The SM-Cosmetology doctor spoke about methods for removing papillomas on the face

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Causes of weakened immunity leading to the formation of papillomas

Types of papillomas removal Why is it necessary to remove papillomas?
Methods for removing papillomas Caring for the area where papillomas are located after its removal Papillomatosis is caused by papilloma viruses, there are more than seventy types of them, affecting the skin and mucous membranes. Any formation on the face is not aesthetically pleasing, especially the eyes. Papilloma, in addition to an unpleasant impression, signals the presence of infection. Pathogens easily enter the body through contact with the carrier; it is necessary to treat the disease; it is impossible to completely get rid of it. People live with the papilloma virus for a long time without even knowing it is there. External manifestations arise due to weakened immunity.

Is it possible to get rid of papillomas on your own?

This question arises for many people. There are home remedies for acne, warts and age spots, so why can’t you remove papilloma yourself in the same way? Self-medication may be unsafe, experts warn. “Firstly, you don’t know exactly what you are going to delete,” says Maria Istomina. — Doctors have special medical diagnostic equipment that helps determine what type of tumor has appeared on the skin. Before removing any papilloma, the doctor carefully examines it with a dermatoscope. This device allows you to view the formation at significant magnification. This is necessary in order to understand whether it is really a papilloma, which can be safely removed, or something more serious. Secondly, in trying to get rid of papilloma on your own, you can injure yourself, which will cause the growth of the tumor or its transformation into a more dangerous form, even an oncological tumor.”

In the photo: Maria Istomina, dermatovenerologist at the SM-Cosmetology clinic.

Thus, it will be much safer not to experiment at home, but to seek help from a specialist. Moreover, the clinic will remove the papilloma quickly and painlessly.

Causes of weakened immunity leading to the formation of papillomas

• colds, infections;
• overvoltage of any kind, stress;
• hormonal drugs;
• use of antibiotics;
• lack of vitamins,
• drinking alcohol and smoking.

The growth of papillomas can be caused by careless handling. Their nature is benign and comes with varying degrees of oncological activity. Only a doctor can find out this by organizing suitable studies and prescribing the appropriate procedures.

Types of papillomas removal

Removal of papilloma on the eyelid is performed under local anesthesia. The method is selected after the examination, the following options are possible:

• with a surgical instrument, the simplest method, but it is rarely used for the eyelids due to the elimination of some fragment of the skin located near the growth, leaving scars;
• electric current, complex control of the depth of its penetration;
• radio waves, not recommended for thin eyelids;
• liquid nitrogen, healing lasts up to several weeks;
• laser beam is performed bloodlessly, without stitches, infection is excluded.

After manipulation, antibiotics and vitamins are prescribed to prevent relapse and inflammation, and a suitable diet is developed. At first, you should not apply cosmetics and treat yourself with folk remedies.

To reduce the likelihood of pathology occurring, it is advisable not to touch the carrier of the virus and take measures to increase immunity and observe hygiene measures. If there are initial signs of pathology, do not delay visiting the clinic.

Types and localization

There are several types of papillomas based on external characteristics and location:

1. Genital warts - most often appear in the perineal area, on the mucous membranes of the external labia and the head of the penis, in the anus. They are small in size and pointed in shape.
2. Hanging growths - can occur on any part of the body, most often localized in the armpits, neck, abdomen, shoulders, on the arms and between the fingers, on the face, eyelids. They can be dry or dense, tight when pressed.
3. Pedicled papilloma is quite common in the armpits and neck, is small in size and is often injured during everyday manipulations. In most cases the growth is dry.
4. Squamous growths can reach large sizes and often form on the feet, legs and between the fingers and toes. Externally, this type of growth resembles warts.

In addition to external ones, there are internal papillomas - they appear in the ducts of the mammary glands, nasopharyngeal mucosa, in the vagina, on and under the tongue and in the throat. They are distinguished by vivid clinical manifestations and require qualified medical care.

Brown and white formations are distinguished by color. The latter are less common. This growth is rarely large and is localized in the abdomen, chest, armpits and neck. The pathology is almost invisible during visual inspection, because the growths look transparent.

White papillomas

In adults, all types of growths occur with almost the same frequency. Newborns often develop hanging and pedunculated papillomas. In older children, squamous and hanging types of neoplasms are common.

Why is it necessary to remove papillomas?

• cosmetic defect;
• if the formation is injured, infection may occur;
• the papilloma virus can cause proliferation of its site of manifestation, which is unsafe;
• difficulty blinking, which negatively affects the nervous system;
• lacrimation, itching, swelling of the eyelids;
• can provoke blepharitis, conjunctivitis and other eye diseases, resulting in decreased vision;
• interferes with eye care.

