Papilloma is mainly a neoplasm of a benign nature. Its morphological composition may not change throughout a person's life, but it can sometimes degenerate into a malignant tumor.
The appearance of papilloma growths is promoted by a virus. According to the most recent data, it is present in the body of 90% of the entire population. This does not always lead to the development of papillomatosis. Basically, it awakens in case of decreased functions of the body's immune system.
Reasons for the development of papillomavirus
Papillomavirus infection occurs through direct contact between a healthy person and a sick person. Basically this happens:
- Due to casual sexual contacts in which a protective contraceptive method (condom) was not used.
- Infection can result from visiting public places (baths, solariums, swimming pools, saunas).
- If there are wounds on the skin of the hands (even small ones), the risk of infection increases when shaking hands with a sick person.
- Failure to comply with basic general and intimate hygiene standards, which are associated with the individual use of towels, scissors and combs.
- A newborn baby can become infected at birth as it passes through its mother's birth canal.
Types of papillomas
Papilloma growth appears as a small neoplasm that protrudes slightly above the surface of the skin. Its diameter can reach 10 mm. The places where papillomas occur are the armpits, neck and chest region, perineum and intimate organs.
Papilloma growths can manifest as:
Common wart.The most common manifestation of the papillomavirus. It generally has a diameter of no more than 5 mm and its shape has a rounded outline. The color practically does not differ from the body pigment. Sometimes it can be slightly brownish and have a rough surface.
Most often located:
- In hands.
- Head, may be hidden under hair.
- Wrinkles.
- In the groin area.
- In the neck.
Acrochord.Or hanging papilloma. This variety differs from others in that it is attached to the body by a thin stem and its growth does not occur in width, but in length. This causes some discomfort for a person. Whereas, as it grows, it can be easily damaged by getting caught in clothes.
Furthermore, this type of growth is characterized by multiple growth. They are located in several patches, mainly on the delicate skin of the neck, eyes and perineum.
Adolescent papillomas.This type of papilloma can be considered the safest growth. In color, they practically do not differ from the skin and do not stand out. And most often it disappears after puberty.
Condylomas.There are two types, flat and pointed. When they appear, the patient must be alert. And take their occurrence seriously. They tend to develop into malignant neoplasms. You can become infected with this type of condyloma through sexual contact.
They are often located on the mucous membranes of the external and internal genital organs or around the rectal sphincter. Often its appearance is observed in the oral cavity.
Another danger of these papilloma growths is the tendency to increase trauma. After that, they become entry points for infections.
When can papillomas be removed at home?
There are mainly two reasons for removing papillomas:
- Doctor.It is based on the ability of this type of neoplasm to transform into a malignant state. To prevent this from happening, they resort to surgical treatment methods. Using laser or cryodestruction, scalpel removal is less commonly used.
- Cosmetic.This reason causes aesthetic discomfort, especially for women.
In any case, the decision to remove papilloma growth must be agreed with a dermatologist. And, if he prescribes removal, it is best to do it on an outpatient basis or in a hospital.
Since self-removal of this pathological growth can lead to:
- Causes unwanted burns to nearby tissues.
- Development of bleeding.
- Cicatricial changes in the skin.
- If sanitation is insufficient, there is a high probability of wound infection.
- If the manipulation was performed poorly, a relapse may occur.
There are also restrictions under which removing papillomas and warts at home is considered impossible.
Papillomatous growth should not be touched or removed:
- It hypertrophies quickly and changes color to darker tones.
- If it is located in the mouth or oropharynx, as well as in the eye or eyelid area.
- If the papilloma is damaged and bleeds or changes shape, home removal can lead to complications.
Under no circumstances should you use scissors, a razor or a knife to eliminate the papilloma. In addition to being sources of infection, these items will lead to the opposite effect. The papilloma will grow again, will be subject to rapid progression and will be multiple in nature.
When removing papilloma at home, it is recommended to use medications that can be purchased at pharmacies. Or resort to traditional medicine, which the doctor allows.
You should not bandage the leg of the papilloma with threads, nor cover the body of the lesion with tape or adhesive tape. Because after using these recipes, an unsightly scar remains and there is a possibility of infection.
When the papilloma is located in intimate areas, the procedure to eliminate it should be carried out only by a doctor and only in a hospital setting.
Papilloma removal
To carry out high-quality removal of growths of papillomas and warts at home, you can use medicines sold in pharmacies. An alternative to this method is the use of popular recipes.
Use of medicines based on alkaline compounds.Before carrying out such a procedure, it is necessary to treat the skin around the papilloma or wart. This can be done with a greasy cream that has a regenerating effect.
After that, a small drop of the medicine is applied to the center of the papilloma. This manipulation can be repeated if the papilloma does not disappear after three days.
Positive dynamics in the treatment of papilloma can be achievedusing cryodestruction. To do this, it is not necessary to go to expensive clinics, just buy medicines with a freezing effect.
These medications, after being applied to the surface of the lesion, freeze it. This leads to interruption of the blood supply to the papilloma, as a result of which it dies and disappears.
Cauterizing poison-based drugs.They are very effective against hanging papillomas. They show good results, after their use the reappearance of pathological growth is rarely observed. For this purpose, medicines containing phenol are used. It's a potent poison. In order not to damage the adjacent skin, the medicine is applied cyclically. After the first application of the medicine, at least 15 minutes must pass, after which the next layer is applied.
