A papilloma is a benign growth on the surface of the skin caused by the human papillomavirus.Outwardly, these formations are similar to moles, but they differ, firstly, in their original nature, and secondly, in their shape.Papillomas are always convex, rising above the human skin on strange legs.The virus is transmitted through contact methods - through micro cracks and wounds on the skin, sexually, in the womb from mother to fetus.Papillomas can form in places on the skin where friction often occurs (for example, clothes), in folds;the common causes of their occurrence are hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause), periods of reduced immunity (after sunbathing, illness, etc.).
Externally, papillomas can be either very small or larger than a few centimeters in size, and they are white or brown in color.It occurs anywhere, but is most often found on the back, face, armpits, genitals or neck.
Papilloma virus is always present in human blood and cannot be eliminated or treated.In some of the above cases, it can become more active, which will lead to the emergence of new formations.And although it is not oncogenic in nature, when one papilloma appears, daughters often begin to grow around it, so often such neoplasms need to be removed.
Reasons for removing papillomas
This skin formation is not painful, but experts recommend removing it.The reason for such a recommendation is the frequent damage to the papilloma in the process of life (with clothes, for example), which leads to the formation of wounds where many microorganisms penetrate into the body, which leads to various unpleasant consequences - from scarring during the healing period to inflammation of the lymph nodes (lymphadenitis).
When the papilloma is removed, it must be treated with hydrogen peroxide, covered with a sterile gauze bandage and contacted at the clinic to remove the corpse.Removal is also recommended because some types of human papillomavirus can turn tumors into malignant tumors.This is rare, however, it does happen.
Therefore, in each case of a neoplasm, the type of virus that causes it must be determined.After the test, the doctor cleans the skin and prescribes immunomodulatory treatment.
Modern clinics offer many methods to remove 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 drugs.To achieve this goal, immunologists specifically prescribe drug therapy to improve immunity.
Laser removal and treatment methods
Overall, in modern medicine there are 4 main ways to remove the tumor.These include:
- a surgical method that involves cutting the papilloma using a common scalpel;
- the laser method, which has many advantages over conventional surgery, because with the help of a laser the tumor can be removed at any depth without scarring and blood;
- diathermocoagulation method, which involves burning during the tumor on the surface of the skin;
- cryotherapy technique that removes formations using liquid nitrogen or carbonic acid.
Each patient can choose a method to remove papillomas independently, however, in modern medicine, laser excision is increasingly used.The laser beam is very precise and affects the tumor without going beyond the actual border and without injuring the adjacent healthy skin.
In addition, during the removal process, the laser is simultaneously able to disinfect the wound, which reduces the risk of infection.With laser papilloma removal, the wound heals quickly.After removal, there are no scars on the skin, the wound is covered with dry skin, which disappears in a few days, and after a month, the color of the skin under the former papilloma completely matches the color of the surrounding skin.
Papilloma cryotherapy
Cryotherapy or cryodestruction of tumors involves their destruction by freezing with liquid nitrogen.For many large papillomas, it is recommended to use this method.
The specialist uses a metal tip on the tumor, and in a second it is frozen with liquid nitrogen.
Redness of the skin appears around this place, within a week the skin rejects the frozen part, and the wound heals completely and heals.
Patients do not experience any painful sensations during cryotherapy.Only a slight feeling of cold is possible during the operation.There is also no scar 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 the papilloma themselves at home.This is not the best way to remove the tumor, especially if the papilloma is located in the genital area, on the face or neck.
But there are also home methods for removing papillomas:
- layer pencil;
- celandine;
- potassium permanganate solution;
- herbs and plants.
Using a layered pencil that contains silver nitrate, you can burn out the formations and wounds underneath.It is recommended to use this product directly and every day for a month.Among the negative aspects of the method of removing formations with a layered pencil, experts point out that it can cause burns and scars on the skin.
The second home remedy to remove papilloma is celandine juice or powder.Its main feature is the antimicrobial and antiviral effect on the treatment site.
If you drip celandine juice every day on the new growth, then within a week it will burn completely.The negative side of this procedure is also a high risk of burns.
The last effective method for home removal is the use of potassium permanganate solution as a lotion on the affected area.The main difficulty of this method is the duration of the process - more than a month can pass from the beginning of the procedure to the complete disappearance of the papilloma.
Folk remedies remove papillomas using various plants that have been proven to have antiviral properties.A decoction or porridge is prepared from the plant, which is then applied to the lesion.Such plants include:
- garlic;
- horseradish;
- sage brush.
Folk remedies can reduce papillomas, but the human papilloma virus will remain active, and to eliminate it you need immunostimulating drugs, which can only be prescribed by a doctor.
Traditional healers recommend rubbing the formation with garlic several times during the day until it disappears on its own.
The second remedy against such viruses is considered to be the internal use of gruel consisting of equal proportions of horseradish and honey.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, because horseradish has a very aggressive effect on its mucous membrane.
You can also use wormwood lotion to eliminate tumors.They are recommended to be used on the treatment site 2-3 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
Doctors recommend carefully carrying out all procedures to remove tumors at home, because delicate and thin skin is more easily damaged than restored later.
In areas where the skin needs careful care, experts do not recommend acting on your own, but invite you to seek medical help.