It is difficult 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 consider in detail what papillomas are and how dermatologists advise to deal with them. It is important to remember that each case is unique and requires prior consultation with a doctor. We do not recommend independent treatment or removal of papillomas.
What are papillomas?
Papillomas are a viral disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). You can get infected with it by simple contact in the household, by using shared towels or laundry cloths.
A prerequisite for infection is a decrease in immunity or the presence of wounds and ulcers on the body. And one small neoplasm eventually spreads throughout the body with many condylomas - genital warts. They, in turn, not only create a cosmetic defect, but also further reduce immunity.
Should papillomas be treated?
If you have papillomas (warts), they require combined, sometimes long-term and difficult therapy.
Before starting therapy, be sure to consult with your doctor to determine the type and confirm the benign nature of the formation, and perform a series of studies, because for the fastest and most effective treatment, it is necessary to determine the type of pathogen.
It is also necessary to choose the most gentle and effective method of removing formations, preventing scars, scars and skin damage.
Where are papillomas most often found?
Human papillomavirus has more than 170 strains. Some of them cause completely harmless warts and warts. And some can cause cancer. At this point, the infectious cause of dysplasia and cervical cancer has been proven, and the viral nature of cancer of the rectum and perianal area is being considered.
The most common are warts on the hands and feet, and condylomas on the genitals and head. In men, the most common location is the armpit, in 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 the papillomas with local drugs and the use of antiviral/immunomodulatory agents. If drug therapy does not lead to recovery, surgical methods are used to target the formations. Simple mechanical removal is possible with a scalpel, as well as with an electric knife, laser or liquid nitrogen.
Medicines for the treatment of papillomas on the body are divided into three large groups:
- Local medicines: creams, solutions, gels, ointments for local application (keratolytic and necrotizing);
- Immunomodulators;
- Antiviral local and general drugs.
How to remove papillomas?
Gel and ointment for papillomas
Keratolytics are drugs that are applied directly to the wart, softening it and exfoliating it. Pharmacies offer salicylic acid, various acids and enzymes that soften the skin in the education area. Active components effectively fight against viral strains, but several treatments are usually required.
Necrotizing drugs are drugs that cause the 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 treatment for papillomas is antiviral drugs
Another group of drugs for the treatment of papillomas are antiviral drugs. There are two variants: local and general. Topical medications are applied directly to the affected area and around the warts. The most famous is oxolin ointment. Interferons also have local antiviral properties. All drugs from this group are applied to the wart and kill the virus itself within the affected cells.
Before using local drugs, the skin must be treated with an antiseptic solution. Also, a rich nourishing cream or petroleum jelly should be applied to the skin around the papilloma to prevent burns from the active components of healthy tissues.
How to cure papillomas - immunomodulators
Antiviral tablets and immunomodulators (drugs that strengthen immunity) are used for combined treatment.
Medicines that stimulate the immune system and increase the body's defenses by "making" the immune cells to produce immunoglobulins, or the immunoglobulins themselves, are 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 has not been fully determined. Improper use of home remedies can lead to the formation of deep ulcers, scars and the risk of viral infection of the surrounding healthy tissue. To reduce your risk of developing diseases caused by HPV, visit your doctor and follow a prescribed treatment plan.