It is not necessary to remove papillomas. However, doctors strongly recommend doing this, as complications are possible.

To diagnose the papilloma virus, you need to contact a dermatovenerologist to conduct a study for its presence, type, and quantity. The DNA of this infection is detected by PCR in samples from the body. Cytological and histological examination is also carried out.

After diagnosis, together with therapeutic measures to weaken the virus, the formation caused by it is eliminated. To reduce the activity of the virus, before eliminating the nipple growth, the patient is prescribed antiviral drugs and ointments.

Methods for removing papillomas

• Highly purified chemicals of natural origin. Cauterization is carried out only by a specialist in a clinical setting.
• Laser beams that precisely evaporate the selected area without damaging neighboring ones. After a few weeks, the microscopic wound heals on its own without scarring after exposure. This method is suitable for both single and multiple growths on the most sensitive places, including the eyelids. The operation is performed under anesthesia, for example, with a red CO2 laser with adjustment and focusing of radiation. The high temperature of the beam seals the vessels on the incision, so there is no bleeding. The irradiation area is so small that there is no pain. Contraindications include inflammation, herpes, general infection of the body, pregnancy, and severe forms of diabetes. The downside is the inability to obtain biomaterial for histology and the pulse mode of operation of the device.
• Liquid nitrogen with a very low temperature (-196 ° C). The treated area freezes, turns white, and destructures. There are several freezing methods, using an applicator or spray. One procedure lasts several minutes, there may be several of them. The lesion heals in about 1.5 months. There is no need for pain relief. It is difficult to determine the depth of action of cryodestruction. Therefore, relapse of the disease is possible.
• High frequency radio waves that are produced by the electrodes of special devices. Depending on the size of the growth, an appropriate electrode is selected, the energy of which acts from the inside without damaging the tissue around the lesion. Essentially, this is a radio wave non-contact scalpel. The action is instant, painless, there is no appearance of blood and subsequently no traces remain, the structure of the skin tissue is preserved. Since the removed tissue is not heated, it is possible to send it for histological studies.
• Electric current effectively destroys pathological tissue. There is a risk of damage to adjacent areas. The healing process is long. The depth of action can be controlled.
• Extensive papillomas are excised with a scalpel. Anesthesia is carried out with local anesthesia. Not only the damaged area is removed, but also the area surrounding it. Dressings are done daily. The stitches are removed after a week. Scars and scars remain on the eyelid. An effective procedure in case of malignant tumors.

The localization of papilloma near the eyes does not allow the use of all removal methods, since this is an area of ​​increased risk for vision.

• Surgical excision is indicated for large growths on both the upper and lower eyelids. Rarely used, as residual scars are possible. It depends on the quality of the suture applied. In addition, it is necessary to capture part of the healthy eyelid. The tissues take a long time to recover, and there is a possibility of inflammation.
• Electrocoagulation is effective and lasts several minutes, but use on the eyelid is problematic due to the difficulty of accurately controlling the current.
• Laser therapy is one of the most effective methods of removal. Due to the high accuracy of radiation hitting the desired point, it is not dangerous to use in the eye area. The beam not only cuts off growths, but also stops bleeding and prevents infection. If scars form, they are eliminated by laser resurfacing.
• Cryodestruction freezes the formation, it becomes fragile and falls off. 2-3 days and recovery occurs.
• Radiofrequency removal is not recommended for eyelids.

The doctor decides which method of removing eyelid papilloma to choose. Under no circumstances should you do this yourself.

Treatment with pharmaceuticals

Small formations that do not cause any discomfort other than aesthetic ones can be eliminated independently at home. There are several pharmaceutical drugs that help quickly and permanently remove papillomas without negative consequences.

Typically, external agents are used in the form of ointments and solutions, as well as medications for internal use that have a direct effect on the virus.

lapis pencil

A simple and effective remedy against growths on the arms, neck, shoulders, abdomen, legs and armpits. You can buy it at any pharmacy. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties due to the content of silver nitrate. It can only be used externally, so it does not treat internal papillomas. The lapis pencil is used to remove pedunculated, white, dry, hanging and squamous cell papillomas.

During treatment, you should follow all the rules described in the instructions and avoid contact of the product with healthy areas of the skin. The medicine is not used for the treatment of newborns and children under 7 years of age, pregnant women and patients with individual intolerance to its components.

Acyclovir ointment

Strong antiviral ointment. Thanks to the triphosphate content, it stops the development of tumors. Permitted for use to eliminate hanging growths, pedunculated papillomas, dry, white and squamous formations on any part of the body, excluding intimate areas and face.

The product is applied several times a day to the affected areas, and within 10 days the number of formations is significantly reduced. Most often used as part of complex therapy in combination with other antiviral and immunostimulating drugs.

