Papillomas are benign growths on the surface of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus.Outwardly, 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 through the contact method - through microcracks and wounds on the skin, sexually, in utero from mother to fetus.Papillomas can form in places on the skin where friction often occurs (for example, clothing), in folds; a common cause of their occurrence is hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause), periods of reduced immunity (after sunbathing, illness, etc.).
Externally, papillomas can be either very small or larger than a couple of centimeters in size, and they are white or brown in color.They occur anywhere, but are most often found on the buttocks, face, armpits, genitals or neck.
The papilloma virus is constantly present in the human blood and cannot be eliminated or treated.In a number of the above cases, it can become more active, which will lead to the emergence of new formations.And although their nature is non-oncogenic, when one papilloma appears, daughter ones often begin to grow around it, so most often such neoplasms need to be removed.
Reasons for removing papillomas
These skin formations are not painful, but experts recommend removing them.The reason for such recommendations is the frequent damage to papillomas in the process of life (by clothing, for example), which leads to the formation of a wound through which many microorganisms penetrate into 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 a sterile gauze bandage and contacted at 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 a neoplasm, the type of virus that provoked it must be determined.After the tests, the doctor cleanses the skin and prescribes immunomodulatory treatment.
Modern clinics offer many methods for removing such tumors painlessly and quickly.As already mentioned, it is impossible to completely eliminate the human papillomavirus from the blood, but it is possible to reduce its activity with medications.To achieve this, immunologists specifically prescribe drug therapy to enhance immunity.
Removal methods and laser treatment
In total, in modern medicine there are 4 main ways to remove such tumors.These include:
- a surgical method that involves cutting off the papilloma using an ordinary scalpel;
- laser method, which has many advantages over conventional surgery, since with the help of a laser a tumor can be removed at any depth without scars and 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 for removing papilloma independently, however, in modern medicine, excision using a laser is increasingly used.The laser beam is highly precise and affects the tumor without going beyond its actual boundaries and without injuring the adjacent healthy skin.
In addition, during the removal process, the laser is simultaneously capable of disinfecting 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 couple of days, and after a month, the color of the skin under the former papilloma completely matches the color of the skin around it.
Cryotherapy of papillomas
Cryotherapy or cryodestruction of tumors involves their destruction by freezing with liquid nitrogen.For numerous large papillomas, it is recommended to use this method.
Specialists 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 experience any painful sensations during cryotherapy.Only a slight feeling of cold is possible during the operation.There are also no scars left after liquid nitrogen, and the occurrence of infectious diseases is excluded.
Home and folk methods
Sometimes people do not want to visit the hospital and try to remove papillomas on their own at home.This is not the best way to get rid of tumors, especially if the papilloma is located in the genital area, on the face or neck.
But there are also home methods for removing papillomas:
- lapis pencil;
- celandine;
- potassium permanganate solution;
- herbs and plants.
Using a lapis pencil containing silver nitrate, you can cauterize the formation and the wound underneath it.It is recommended to apply this product spot-on and daily for a month.Among the negative aspects of the method of removing formations with a lapis pencil, experts point out that it can cause burns and scarring of the skin.
The second home remedy for removing papillomas is celandine juice or powder.Its main properties are antimicrobial and antiviral effects on the treatment site.
If you drip celandine juice daily onto the new growth, then within a week it will be completely burned out.The negative side of this procedure is also the high risk of burns.
The last effective method of home removal is the use of a solution of potassium permanganate as a lotion on the affected area.The main inconvenience of this method is the duration of the process - more than a month can pass from the start of the procedures to the complete disappearance of the papilloma.
Folk remedies remove papillomas using various plants that have been shown to have antiviral properties.Decoctions or gruels are prepared from plants, which are subsequently applied to the lesion.Such plants include:
- garlic;
- horseradish;
- sagebrush.
Folk remedies can reduce papilloma, but the human papilloma virus will remain active, and to eliminate it you will need immunostimulating drugs, which can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Traditional healers suggest rubbing the formations with garlic several times during the day until they disappear on their own.
The second remedy against such a virus is considered to be the internal use of a gruel 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 with the gastrointestinal tract, since horseradish has a very aggressive effect on its mucous membranes.
You can also use wormwood lotions to eliminate tumors.They are recommended to be applied to the treatment site 2-3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
Doctors recommend very carefully carrying out all procedures to remove tumors at home, 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.