Removal of warts is a necessary measure because neoplasms can cause discomfort to a person and look unsightly on the skin.Although these formations do not itch and most often do not hurt, they are of viral origin and therefore can easily spread throughout the human body.For this reason, many doctors recommend removing warts.For this purpose, a specialist selects the most suitable method.
Causes of warts
Warts are growths on the epidermis;their parameters range from 1 millimeter to 1 centimeter.The cause of the appearance of warts on the epithelium is the papilloma virus, which becomes infected upon contact with a carrier of the virus.
Sometimes a person can independently contribute to the spread of an infection on their skin, for example, using the same razor or towel.In medicine, such an infection is called autoinoculation.
Condylomas, or warts with sharp ends, are usually located in the genital area and can therefore only be “lifted” during sexual intercourse.
You can become infected with the virus if a person has abrasions or sores on the skin.After the papilloma virus penetrates the skin, it migrates to the cell nucleus, where the reproduction process begins.When a person has a strong immune system, cells susceptible to infection are destroyed.Otherwise, neighboring cells become infected and warts appear on the epidermis.
Types of warts
There are several types of papules: regular, flat, plantar and with sharp ends.Common neoplasms occur regardless of a person's age group.According to statistics, about 70% of children contract the virus.The location of the growths is the back of the hand and the skin between the fingers.Sometimes warts appear on the face, near the lips, and on the palms of the hands.
Round formations can grow up to 1 centimeter above the level of the epithelium.The color of the papules is similar to the color of healthy skin, which is why they are difficult to detect in the early stages of the disease.If the formation has been on the skin for a long time, other small growths will form nearby.To get rid of papules, the mother wart should be removed.In this case, the small tumors no longer have any food and also disappear.
Flat papillomas occur in 4% of people on the planet.They are round and polygonal with a flat, smooth surface.The color of the warts is pale pink and they practically do not protrude above the level of the skin.Localized on the back of the arms, neck, face and chest area.Sometimes found near the genitals of men and women.
Plantar papules occur on the soles of the feet.They have a rough surface and somewhat resemble fused growths.A special feature of these warts is pain when palpated.Plantar papules also cause discomfort when walking.
Condylomas with sharp ends cause pain and discomfort in humans.They are found on the skin connected to the mucous membranes: around the lips, in the anus, near the urethra, near the external intimate organs and on the conjunctiva.
Warts grow in clusters and look like cauliflower or cockscomb.Very often the growths burst, paving the way for various infections.To avoid serious illness, you should think about removing warts.
When should you remove a wart?
Many of the condylomas do not affect a person's life, so no one is in a hurry to see a doctor.If there is a pronounced cosmetic defect, infectious infection of other areas of the epithelium, large growth parameters, intensive growth of the papule, changes in color and shade, painful sensations when walking and palpation of the papilloma, bleeding from the papule, the alarm should be sounded.
Wart Removal Methods:
- electrocoagulation;
- Removal of radio waves;
- removal with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction);
- laser removal;
- surgical intervention;
- Chemotherapy.
Traditional methods and combined monotherapy also help to get rid of condylomas.
Doctors treat warts with cytostatics and immunostimulating drugs.
Features of electrocoagulation of warts
The procedure in which a specialist uses an electrocoagulator is considered one of the safest and most effective.The papule is cauterized using a special electrode, which is heated to a very high temperature under the influence of high-frequency current.After the operation, a dry scab (crust) forms at the excision site, which disappears on its own after 10-14 days.
The manipulation is performed under local anesthesia, so the patient does not feel any pain or discomfort.The maximum that a patient can feel during the operation is a slight tingling sensation in the area to be removed.After electrocoagulation, the patient has no scars at the wound site.Complete healing of the skin takes approximately 2 weeks.
The essence of radio wave distance
This technique has been used by doctors relatively recently and has been proven to be effective and safe.To remove skin lesions using radio waves, a specialist uses special equipment.Their peculiarity is that they emit radio waves with a frequency of 3.8 to 4 MHz.
The technology allows you to remove the pathological growth without touching the epidermis.During the procedure, not only the top layer of skin is removed, but also the root of the condyloma.The patient does not feel any pain during the procedure.After the operation, no scars or scars remain on the epithelium.The collected material can be sent for further histological examination to determine whether the growth was benign or malignant.
About cryodestruction
Removing warts with liquid nitrogen is particularly popular because it is effective and safe.Cryodestruction even allows you to remove plantar papillomas without the risk of bleeding and infection.
If the formation is small, it can be removed with one movement.However, if it is large and has a deep root, the patient will most likely need two surgeries.
After removal with liquid nitrogen, a scab appears in place of the papule, which disappears after 1.5 to 2 weeks and new pink skin remains in its place.The disadvantages of the technology are the formation of small scars on the epithelium;In addition, due to the doctor's inexperience, there is a risk that the growth will not be completely removed.
Laser removal
Removal of papillomas with a laser has a number of advantages: the operation is painless, there are no skin defects in the form of scars or edges, no special wound care is required, the scab comes off the epidermis 3-4 days after the manipulation.
This procedure is characterized by the laser blocking of microscopic vessels in the wart area, so that the operation is as bloodless as possible.Reformation of the condyloma is impossible because the procedure is performed using sterile equipment.The specialist sends the removed tissue for histological examination.
Surgery and chemotherapy
If the tumor is large, surgical help is required.The operation is performed under local anesthesia.The technique is considered traumatic and leaves defects on the skin.With surgical removal, there is a high probability that the papilloma virus will re-enter the blood.
Sometimes methods of removing sharp and flat papules are not as effective as we would like.Therefore, to eliminate the defect, acid solutions or special medications are used.The duration of chemotherapy is at least six procedures.
The solution is applied selectively to the growths and after a certain time the drugs are washed off.To avoid allergies or burns, therapy is carried out under strict medical supervision.
Removal of warts using traditional methods
In folk medicine there are many ways to get rid of warts once and for all.Some techniques really help, others can, on the contrary, make the problem worse.
It is recommended to rub the growth with fresh garlic every day until it falls off.People also take magnesium (powder).You should consume the powder in a dosage of 5 grams daily.
The method with celandine is very effective.Twice a day it is necessary to lubricate the growths with celandine juice.The procedure is carried out until the papules detach from the skin on their own.
Another popular method is freezing condylomas.Every day you need to apply artificial ice cubes to the wart and leave it on for 5-10 minutes.After several such sessions the growth will disappear.
An aggressive method of wart removal in folk medicine is burning the papules with acetic acid.
Every day you should drip 1 drop of acid onto the skin infected with the papilloma virus so that the pathological formation disappears over time.Do not apply more than 1 drop to the epithelium, otherwise irritation or allergic reactions may occur.
You should be very careful with unconventional methods, as they are not a guarantee that a person will get rid of the problem.
If home treatment does not help to remove the tumor on your own, you should seek qualified medical help from a dermatologist or surgeon.