Warts are benign compounds located on the surface of the skin and beyond its boundaries. Growths come in different sizes and shapes, differing in color. However, all of this is associated with the defeat of the body by the papillomavirus. Which remedy is better to choose for papillomas and warts at the pharmacy? This topic will be studied in detail in the article.
The papilloma virus is located in the lower layer of the epidermis and stimulates the growth and division of new cells. Sometimes a person recovers from papillomas independently without special medications. However, often the formations disappear only after intensive therapy and in severe cases turn into oncological tumors.
Warts often cause the patient only emotional distress, as warts located on exposed skin areas appear unaesthetic.
Another reason for the need for treatment is a slight damage to the warts located in accessible areas of the body (arms, legs, head). Mechanical damage causes the wart to grow in size or become infected.
There are several ways to get rid of the problem: surgical and conservative. More often, doctors use the second method.
Various remedies for warts
Benign growths are removed by several types of drugs. All of them lead to the destruction of pathological education and the gradual death of its cells. Use for this purpose:
- freezers;
- keratolytics;
- immunomodulators;
- products based on natural substances;
- softening plasters.
To understand the therapeutic effect of individual groups of drugs, each drug should be considered separately. The above drugs can not be used for self-medication unless a person is sure about the causes. Drug treatment for malignant papilloma can make the condition worse.
Cryopreparations
Medications work like liquid nitrogen. Due to the freezing effect, the wart gradually dies. After a full course of therapy, the neoplasm is mummified and disappears.
Group medications include:
- A product containing the active ingredients dimethyl alcohol and propane. Produced in the form of a spray bottle. The drug is used to combat plantar papillomas and small formations. The spray is applied to a special applicator and applied to problem areas of the skin for 10-30 seconds - it all depends on the size of the papilloma. If the accumulation does not disappear after the first course of therapy, treatment is continued with an interval of 2 weeks until the rash disappears completely. In advanced cases, 3 or more courses of treatment may be required. The remedy is contraindicated for children, pregnant women and people suffering from diabetes for the cauterization of warts.
- A spray designed to remove neoplasms less than 7 mm in diameter. The drug has a similar composition to the previous drug and the same contraindications for use.
The effectiveness of freezing drugs is questionable, despite the high cost. There are many user reviews on the Internet, which shows the ineffectiveness of cryopreparations in the treatment of papillomatosis. Cases of damage to healthy areas of the epidermis have also been described. Freezers should be used with caution to avoid skin burns.
Creams and gels
Papillomas and warts can be removed not only with solutions, but also with thick gels and ointments. The following are the best ways to deal with problematic formations:
- A remedy for warts and papillomas with a strong antiviral effect. The active ingredient is recombinant interferon alfa-2 for humans. The ointment is used to combat growths that occur in any area. Side effects of the treatment are scarring and injury of the skin.
- A gel that promotes the death of HSV in infected cells and prevents the spread of viral infection to healthy skin areas. The natural component is a purified extract of potato shoots based on hexose glycoside. The drug is applied to lesions 4-5 times a day and does not cause discomfort after use. The drug is not recommended for women and children under 6 years of age during pregnancy and lactation.
- Cream for external use, modifier of immune response. The active ingredients of the agent activate the production of interferon in the body. The composition is applied to the wart once a day and washed off after 8-10 hours. It is not recommended to apply the cream to the mucous membranes to prevent burns.
- Ointment with dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene with antiviral effect. The components of the ointment destroy pathogenic microorganisms in the epithelial layers. Suitable for all types of benign formations (genital warts, papillomas, warts) and is safe for children and pregnant women. There are no scars on the skin surface after therapy. The ointment is applied to problem areas of the skin 3-4 times a day.
- Cream containing only natural ingredients - mummy, cedar resin, oak and fir bark, larch gum. In this regard, in addition to allergies to the components of the drug, it has a minimal list of contraindications and side effects. The cream is applied to the wart once a day before bedtime. After reducing the size of the structure, the procedure is performed twice a week.
Papillomas and warts, means for oral and IM use
Doctors believe that drugs in the form of tablets and injections are effective in combating problems. This is due to their complex therapeutic effect on the body of a sick person - antiviral, immunomodulator.
The following pharmaceutical agents are used to treat benign neoplasms:
- Preparation with inosine in tablet form. It is effective in the treatment of papillomas on the body, head and face, as well as condyloma. The instructions indicate that adults and children over 12 years of age should take 2 tablets 3 times a day for 2 weeks. For children over 3 years of age, the drug is prescribed at a rate of 500 mg per 10 kg of body weight. The price of tablets depends on the number of capsules in the package. It is characterized by antiviral, immunomodulatory and antibacterial activity.
- Meglumine acridon acetate is a relatively new drug - a low molecular weight interferon inducer produced in tablets and ampoules for injection. The active components of the agent prevent the development of the virus in the body and restore the body's defenses. Injections with the solution are carried out according to the scheme: once a day for 2 days, then every day for 3 days, then after 3 days. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist. You need at least 10 injections to get results. With mild forms of papillomatosis, pills are used. Take 1 capsule daily for 10 days.
- Inducer of the synthesis of endogenous interferons in the form of a solution for injection. Its therapeutic effect is to stimulate the production of antibodies against viral infections and strengthen the body's defenses. It is necessary to make 6 injections (1 injection every 2 days) to reduce the number and size of growths. It is an effective remedy for warts, but not for every patient.
According to patients, the combination of immunomodulatory drugs with antibacterial agents allows to achieve a positive effect of therapy.
Necrotic drugs
The group of funds includes aggressive drugs that cause the death of neoplasmic tissues. For this purpose, solutions containing mainly acids or alkalis are prescribed. Use papilloma tools with caution to rule out burns to healthy structures. The list of the most effective solutions includes:
- A drug containing phenol, which is an oily liquid. Small protrusions are treated with a solution once a day. At least 3 processing procedures are required to burn large formations.
- The drug consists of 2 aggressive components. The solution coagulates and destroys the proteins of the wart cells.
- Remedies for warts contain several types of aggressive acids: vinegar, oxalic, lactic.
Recently, many new products have appeared on the market that are difficult to find in pharmacies. The preparations are based on herbal ingredients that are safe for human skin. They help to get rid of unwanted growths in 1-1, 5 months.
Traditional medicine
There are many folk remedies for warts and papillomas. Here are the most popular and effective ones:
- Garlic ointment: oatmeal is made from acetic acid, fat and a few cloves of garlic. As a result, the product is applied at night. A small piece of bandage is applied to the treated skin area. The procedure is repeated until the skin is completely cleansed.
- Onion ointment with honey. The drug is not suitable for people with allergies to bee products. Vegetable juice is mixed with honey in a ratio of 2: 1.
- Celandine. The plant is cut close to the root and the warts are rubbed with yellow juice every 3-4 hours. One month after such treatment, education disappears.
There are many pharmacies and folk remedies to remove papillomas from the surface of the skin. But all this must be agreed with the doctor. Treatment of moles or malignant tumors by the above methods can lead to aggravation of the condition or infection of the epidermis.