Warts are naturally occurring formations in the skin and mucous membranes caused by human papillomavirus activation.
They do not look aesthetically pleasing and often create complexes. Man wants to get rid of them, but does not know how.
Should we destroy construction?
It depends on the size of the papillomas, their nature and age. But in most cases, his answer is unquestionable, because warts are contagious and can infect others. It is possible that self-infection may also be autoinoculation.
First,, neoplasms can be transmitted not only through direct contact with them, but also through the use of common household items, personal hygiene items, or contact with infected people. For example, a bus handle.
Second, the location of the wart can cause injuries in many places - neck, legs, armpits, groin. These areas are more likely to be rubbed, squeezed, and touched by clothing than others. Then it was filled with malignant tumors, bleeding, and overgrowth.
Third,, the size and number of formations can increase, which creates aesthetic problems. This phenomenon can be called the occupation of the area by warts.
Important! Not always, but probably the development of warts into melanoma, an incurable aggressive skin cancer.
Basic misconceptions about operational risk
Early treatment and treatment of warts is the best option. It saves a lot of time, effort and money. Although 70% of warts may disappear spontaneously after 2 years of life, they can return to new places with the same success.
Most people's fears when contacting a surgeon are related to the fear of surgery, its severity, recurrence, and possible illness during the procedure. They are completely unfounded, because modern methods relieve pain and most do not require anesthesia at all.
It is still widely believed that warts can increase growth if they are touched with a surgeon's knife. This is the most profound misconception - it is this surgical intervention that prevents the spread of the virus and the growth of warts. Fortunately, there are enough ways to do this.
Surprisingly, patients who are not afraid to use traditional home-grown methods and refuse qualified care. The experience and qualifications of a doctor are, of course, very important, but a good surgeon is not uncommon.
Another help is to not trust cosmetologists and run them with warts. They don’t just have medical education.
modern methods
There are ways to remove new or old methods. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the result depends on the size, location and growth depth of the wart.
All methods can be divided into 3 groups: hardware, surgical and chemical. Alternative treatment depends more on the method of physical (mechanical) action.
When you see a doctor, the doctor may suggest the best option, but the final choice is up to the patient.
There are also contraindications and limitations, as not all methods you choose will be suitable because you need to consult in advance.
Laser treatment
The laser method can be called universal. Of all the methods, it is at the forefront today. With the help of a laser, warts can be removed in the most difficult, delicate and painful areas. It is also useful in that it does not give scars. Light is the safest and least harmful.
The efficiency is so high that one procedure is enough. The essence of the thermal effect on warts is burning with temperature. Healing is fast, without scars and without complications.
Another laser plus:
- the patient does not feel pain;
- Anesthesia is not required;
- remove completely;
- fast - lasts 1-2 minutes. Recurrence is possible only in 20% of cases.
When burned, a fossa is formed, which heals in 2 weeks. The skin may be temporarily relieved and it will go away on its own after another 3 weeks.
liquid nitrogen cauerization
Cryodestruction is the freezing of warts at low temperatures using liquid nitrogen. Duration - 30 seconds. Freezing leads to the death of growth tissue. When cooled, the papilloma thickens and turns white. After a minute, it becomes red and swollen.
Gray bubbles form in the house. Within a week, it explodes on its own, forming a crust. The crust heals and falls in 2 weeks.
The pink spot falls off and gradually becomes the same color as the skin. The formation disappears within 2 weeks and a pink spot appears where it was removed, it gradually disappears.
Pros:
- No pain, scarring or anesthesia required;
- No infection or bleeding.
The downside is that you can't control the depth of the impact.
The kick lasts about 1 minute. The procedure can be repeated up to 5 times on the heel. Minus - long-term healing of injuries.
Electrocoagulation
High frequency currents are used during electrocoagulation of warts. It is concentrated in a cycle that cuts the wart. The temperature of the moxibustion is about 80 degrees.
Blood clots do not bleed at the same time. Local anesthesia is required. The big advantage of this method is that it prevents the virus from spreading further. In addition, the method is more budget-friendly and efficient.
Surrounding tissues should be covered and skin disinfected. There is also a stage of the earth's crust. He will be gone in a week. This is followed by an almost imperceptible clear scar, but usually a light spot. There are no relapses!
