Removal of papillomas on the body: an overview of methods

Removing papillomas with modern methods allows you to quickly get rid of them, but this does not always guarantee that they will not reappear. Therefore, you need to familiarize yourself with the existing methods and, after consulting with your doctor, choose the most suitable one.

Papillomas on the skin: causes of appearance

In the body of almost every person there is a papillomavirus. For some, it does not manifest itself in any way, while others constantly suffer from the appearance of growths and herpes. The immune system, when a virus enters, begins to fight it, so it can be “in hibernation" for many years. But as soon as the body's defenses are weakened, it will immediately manifest itself. Then papillomas can spontaneously appear on any surface of the skin, as well as on the mucous membranes. Neoplasms of this type are small growths in the form of a papilla on a narrow stalk.

The most common causes of papillomas on the body:

• disturbances in the hormonal system;
• bad habits;
• exacerbation of existing chronic diseases;
• prolonged use of antibiotics;
• persistent colds;
• malnutrition, lack of nutrients;
• promiscuity;
• living in regions with an unfavorable ecological situation. 

Also, one of the most common causes is banal stress, especially prolonged.

Why do you need papilloma removal

At first, these neoplasms do not cause discomfort and any unpleasant sensations. Therefore, many people do not pay much attention to them and consider them a purely cosmetic defect. However, doctors advise not to waste time and remove neoplasms immediately.

Ignore papillomas on the face, genitals, body is not worth it for the following reasons:

• Harmless at first glance, papilloma can degenerate into cancer.
• It has been noted that most often ugly growths appear in places that are constantly subjected to friction with clothing. This place is constantly damaged, resulting in a secondary infection. Neoplasms do not heal well, and scars often form in their place.
• Growths greatly impair the quality of life. For example, papillomas in the mouth are often damaged during meals or when using poor-quality dentures and begin to bleed. 
• Sometimes the growths begin to rapidly increase in size, in a short time turning into a problem requiring surgery.
• HPV is transmitted in many ways, including through household items. Therefore, the patient must take care of his loved ones so as not to expose them to unreasonable risk. 

Papillomas on the labia are always subject to removal, as they easily acquire a malignant nature, neoplasms that increase in size begin to itch, bleed or hurt.

Treatment

It is possible to remove papillomas as external manifestations, but this does not guarantee that they will not reappear. In this case, the doctor is faced with the task of strengthening the barrier functions of the body and preventing relapse. Therefore, an integrated approach is now being practiced: removal of neoplasms and treatment of papillomas with medicines. Before treatment, it is imperative to do the necessary laboratory tests – a complete blood count, a study of saliva, a swab from the genitals. Sometimes PCR diagnostics are prescribed.

As for drugs, doctors recommend the use of antiviral drugs that significantly reduce the activity of HPV. Also often prescribed means that strengthen the immune system. But drugs are prescribed not only for oral administration, but also for external use. For example, small single papillomas under the breast, on the arms or in other places can be removed with special concentrated solutions or alkaline creams. These literally “burn out” growths. However, you should not choose such remedies yourself, you need to consult a doctor. The procedure should be carried out by a specialist, so professionalism and accuracy are required in this matter. 

Surgical excision

This method is considered obsolete and is now hardly used. Excision is carried out only if the papilloma occupies a large area of ​​u200bu200bthe skin. 

Laser removal of papillomas

This relatively young method is particularly popular. Removal of papillomas with a laser is a modern technique that allows you to get rid of growths on any part of the body and on the mucous membranes without pain and in the shortest possible time. 

