PapillomaIt is a benign neoplasm caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and occurs in different 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 unpleasant growths and warts is HPV. This virus is very widespread - it occurs in about 60% of the population.
The virus spreads in the following ways:
- Sexually. . . Genital warts appear on the body through sexual intercourse.
- During childbirth. . . When infected during childbirth, papillomas and warts usually appear several months after birth.
- At home. . . The infection occurs at home, in public places and in transportation.
- Under certainprocedure. . . For example, you can "pick up" HPV during epilation or shaving.
True, despite the active spread, in 90% of cases the body can cope with HPV on its own.
Why are papillomas dangerous?
Small papillomas that appear on the human body do not always attract attention, but even they can be dangerous.
Thus, papillomas can cause the development of terrible diseases:
- Cancer;
- Cervical cancer (cervical cancer);
- Cervical dysplasia;
- Oral cancer;
- Throat cancer;
- Shortness of breath and signs of asthma (especially in children);
- Impotence;
- Bowen's disease;
- Mucosal lesions.
Growth can cause psychological and aesthetic problems, but their main danger is human health problems (up to precancerous and cancerous conditions).
Diagnosis
HPV diagnosis includes at least 7 procedures:
- Clinical examination. . . The examination specialist identifies and examines all growths on the patient's body. If anogenital warts are found, men may be assigned a ureteroscopy procedure, women are assigned a visit to a gynecologist to examine the cervix.
- Colposcopy. . . Examination of female genitals using a special device - a colposcope.
- Histological examination. . . Explore the deep zones of the malpighian layer and the development of koilocytes.
- Cytological examination. . . Classification is performed according to the PAP smear test, which includes 5 classes. I - cytological picture is normal, V - a huge number of atypical cells.
- Great test(screening test). This procedure allows you to quickly identify elevated virus concentrations. This test is extremely accurate.
- PCR typing. . . This procedure allows you to identify individual types of viruses. However, the method has a drawback: 20% of PCR typing gives a false result (since the infection is short-lived).
- PCR(orpolymerase chain reaction). It allows you to identify not only HPV but also other sexually transmitted diseases.
Treatment
HPV requires a careful and careful approach, and before making a decision about treatment (destruction), the patient must undergo the necessary tests. Sometimes it can be shown that the patient does not need medical intervention - the papilloma can disappear with time.
Traditional treatment
It is important to understand that there is no way to completely eradicate HPV. 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). It happens that HPV lives in the body for up to 30 years without manifesting on the skin.
Therapy with immunomodulators and antiviral drugs is rarely prescribed. Doctors prescribe such drugs in the case of highly oncogenic types of viruses.
Formal medicine offers the following methods of removing lesions:
- Surgical removal. . . This is an extreme measure against papillomas and warts. It is usually used when there is too much accumulation. Removal requires prior patient preparation, appropriate physician qualifications, and the use of local anesthesia.
After the operation, a suture is applied to connect the tissue. The skin heals within 3-4 weeks, however, the scar / scar may remain.
- Electrocoagulation. . . Includes exposure to electric shock at the site of injury. It is necessary to "heat" the base of the affected area. The main advantage of this procedure is the precise closure of the veins, almost without blood. The skin regenerates within 7-10 days with minimal risk of scarring.
- Laser removal (laser coagulation). . . Allows exposure to a focused laser beam. The procedure is performed without anesthesia and lasts only a few minutes, leaving rough crusts (they fall off quickly and leave no traces).
Laser coagulation has a minimal risk of scarring and allows you to quickly remove warts or warts. The only disadvantage of the operation is the high cost.
- Cryodestruction (nitrogen combustion). . . To perform the procedure, you will need a drop of liquid nitrogen which, once it hits the nipple, will immediately destroy its structure. It allows you to get rid of the buildup within 7-10 days.
Nitrogen cauterization is considered an effective and affordable method, however, if the area is large, several sessions may be required. The technique is actively used in private and public clinics, centers for aesthetics and health. The only negative is the risk of recurrence if the specialist does not burn the growths to the end.
- Radiosurgery. . . It is performed using special equipment. The method appeared relatively recently, it allows you to quickly and painlessly remove all growths. But so far radiosurgery is unavailable due to its high cost.
- Chemical destruction. . . "Strong" chemicals are used in the construction. substances and acids. These compounds are applied to warts, papillomas or warts without special equipment. This is a cheap method, but it is relatively effective.
