Papilloma virus can occur in absolutely any person, regardless of lifestyle. Some people are carriers of the virus for a long time without noticing any formation on the skin.
People suffering from papilloma virus infection should know what warts look like, what they are and how to get rid of them.
What are warts?
It is a benign skin wart that can appear anywhere on the body. Such a defect occurs as a result of papillomavirus infection, which penetrates through lesions in the epidermis and contributes to the appearance of growth.
In a normal course, there is no tumor on the skin around the growth and it does not cause unpleasant symptoms to a person during palpation. Often, after a growth occurs on the skin, others may appear depending on the characteristics of the human body.
What are warts - types
Warts are divided into certain groups according to their appearance and localization. During treatment, it is very important to correctly identify the type of benign tumor, because the treatment method can be different.
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A growth on the skin that practically does not rise above the level of the skin is called a flat wart. Often, such a growth has a light color and appears in groups in one place.
You can often find these types of warts on the face, hands, and chest. This type of formation often manifests itself in adolescence and very rarely turns into a malignant type of formation.
vulgar (simple)
Simple seals are the most common manifestations of papillomavirus on the skin. Such growths appear in the form of nodules of a dense structure that has a fleshy or pink color.
Vulgar warts appear in large numbers and are the most damaged. After the protective properties of the immune system increase, such growths disappear by themselves.
filiform
Such growths appear in absolutely any part of the body and at any age. Filiform warts, if there are lesions on the skin, tend to infect healthy parts of the body. Outwardly, the seal looks like a small growth located on the leg.
Often, several warts are located in one place, combining to form one large growth.
The color of the warts is most often fleshy, but in some cases there is a change in color to a dark brown color. If the wart is damaged or completely removed at home, a new growth appears at the site of formation.
Genital warts
Visible growths in the area of the mucous membrane and genital organs. Externally, they resemble small filamentous processes with a soft structure and a pink color. The appearance of such warts in women often leads to the development of cervical carcinoma.
Formations appear in adolescents and adults, the causes of infection are changing sexual partners and refusal to use contraceptives. Warts are transmitted through contact and require long-term treatment to completely get rid of the virus.
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The appearance of old warts occurs after changes in the body, as well as various skin diseases, such as seborrheic dermatitis. At first, warts appear in the form of spots that gradually thicken and rise above the level of the skin.
Externally, warts can be dark in color and large in size. There are mostly senile formations after 50 years. During palpation, they have a dense structure and can contribute to painful sensations when pressed.
They can appear both singly and in large groups, the most common places of localization are the face, neck and chest. Often formations appear in places where hair grows. Treatment is selected depending on the individual characteristics of the body of elderly people.
Locations of warts
Benign type seals can appear on any part of the body. However, some formations appear in a certain place:
- vulgar - appears in the area of the hands, mainly on the fingers and palms. Also, this type of growth can be observed in the area of the legs;
- straight - occurs on the neck and face. However, this type of formation is often observed on the back and chest;
- old age - localization places are neck, face, chest;
- filiform - the face, neck, area under the mammary glands in women;
- genital warts - appear on the genital area and mucous membranes.
Good to know!Defects mainly occur in external pressure areas of the epidermis. Seals on the face can appear as a result of frequent contact with dirty hands with an infection.
Causes of warts
A seal on benign skin can occur due to various factors, but the cause of warts is the papillomavirus, which penetrates the layers of the epidermis and provokes the appearance of benign tumor cells.
Factors that can cause the development and infection of the virus:
- decreased immunity;
- small lesions on the skin and mucous membranes;
- excessive sweating;
- improper hygiene;
- contact with infected people;
- visiting places with high humidity;
- frequent hypothermia;
- transmission of infectious diseases;
- use of other people's hygiene products;
- hereditary predisposition.
Good to know!Also, the reasons for the appearance of seals can be the choice of tight clothes, which have long-term physical effects on the skin, causing skin damage and more infections.
Why are warts dangerous?
Benign tumors that do not have an inflammatory process and do not cause unpleasant symptoms are not life-threatening. However, such seals often turn into malignant tumors and contribute to the development of cancer cells.
It is especially important to ensure that the warts are not damaged, if the integrity of the growth is disturbed, it is recommended to contact a medical institution for diagnosis.
Treatment of warts at home
Currently, there are many means aimed at getting rid of seals from different parts of the body. It is recommended to use such means after consulting a doctor. Read the instructions before starting therapy.
