Straight or youthful warts are growths on the skin of a viral nature, characteristic of children and adolescents. Their appearance is a consequence of the failure of the immune system in youth and its inability to resist certain types of human papilloma virus (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 children's groups. The disease manifests itself only with a violation of immune status, and over time the warts may disappear on their own.
Causes
The appearance of flat warts occurs due to the introduction of human papilloma virus types 3, 5 and 10 into the skin. The papilloma virus penetrates small cracks and crevices in the skin and infects keratinocytes. It changes the DNA of the cells and they begin to produce collagen intensively, which means the growth of the stratum corneum and the formation of warts.
The virus is transmitted by direct contact with infected people, children usually develop after contact with other children in kindergarten or school, but the source of the virus can also be adult carriers who have no signs of the disease. Warts spread all over the body during scratching or shaving.
Symptoms
When infected with the virus, flat, round or oval nodules up to 3 mm in diameter appear on the skin. Papules can merge with each other, forming polygonal eruptions. Often, a mother's nipple is formed first, around which smaller daughters then appear. When scratched, the papules grow linearly due to the spread of the virus along the direction of the comb. The node can be one or more - it depends on the degree of resistance of the organism. The formations do not differ from healthy skin in color, but sometimes they take on a yellowish or brown hue.
The surface of the rash is smooth and is not accompanied by itching, pain or burning. Papules are mostly localized on the skin of the hands or on the face - the places of first contact with the virus particle. Although they can spread to other areas: the forearms, the lining of the mouth, or the red edge of the lips.
Diagnosis
It is enough to assess the specific clinical picture and perform an examination. They rarely resort to virus identification by polymerase chain reaction.
With a large number of warts and ineffective treatment, a complete examination of the patient's body and immune status is performed. The usual process usually indicates more serious health problems.
How to get rid of flat nipples?
- Strengthening the immune system with a drug with anthelmintic action.
- Both keratolytic and antiviral agents are used: 5% salicylic-resorcinol ointment, oxolinic ointment, ointment or cream with interferon alfa-2, 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 are in most cases 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 stem of this plant helps to dissolve the upper layer of the nipples. The nodules are lubricated with celandine juice several times a day until complete recovery.
- Potato. The mash from the upper layer of potatoes (just under the skin) is applied to the nipple, and the top is covered with a bandage. The compress is left overnight. The procedure should be performed every other day until the papules disappear.
- Vinegar. Once a day, table vinegar is applied to the surface of the skin area until it heals completely.
- Kalanchoe. A paste of Kalanchoe leaves is applied to the papule, and a bandage or gauze napkin is placed on top. The compress is left for several hours. The procedure must be performed daily.
Prognosis and consequences
The prognosis for the appearance of juvenile warts is favorable. The formations are not subject to malignancy and quickly disappear with the normalization of immunity.
To avoid their appearance, it is necessary to wash the child's hands well after visiting any public place and to treat colds and other diseases that reduce immunity in time.
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