Proper skin care and rehabilitation after removal of papillomas

To remove papillomas in modern medicine, several methods of physical influence are successfully used, including traditional surgery, radio wave method, electrocoagulation, etc. Regardless of the chosen method, proper care after removal of a papilloma, especially if the appendage was large, will help avoid complications and the occurrence of cosmetic defects ( scars) and relapse.

Medical clients can receive multi-level professional assistance - from diagnosis to removal of pathological tumors and consultations on rehabilitation. Our specialists are ready to receive you in Moscow, on Kashirskaya metro station, and in Ramenskoye, on st. Chugunova, 21-A.

What to do after papilloma removal: doctors' recommendations

Physical impact inevitably leads to a change in the condition of the skin at the site of papilloma localization. Swelling, redness, and pain may occur in this area - these phenomena are considered normal and disappear after 3-4 days. It is impossible to predict the exact duration of the recovery period, since it depends on the location, size and number of tumors, characteristics of the body, quality of care, destruction method used, and doctor’s qualifications.

How long does it take for a wound to heal after papilloma removal on average:

surgical intervention using a scalpel – up to 30 days, with the inevitable formation of a scar at the site of exposure;
cryodestruction – 15-18 days. The first hours after surgery are accompanied by hyperemia, swelling, and the formation of an epidermal bladder - these symptoms disappear within a day;
electrocoagulation – 12-14 days. Completion of the operation during the day is accompanied by slight swelling and redness;
laser removal – 7-10 days;
radio wave destruction – 4-7 days. As with the use of a laser, redness and swelling in the treated area remain for no more than a day, after which a scab begins to form.

Complete healing after removal of papillomas, including complete skin regeneration and restoration of pigmentation, may require several months.

Removal of papillomas with laser: advantages

There are several options for removing benign skin tumors.
For example, during cryodestruction, tumor destruction occurs through the application of liquid nitrogen. With electrocoagulation, a papilloma or wart is destroyed by electric current. Laser removal of tumors is recognized as the most effective and safe method. After removing a mole with a laser, the risk of complications is minimal. The laser provides the highest precision of exposure, ensures sterility and stimulates the regeneration of cellular and tissue structures. The risk of infection during the procedure is completely eliminated, including due to the disinfecting properties of laser radiation.

Other advantages of the laser technique include the absence of specific contraindications and age restrictions, painlessness and speed of the procedure. Removing a small papilloma with a laser takes just over five minutes. Pain is minimal and can be completely prevented with local anesthesia.

When removing papilloma with a laser, there are no consequences, in the negative sense of the word. Over time, you will simply forget about the tumor that caused aesthetic, emotional or physical discomfort. However, for laser removal of papilloma to go smoothly and quickly, you must follow the recommendations of your doctor.

Basic rules of care

The wound remaining at the site of the removed papilloma is already covered with a crust, which serves as a protective shield against infection. After removal of papillomas you cannot:

injure the surface of the wound;
Allow water to get on the wound for 24 hours, then wash it with hygiene products and rub with a towel;
cover the wound with an adhesive plaster (if the wound is large, the adhesive plaster is temporary);
stay in the open sun for more than 10 minutes;
You can sunbathe after removal of papillomas, visit baths, swimming pools, and open reservoirs no earlier than 3 weeks after the procedure.

To speed up healing and improve tissue regeneration, doctors at the MedBioSpectrum clinics in Moscow on Kashirka (tel.) and in Ramenskoye recommend the use of antiseptic and epithelializing agents, the selection of which is carried out individually.

Is further treatment required after genital wart removal?

Yes, it is required. This is due to the prevention of recurrent manifestations of HPV (human papillomavirus). First of all, it is recommended to use drugs that stimulate the body's protective functions. This will help avoid relapse.

In addition, after removing condylomas, it is necessary to adhere to a certain regime and use special means:

• use immunostimulants;

• try to avoid chronic fatigue;

• avoid vitamin deficiency (take vitamin complexes, fresh fruits and vegetables);

• use local antiviral drugs (ointments, gels, sprays);

• beware of hypothermia;

• use condoms, since there are a number of HPV viruses with a high risk of complications - 35, 33, 31, 18 and 16;

• avoid emotional stress.

How long does it take for a wound to heal completely?

As a rule, the wound heals within 2 weeks or a month. But the formation of a so-called keloid scar is possible, when the wound goes under the surface layer of the skin. If the patient has a tendency to develop such scars, which may exceed the size of the tumor, then it is necessary to choose the right method of removal.

