Human papillomavirus is the second most common virus after the herpesvirus family. Almost every person has encountered it, many are asymptomatic carriers. However, not everyone develops papillomas, warts and its other manifestations. We will tell you in the article thatWhat factors influence the appearance of papillomas, and how to effectively deal with them with the help of medications.
Causes of papilloma
Papillomavirus does not always manage to become active; A healthy immune system successfully suppresses the infection. But as soon as the protection weakens, HPV becomes able to multiply, leading to uncontrolled division of epidermal cells. Most often, warts and papillomas on the skin appear in the following categories of people. appear in:
- Children and adolescents whose immunity is still incomplete;
- Pregnant women due to natural immunosuppression required for child birth;
- older people;
- smokers and regular alcohol drinkers;
- thick;
- Patients with diabetes mellitus, thyroid diseases;
- patients with immunodeficiency, including HIV;
- Those who have been treated with strong antibiotics, corticosteroids and cytostatics.
Tactics to deal with papillomas
Treatment of papillomas should be comprehensive. It covers several areas:
- removal of the tumor;
- immunomodulatory treatment as needed;
- General health improvement, lifestyle optimization.
Modern pharmacology, which offers many drugs for the treatment of papillomatosis, quite successfully copes with the first two points.
Preparation for self-removal of papillomas
Doctors strongly do not recommend removing papillomas at home, they give several arguments:
- It is difficult for a layman to differentiate a papilloma or wart from other hyperplasia. This requires a biopsy, after which the resulting microscopic sample is examined under high magnification;
- Doctors use modern effective methods (cryodestruction, laser, radioknife, electrocoagulation) to remove papillomas, which are not available to ordinary people;
- If used carelessly, household chemicals can cause burns and leave scars.
However, pharmacies today offer many products to remove skin tumors. Here is a list of the most common ones.
An effective drug with mummifying and caustic effects. Its basis is phenol and 3-methylphenol - substances that coagulate proteins. The product is available in the form of an oily solution in a glass bottle. An applicator is attached to the lid. The drug is inexpensive, the bottle is enough to remove a large number of tumors.
For small papillomas, thread-like or stalked, one application is sufficient. If the wart is old, keratinized or dry, it is recommended to first soften the keratin layer using a patch with salicylic acid or salicylic ointment, And only then apply the solution. Apply it on large old structures several times with an interval of 3-5 minutes.
Important!
Removal of papillomas and condylomas on the mucous membrane with this drug is prohibited. This is dangerous for your health!
The drug is allowed to be used by pregnant and lactating women (on the recommendation of a doctor).
A preparation based on acids - nitric, acetic, oxalic, lactic. The cost is higher than the previous product.
The drug acts on warts in a drying and necrotizing manner. Available in the form of a solution. After its use, the growth changes color and falls off after a few days, forming a scab at the site, which cannot be torn off. Can, otherwise a scar may remain. The skin should heal on its own. Scope of application - any obscene and flat warts, condyloma.
Important!
The drug should not be used on the face or in the anogenital area - the burning sensation can be very strong, and there is a risk of getting acid into the eyes or mucous membranes!
It is recommended to remove no more than three warts at once with the drug, with a total area of up to 3 cm². Pregnant and lactating women should use the drug only as prescribed by the doctor and under his supervision - in a clinic or hospital. Can be done in the manipulation room.
In addition to this remedy, pharmacies sometimes sell another drug based on acids (lactic and salicylic). The principle of use, indications and contraindications are the same.
For those who do not want to burn warts with concentrated acids and chemicals, another method has been invented - freezing. This is an aerosol containing dimethyl ether and propane.
This drug effectively helps against all types of obscene warts, including plantar warts as well as filiform and flat warts. There are practically no restrictions on use. The product can be used by pregnant women, lactatingCan be used by expectant mothers and children above 4 years of age, as it does not contain toxic components.
The aerosol is applied using a special disposable foam applicator to deliver the ether exactly to the desired location. The product is sprayed for 10-20 seconds (depending on the size of the wart or papilloma). Fresh small formations onceDisappears after application; Larger and older structures may require 2-4.
It is an easy-to-use and safe product developed by a Japanese company. Its only drawback is the high price. The bottle is enough to treat 5-8 warts or 12 small papillomas.
There is an alternative to the previous drug, this time made in Ireland. And the cost is slightly lower. Indications, contraindications and method of use are the same.
immunomodulatory treatment
Drug treatment of papillomas consists in suppressing the activity of the HPV virus in order to avoid the appearance of new formations in the place of the removed ones. For this purpose, antiviral and immunomodulating drugs are used, which allow the removal of papillomas and warts. The measures are taken in parallel with local treatments.
A drug commonly prescribed by doctors that suppresses HPV. Stimulates the synthesis of killer and helper cells, produces interleukin-2, increases the activity of monocytes and nuclear cells. All this stops the replication of the virus in the cells. Helps in suppressing (reproduction).
The tablets are taken orally, 2 pieces 4 times a day at regular intervals. The course of treatment is two weeks, then take a break for the same period and repeat the treatment.
The drug gives the best results at the initial stage, when the tumor has just appeared, it is possible to quickly and effectively suppress the virus. This product is suitable for use by children over 3 years old. For them, the dosageis calculated based on weight - 50 mcg/kg. Pregnancy and breast-feeding are contraindications to the use of the drug.
The solution is administered intravenously or rectally in the form of suppositories. Its basis is a plant polysaccharide that stimulates the production of its own interferon and suppresses the replication of viruses. The cost is quite high. 5 ampoules are enough for one course of treatment.
In addition to injections, a gel is applied to the skin after tumor removal. With such complex treatment, it is possible to avoid the appearance of new papillomas in 95% of cases.
Cream with immunomodulatory effect. Apply to the skin three times a week for 8-10 hours (at night) until the desired result is achieved. According to user reviews, the drug is effective against filiform papilloma, senile keratoma, condyloma and other defects.
This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years of age and lactating women. Doctor consultation is required during pregnancy.
Products based on interferon alfa-2b in the form of gel, ointment or cream are suitable for all categories of patients, including expectant mothers and infants. This drug is non-toxic and has virtually no side effects. It is used on the skin for 2 weeks to a month. Applied on tumors three times a day. Cost is low.
The drug consists of affinity-purified antibodies to human interferon in homeopathic dilution. In general, doctors are skeptical about homeopathy, so they rarely prescribe it. But the product also has advantages: non-toxic, childrenDosage for, affordable price. It is advisable to take this drug not separately, but as part of complex therapy.
Effective interferon inducer. Available in tablets with a dosage of 1 and 10 mg. The first is prescribed to children and people over 65 years of age, the second to adults, except pregnant and lactating women.
It is recommended to take the drug hourly - with equal breaks, so its effectiveness will be maximum. Course- 10 days. Tablets of 1 mg are taken three times a day, 10 mg - once.
This drug is completely non-toxic, well tolerated and combined with other drugs.
Personal reviews of drugs for the treatment of papillomas
- "I removed small papillomas on my neck in the salon, but after a year they began to appear again. It was a pity to pay so much money for the second time, I bought an aerosol based on dimethyl ether and propane to try. At first IAfraid that nothing would work, I had to wait 10 days after application. During all this time, I almost forgot that I was removing papillomas, but one day I got out of the shower, and they were gone- My neck was clean.
- "I tried several times to remove the warts on my hands with acetic acid. It was very painful, but the warts disappeared. True, then new ones grew in the same place. Apparently, the acid does not burn completely. The doctor recommended an irritant drug based on phenol. I used it for a week, the warts completely whitened, fell off and never appeared again.