Papillomas are benign neoplasms. They can be formed all over the human body. The reason for their appearance - HPV - human papilloma virus - which lives in virtually every organism. To think about how to treat papillomas on the body, it is necessary, as a rule, during disruptions in the work of the immune system. Emerging growths can not disturb a person, but their appearance seems repulsive. In addition, there is a chance to disrupt large neoplasms. And this is fraught with an infection.
Which doctor treats papillomas on the body?
In fact, this question arises in many patients. It all depends on where the papilloma appeared. If the tumor has jumped out on the body, it is necessary to contact the dermatovenerologist.
Very often the growths "settle" on the genitals. In this case, they must be treated by a gynecologist or a urologist.
Methods for treating papillomas on the body
There are many methods developed. All of them managed to prove themselves well and show excellent results:
- The simplest and slightly outdated method of removing outgrowths is traditional surgery . It is applied today only if the papilloma is small. Otherwise, therapy can be delayed for many months.
- For the treatment of flat papillomas on the body, the method of chemical cauterization is often used. The latter affect the neoplasm, its tissues die, and the build-up disappears. After the procedure, a crust is formed on the skin. It should not be disrupted - a scar may appear.
- Special sticky strips , impregnated with a medicine, to remove the papilloma will be in three hours. Before you tear off the tape, you need to moisten it with water so that it does not hurt too much.
- Radiosurgical method gives a quick and painless result. It involves the use of a special knife that cuts out growths, but does not injure the skin.
- Freezing drugs can be used to treat papillomas on the body at home. After their use, tumors drop off by themselves. A more complicated method, working in a similar way, is cryodestruction. Removal occurs under the influence of liquid nitrogen.
- For electrocoagulation requires special equipment that conducts alternating and direct current and controls the depth of influence on the papilloma.
- Laser therapy is most effective for plantar and vulgar build-ups. Patients are required to recover from it for up to thirty days.
Medicinal treatment of papillomas on the body
There is no universal cure for papilloma. That is, you can not drink a course of pills and completely get rid of the virus. Effective drugs will only be if they combine with immunomodulators and activities aimed at strengthening the immune system.
The most famous medicines are:
- Verrukacide;
- Ferezol;
- Dermavit;
- Dermalnsta;
- Isoprinosine;
- Superchistotel.
How to treat papillomas on the body with folk remedies?
- One of the simplest means is chicken protein. It must be applied to the growths in several layers. For three to four days of such treatment, papillomas wither and fall off.
- Effectively to smear neoplasms with castor oil. After application it is desirable to cover with a patch. The acid will destroy the build-up, and it will fall off.
- A good folk remedy for treating papillomas on the body is cleanliness. The juice of the plant acts destructively on the swelling. To achieve the desired result, you just need to treat the skin in the affected areas.
- To strengthen the immune system will help decoction of lemon balm, nettle, dandelion roots and plantain.