If you decide to remove the tumor, you need to contact professionals. Any folk remedies can only be used under the supervision of an experienced dermatologist, otherwise the procedure may have unpredictable consequences.

Care after mole removal by electrocoagulation

Removal of benign skin tumors (warts, papillomas, molluscum contagiosum, acne, suppurating sebaceous cysts, nevi, hypertrophic scars, etc.) using electrocoagulation is an effective way to combat these phenomena on any area of the skin.

The success of the procedure depends on many factors. One of the significant conditions for the success of this intervention is proper care of the wound, preventing the formation of scars or pigmentation.

In the first few hours, and sometimes days, after electrocoagulation, discomfort and some pain are felt in the affected area.

The wound is sealed with a bactericidal plaster, which must be changed daily.

After thermal exposure, a dry crust forms at the site of the neoplasm.

The crust itself and the skin around it should be carefully treated three times a day with an antiseptic recommended by a doctor. This will help avoid infection of the wound and possible scar formation. For at least 5 days after the procedure, you should not wet the scab with water, as this helps to soak it and create a favorable environment for the proliferation of microbes and infection of the wound. Also, no cosmetics should be applied to this place.

It is strictly forbidden to remove the crust by force. This will not allow the tissue to heal properly.

Over time, after about one to a week and a half, the crust disappears on its own. This happens after the wound has healed. In its place, the wound forms soft pink skin. It also needs to be handled with care - protected from injury and exposure to sunlight.

Regardless of the time of year, when going outside, delicate skin on exposed areas of the body must be lubricated with sunscreen or protected with a bactericidal patch. This must be done until the young skin gets stronger. Scrubs, peelings, alcohol-containing and other aggressive products should not be used in this area.

After the spot acquires the natural shade of the surrounding skin, decorative cosmetics can already be applied to it.

For two months after the electrocoagulation procedure, you should not visit the bathhouse, sauna, solarium, or swimming pool.

Removal of any benign skin tumors using electrocoagulation is recommended in autumn and winter (during the period of least solar activity), when the body is covered as much as possible with clothing.

The result lasts for a year.

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Scar formation: types and consequences

Before choosing a method for treating a scar, it is necessary to determine its type. So, scars are:

normotrophic;
hypertrophic;
atrophic;
and keloids.

Normotrophic scars are the most harmless of all - these are almost invisible scars; over time they disappear on their own. Their appearance indicates proper healing of the wound without complications after removal of the papilloma.

Atrophic scars are popularly called pockmarks or potholes and are depressions in the skin. In damaged tissue, there is a lack of collagen, which is why undesirable relief appears. They can be combated with specialized cosmetics, physiotherapy or cosmetology. Post-acne and stretch marks are prominent representatives of atrophic scars.

Hypertrophic and keloid scars are especially unpleasant. They rise above the skin level, have a bright red color, look unaesthetic and are often associated with a feeling of discomfort for their owners.

A keloid significantly exceeds the initial area of injury (in this case, the size of the papilloma) and is capable of growing over time, increasing in size. It is convex, rises above the general skin texture due to pathological collagen and excess hyaluronic acid. It has a red to bluish color due to pressure on the blood vessels. With the active growth of a scar, a person experiences itching, a feeling of numbness, and pain. The inflamed area may have a higher temperature than the rest of the body.

A hypertrophic scar is similar in appearance to a keloid, but it is less aggressive because it does not grow beyond the wound. Moreover, over time, such a scar can partially degrade and spontaneously decrease. Appears a few weeks after surgery and matures in 16–18 months.

Depending on the type and age of the scar, the doctor may prescribe a course of physiotherapy, applications of cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, or surgical excision. The latter method is used extremely rarely in very severe cases: as a rule, if the scar is keloid and is located in the joint area and interferes with the normal functioning of the limb.

Medicines for wounds from removed warts

In the first days, protect the wound from infection using drugs with an antiseptic effect. Substances that dry out the skin are also useful.

How to treat a wound after removing a wart?

It is recommended to lubricate the wound with the drug “Chlorhexidine” at least 2-3 times a day, until a crust appears.

But alcohol solutions and various chemicals are strictly prohibited, as they damage the wound and slow down its healing.

Along with antiseptics, it is useful to use vitamins and tinctures to strengthen the immune system. With them, you will speed up skin restoration and reduce the risk of new warts.

There are cases when the skin around the wound swells - this is normal and the swelling usually goes away in about a week. If it does not go away, consult a doctor.

The scab on the wound will fall off on its own. You should not scratch or pick at it - this can deprive the wound of its protection and cause an infection. After the crust disappears, use restorative gels and ointments that will speed up the healing of damage.

