Papilloma is primarily a neoplasm that is benign in nature. Its morphological composition may not change throughout a person’s life, but sometimes it can degenerate into a malignant tumor.
The appearance of papilloma growths is promoted by a virus. 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 papillomatosis. Basically, it awakens in the event of a decrease in the functions of the body’s immune system.
Reasons for the development of papillomavirus
Infection with papillomavirus occurs through direct contact between a healthy and sick person. Basically this happens:
- Due to casual sexual contacts in which a protective method of contraception (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 standards of general and intimate hygiene, which are associated with the individual use of towels, scissors, and combs.
- A newborn baby can become infected at birth by passing through the mother's birth canal.
Types of papillomas
A 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 area, perineum and intimate organs.
Papilloma growths can manifest themselves as:
Common wart.The most common manifestation of papillomavirus. It usually has a diameter of no more than 5 mm, and its shape has a rounded outline. The color is practically no different from the body pigment. Sometimes it may be slightly brownish and have a rough surface.
Most often located:
- On hands.
- Head, may be hidden under hair.
- Skin folds.
- In the groin area.
- On the neck.
Acrochord.Or hanging papilloma. This variety can be distinguished from others by the fact that it is attached to the body with a thin stalk, and its growth occurs not in width, but in length. This causes some discomfort to a person. Since, as it grows, it can easily be damaged by getting caught in clothing.
Also, this type of outgrowth is characterized by multiple growth. They are localized in several pieces, mainly on the delicate skin in the neck, eyes, and perineum.
Teenage papillomas.This type of papillomas can be considered the safest growth. In color they practically do not differ from the skin and do not stand out. And most often go away after puberty.
Condylomas.There are two types, flat and pointed. When they appear, the patient should be wary. And take their occurrence seriously. They tend to develop into malignant neoplasms. You can become infected with this type of condylomas through sexual contact.
They are often located on the mucous membranes of the external and internal genital organs, or around the rectal sphincter. Often their appearance is observed in the oral cavity.
Another danger of these papilloma growths is their tendency to increased trauma. After which they become entry points for infection.
When can papillomas be removed at home?
There are mainly two reasons for removing papillomas:
- Medical.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 a laser or cryodestruction, removal with a scalpel is less commonly used.
- Cosmetic.This reason causes aesthetic discomfort, especially for women.
In any case, the decision to remove the papilloma growth must be agreed with a dermatologist. And, if he prescribes removal, it is best to do this on an outpatient basis or in a hospital.
Since independent removal of this pathological growth can lead to:
- Causes unwanted burns of 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:
- If it quickly hypertrophies and changes its color to darker tones.
- If it is localized in the mouth or oropharynx, as well as in the eye or eyelid area.
- If the papilloma is damaged and it bleeds or changes in shape, home removal can lead to complications.
Under no circumstances should you use scissors, a razor, or a knife to eliminate papilloma. In addition to the fact that these items are sources of infection, they will lead to the opposite effect. The papilloma will grow again, will be prone 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 to use.
You should not bandage the papilloma leg with threads, or cover the body of the growth with adhesive tape or tape. Since after using such recipes an unaesthetic scar remains and there is a possibility of infection.
When papilloma is localized in intimate areas, the procedure to eliminate it should only be performed by a doctor and only in a hospital setting.
Removal of papilloma
In order to perform high-quality removal of papilloma growths and warts at home, you can use medications that are sold in pharmacies. An alternative to this method is the use of folk recipes.
Use of medications based on alkali compounds.Before carrying out such a procedure, it is necessary to treat the skin around the papilloma or wart. This can be done using a fatty cream that has a regenerating effect.
After this, 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 visit expensive clinics; it is enough to buy drugs with a freezing effect.
These medications, after being applied to the surface of the growth, freeze it. This leads to disruption of the blood supply to the papilloma, as a result of which it dies and disappears.
Cauterizing drugs based on poison.They are very effective against hanging papillomas. They give good results; after their use, reappearance of the pathological growth is very rarely observed. For this purpose, medications that contain phenol are used. It is a potent poison. In order not to damage adjacent skin, the drug 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 medications 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 drugs includes:
- a preparation based on salicylic and lactic acids.
- podophyllotoxin-based product.
When using a drug containing acids, a single use of one drop of the drug is sufficient. But if there is a need for repeated use, this manipulation can be repeated no earlier than two days later.
The use of a drug 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. Therapy lasts three days.
Papillomas patch.
Its chemical composition contains substances that promote the rejection of papilloma or warts. To do this, it is attached directly to the papilloma and is not removed for a week. The papilloma growth is rejected when the patch is removed. Sometimes it is not possible to remove the papilloma the first time, then the procedure must be repeated again.Healing pencil.The main ingredient of this medication 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 common people it is called a warthog. With its help, you can get rid of papillomas and warts that are located on the human body, with the exception of the impossibility of using it in the face and intimate organs.
Before use, the celandine herb along with the rhizome is ground in a meat grinder. The resulting substance is wrapped in gauze and wrung out. The juice is poured into a glass container and the same amount of 40-proof alcohol or vodka 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; more than 6 growths cannot be treated at a time.
It is very important to collect celandine during the period of its rapid flowering, this is May and June. It is during this period that the greatest concentration of active substances occurs in its composition.
Laundry soap.To get rid of papillomas and warts, laundry soap labeled 65% is best. The treatment procedure is performed before bedtime. To do this, apply a paste of laundry soap diluted with water to the wart area. In the morning, dried laundry soap is removed using 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 thoroughly and apply to the papilloma area for 15 minutes. The remaining mixture is washed off under running water. The 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 localized on the face, oral mucosa, or genitals. Due to the fact that acetic acid can cause irritation and burns of 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 on the body in the area where the papilloma is located. This procedure is performed before going to bed, and in the morning the bandage is removed and washed with cold water.
Freshly squeezed potato juice.
This treatment method can be used in the treatment of papillomas that are located on the genitals, in the perineum and rectum. To do this, you can grate the potato fruits through a fine grater, or use a meat grinder. The resulting pulp is squeezed out 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 while taking a bath. 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 carried out daily for a week.
Kalanchoe.
The leaves of this plant should be used before bedtime. To do this, fix them in the area of the papilloma using 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 into the surface of the papilloma. Pre-cauterize it with an alcohol solution of iodine.
Egg whitemust be applied to the surface of the papilloma, after drying the procedure is repeated again.
Walnut(young fruits), passed through a meat grinder or blender, diluted in half with kerosene. After which it settles for 20 days. For the treatment of papillomas, it is applied daily to their surface. Can be used for no 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 delivery. Since the use of any type of pharmaceutical products 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 (development 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 visiting a shower or bath, areas of the body where there were papillomas should not be subjected to mechanical stress (whip with a broom, rub with a washcloth).
- If the outgrowth has not been completely removed, do not try to remove it using 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 it, 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.