Not for use in newborns and children under 3 years of age, pregnant women and patients with hypersensitivity to the main component of the drug.

Plasters

Special patches impregnated with medicinal substances help eliminate squamous cell papillomas, warts and calluses. Allowed for use by children from 3 years of age and adults. The most popular means of this form will be Salipod, Urgokol. Salicylic acid in their composition has a medicinal effect - it penetrates the growth and provokes its death.

To get results, you need to leave the patch on the formation for 7-14 days, changing it as it peels off or gets dirty. The product is not used for newborns, as well as patients with allergies to salicylic acid. It is contraindicated to use it on the face.

Verrucacid

The solution helps eliminate the growth in 1 day due to the content of phenols, which destroy its structure and stimulate rejection from healthy tissues. The medicine should be applied using a special applicator, avoiding contact with undamaged areas.

The product is quite aggressive and is not used during pregnancy, for newborns and children under 7 years of age, for patients with a tendency to allergic manifestations. It can be used to remove squamous, hanging, dry and white growths, and pedunculated papillomas.

Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide 3% is considered the safest pharmaceutical remedy for eliminating papillomas. Many doctors agree that it can be used to remove any growths on the body and mucous membranes. Due to its safety, it is used even for children over one year old and pregnant women.

The simplest way is to treat the affected areas with a pure solution 4-6 times daily. After 7 days, the growth will separate from healthy tissue, and after another week it will disappear. The only contraindication will be individual intolerance and the presence of internal growths.

Cycloferon

The drug is presented in the form of tablets, solution for injection and liniment for external use. Has an antiviral effect. It is recommended to combine taking tablets with the use of liniment. Indicated for growths of any type throughout the body.

Not prescribed for children under 3 years of age, women during pregnancy and lactation, and patients with allergies to the components of the drug.

Zinc and salicylic acid

The substances are actively used in the fight against hanging, dry, white, squamous growths, pedunculated papillomas in the arms, neck, shoulders, abdomen, legs, feet, fingers. Zinc acid is available in the form of an ointment for external use, while salicylic acid is available in the form of a solution and ointment.

The drugs are contraindicated during pregnancy, children under 3 years of age, patients with a tendency to allergic reactions, and in the presence of growths in the anus and genital area.

Groprinosin

The tablets have an antiviral and immunostimulating effect, suppress the development of HPV and the appearance of new growths. They are used as part of a complex treatment of a pathological condition, taken in long courses of 4-6 weeks.

The drug is not prescribed to newborns, pregnant women, children under 14 years of age, and patients with severe disorders of the heart, kidneys, or gout.

Stefalin

An ointment based on herbal components, used to remove various types of growths throughout the body, excluding the genital area, anus, and face.

Apply to problem areas 1-2 times a day until the formation disappears. It is not classified as a medicine, so doctors rarely prescribe this composition. The ointment is contraindicated for children under 7 years of age and people with allergies to any medicinal plants.

It is strictly contraindicated to use any pharmaceutical products without prior consultation with a specialist and diagnostic examination. You should not remove growths on your face, eyelids, or intimate places yourself. In newborns, papillomas are removed only in a medical institution.

Caring for the papilloma localization area after its removal

• do not wet or touch with a washcloth;
• do not treat with products not recommended by a doctor;
• do not peel off the crust to avoid scarring and infection;
• after manipulation, protect from sunlight for a month;
• For two weeks, visiting saunas, swimming pools, and hypothermia are prohibited.

The Santa Med clinic will help you cope with papilloma in several stages:

• deletion;
• preventing recurrence;
• antiviral therapy.

Traditional medicine recipes

At home, you can use effective folk remedies to get rid of pathology. There are several recipes that are safe and can be used for men, the elderly, children and pregnant women:

Such recipes will become an alternative to pharmaceutical drugs if it is impossible to use them. In rare cases, they cause allergic reactions. The disadvantage of such recipes will be the duration of use to achieve a positive result.

Other effective remedies

Folk remedies based on medicinal herbs and other natural ingredients will help eliminate pathological formations in men and women.

Such products cannot be used for newborns and children under 14 years of age, patients with an allergic reaction or a tendency to it.

Celandine

The medicinal plant helps get rid of hanging, dry, white, squamous growths, pedunculated papillomas in the arms, neck, legs, abdomen, and armpits. Mode of application:

1. Cut a few bushes of the plant.
2. Wash and chop.
3. Using gauze, squeeze out the juice.
4. Use the resulting product to treat the affected areas 2 times a day.

The duration of celandine therapy depends on the number of tumors and their size. Usually 10-14 days are enough to completely eliminate the growths. It is strictly contraindicated to use the medicine to remove papillomas in the genital area, anus, intraductal growths of the mammary glands in women, internal formations on the mucous membranes of the genital organs.