The wound should be regularly treated with suitable medications, but it is important to follow other doctor’s instructions.

Skin care after papillomas removal

The recovery period after surgery will take place individually in each specific case. The duration of wound healing depends largely on subsequent care of the site where the growth was.

Removal of papillomas

Papillomas are benign formations.

Recommendations for proper treatment of the wound surface are usually given by a specialist. Special attention must be paid to skin care, since the further course of rehabilitation will depend on this. In addition, correctly performed actions will avoid the formation of scars in the future.

Basic recommendations that must be followed during the postoperative period:

Do not tear off the papilloma yourself if it does not come off immediately after cauterization. This will lead to the formation of a weeping surface underneath, into which infection can penetrate.
Prevent exposure of ultraviolet radiation . Before going outside, it is recommended to lubricate your skin with a special sunscreen.
Avoid visiting the solarium for at least three months .
Also, do not try to remove the scab, which serves as a biological dressing and promotes faster healing of wounds.
hygienic measures for body care with caution In this case, it is unacceptable to use a washcloth or pumice stone.
Avoid going to the sauna or bathhouse.

Since healing of the operated surface occurs without applying any dressings, over time the destroyed tissues form a scab.

The attending physician selects how to care for the area of skin where the lump has formed for each patient individually. However, there are also drugs whose use is acceptable in any situation.

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To speed up healing, the wound surface must be regularly treated with disinfectants.

To increase the restorative function of the epidermis, the specialist prescribes a vitamin complex to all patients.

They help accelerate the regeneration of skin cells. In addition, they increase its elasticity and protective functions, allowing it to withstand the effects of aggressive factors.

Test for human papillomavirus

The human papillomavirus (HPV) manifests itself differently in each case.

In addition, after surgery, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system. For this it is recommended:

consume plant adaptogens and ascorbic acid;
include a large amount of fresh fruits in your diet ;
take regular walks in the fresh air;
carry out procedures to harden the body.

Only with strict adherence to all doctor’s instructions can faster wound healing be achieved and relapses prevented.

When surgery causes harm. Consequences of laser wart removal

We have previously mentioned the possible complications associated with the wound from surgery. There aren't many of them.

The most dangerous consequences of laser wart removal:

Long healing
Infection and inflammation of the wound
Appearance of scars
Burn
Allergic reaction
Incomplete removal of the tumor

Some complications are caused by the patients themselves. For example, infections and long healing times. We talked about how to properly care for a wound after surgery, so let’s move on to other reasons for the dangerous consequences of laser wart removal.

A small percentage of patients suffer from allergies to anesthesia and a predisposition to scarring. This is a serious problem. Ask your doctor about other treatment options. This way, you can easily choose a method that will allow you to get rid of warts without complications.

There are also complications during laser surgery that depend only on the doctor - severe tissue burns due to incorrect equipment settings and the reappearance of a tumor due to tissue that was not removed.

Reviews from many patients describe the severe consequences of laser wart removal.

Some even required additional treatment. That means extra expenses are needed.

The importance of the qualifications of the doctor who performs the procedure cannot be underestimated.

Therefore, we suggest contacting the Lasersvit clinic.

Our medical center is not a cheap beauty salon. We employ dermatologists of the highest category with more than 17 years of experience who have examined over 100,000 patients. They are well versed in tumors and know well how to remove them. Without pain and scars. Our doctors will explain in detail how to properly care for wounds after surgery at home.

Symptoms of human papillomavirus

The main symptom is a growth that appears on the lower or upper eyelid. There may be several neoplasms. Also, depending on the size of the growths, their number and other factors, the patient may be bothered by the following symptoms:

incomplete closure of the eyelids or constantly closed eyelids, which depends on the location of the papilloma;
profuse lacrimation, the cause of which is deterioration in the functioning of the lacrimal glands;
itchy skin;
sensation of a foreign object in the eye;
redness of the tunica albuginea.

Gradually, papillomas on the eyelid grow. Symptoms get worse. Itching causes a person to scratch their eye. A bacterial infection may occur. Blepharitis and conjunctivitis often occur in people with papillomavirus.

Papillomas form mainly on the upper eyelids, in rare cases - on the lower ones. There are two forms of this disease:

Keratomas are elongated growths. They are embossed, with bumps. On palpation the patient feels pain. Often such growths are detected in older people.
Fibropapilloma is a dense structure of formations of various shapes. They may be flat. This type of papillomas is characterized by a light or brown tint.

These are the main symptoms of human papillomavirus. Now we will find out how the procedure for removing papilloma is carried out.