Flat or juvenile warts are growths on the skin of a viral nature, characteristic of children and young people. Their onset is due to the failure of the immune system at a young age and its inability to resist certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The disease is caused by HPV types 3, 5 and 10. Viruses of these types are quite common in nature and are transmitted by direct contact, mainly in groups of children. The disease is manifested only by violations of the immune status, and over time warts can go away on their own.
Causes
The appearance of flat warts is due to the introduction of human papillomavirus types 3, 5 and 10 into the skin. The papillomavirus enters through small cracks and fissures in the skin and infects keratinocytes. It changes the DNA of the cells and the cells begin to intensively produce collagen, which leads to the growth of the stratum corneum and the formation of warts.
The virus is spread through direct contact with infected people, children develop mainly after contact with other children in kindergarten or school, but adult carriers who show no signs of the disease can also become the virus. source of the virus. Warts spread throughout the body during scratching or shaving.
Symptoms
When infected with a virus, flat, round or oval nodules up to 3 mm in diameter appear on the skin. Papules can merge with each other, forming polygonal rashes. Often, first, a maternal wart is formed, around which subsequently smaller girls appear. When scratching, the papules develop linearly due to the spread of the virus in the direction of the comb. The nodule can be one or more - it depends on how resistant the body is. In color, the formations do not differ from healthy skin, but sometimes they acquire a yellowish or brown tint.
The surface of the rash is smooth with no itching, pain, or burning. Papules are localized mainly on the skin of the hands or on the face - the places of the first contact with a viral particle. Although they can spread to other surfaces: the forearms, the lining of the mouth, or even to the red edge of the lips.
Diagnostic
It is sufficient to assess the specific clinical picture and conduct an examination. Rarely use the identification of the virus using the polymerase chain reaction.
With a large number of warts and the ineffectiveness of treatment, a full examination of the patient's body and immune status is carried out. A common process usually indicates more serious health problems.
How to get rid of flat warts?
- Strengthening of the immune system with a drug with an anthelmintic effect.
- Also keratolytic and antiviral agents are used: 5% salicylic-resorcinol ointment, oxolinic ointment, alpha-2 interferon ointment or cream, 10% silver nitrate solution. Silver nitrate is not recommended for removing flat warts on the face.
- In rare cases, cryotherapy and laser removal are used.
When warts appear in children, the formations in most cases are simply monitored due to the high probability of self-healing.
Treatment with folk remedies
There are many effective methods of treating warts with folk remedies. They are based on the use of plants and substances with keratolytic properties:
- Celandine. The juice from the stems of this plant helps dissolve the top layer of warts. The nodules are lubricated with celandine juice several times a day until complete healing.
- Potato. The porridge from the top layer of the potato (just under the skin) is applied to the wart and covered with a bandage. The compress is left overnight. The procedure should be done every other day until the papules disappear.
- The vinegar. Once a day, table vinegar is smeared over the surface of the generated skin until it is completely healed.
- Kalanchoe. Porridge from the leaves of Kalanchoe is applied to the papule, a bandage or gauze napkin is placed on top. The compress is left for several hours. The procedure should be performed daily.
Forecast and consequences
The prognosis for the appearance of juvenile warts is favorable. The formations do not undergo malignancy and quickly disappear with the normalization of immunity.
To prevent their occurrence, you need to wash your child's hands well after visiting public places and treat colds and other diseases that reduce immunity in time.
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