In this article you will learn more about treating papillomas at home.Papillomas (warts) are benign tumor-like formations of the skin and mucous membranes of viral etiology.Condylomas- a type of wart in which the growths are located in the genital area.From this article you will learn:
- causes of papillomas;
- What is the human papilloma virus?
- how to treat the disease in men and women;
- how papillomas are treated at home.
Reasons for appearing
Warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection.This occurs during sexual contact, the passage of a child through the genital tract of an infected mother during childbirth.
Possible transmission of infection through the household.The virus is resistant to harmful environmental influences and can survive on washcloths, towels and clothing of infected people.When another person uses such items, the microorganism easily penetrates even through minor skin damage.
Sometimes self-infection occurs when virus particles are transferred from one area of the body to another (e.g. during shaving, hair removal).
The papilloma virus has more than 100 strains (types), a person can be infected with several of them at the same time.
The location, appearance of warts and the likelihood of developing a malignant process depend on the type of HPV.
Viruses can remain asymptomatic in the body for up to several years after infection.Papillomas on the skin and mucous membranes begin to grow against the background:
- reduced immune defense;
- hypovitaminosis;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- psycho-emotional stress;
- hormonal changes (e.g. during menopause, during pregnancy);
- poor diet, including excessive intake of carbohydrates, fatty and fried foods.
Treatment of papillomas with folk remedies
The most effective alternative medicine products contain herbal ingredients.Treatment of papillomas with traditional methods can only be carried out after consulting a doctor who has ruled out the malignant nature of the growths.These measures do not lead to the disappearance of the virus itself from the body;They are aimed only at eliminating the external manifestations of the infection.
Papillomas on the neck and other parts of the body should not be torn off, cut off or wrapped with thread.Injuring or cauterizing warts with any compounds without medical supervision can lead to the development of an oncological process.Such products should not be applied to the eyelids or mucous membranes to avoid burns.
Treatment of papillomas with celandine
At home, fresh leaves, juice squeezed from them or an infusion of the plant purchased at the pharmacy are used.Before starting the treatment of papillomas, you need to steam the area where they are located and lubricate the skin around the tumor with a rich cream or oil.
The wart is smeared with plant juice, the procedure is repeated every 2 days for a week, after this time the growths should disappear.
An infusion of celandine with olive oil is used.To prepare it, the grass is collected during the flowering period, cut into small pieces and poured with oil in equal parts.The product is infused for a month and applied to skin growths 4-5 times a day until the warts are shed.
Dry celandine grass is mixed with thuja sprouts, potato sprouts and alcohol in equal proportions.The composition is infused for 2 weeks and used once a day to lubricate papillomas.
Other recipes with plants
For papillomas on the neck or other areas of the skin, tea tree, lemon and licorice oil are applied to the surface once a day for 2 weeks.Sometimes a longitudinally cut aloe leaf is stuck to the tumors with a plaster for 4 hours.Instead of aloe, you can use Kalanchoe;This plant is left on the surface of the wart for 8-10 hours.The manipulation is repeated 10 days in a row.
When warts appear, a paste-like mixture of garlic, flour, or cream is sometimes applied to the warts for three hours.The product is washed off with water and the skin is washed with soap.
To make a dandelion tincture, the flowers of the plant are poured into a glass filled with alcohol and left for 14 days.
Apply the dandelion product to the skin growths 4-6 times daily.
Castor oil can be applied to the surface of papillomas twice a day.After the warts have been greased, they are closed with a plaster.The manipulation is carried out for 3-6 days.
To treat papillomas in men and women, a decoction of horsetail, nettle, lemon balm, dandelion root and plantain leaves is used orally.Mix the dried plants in equal proportions, take three full tablespoons of the mixture and brew it with a liter of boiling water.The drug is taken before each meal for 10 days.
Non-herbal folk methods
Some people apply cotton swabs soaked in ammonia to the affected areas.
Also, a mixture is prepared from 2.5 grams of salicyl ester of acetic acid, the same amount of iodine, 2 grams of boric acid and 100 milliliters of alcohol.The composition is applied to warts 2-3 times a day.