Using radio wave therapy
The method is considered to be no less efficient than electricity. Moxibustion is performed with the help of special equipment, the doctor will help you make the right choice. This radio wave generator, its high-frequency electric waves do not touch the wart, but turn it off completely.
The essence of the action is that there is a liquid in the wart's cells, which expands with radio waves, and the wart swells and explodes. The work is done with a special tip similar to a ballpoint pen.
No scars or infections. The only downside is the pain of the procedure, so it is pre-lubricated with anesthesia. Healthy cells are not damaged. The moxibustion lasts 20 minutes.
Tip! It cannot be wetted or stripped at the soil stage! He will be gone in a week.
Surgical excision
Surgical removal is a traditional, classic method performed with a scalpel. Not widely used now. The method is traumatic and gives recurrences and scars.
There is a risk of damage to adjacent tissues, the possibility of infection. But if the wart is large, it is irreplaceable. After cutting, the warts are painted under local anesthesia with a special spoon. The stitches are cosmetic and they are removed after a week. The scar remains about 3 mm, it fades over time.
Chemical Excitement
Acts on the structure with acid or alkali. Wash off after a while. Typically, there are at least 6 procedures to achieve results. There may be a burning or itching sensation. The wart dries up and falls off.
Disadvantages:
- there is a risk of further spread of the virus and the infection cannot be ruled out;
- Healthy tissues are often damaged;
- There may be scars, healing takes 10 days.
The method is used only if other methods are not possible.
Advantages and disadvantages of different methods, which is better
There are pros and cons to any removal method, but there are no ideal options. The most popular methods today: laser therapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, radio waves, surgical scalpel - reduce the frequency of use. The cost of the first 3 methods is actually the same price.
The laser leads first: there are no inaccessible places, it is safe, fast and painless. Cryodestruction is considered the second most effective, but it does not have the ability to control the depth of impact, so recurrences are possible.
And another result - the laser can remove only 1 small formation in 1 session.
Cryotherapy is used in papillomatosis, up to 40 growths can be eliminated in 1 procedure. But here the doctor's experience is of great importance for quality.
How does the location and type of growth affect the choice of equipment?
There are 4 types of warts:
- obscene- grows in the form of small nodules, usually on the fingers and toes, on the back of the hand;
- flat- typical of adolescents, in the form of spots on which they protrude; they include plants (thorns);
- fibers (acrochords)- elastic thin plants on the legs, appear on the face (eyelids, lips) and neck;
- genital warts - usually localized in the mucous membranes of the genitals; Similar in appearance to cauliflower.
These 4 types are of viral origin and belong to the real wart.
However, there are also aging keratomas caused by functional disorders of the skin. They do not need treatment, they just need observation. If you wish, you can use cryotherapy.
The doctor suggests a method of removal, but in the end the patient chooses. The choice of method depends on the type of wart: small formations can be safely removed with aradio wave "knife" or liquid nitrogen.
Radio knifeis used on the face and neck, legs and palms, and thighs. It is not used with papillomas on the eyelids. They can use a laser or liquid nitrogen.
Freezingis used for papillomas on the hands and feet. The cryo method can be called universal. It's safe.
Laser- removes warts anywhere on the body, including under the nails.
Surgical methodis used for large growths in the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.
Electrocoagulationis recommended for flat and vulgar warts. It can even be applied to the face. With large formations, the effect is less noticeable. Also, electric knives are not used on foot warts because they often have deep roots and they are very dense.
Important! It is advisable to remove the growth of plants only in the hospital.
The chemical method gives good results in smooth and pointed cracks in plants. In comparison, physical methods are ineffective.
What method do doctors recommend to remove the formation?
The customer, of course, chooses according to his capabilities. But he must follow the doctor's advice to make the right decision. Specialists prefer a complex (combined) treatment of warts, in which case it is necessary to take the lead.
In addition, treatment includes oral administration of antiviral drugs. Although the HPV virus (human papillomavirus) is not 100% curable and its activation is largely due to the state of the immune system, it slows down and “sleeps” and remission can last for a long time.
In addition to antiviral drugs, immunomodulators are used for this purpose. This is primarily a group of interferons.
Doctors are not very enthusiastic about folk remedies, because they are not treated by doctors and are dangerous. It is full of tissue damage, infection, and inflammation. Children under the age of 5 should not get rid of warts in any way.