therapy is the best option for removing all types of warts. However, there are some cases where a doctor may recommend using a different method.As a rule, growths that are subject to malignant transformations are among the exceptions. In such situations, removal implies the mandatory conduct of the subsequent histological examination of the tissues, which is not possible with laser therapy.
Even childhood and pregnancy are not contraindications to the removal of neoplasms by laser radiation.
However, the need for a procedure when warts are detected in a woman during gestation is determined by the doctor individually.
Consequences
The recommendations for skin care after the removal of growths are more than simple: you should rule out any impact on the scab that forms after the session. It is not recommended to treat warts with anything after cauterization, use cosmetics for care or other means. After complete tissue repair, the scab will disappear on its own.
Cost of the procedure
So how much does it cost to remove a wart with a laser? Prices for laser wart removal can vary significantly.Factors such as size, number of lesions and the area of their localization are decisive aspects. For example, removing a small buildup that does not exceed one millimeter in diameter is quite economical. The cost of one session to remove deep rooted warts can be higher.
Other ways
As mentioned above, laser therapy is the most effective and gentle way to remove skin lesions. However, there are other methods of removing warts that are a little less popular.The choice of the optimal variant in a particular clinical case is made by the specialist
after patient examination and diagnostic procedures.
Cryodestruction
The simplest method of removing growths is to cauterize the warts with liquid nitrogen or cryosurgery. This method is great for getting rid of hanging growths that don't have roots, and it allows you to remove those growths in one session. However, getting rid of large warts may require two or more treatments.Furthermore, the treatment in these cases is quite painful.It should also be noted that nitrogen cauterization carries the risk of affecting healthy tissue, which can cause scars and scars.
Radio waves
The removal of warts by the radio wave method is one of the most highly effective procedures in demand today.A significant disadvantage of this method is more than a high cost.The procedure allows you to get rid of large growths and clusters of formations in one session.
The principle of radio wave therapy is the use of a special device called a radio knife, which converts electric current into radio waves that directly affect the affected tissue.The main advantage of this technique is the absence of the risk of damaging healthy tissues.Also, after the procedure, there are no scars or scars left on the skin.
Despite the safety and sparing effect of radio waves, this method is not recommended for people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system, diabetes mellitus.
Also, it is not recommended to remove skin lesions in women during pregnancy.
Electrocoagulation
Electrocoagulation of warts involves exposing the growth to alternating and constant electrical currents, which literally cauterize the existing neoplasm. The procedure is quite painful and therefore the session requires the use of anesthetic drugs.
The disadvantages of this method include the inability to take tissue samples for histological examination.In addition, small scars may remain on the skin after the procedure.
Skin care after treatment is optional.
Surgical excision
Surgical removal of warts is used only when other methods are not effective, for example if the growths have deep roots.Also, this method is used if it is necessary to collect tissue overgrowth for subsequent histological examination.The essence of the method is more than simple: the excision of the accumulation is performed with a scalpel, after which a bandage is applied to the affected area. After the procedure, visible scars remain on the skin.
Chemicals
To remove small warts, it is quite possible to use the tools that are often present in every medicine cabinet in the house. However, to avoid damage to healthy tissues, it is still necessary to perform this type of procedure in a medical institution.
There are many different drugs that can help get rid of neoplasms in a very simple way. For example, you can choose salicylic acid, which gradually breaks down the buildup.
This substance is the main component of many medicines. To remove warts, apply the selected product on their surface at least three times a day.
It should be remembered that the choice of the appropriate treatment for warts should only be done under the guidance of a specialist.Independence in this case can lead to extremely negative consequences.It is especially important to see a doctor if existing malignancies are growing rapidly or if their number is increasing. This aspect may well indicate the malignant nature of the skin growths.