Treatment of warts and papillomas with medications at home
Medication may be prescribed by a doctor after an examination is conducted and confirmation that a person has HPV.Drug therapy helps to strengthen immunity and reduce viral activity in the body.The action of some pharmaceutical products is aimed at removing skin formations.
Antiviral, immunomodulatory drugs
To combat HPV, the doctor prescribes tablets, capsules and injections of drugs that suppress the multiplication of the microorganism in the tissues.Used at home:
- Specific antiviral agents.
- inductors(stimulators) of interferon synthesis.
- Products containing interferon.
- Nonspecific immunomodulators.
If human papillomaviruses are detected in women and condylomas are present, vaginal suppositories are used.
Local drugs that can be used to remove papillomas
Treatment with these funds at home is carried out only after a medical examination that excludes a malignant process in the wart area.
The medication should not come into contact with healthy areas of skin or mucous membranes;Otherwise, burns and scars may occur.
When applied to papillomas on the neck and other parts of the body, cauterizing drugs occurnecrosis(death) of cells due to the presence of active chemical components.They are used to moisten warts using a special applicator, a thin wooden stick.The frequency of manipulation depends on the size of the growth.
An antiseptic drug containing silver nitrate has a necrotizing effect on tissues when applied locally.It is used in various parts of the body, except for the face and mucous membranes.It should be borne in mind that, for example, it does not eliminate the cause of papillomas under the arms, and treatment with it is aimed at eliminating the external manifestations of the pathology.
For flat, common warts, including on fingers and feet, a product containing propane and dimethyl ether enclosed in a metal bottle is used.
Liquefied gases produce a temperature of -57 °C when leaving the cylinder;When applied locally to the skin, the tissue freezes.
The product packaging contains 12 disposable plastic applicators with holders.The latter enable reliable differentiation of the affected areas from healthy tissue.There is usually a burning and tingling sensation during the procedure.After 10-14 days the frozen tissue disappears.If one process is not enough, the manipulation is repeated.
The drug should not be used if the tumors are located in areas with thin skin (genitals, eyelids, chest area).Papillomas on the neck should also not be removed independently using this method.
Treatment of papillomas with hardware methods
The doctor may recommend treatment of warts and condyloma in specialized clinics.The latter uses the following methods:
- cryodestruction;
- chemical coagulation;
- electrocoagulation;
- radio wave therapy;
- laser therapy;
- Plasma coagulation.
Cryodestruction— Freezing tissue with liquid nitrogen.The latter is applied to a special applicator that is applied to the papilloma.After some time, the tumor darkens and disappears.With this method, it is extremely difficult to control the depth of impact on the wart;Repeating the procedure may be necessary.Sometimes scars remain after cryodestruction.
Chemical coagulation is carried out using preparations containing concentrated acids.The latter cause necrosis of the treated tissue.The solution is used to eliminate common warts, plantar warts and genital warts.
Electrocoagulation—Exposure to high-frequency current on tissue, leading to irreversible coagulation of the proteins it contains.This is a traditional technique for removing tumors on the body;The risk of infection and bleeding is extremely low.
Radio wave therapy uses a special device.The impact on unaffected areas is minimal, the likelihood of bleeding is minimal.In women, this treatment is carried out if condylomas are present.
The device converts electrical current into radio waves that penetrate soft tissue in various parts of the body.
During laser therapy, the tumor is vaporized under the influence of a laser beam.The method is used to treat papillomas on all parts of the body, including the presence of condyloma of the male genital organ.There is no bleeding after the procedure, laser beams destroy microorganisms in the area of application and the treated area does not become infected.
Scars after laser therapy are extremely rare.
If a woman is diagnosed with intraductal papilloma of the mammary gland, which is a precancerous condition, surgical treatment is carried out.A sectoral resection is performed - the removal of part of the mammary gland with altered milk ducts.
When treating papillomas at home, traditional methods and medications are used.In specialized clinics, tumors are removed using hardware methods.Before treating warts, you must definitely consult a doctor and undergo the examination recommended by him.