Papilloma is mainly a benign tumor. Its morphological composition may not change throughout a person's life, but sometimes it can degenerate into a malignant tumor.
The occurrence of papilloma growth is promoted by viruses. According to the latest data, it is found in the body of 90% of the entire population. This does not always lead to the development of papillomas. Basically, it awakens in cases where the functions of the body's immune system are impaired.
Reasons for the development of papillomavirus
Papillomavirus infection occurs through direct contact between healthy and sick people. Basically this happens:
- Due to casual sex without using protective contraception (condoms).
- Infection can occur when visiting public places (bathrooms, solariums, swimming pools, saunas).
- If there is a wound on the skin of the hand (even a small wound), the risk of infection will increase when shaking hands with a sick person.
- Failure to comply with basic standards of general and intimate hygiene, regarding the use of personal towels, scissors and combs.
- Newborns can become infected at birth by passing through the mother's birth canal.
Types of papillomas
A papilloma growth appears as a small growth that protrudes slightly above the skin's surface. Its diameter can reach 10 mm. Places where papillomas appear are the armpits, neck and chest areas, perineum and intimate organs.
Papilloma growth can manifest as:
Common warts.The most common manifestation of papillomavirus. It usually has a diameter of no more than 5 mm and its shape has a rounded outline. Actual color is no different from body pigmentation. Sometimes it can be slightly brown and have a rough surface.
Usually located in:
- On hand.
- Head, can be hidden under hair.
- Skin folds.
- In the groin area.
- On the neck.
Acrochord.Or hanging papilloma. This variety can be distinguished from others in that it is attached to the body by a thin stem and its growth occurs not in width but in length. This causes some discomfort for a person. Because as it grows, it can easily be damaged by getting caught in clothes.
In addition, this type of growth is characterized by multiple growth. They are localized in many parts, mainly on the delicate skin of the neck, eyes and perineum.
Papilloma in adolescence.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 usually disappears after puberty.
Condylomas.There are 2 types: flat and pointed. When they appear, patients should be alert. And take their appearance seriously. They have a tendency to develop into malignant tumors. You can get this disease through sex.
They are usually located on the mucous membranes of the external genitalia and within or around the rectal sphincter. Often their appearance is observed in the oral cavity.
Another danger of this papillary growth is an increased tendency to trauma. They then become entry points for infection.
When can papillomas be removed at home?
There are mainly two reasons to remove papillomas:
- Medical.It is based on the possibility of this type of cancer turning malignant. To prevent this from happening, they use surgical treatment. Using laser or cryodestructive methods, removal with a scalpel is less commonly used.
- Cosmetics.This cause causes aesthetic discomfort, especially for women.
In all cases, the decision to remove papillomas must be approved by a dermatologist. And, if he prescribes removal, it is best to have this done on an outpatient basis or in the hospital.
Since independent removal of this pathological growth can lead to:
- Causes unwanted burns to adjacent tissues.
- Development of bleeding.
- Scarring changes on the skin.
- If hygiene is inadequate, the possibility of wound infection is very high.
- If the operation is performed poorly, relapse may occur.
There are also limitations in which removing papillomas and warts at home is considered impossible.
Papilloma growths should not be touched or removed:
- If it quickly enlarges and changes color to a darker tone.
- If it is localized in the mouth or pharynx, as well as in the eye area or eyelids.
- If the papilloma is damaged and bleeds or changes shape, removing it at home can lead to complications.
Under no circumstances should you use scissors, razors or knives to remove papillomas. In addition, these items are also a source of infection, which will lead to adverse effects. Papillomas will grow back, tend to progress rapidly and are multiple in nature.
When removing papillomas at home, it is recommended to use drugs that can be purchased at the pharmacy. Or use traditional medicine that your doctor allows you to use.
You should not bandage the base of the papilloma with thread or cover the growth with tape or tape. Because after using such formulas, unsightly scars remain and are likely to become infected.
When the papilloma is localized in private areas, the procedure for its removal should be performed only by a doctor and only in a hospital environment.
Remove papillomas
To carry out high-quality removal of papillomas and warts at home, you can use drugs sold in pharmacies. An alternative to this method is to use folk recipes.
Use drugs based on alkaline compounds.Before performing this procedure, it is necessary to treat the skin around the papilloma or wart. This can be done using a fatty cream with a regenerating effect.
Then, put a drop of medicine in the center of the papilloma. This operation can be repeated if the papilloma does not disappear after three days.
Positive momentum in papilloma treatment can be achievedUse cold destruction method. To do this, it is not necessary to go to expensive clinics, it is enough to buy drugs with a freezing effect.
These drugs, after being applied to the surface of the tumor, will freeze the tumor. This leads to disruption of the blood supply to the papilloma, causing it to die and disappear.
Burning medicine is based on poison.They are very effective in fighting papillomas. They give good results; after use, the reappearance of pathological developments is very rarely observed. For this purpose, drugs containing phenol are used. It is a strong poison. In order not to damage the surrounding skin, the drug is applied periodically. After the first application of the drug, it takes at least 15 minutes, then apply the next layer.