Bitan!During any procedure, there is a risk of damage to adjacent tissues, which threatens the spread of the virus.
Drug treatment
Before deciding to start self-medication, the patient should consult a specialist to prescribe medication suitable for home use.
It is important to remember that you cannot cut off even harmless-looking nipples on your own, because the causes are unknown. It is even possible that this will accelerate their growth and increase the risk of HPV degeneration into oncological tumors. When papillomas appear on the 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:
- Glue tape. . . Wart removal can be performed using adhesive tapes purchased at the pharmacy and impregnated with a special composition. This composition has a destructive effect on papillomas for some time, and then removed with tape. To reduce pain, the strips are usually moistened with warm water before they are torn off.
- Freezing- This is one of the most common procedures for removing papillomas. The use of freezing drugs, as a rule, is indicated for the removal of neoplasms with localization in the intimate area or elsewhere, and such treatment is possible without anesthesia. You can buy a special medicine yourself at the pharmacy, and the procedure requires strict adherence to the instructions. After a week of therapy, there will be no sign of papilloma.
- 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, because the wound remains at the site of the papilloma, which takes time to heal.
- Gel with celandine extractwhose efficiency is confirmed by the Ministry of Health. It differs in the absence of pain during destruction.
There are various situations associated with the appearance of growths and require 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, it is possible to use different methods of treating papilloma.
The need to consult a specialist is also due to the fact that when papillomas occur, the independent use of drugs carries the risk of developing papillomatous skin damage, which is why growths appear all over the body anywhere. In this case, their treatment will take longer.
Folk remedies
Any self-treatment at home is often accompanied by the use of folk remedies. In addition to other methods of therapy, after consulting a doctor, it is possible to use traditional medicine. They are especially useful during pregnancy and immunosuppression.
Efficacy is great with those folk remedies that increase the resistance of the human body to infections. Some can be taken together with antibiotics prescribed by your doctor.
Of plant origin
You can use herbal infusions daily to prevent the subsequent appearance of papillomas(lemon balm, nettle, plantain, horsetail, dill, St. John's wort and others) or juice obtained from red potato tubers.
Of the herbal remedies used to remove neoplasms, celandine is worth mentioning. It is allowed to use its juice, leaves or infusion of the pharmacy. With regular use, it dries out papillomas, so they simply fall off.
Astrology gives you an idea of how to remove papillomas- presents HPV as a viral disease in the form of skin formations, and regardless of how papillomas form, it can only be removed when the moon is waning. In that case, it is necessary to strengthen the immune system with herbal teas. Complete removal of growths requires at least 3 months of application.
Not of plant origin
In addition to the use of herbal products, the following non-herbal products are also very effective:
- Treatment of HPV with egg- This is one of the most effective and well-known ways to remove papilloma virus. It consists in the fact that papillomas that have just appeared on the body are coated with egg white, and each subsequent layer is applied only after the previous one has dried. In a few days, after the protein is very dry, there will simply be no papillomas left. This is a fairly effective and simple treatment for neoplasms on the body.
- Alcoholic tincture- you must mix 0, 1 l of alcohol, 2 grams of boric acid, 2, 5 grams of iodine and the same amount of acetylsalicylic acid. With this mixture it is forbidden to lubricate the papilloma with localization on the eyelids or on the mucosa. Instead of this recipe, you can use ammonia or you can make balls out of vinegar and flour (the use of this tool has the same limitations).
- Castor oilIt is a painless treatment for skin lesions. The effectiveness of the oil is due to the presence of acid in its composition which destroys neoplasms.
- Oil of kerosene and green walnuts- used to treat papilloma virus in the form of warts, including genital. For this purpose, it is necessary to grind young walnuts, and 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 a fairly effective way to remove all neoplasms.
- Apple vinegar. . . You need to drip apple cider vinegar on a clean towel or cotton swab, and then moisten the papilloma three times a day. After a few days the growth will change color. The course lasts for 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 proponents of conservative treatment acknowledge the use of drug-free drugs, which completely rule out the possibility of self-medication. In fact, it is a rather controversial question whether it is possible to get rid of HPV exclusively with traditional medicine.
Both non-traditional and drug treatment can be successful, but only in the right combination and on the recommendation of experts.