The main thing in using these drugs is to establish the exact dosage (determine how many layers need to be applied), such a decision should only be made by a doctor.
Solutions of organic origin.This group of pharmacological medicines includes:
- a preparation based on salicylic and lactic acids.
- podophyllotoxin-based product.
When using a medicine containing acids, a single application of one drop of the medicine is enough. But if there is a need for repeated use, this manipulation cannot be repeated earlier than two days later.
The use of a medicine with podophyllotoxin sometimes causes some difficulty due to the fact that it must be used twice a day, following a clear schedule of application every 12 hours. The therapy lasts three days.
Papilloma patch.
Its chemical composition contains substances that promote the rejection of papillomas or warts. To do this, it is attached directly to the papilloma and is not removed for a week. Papilloma growth is rejected when the patch is removed. Sometimes it is not possible to remove the papilloma the first time, so the procedure must be repeated again.Healing pencil.The main ingredient in this medicine is silver nitrate. It has a good bactericidal and cauterizing effect. After the pencil is moistened with water, it is used to treat the stem and surface of the papilloma. During the day, this manipulation can be performed two or three times.
Treatment with folk remedies
To cure this pathology, you can use medicinal herbs, some types of household chemicals and vegetables.
Celandine Grass, in the common people it is called a wild boar. With its help, you can get rid of papillomas and warts that are located on the human body, except for the impossibility of using it on the face and intimate organs.
Before use, the celandine herb together with the rhizome is ground in a meat grinder. The resulting substance is wrapped in gauze and squeezed. The juice is placed in a glass container and the same amount of 40 proof alcohol or vodka is added. The liquid must ferment and only then will it be ready for use.
The resulting tincture is applied to papillomas or warts for 3 weeks, more than 6 growths cannot be treated at a time.
It is very important to harvest celandine during the period of its rapid flowering, that is, May and June. It is during this period that the highest concentration of active substances in its composition occurs.
Washing powder.To get rid of papillomas and warts, laundry soap labeled 65% is best. The treatment procedure is carried out before bedtime. To do this, apply a paste of washing powder diluted with water to the wart area. In the morning, dry laundry soap is removed with hot water. Such manipulation is allowed for 4 days. If the positive effect is incomplete or absent, the procedure can be repeated after 2 weeks. Tar soap based on birch tar has the same effect.
Using garlic.
Garlic has a strong bactericidal effect and can be used to eliminate papillomas. To do this, you need to pass a few cloves of garlic through a blender or meat grinder, mix with olive oil or liquid honey. Mix well and apply to the papilloma area for 15 minutes. The remaining mixture is washed under running water. Manipulation is carried out no more than twice a day for 7 days.Vinegar and onion.This combination of products should not be used if papilloma growths are located on the face, oral mucosa or genitals. Due to the fact that acetic acid can cause irritation and burns to nearby tissues.
To prepare the medicinal composition, you need to pour vinegar over a medium onion and leave for 3 hours. Then, cut the onion in half and secure it with a bandage to the body in the area where the papilloma is. This procedure is carried out before going to bed, and in the morning the bandage is removed and washed with cold water.
Freshly squeezed potato juice.
This method of treatment can be used to treat papillomas located on the genitals, perineum and rectum. To do this, you can grate the potato fruits on a fine grater or use a meat grinder. The resulting pulp is squeezed and the surface of the papilloma is treated twice a day.Horse chestnut.
A good effect can be achieved by using it as an additive during bathing. To do this, you need to take about half a bucket of chestnuts and steam them with boiling water for 12 hours. After separating the chestnuts, add water to the bath.This procedure can be performed daily for a week.
Kalanchoe.
The leaves of this plant should be used before going to sleep. To do this, fix them in the papilloma area with a bandage or adhesive plaster. To enhance the effect, the affected surface can be wrapped in cellophane.Banana peel.It can be used by rubbing the surface of the papilloma. Pre-cauterize with an alcoholic iodine solution.
Egg whiteit must be applied to the surface of the papilloma, after drying the procedure is repeated again.
Nut(young fruits), passed through a meat grinder or blender, diluted in half with kerosene. After that, it lasts 20 days. For the treatment of papillomas, it is applied daily to the surface. Cannot be used for more than 3 weeks.
Papillomas and pregnancy
Most scientific studies have concluded that the HPV virus does not pose a threat to the expectant mother and her baby.
Removal of papillomas is best done after childbirth. The use of any type of pharmaceutical product can lead to the development of unwanted side effects in both the mother and the fetus.
During this period, home therapy is prohibited.
Only in extreme cases, when papillomas pose a real threat (evolving into a malignant tumor), can electrocoagulation, laser therapy or cryodestruction be used.
Activities after removal of papillomas
If, after using these techniques, a papilloma or wart is rejected,The following recommendations must be followed:
- When taking a shower or bath, areas of the body where there were papillomas should not be subjected to mechanical stress (whipping with a broom, rubbing with a cloth).
- If the lump has not been completely removed, do not attempt to remove it with scissors or other improvised means.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Treat the wound with antiseptics, keep it clean, use sterile cotton gauze dressings.
It is important to remember that papillomas are just a consequence of human papillomavirus infection. They are symptoms of this and therefore there is a high chance that they will appear again.
To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to resort to drug treatment for this pathology.