Advantages of the procedure:

• Efficiency. The growths are removed completely, there is practically no risk of recurrence.
• Minimum discomfort. Regardless of whether papillomas are removed under the arm, on the face, under the breast, there is no pain, as the doctor does local anesthesia.
• No risk of injury to surrounding tissues. The laser acts only on growth cells.
• Versatility. Since the laser acts very precisely, the method is used to remove papilloma on the eyelids, in intimate places, mucous membranes, in areas with thin and sensitive skin. 
• No scars or scars. A crust remains in place of the growth, which then disappears. New skin appears on the site of the former papilloma. This is a great advantage in situations where the patient has a papilloma under the eye or in another prominent place.
• Rapidity. It takes no more than 5 minutes to remove one build-up.
• No risk of bleeding. 
• Maximum sterility, as there is no contact with the skin.

Before the procedure, the doctor always carefully examines and examines the neoplasm. If there is even the slightest doubt about the good quality of the growth, the laser is not used. Also among the contraindications are diabetes, SARS, pathologies of the immune system, endocrine disorders, thrombocytopenia, epilepsy.

Special training is not required. After the procedure, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

• avoid contact of the treated areas of the body with water;
• do not pick off the crusts (they should fall off on their own);
• treat wounds with an antiseptic several times a day;
• do not expose the skin to sunlight;
• do not shave and refrain from epilation if, for example, you had to remove papillomas on the pubis. The damaged area must be completely healed. 

The procedure can be carried out at any convenient time. After it, you can freely engage in current affairs, since it does not affect your usual lifestyle in any way. 

The only downside is the rather high price. But since the technique is highly effective and has many advantages, this is fully justified. 

Electrocoagulation

This modern technique involves the removal of papillomas on the neck, head and other parts of the body with high-frequency electricity. Most suitable for removing small single formations. 

Advantages:

• Safety. For this reason, this method is recommended even for young children suffering from papillomas and warts.
• Minimum pain. Adults are given local anesthesia, children – general anesthesia.
• Versatility. The technique is suitable for dealing with growths of any size, regardless of their location.
• The possibility of conducting the necessary histological examination, which helps to determine the cause of the neoplasm. 
• No contraindications. 
• Minimum lead time. 
• Affordable price.
• No bleeding or scarring. 

There are also disadvantages. A relapse is possible, and the recovery period lasts about a week. After removal, a burn remains, which is covered with a dark crust. After the procedure, you can not sunbathe, go to the sauna, regular antiseptic treatments are required. 

radio wave removal

The method is based on high-frequency radiation. To remove papillomas on the head or other parts of the body, use a special knife. The equipment allows you to carry out the procedure with great accuracy.

Pros:

• Painlessness. It is performed under local anesthesia.
• Absence of trauma. Healthy tissues do not suffer, there are no burns. 
• Elimination of the possibility of relapse.
• No recovery period. 

But there are contraindications – oncology, diabetes, pregnancy, lactation, any inflammatory processes, exacerbation of existing chronic diseases, wearing a pacemaker.

Cryodestruction

This method is based on the use of liquid nitrogen. Patients call this procedure freezing, as neoplasms are affected by extremely low temperatures. As a result, papillomas on the arm, head or other parts of the body die from the inside and fall off on their own.

Although the procedure is effective, it has significant drawbacks:

• It is difficult to control the freezing depth. Even an experienced specialist cannot guarantee this. If the freeze was not deep enough, the build-up will not “freeze” completely, and you will have to cryo again. If, on the contrary, the freezing was too deep, the result will be a burn of healthy tissues.
• Scars often remain after the procedure. Therefore, for example, if a patient has papilloma on the eyelid, this method will not work for him.
• Many note the pain of the procedure.

It also takes a lot of time to reject papilloma. First, the treated area swells, then blisters appear on it, and the neoplasm begins to fall off. This takes a few weeks at best. Only a doctor can choose the optimal method of removal. You will first have to pass a series of tests. Removal of papillomas at home is possible, but undesirable, as it is quite dangerous. Due to inexperience, you can damage the neoplasm and injure healthy areas of the skin. And if the neoplasm is in a state bordering oncology, then any home removal methods are strictly prohibited. Therefore, the removal of papillomas on the genitals, head and other parts of the body is best done only in beauty parlors and medical clinics.