Papilloma is a benign neoplasm of viral nature.This is a small growth that can appear in any part of the body or mucous membranes.Education looks like papilla on a narrow leg.The cause of papillomas is human papillomavirus (HPV).The papilloma itself does not pass, it can spread, in most cases the neoplasm is removed.Papillomas located on the genitals are at high risk of malignant degeneration.It is found in men, women and children.
Papillomas characteristics
Papillomas can be the following types: ordinary or vulgar warts, threads (the most common species), flat, pointed warts, plantar warts, youth warts.The dermatologist is involved in diagnosis and treatment with papillomas.
Most often, papillomas are located in the armpits and inguinal folds, arms, on the surface of the foot, neck area, under the mammary glands in women, as well as on the genitals.Papillomas located on the mucous membranes of the internal organs are very dangerous, they can cause ulcer or bleeding.As a rule, papillomas with a pronounced cosmetic defect, ie.which are located in open areas of the body, as well as those who are at high risk of oncological degeneration.
When is the papilloma removed?
Benign neoplasms of the skin are not always subject to removal, sometimes there are enough observations and regular examinations.Removal indications are most often the following signs:
- Papillomas located in visible areas of the body and carry psychological discomfort;
- papillomas that are constantly injured by clothes, jewelry, comb;
- Neoplasms that increase size, tend to spread, change size, shape and color;
- papillomas located in an intimate area or soles;
- If the neoplasm begins to hurt, itching or bleeding.
Preparing and conducting laser removal

Laser removal is preceded by a thorough examination and neoplasm examination.The doctor should be confident in his good -natured, with any doubt and the borderline condition of the cells, laser technology is not used, but surgery is performed.
In the process of the procedure, under the influence of the laser, the heating and layer destruction of neoplasm cells occur, so you cannot take biological material for subsequent studies.In addition, the doctor conducts a patient on the topic of possible contraindications to the procedure, as well as a number of studies (blood tests) are conducted.
No special preparation for the procedure is required.At the appointed time, the patient comes to a specialist, the surgery includes the following stages:
- Disorder of the operating field.
- Anesthesia (if necessary).Injection, gel or spray are used for this.
- Installing the device at the required laser length.
- Evaporation of the neoplasm layer.
- Treatment with antiseptic, if necessary, a dressing is administered.
In order to avoid recurrence of the disease, it is necessary to carry out antiviral therapy, as well as to take immunomodulatory and disabilities to boost immunity.
Care after the procedure
The following measures are recommended for quick and complete recovery to avoid possible complications:
- Avoid contact with water for the first 2-3 days;
- You cannot remove the resulting crust (it will disappear);
- Treat the wound with antiseptic 2 times a day;
- protection of the site of manipulation from injury;
- Wounds and new skin formed must be protected from ultraviolet radiation;
- Refrain from shaving and removing your hair if papilloma has been in this area until completely healing.
Advantages of laser removal of papillomas
Laser removal of papillomas has long been used to remove skin neoplasms as this method has many advantages:
- A great result.Laser destruction is completely eliminated, there is no risk of relapse.
- A minimum of unpleasant or painful sensations.The procedure is performed with local anesthesia and unpleasant sensations and pain are absent.
- The speed of the procedure.It takes no more than 5 minutes to carry out laser destruction of papillomas to remove a neoplasm.
- Minimum trauma.The laser beam has a directional effect and acts only on the cells of education, without affecting the nearby tissues.
- Lack of postoperative features and scars.After the laser, removal of the papilloma site remains a small crust, which independently disappears in 1.5-2 weeks.New intact skin appears at the site of education.
- Universality.Due to the accuracy of the laser, this method can be used for any part of the body, including areas with thin and sensitive skin, mucous membranes, intimate zone, eyelids and more.
- Lack of rehabilitation period.The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis after you can lead a familiar lifestyle.
- The minimum risk of postoperative bleeding.Under the action of the coagulated laser, blood vessels, which eliminates the risk of bleeding.
Contraindications to laser removal of papillomas
Laser procedures are not performed under the following conditions:
- Cancer at every localization;
- HIV, AIDS, viral hepatitis, diabetes;
- Pregnancy and feeding period of the child;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- infectious or inflammatory diseases;
- Mental disorders;
- severe heart damage, lungs;
- organ failure;
- disorders of blood coagulation;
- Photosensitivity to the skin;
- autoimmune systemic diseases;
- Inflammatory skin diseases, exacerbation of herpetic infection.