In adults
The following methods can be used to get rid of formations in adults:
Medicines:allows you to get rid of small growths on the epidermis. However, the disadvantage of this treatment is the need for consultation before the therapy procedure.
It is used to get rid of warts:
- preparation based on phenol and tricresol - used for small seals. Extracted in the form of an oil, 2-3 applications are enough to remove.
- a solution in the form of a solution that allows you to eliminate infected cells without harming healthy areas. When the seal is small, one application is sufficient.
- cream that destroys the virus in the epidermis. It is a gentle preparation and is used for all parts of the body, including the face.
Use of alternative treatment methods:
- celandine juice - used to remove all types of formations. The juice of the fresh plant should be applied to the damaged area and fixed with a bandage. It is applied twice a day until the symptoms disappear. not used on the mucous membrane and genitals;
- vinegar - apply a drop of vinegar to each wart before going to bed. The duration of the course until the growths disappear.
- dandelion juice - used for seals that do not have time to root. Apply the juice of the plant to the skin twice a day and fix it with plaster. The procedure is carried out until the defect disappears.
Good to know!Proper nutrition is important to boost immunity. Vitamin therapy can reduce the further development of the virus and remove the tumor.
In children
In childhood, papillomas often disappear on their own after a short time, but if necessary, you can use the following means:
Medicines:
- ointment with interferon alfa-2b - has the ability to increase the protective properties of the skin and eliminate the virus. It is used in a course from the age of 1 until the symptoms completely disappear;
- Ointment based on dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene is an antiviral agent that allows you to eliminate the virus and eliminate the formation;
- sea buckthorn oil - prescribed from 3 years of age, applied 2-3 times a day until the problem disappears completely. It is recommended to repair the damaged area with plaster.
Alternative treatment:
- garlic is a natural antiviral agent. A clove of garlic should be cut and fixed overnight. Apply until symptoms disappear;
- ice - used for the growth of all types of papillomas. Wrap an ice cube in a cloth and apply it to the seal for a few minutes. 2-3 applications are enough to get rid of the seal;
- Lemon - the acids in lemon can remove damaged cells. A slice of lemon should be drawn into the bottle, fixed with a bandage and left overnight. Carry out therapy until the defect disappears completely.
Note!Before starting the use of funds in childhood, it is necessary to conduct an individual sensitivity test.
Removal methods
The use of drugs does not always cope with the problem of papillomavirus on the skin. Therefore, there are many salon ways to get rid of a benign type of tumor.
Laser removal
With the help of a laser beam, the damaged areas of the skin are affected. After the procedure, a crust forms on the skin, after a while it disappears along with the swelling.
It is used for all types of formations, except for genital warts. This removal method is effective for a large number of formations, after the growth is removed, no traces remain on the skin. The disadvantage of this method is the possibility of getting a burn in healthy areas of the skin.
Cutting with a scalpel
This method of removing build-up is used only for large seals where other methods are not effective. The surgeon makes an incision with a scalpel and removes the tumor along with the root.
After the procedure, rehabilitation is carried out for several weeks. After removal by this method, a scar remains on the skin.
Cryodestruction - removal with liquid nitrogen
The most commonly used method. For extraction, a special device is used, with the help of which liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth for a short time.
After the procedure, a blister appears at the growth site, after a few days it is damaged and forms a crust, which falls off and produces a wart.
The disadvantage of this procedure is the possibility to eliminate only one formation for each procedure.
Electrocoagulation - removal with current
The technique affects the manifestation of a small amount of papillomavirus current to eliminate damaged cells. Several courses of treatment are used to get rid of large formations, after which a dark crust forms on the skin.
Not suitable for children and people with hypersensitivity. In some cases, it can help the appearance of burns and spots on the skin after getting rid of the growth.
Measures to prevent the appearance of warts
To reduce the risk of papillomavirus infection, the following rules should be followed:
- Take plenty of vitamins to boost your immune system.
- Timely treat all damaged areas of the epidermis with an antiseptic.
- Wash your hands after every trip to the street.
- Avoid contact with infected people.
- Change personal shoes in places with high humidity.
- Do not use other people's personal hygiene products.
To eliminate skin defects, hygiene should be carefully monitored, especially during childhood, and hypothermia, which can reduce the protective properties of the immune system, should be reduced.
Note!The appearance of benign seals can indicate the presence of complex diseases, so it is recommended to undergo all necessary examinations in time.
Before carrying out the procedure to get rid of growths, it is necessary to undergo a diagnosis and determine what type of education it belongs to, in order to reduce the risk of pathology.