PapillomaIs a benign tumor that is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and occurs in various parts of the body: on the neck, under the arms, in the bladder, on the genitals, on the vocal cords, on the eyelids, on the mucous membranes of the mouth and nose.
Causes of occurrence
The natural cause of the formation of nasty growths and warts is HPV. This virus is very widespread - it occurs in about 60% of the population.
The virus is spread in the following ways:
- Sexual. . . During sex, genital warts appear on the body.
- During childbirth. . . When infected during childbirth, papillomas and warts usually appear several months after birth.
- At home. . . Infection occurs at home, in public places and on transport.
- Under someprocedures. . . For example, you can "catch" HPV while waxing or shaving.
True, despite the active spread, in 90% of cases the body can independently cope with HPV.
Why are papillomas dangerous?
Small papillomas that appear on the human body do not always attract attention, but even they can be dangerous.
So, papillomas can provoke the development of terrible diseases:
- Carcinoma;
- Cancer of the cervix (cancer of the cervix);
- Dysplasia of the cervix;
- Oral cancer;
- Throat cancer;
- Shortness of breath and signs of asthma (especially in children);
- Incapacity;
- Bowen's disease;
- Mucous membrane lesions.
The growths can cause psychological and aesthetic problems, but their main danger lies in human health problems (up to precancerous and cancerous conditions).
Diagnostic
The diagnosis of HPV includes at least 7 procedures:
- Physical examination. . . A specialist on the examination identifies and examines all the growths on the patient's body. If anogenital warts have been found, men can undergo ureteroscopy, women should see a gynecologist to examine the cervix.
- Colposcopy. . . Examination of the female genitals using a special device - a colposcope.
- Histological examination. . . Explore the deep areas of the squamous layer and the development of coilocytes.
- Cytological examination. . . Classification is carried out according to the PAP test - smear, which consists of 5 classes. I - the cytological picture is normal, V - a large number of atypical cells.
- Digene test(screening test). This procedure allows you to quickly identify high concentrations of the virus. This test is very precise.
- PCR typing. . . This procedure helps you identify individual types of viruses. However, the method has a drawback: 20% of PCR typings give a false result (since the infection is short-lived).
- PCR(Wherepolymerase chain reaction). Allows you to identify not only HPV, but also other sexually transmitted diseases.
Processing
HPV requires a careful and cautious approach, and before making a decision on treatment (destruction), the patient should pass the necessary tests. Sometimes it may turn out that the patient does not need medical intervention - the papilloma may go away over time.
Traditional treatment
It is important to understand that there is no way to eradicate HPV completely. All that can be done is to remove the manifestations of the disease (in the form of papillomas, warts and other growths). They are the ones that cause cancer and precancerous conditions (not HPV). HPV can live in the body for up to 30 years, without showing up on the skin.
Therapy with the use of immunomodulators and antiviral drugs is rarely prescribed. Doctors prescribe such drugs for highly oncogenic types of viruses.
Official medicine offers the following methods of removing lesions:
- Surgical removal. . . It is an extreme measure against papillomas and warts. Typically used when there is too much buildup. Removal requires prior patient preparation, appropriate physician qualifications, and the use of local anesthesia.
After the operation is completed, a suture is applied to connect the tissues. The skin heals in 3-4 weeks, however, a scar / scar may remain.
- Electrocoagulation. . . Includes exposure to electric shock at the site of injury. It is necessary to "cauterize" the base of the affected area. The main advantage of this procedure is the precise sealing of the vessels, practically bloodless. The skin is restored within 7-10 days with minimal risk of scarring.
- Laser removal (laser coagulation). . . Provides exposure to a focused laser beam. The procedure is performed without anesthesia and takes only a few minutes, leaving rough scabs (they fall off quickly and leave no traces).
Laser coagulation has minimal risk of scarring and can quickly remove the buildup of warts or warts. The only downside to the operation is its high cost.
- Cryodestruction (nitrogen burning). . . To perform the procedure, you will need a drop of liquid nitrogen, which, once it hits the wart, will instantly destroy its structure. Allows you to get rid of build-up in 7-10 days.
Nitrogen cauterization is considered to be an effective and affordable method, however, if the area is large, multiple sessions may be required. The technique is actively used in private and public clinics, beauty and health centers. The only negative point is the risk of relapse if the specialist does not burn the growth to the end.
- Radiosurgery. . . It is carried out using special equipment. The method appeared relatively recently, it allows you to quickly and painlessly remove all growths. But until now, radiosurgery is inaccessible due to its high cost.
- Chemical destruction. . . When making, "vigorous" chemicals are used. substances and acids. These compounds are applied to warts, papillomas or warts without special equipment. It is a cheap method, but it is relatively effective.
Important!During any procedure, there is a risk of damage to adjacent tissues, which threatens the spread of the virus.
