Almost each and every one of us has at least once in his life faced with a warts – knotty growths, which affect the hands, the fingers, the feet, the armpits, and in other parts of the body. In most cases the cause of these benign tumors is human papilloma virus (HPV), which infects every person on the planet.
What you need to know about HPV?
Under the SPEAK up to a group of viruses (over 100), which settles in the tissues and in the environment of the human body, from time to time, may be displayed on a plain, flat and genital warts (the warts). HPV is most commonly transmitted by contact with infected skin, through towels, shared clothing, as well as sexual. It is easy to catch in the pool, the sauna, the swimming pool, in the locker room of the gym and other public places with high humidity, and highly questionable sanitary conditions. The penetration into the body, the virus will survive and for ever, and for a full recovery, unfortunately, not an option.
And in the body of the carrier can be a few of the dozens of strains of HPV. In the presence of a strong immune system and no chronic illnesses, HPV can remain in a state of sleep, it is not self-proving. However, in the event of a weakening of the protective functions of the body, HPV can Manifest itself in the form of a cancer, an increase in body temperature and general malaise.
It is the most difficult to be the cause of the so-called plantar warts on the feet, in the zone of maximum friction during walking. These warts are gray to represent a callus-like seal, which can be very painful when walking. Extremely unpleasant, genital warts removal, which is problematic due to the thin skin in the area of their location.
For the treatment of HPV today, with the help of a special anti-viral medications, and immunotherapy, even though, as we have already pointed out, in order to get rid of acquired the virus permanently date is not possible.
Medical methods for wart removal
In modern dermatology for the removal of tumours, in the form of warts is use of several successful techniques:
- Cryosurgery. The burning of the benign tumors, with the use of liquid nitrogen. It only takes a few treatments to completely remove warts. The procedure is very painful as well as, the frozen nitrogen is in contact with the skin at a temperature of-196 degree Celsius. The disadvantage of the method is the difficulty of controlling the level of freezing during the burning process, as well as the ability to change the appearance of a scar at the site of the wart is removed.
- It's a burn from the laser. Performed in a layer-by-layer removal of the growth in the use of local anesthesia, and medical lasers. This method is the least traumatic, and so a cosmetic defect at the site of the wart, as a rule, it is not the case.
- Electrocoagulation. The methodology used for the impact on the affected area of the skin with a high-frequency current. With a deep-rooted burn the warts after healing of the wound, and the possibility of the appearance of the scar.
- The surgical removal. Used rarely, and usually in a location with a deep root-growth. After excision from the body, stimulates the surgeon's sutures, that is, after the removal of the remains of a visible scar. An innovative option is the so – called radio-wave surgery, which is the removal of warts, by using high-frequency radio-frequency (3,8-4,0 MHz).
Fires in the home
It is to remove a standard wart can be in the house. For this purpose, most commonly used for cosmetic compositions, which are made of natural celandine, or active alkali.
To remove the wart to protect the healthy skin near by the affected area with a thin layer of baby lotion or petroleum jelly (vaseline). Now you are ready to start burning. In order to do this, place a small drop of the composition directly to the top of the wart, and wait until it is completely dry. In a similar procedure, you will need to repeat 1 to 2 times a day for a couple of days. In the process of this treatment, the wart will peel away and then completely disappear, leaving small pigmentary spots, which will disappear after a certain period of time.
With the help of this method of wart removal and genital warts, you need to be extremely careful. The concentrated alkali in these compositions, it is to be very aggressive, so in the event of an incorrect calculation of the volume of a single dose during a single session of burning, and the procedure behind it is a deep, chemical burn, which will continue to be wet for a long period of time in order to heal. The appearance of the scar or the scar will it under such errors are inevitable.
Home cold therapy, and medicated plasters
In order to try to get rid of the warty knots, and with the help of modern medicines, the base of which is a special coolant mixture. The temperature of the liquid to 50 to 55 degrees fahrenheit. In strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions to ensure freedom from growth of an average of 10 to 14 days.
However, these drugs can not ensure that you can have a therapeutic effect. A good result can only be to deal with a small, single warts. Tried-and-special-plasters or medicated pencils soaked in salicylic or lactic acid. This treatment lasts for one and a half to two months.
The guarantees do not give up
In spite of the wide range of tools and methods have been developed for the removal of warts and papillomas are caused by HPV, in order to ensure complete cure and absence of recurrence in the future, it will take an expert. Unfortunately, the likelihood of the occurrence of these secondary neoplasms, are relatively high. It is a thing of the deep location of this virus, the structures in the skin, and the wrong choice of medical technologies.
In order to be the best in order to protect yourself from relapse, you need to constantly support your immune system, take vitamins, and try to avoid shaking hands with strangers, to guard the integrity of your skin (wear gloves and protective clothing at work, avoid tight shoes, and corns on the soles of the feet.
Precautions
The decision on the removal of papillomas, be sure to consult with a surgeon or a dermatologist. It is possible that you might be confused, and the creation of a common nevus, or capillary hemangioma, for a flat wart. And the burning of a nevus can lead to tragic consequences, until the cancer problem.
A consultation with a specialist, the equipment required to test, and then the removal of tumors in the clinic, and will enable you to avoid risks and maintain your health.