A wart is a benign formation that looks like a round rise on the skin, the reason for which is the strong growth of the surface epithelium and the papillary layer.
In most cases, cell proliferation is caused by HPV, which is provoked by external and internal factors - disturbances, reduced immunity, for some types - increased sweating of the extremities. You can get HPV through contact with carriers and objects. This does not apply to senile warts - their formation is non-viral in nature.
The sizes of the formations vary from 1 to 15 mm on average (old age reaches 6 cm). They have an uneven surface, so they get dirty easily, so over time they can change color from almost flesh to brown. Several units can be grouped together when they are close. All warts can be removed. In some cases, the doctor may decide to observe without removal if the patient is comfortable.
It is necessary to consult a doctor urgently:
- education is located in the genital area;
- itching, discharge is observed in the neoplasm area;
- there is a heterogeneous color, spots;
- changes shape and color;
- injured in everyday life due to location;
- not sure if it's a wart or not.
Types of warts
There are 4 types:
- ordinary (simple) - formed on the hands (within a subgroup - plantar);
- flat - mainly occurs in young people, therefore the second name of flat warts is young;
- pointed - formed in the genital area, caused by infection with HPV types;
- old age - the reasons are not clear, HPV is not the cause, it is formed in middle-aged and elderly people.
Common warts are 1-10 mm in size, dense, keratinized. The average life of such a formation is about 2 years, after which it resolves spontaneously. The most common place of localization is brushes.
Plantar warts are formations on the feet that first look like a small callus, then a rough surface with black dots in the center and a small roll on the edge. Horny formations cause discomfort, so the patient experiences pain when walking. They can cause loss of mobility and performance. Eliminating plantar warts significantly improves the quality of life.
Flat warts have open borders, small size - up to 5 mm, slightly rising 1-2 mm above the surface of the skin. Any shape - round or uneven. Skin irritation, scratches, cuts can provoke the appearance. Favorite places for the localization of this type of formations are the face, hands and calves.
Genital warts are located on the genitals. They are treated by removal and quite quickly, because they can get large sizes. The infection occurs sexually, it is more likely if there are wounds in the groin area. Condylomas are pink nodules that coalesce to form papillary growths attached to the stalk.
Senile warts (seborrheic keratosis) are the only ones listed that are not related to HPV. We can often talk about a genetic predisposition due to a positive family history. Formations can reach quite large sizes - up to 4-6 cm (average size - 0. 2-3 cm). They spawn in groups of up to 20. The most common places of localization are chest, face, neck, forearms, hands.
At first, the elements are flat and small, the surface is uneven. They are covered with easily removable shells. Then the bark becomes denser, drier, covered with cracks. Over time, their thickness can be 1-2 cm. With age, they take the shape of a mushroom cap, although at first they are light yellow or pink in color, but they darken. They contain impurities. Formations never become cancerous.
Removal of warts
Wart treatment is selected individually by the doctor, depending on its type, size, contraindications and other aspects. The clinic offers 4 ways to remove warts, papillomas and condylomas:
- using a radio wave scalpel;
- CO2 laser removal;
- cryodestruction;
- diathermocoagulation.
They are suitable for removing flat and raised warts. Unfortunately, none of the methods presented can remove HPV from the body, which makes the probability of recurrence 30%. Also, no method is 100% guaranteed, additional procedures may be required. Scars may remain after removal, choosing the right clinic and technique will help to avoid this. In a professional clinic, experienced dermatologists and high-quality equipment manufactured according to modern standards are a unity that ensures high-quality service, painlessness and quick recovery. Infiltration and applied anesthesia are available.
laser removal
The laser creates a strong energy light stream, causing a sharp increase in temperature in the tissues. The advantages of laser removal of papillomas and warts are the absence of bleeding, blisters, and large scars. The procedure takes 5-7 minutes. As a rule, formations are eliminated for the first time.
Removal of warts is carried out according to the following plan:
- treatment of the skin with an antiseptic;
- treatment with anesthesia (injection or lubrication);
- treatment of papilloma on the entire surface;
- wound treatment and dressing.
Cryodestruction
Treatment is carried out with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is used in the elimination of a wide range of new growths and even in the treatment of internal organ tumors, cervical diseases, and liver surgery. Under the influence of low temperature, the water inside the cells freezes, the cell explodes and dies.
Removal procedure:
- anesthesia (if it is large, it is located in an area with thin skin);
- exposure with a cotton swab soaked in liquid nitrogen (5-30 seconds, depending on the size);
- Wait 2 minutes. Exam. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
The next day, a blister will appear on the skin, which will gradually pass. The patient's duty is not to damage the blister prematurely, to wash it gently, not to patch it, and to protect it from external influences.
Diathermocoagulation
This treatment method involves tissue cauterization using high-frequency current, contact and non-contact methods. The procedure is performed with the help of EKhVCh (high-frequency electrosurgical device). Its difference from the "Surgitron" radio wave scalpel is the use of high-frequency current - about 400 kHz (up to 4 MHz in the radio knife). The method allows bloodless coagulation of the skin and effectively fights formations.
radio wave scalpel
As a radio wave scalpel, when removing warts, Surgitron, which operates on radio waves with a frequency of 3. 8-4. 0 MHz, is used. The wave vaporizes the cells to which it is directed and does not affect the neighbors. This method is often used on the face, neck, and genitals due to its delicacy. Advantages also include high speed, no blood loss, minimal swelling, and rapid healing.
The operation is carried out as follows:
- the skin is treated with an antiseptic;
- anesthesia is performed (injections, creams);
- the doctor takes a waveguide of any shape and removes the neoplasm;
- antiseptic treatment.
Make an appointment with a dermatologist
The NEARMEDIC network of clinics offers several effective methods for the removal of flat, pointed, senile, common, including plantar warts. An inexperienced person can confuse warts with other neoplasms that can turn into a malignant form - before seeking treatment, you need to consult a dermatologist.
In our clinic, experienced dermatovenerologists, candidates of medical sciences and doctors, who can be consulted even in difficult cases, deal with treatment. On the site you will find the names, photos and biographies of all the specialists, along with their reception locations. Here you can make an appointment with a specific doctor.
Eliminating the visible manifestations of the problem is not enough to reduce the likelihood of relapses. For this, general therapy with antiviral drugs that reduce the activity of human papillomavirus is used. The doctor will make a complete diagnosis, prepare a treatment plan, give advice on all kinds of elimination and recommend the most effective one in a particular situation. Contact a specialist at the first signs of the disease.
The cost of admission and withdrawal of the doctor is shown in the table. Note that it is cheaper to remove 2 to 5 or more than 5 compounds. Call or use the form on the website to schedule an appointment.