Papillomas are benign growths on the surface of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus.Outwardly, these formations are similar to moles, but differ, firstly, in the nature of their origin and secondly, in their shape.Papillomas are always prominent, rising above the human skin on peculiar legs.This virus is transmitted by a contact method - through microcracks and wounds on the skin, sexually, intrauterinely from the mother to the fetus.Papillomas can form in places on the skin where friction often occurs (for example, clothes), in folds;a common reason for their appearance is hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause), periods of reduced immunity (after sunbathing, illness, etc.).
Externally, papillomas can be very small or larger than a few centimeters and are white or brown in color.They occur anywhere, but are most commonly found on the buttocks, face, armpits, genitals, or neck.
The papillomavirus is constantly present in human blood and cannot be eliminated or treated.In a number of the above cases, it can be activated, which will lead to the appearance of new formations.And although their nature is not oncogenic, when a papilloma appears, daughters often begin to grow around it, so most often such neoplasms must be removed.
Reasons for removing papillomas
These skin growths are not painful, but specialists recommend their removal.The reason for such recommendations is the frequent damage to papillomas in the course of life (for example, with clothes), which leads to the formation of a wound through which many microorganisms penetrate into the body, which leads to various unpleasant consequences - from scars during the healing period to inflammation of the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis).
When the papilloma is torn off, it should be treated with hydrogen peroxide, covered with sterile gauze and contact the clinic to remove the remains.Removal is also recommended due to the fact that some types of human papilloma virus can transform the tumor into a malignant tumor.This rarely happens, but 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 cleans the skin and prescribes an immunomodulating treatment.
Modern clinics offer many methods for painless and quick removal of such tumors.As already mentioned, it is impossible to completely eliminate the human papilloma virus from the blood, but it is possible to reduce its activity with drugs.To achieve this, immunologists specifically prescribe drug therapy to increase immunity.
Removal methods and laser treatment
In total, in modern medicine there are 4 main ways to remove such tumors.These include:
- surgical method, which involves cutting off the papilloma using a simple scalpel;
- laser method, which has many advantages over conventional surgery, because 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;
- a cryotherapy technique that eliminates formations using liquid nitrogen or carbonic acid.
Each patient can independently choose a method of papilloma removal, but laser excision is increasingly used in modern medicine.The laser beam is extremely 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 able to simultaneously disinfect 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 after a few 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 multiple large papillomas, the use of this method is recommended.
Specialists apply a metal tip to the tumor and after 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.During the operation, only a slight sensation of cold is possible.After liquid nitrogen, no scars remain 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 themselves 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;
- yellow flowers;
- potassium permanganate solution;
- herbs and plants.
Using a lapis pencil containing silver nitrate, you can cauterize the mass and the wound underneath.It is recommended to apply this product topically and daily for one month.Among the negative sides of the method of removing formations with a lapis pencil, experts point out that it can cause burns and scars on the skin.
The second home remedy to remove papillomas is the juice or powder of celandine.Its main properties are antimicrobial and antiviral effects on the treatment site.
If you daily drip celandine juice on the new growth, then within a week it will be completely burned.The downside of this procedure is the high risk of burns.
The last effective method of home removal is to use a solution of potassium permanganate as a lotion on the affected area.The main inconvenience of this method is the duration of the process - from the beginning of the procedures to the complete disappearance of the papilloma, it can take more than a month.
Folk remedies remove papillomas using various plants that have been proven to have antiviral properties.Decoctions or gruel are prepared from the plants, which are then applied to the lesion.Such plants include:
- garlic;
- horseradish;
- wormwood.
Folk remedies can reduce the papilloma, but the human papillomavirus 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 a day until they disappear on their own.
The second medicine against such a virus is considered to be the internal use of a porridge consisting of equal proportions of grated horseradish and honey.By taking 1 tablespoon of this medicine 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 remove tumors.It is recommended to apply to the treatment site 2-3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
Doctors recommend very carefully to carry out all procedures to remove tumors at home, because the delicate and thin skin is easier to damage than to recover later.
In areas where the skin needs careful care, experts do not recommend acting alone, but invite you to seek medical help.