Medical treatment
Before deciding to start self-treatment, the patient should consult a specialist to prescribe drugs suitable for home use.
It is important to remember that you cannot cut off harmless-looking warts on your own, since the causes of the appearance are unknown. It is even possible that it causes an acceleration of their growth and increases the risk of degeneration of HPV into oncological tumors. When papillomas appear on mucous surfaces (eyes, nose or throat), the study of the cause and treatment should be carried out under the supervision of the attending physician.
There are the following popular ways to get rid of papillomas:
- Tape. . . Removal of warts can be carried out using adhesive tapes purchased at a pharmacy and impregnated with a special composition. This composition has a destructive effect on the papilloma for a while, then it comes off with an adhesive tape. To reduce pain, the bands are usually moistened with lukewarm water before tearing them.
- Frozen- It is one of the most common procedures for the removal of papillomas. The use of frozen drugs, as a rule, is indicated for the removal of neoplasms with localization in the intimate zone or in other places, and such treatment is possible without anesthesia. You can buy a special drug yourself in a pharmacy, and the procedure requires strict adherence to the instructions. After a week of treatment, there will be no trace of papillomas.
- Pharmaceutical preparation with phenol, intended for the treatment of warts and papillomas. It is very effective - skin neoplasms will be removed after just one application, but the procedure is accompanied by pain, since a wound remains at the site of the papilloma, which takes time to heal.
- Celandine extract gel, whose effectiveness is confirmed by the Ministry of Health. Differs in the absence of pain during destruction.
There are different situations associated with the appearance of growths and requiring the destruction of neoplasms. Depending on the location of the papilloma, the urgency of its removal, and whether this is the first appearance of HPV, different methods of treating papillomas can be used.
The need to consult a specialist is also due to the fact that when papillomas appear, the independent use of drugs carries the risk of developing skin papillomatous defects, as a result of which the growths appear all over the body in any place. In this case, their processing will take longer.
Folk remedies
Often self-treatment at home is accompanied by the use of folk remedies. With other methods of therapy, after consulting a doctor, it is possible to use traditional medicine. They are particularly useful during pregnancy and immunosuppression.
Efficacy is high in folk remedies that increase the resistance of the human body to infections. Some can be taken with antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.
Of plant origin
To prevent the subsequent appearance of papillomas, you can use herbal infusions daily(lemon balm, nettle, plantain, horsetail, dill, St. John's wort and others) or juice obtained from red potato tubers.
Among the herbal remedies that are used to remove neoplasms, it is worth highlighting celandine. It is allowed to use its juice, leaves or pharmacy infusion. Its regular use dries up the papillomas, then they simply fall off.
Astrology gives its idea of how to remove papillomas- it presents HPV as a viral disease in the form of skin formations, and no matter how papillomas arise, it can only be removed when the moon wanes. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system with the help of herbal teas. Complete removal of growths requires at least a 3-month administration cycle.
Non-vegetable origin
In addition to the use of herbal products, the following non-herbal products are also very effective:
- Treatment of HPV with an egg- It is one of the most effective and well-known ways to eliminate papillomavirus. It consists in the fact that the papillomas that have just appeared on the body are smeared with egg white, and each subsequent layer is applied only after the previous one has dried. In a few days, once the protein is very dry, there will simply be no more papillomas. It is quite effective and simple treatment for neoplasms on the body.
- Alcohol tincture- you need to mix 0. 1 liter of alcohol, 2 grams of boric acid, 2. 5 grams of iodine and the same amount of acetylsalicylic acid. It is forbidden to lubricate papillomas with localization on the eyelids or on the mucous membranes with this mixture. Instead of this recipe, you can use ammonia, or you can make vinegar and flour balls (using this tool has the same restrictions).
- castor oilIs a painless treatment for skin lesions. The effectiveness of the oil is due to the presence of acid in its composition, which destroys neoplasms.
- Kerosene and green walnut ointment- used to treat the papilloma virus in the form of warts, especially genital warts. For this, it is necessary to grind the young nuts, then fill them with kerosene in a ratio of 2 to 1. After infusing the mixture in a dark place for 3 weeks, it can be used to lubricate papillomas. This is quite an effective way to remove neoplasms.
- Apple vinegar. . . You need to run apple cider vinegar on a clean towel or cotton swab, then moisten the papilloma three times a day. After a few days, the growth will change color. The duration of the course is several weeks, after which the neoplasm will disappear. To make this procedure safer, it is recommended to dilute the vinegar with a little water before treating the affected area.
Even supporters of conservative treatment admit the use of non-drug drugs, which completely reject the possibility of self-medication. In fact, it is quite a controversial question whether it is possible to get rid of HPV using traditional medicine exclusively.
Both non-traditional and drug treatments can be successful, but only in the right combination and on the recommendation of a specialist.