Rowan and wormwood

Fresh rowan berries and freshly picked wormwood are used to eliminate various growths on any part of the body, excluding the intimate areas, eyelids, and face. Mode of application:

1. Grind the berries and herbs separately.
2. Squeeze out the juice using gauze.
3. Use juices alternately to lubricate growths 4-5 times a day.

Duration of use: at least 2 weeks. If necessary, it is allowed to extend the course to 3-4 weeks. The only contraindication will be individual intolerance to the components of the medicine.

Dandelion cologne

The healing flowers of the plant help eliminate pedunculated papillomas, hanging, dry and white growths in the armpits, neck, arms, legs, abdomen, shoulders, and back. Recipe:

1. Grind the fresh flowers of the plant.
2. Loosely fill a 500 ml glass container.
3. Fill to the top with regular cologne, which can be purchased at a store or pharmacy.
4. Leave to infuse for 10 days.

Use the filtered medicine to lubricate the growths three times a day for 2 weeks. The composition should not be used to remove growths on the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx and genitals.

Dandelion tincture

The composition is applied and prepared in the same way as the previous product, but high-quality alcohol or vodka is used as a filling. The infusion time is also 2 weeks.

The medicine is used to remove growths of various types throughout the body, excluding the mucous membranes of the genitals, nasopharynx and anus.

Nut ointment on kerosene

Unripe walnuts infused with kerosene are used as an effective remedy for eliminating formations in the arms, legs, neck, armpits, and abdomen. Recipe:

1. Peel 10 unripe fruits.
2. Grind the resulting kernels using a meat grinder.
3. Place in a glass container and add kerosene so that the liquid completely covers the fruit.
4. Leave to infuse for 21 days.

Use the filtered medicine every evening, moistening a napkin and applying it to the area of ​​the growth for 30 minutes. After 5 days, the growths will decrease in size and will disappear in a week. The product is not used for the treatment of intraductal papillomas, formations in the anus, genitals, face, eyes.

Some traditional healers suggest burning papillomas with pure kerosene, but the method is extremely dangerous and is not recommended for use.

Herbal collections

A healing herbal mixture is used to relieve symptoms that appear in the presence of intraductal growths of the mammary glands, internal formations on the cervix, in the vagina, nose, on the tongue and under the tongue. Recipe:

1. Take equal amounts of immortelle, birch buds, calendula, St. John's wort, sage, and thyme.
2. Separate a tablespoon of the pre-chopped mixture.
3. Add to a glass of water, cook for 3 minutes.
4. Take the filtered medicine, divided into 2 parts, daily.

The course of therapeutic effects is 4 weeks. The composition has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic properties and helps stop the appearance of new growths.

Another herbal recipe also helps to cope with the striking clinical manifestations of intraductal growths, formations in the nose, under and on the tongue, in the vagina, on the cervix and other internal organs:

1. Take wormwood, chamomile, plantain, and St. John's wort in equal parts.
2. Separate 2 tablespoons and add a glass of boiling water.
3. Leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
4. Divide the finished medicine into 3 parts and drink throughout the day.

Continue therapy for at least 3 weeks. The method helps men especially well with the appearance of genital warts in the genital area and anus.

Baths with chestnut infusion

Baths help relieve symptoms when papillomas appear in the anus, genitals and any other part of the body. They have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effects, stopping the growth of tumors. Recipe:

1. Collect chestnut leaves and chop thoroughly.
2. Separate 100 g and cook in a liter of water for 15 minutes.
3. Leave to infuse for 8 hours.

Pour the filtered product into warm water and take a bath for at least 20 minutes. The frequency of home sessions is once every 2 days, the course is 10-15 procedures.

Laundry soap

Regular soap is used as compresses on the area where the growth appears. It is allowed to remove hanging, dry and squamous growths, and pedunculated papillomas in this way. Mode of application:

1. Grate the bar of soap and add 200 ml of water.
2. Cook until a liquid homogeneous consistency is formed.
3. Apply the resulting mass hot to the papilloma and cover with a cloth on top.
4. The compress lasts 30 minutes.

It is allowed to use the method for no more than 7 days in a row. Treatment of growths in the genital area, anus, and face is contraindicated.

Vinegar

Regular table vinegar is used to eliminate various types of single papillomas on any part of the body. It should be dripped onto the growth every evening until it falls off.

A similar recipe cannot be used for the treatment of genital warts in the genital area and anus.

Absolute contraindications to the use of pharmaceutical and traditional methods will be chronic pathologies of the skin, rapidly growing growths, severe pain in the area of ​​formation, bleeding during injury, and the inability to stop bleeding by conventional means.