The most important thing when using these drugs is to determine the correct dosage (determine the number of layers to apply), such a decision should be made only by a doctor.
The solution is of organic origin.This group of pharmacological drugs includes:
- a preparation based on salicylic and lactic acids.
- podophyllotoxin-based products.
When using drugs containing acids, just one drop is enough. But if there is a need for repeated use, this operation can be repeated no earlier than two days later.
Using drugs containing podophyllotoxin sometimes causes some difficulties due to the need to take the drug twice a day, following a clear application schedule every 12 hours. Treatment lasts three days.
Papilloma patch.
Its chemical composition contains substances that contribute to the elimination of papillomas or warts. To do this, it is attached directly to the papilloma and is not removed for a week. Papilloma growth is eliminated when the patch is removed. Sometimes the papilloma cannot be removed the first time, then the procedure must be repeated.Healing pencil.The main ingredient of this medicine is silver nitrate. It has good antibacterial and wound healing effects. After the pencil is moistened with water, it is used to process the body and surface of the papilloma. During the day, this operation can be done two or three times.
Treat diseases with folk remedies
To treat this disease, you can use medicinal herbs, some household chemicals, and vegetables.
celandine grass, in common people it is called warthog. With its help, you can remove papillomas and warts located on the human body, except that it cannot be used on the face and intimate organs.
Before use, celandine along with the rhizome is ground in a meat grinder. The resulting substance is wrapped in gauze and squeezed out. The juice is poured into a glass container and the same amount of wine or vodka 40 degrees is added. The liquid must ferment and only then is it ready for use.
The resulting tincture is applied to papillomas or warts for 3 weeks; it is impossible to treat more than 6 tumors at the same time.
It is very important to collect celandine during the period of rapid flowering of the plant, which is May and June. It is during this period that the greatest concentration of active substances occurs in its composition.
Laundry soap.To remove papillomas and warts, laundry soap labeled 65% is best. The treatment procedure is carried out before bedtime. To do this, apply a mixture of laundry soap diluted with water to the wart area. In the morning, dry cleaning soap is removed with hot water. Such manipulations are allowed for 4 days. If the positive effect is incomplete or absent, the procedure can be repeated after 2 weeks. Tar soap made from birch tar has the same effect.
Use garlic.
Garlic has a strong antibacterial effect and can be used to remove 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 thoroughly and apply to the papilloma area for 15 minutes. The remaining mixture is washed off under running water. The operation is performed no more than twice a day for 7 days.Vinegar and onions.This combination of products should not be used if papillomas develop locally on the face, oral mucosa, or genitals. Because acetic acid can cause irritation and burns to nearby tissues.
To prepare the medicinal ingredient, you need to pour vinegar over a medium onion and leave for 3 hours. Then cut the onion in half and use a bandage to fix it on the body in the area where the papilloma is. This procedure is performed before bedtime, and in the morning the bandage is removed and washed with cold water.
Fresh potato juice.
This treatment can be used in the treatment of papillomas located in the genitals, in the perineum and rectum. To do this, you can grate the potato skins with a fine grater or use a meat grinder. The resulting pulp is pressed out and the surface of the papilloma is processed twice a day.Horse chestnut.
Good effects can be achieved by using it as a bath additive. 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 done daily for a week.
Kalanchoe.
The leaves of this plant should be used before going to bed. To do this, fix them in the papilloma area with a bandage or adhesive plaster. To improve effectiveness, the affected surface can be wrapped in cellophane.Banana peel.It can be used by rubbing into the surface of the papilloma. Pre-burn with iodine alcohol solution.
Egg-whitemust be applied to the surface of the papilloma, after drying, the procedure is repeated again.
walnuts(young fruit), pass through a meat grinder or blender, dilute in half with kerosene. It then stabilizes for 20 days. To treat papillomas, it is applied daily to their surface. Can be used for no more than 3 weeks.
Papillomas and pregnancy
Most scientific studies conclude that the HPV virus does not pose a threat to expectant mothers or babies.
Papilloma removal is best done after birth. Because the use of any pharmaceutical drug can lead to the development of unwanted side effects in both mother and fetus.
During this period, home therapy is prohibited.
Only in extreme cases, when the papilloma poses a real threat (develops into a malignant tumor), can electrocautery, laser therapy or cryodestruction be used.
Operations after papilloma removal
If after using these techniques the papilloma or wart is removed,The following recommendations must be followed:
- When taking a bath or shower, areas of the body with papillomas should not be subjected to mechanical impact (use a broom, scrub with a washcloth).
- If the growth has not been completely removed, do not try to remove it with scissors or other improvised means.
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
- Treat the wound with antiseptics, keep it clean, and use sterile bandages.
It is important to remember that papillomas are only a consequence of infection with the human papilloma virus. They are symptoms of this disease so there is a high chance they will appear again.
To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to resort to drug treatment of this pathology.