It is hardly possible to find a person without papillomas. These formations on the skin can cause serious discomfort and constitute an aesthetic defect.
In this article we will see in detail what papillomas are and how dermatologists recommend dealing with 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 contract the infection through simple household contact, using shared towels or wipes.
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 many warts - genital warts. In turn, they not only create a cosmetic defect, but also further reduce immunity.
Do papillomas need to be treated?
If you have papillomas (warts), they require combined 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 of 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 warts. And some can cause cancer. Therefore, at the moment, the infectious cause of dysplasia and cancer of the cervix has been proven, and the viral nature of cancer of the rectum and perianal area is being taken into account.
The most common warts are found on the hands and feet, while 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?
The 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 healing, surgical methods are used to target the formations. Simple mechanical removal with scalpel, 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 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 very often several courses of treatment are required.
Necrotizing drugs are drugs that cause the death of cells affected by the virus. They are also applied to the papilloma itself, but the peculiarity of these products is that they can leave rather large defects and scars on the body after removal of 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 from this group are applied to the wart and kill the virus itself inside the affected cells.
Before using local drugs, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic solution. In addition, on the skin around the papilloma it is necessary to apply a rich nourishing cream or petroleum jelly ointment to prevent burns due to the active components of healthy tissues.
How to cure papillomas - immunomodulators
For combined treatment, antiviral tablets and immunomodulators (drugs that improve immunity) are used.
Drugs 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 tablets for papillomas pass through the liver and kidneys; people with diseases of these organs should be extremely careful 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 home medications can lead to the formation of deep ulcers, scarring and the risk of viral infection of surrounding healthy tissues. To minimize your risk of developing diseases caused by HPV, consult your doctor and follow your prescribed treatment plan.