Warts are benign formations located on the surface of the skin that extend beyond its boundaries. The growths are of different sizes and shapes, differing in color. However, they are all associated with the defeat of the body by the papilloma virus. Which remedy for papillomas and warts in the pharmacy is better to choose? This topic will be explored in detail in the article.
Papillomavirus settles in the lower layer of the epidermis, provoking the growth and division of new cells. Sometimes a person heals independently from papillomas without special medication. But most often the formations disappear only after intensive treatment, and in severe cases they degenerate into oncological tumors.
Warts often cause only moral discomfort to the patient, as warts on exposed areas of skin look unaesthetically pleasing.
Another reason for the need for treatment is minor injuries to warts located on accessible areas of the body (arms, legs, head). Mechanical damage causes warts to grow in size or become infected.
There are several ways to get rid of the problem: surgical and conservative. Doctors more often use the second method.
Variety remedies for warts
Benign formations are removed with several types of medications. All of them lead to the destruction of pathological education and the gradual death of its cells. To do this, use:
- refrigerants;
- keratolytic agents;
- immunomodulators;
- products based on natural ingredients;
- softening plasters.
To understand the therapeutic effect of individual groups of drugs, each drug must be considered individually. The above medicines cannot be used for self-treatment if the person is not sure about the reasons for it. Treatment of malignant papilloma with medication can make the situation worse.
Cryopreparations
The drug acts as liquid nitrogen. Due to the freezing effect, the warts gradually disappear. After a full course of therapy, the neoplasm mummifies and disappears.
The group of medicines includes:
- Product containing the active ingredients dimethyl alcohol and propane. It is produced in the form of a spray bottle. The medicine is used to control plantar papillomas and small formations. The spray is applied to a special applicator and applied to problematic areas of the skin for 10-30 seconds - it all depends on the size of the papilloma. If the accumulation has not disappeared after the first course of treatment, treatment should be restarted until the rash has completely disappeared, with an interval of 2 weeks. In advanced cases, 3 or more courses of treatment may be required. The product is contraindicated for wart cauterization in children, pregnant women and people with diabetes.
- Sprayer for removing new growths less than 7 mm in diameter. The composition of the drug is similar to the previous drug and the use of identical contraindications.
The effectiveness of freezing medicines is questionable, despite the high costs. There are many user reviews on the Internet that suggest that cryoprotectants are useless in the treatment of papillomatosis. Cases of damage to healthy areas of the epidermis have also been reported. Freezers should be used with care to avoid skin burns.
Creams and gels
Papillomas and warts can be removed not only with the help of solutions, but also with gels, ointments with a thick composition. The best ways to remove problems are listed below:
- A drug for the treatment of warts and papillomas with strong antiviral effects. The active substance is recombinant interferon alfa-2 for human use. The ointment is used to combat growths that occur anywhere. The side effect of treatment is possible scarring and scarring of the skin.
- A gel that promotes the death of HSV in infected cells and prevents the spread of viral infection to healthy areas of the skin. It is based on a natural component - purified potato shoot extract, hexose glycoside. The drug is applied to the lesions 4-5 times a day and does not cause discomfort after use. The drug is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation, or in children under 6 years of age.
- Cream for external use, immune response modifier. The active substances in 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 on the mucous membranes to avoid burns.
- Ointment with dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene having antiviral activity. The components of the ointment destroy pathogenic microorganisms in the epithelial layers. Suitable for combating all types of benign formations (genital warts, papillomas, warts) and is safe for children and pregnant women. No scars remain on the skin surface after treatment. The ointment is applied to problematic areas of the skin 3-4 times a day.
- Cream that contains only natural ingredients - mummy, cedar resin, oak and spruce bark, larch rubber. In this regard, the drug has a minimum list of contraindications and side effects in addition to allergies to the ingredients. The cream is applied to the wart once a day before going to bed. After the reduction, the procedure is performed twice a week.
Agents for the treatment of papillomas and warts, oral and IM use
Doctors believe that the medicine in tablet and injection form is effective in combating the problem. This is due to their complex therapeutic effect on the body of a sick person - antiviral, immunomodulatory.
The following pharmaceuticals are used to remove benign tumors:
- Preparation with inosine in tablet form. Effective for the treatment of papillomas located on the body, head and face, as well as warts. The instructions suggest 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 medicine is prescribed at a rate of 500 mg per 10 kg body weight. The price of the tablets depends on the number of capsules in the pack. It is characterized by antiviral, immunomodulatory and antibacterial activity.
- A relatively new drug with meglumine acridone acetate, an inducer of low molecular weight interferon, produced in tablets and ampoules for injection. The active ingredients of the product inhibit the development of the virus in the body and restore the body's defenses. The injections are given according to the schedule: once a day for 2 days, then every other day for 3 days, then for 3 days. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist. At least 10 injections are needed to achieve the result. They use tablets with a mild form of papillomatosis. Take 1 capsule daily for 10 days.
- Inducer of endogenous interferon synthesis in the form of a solution for injection. Its therapeutic effect is to stimulate the formation of antibodies against viral infections and strengthen the body's defenses. 6 injections (1 injection every 2 days) are needed to reduce the number and size of growths. An effective remedy for warts, but it is not available for every patient.
According to patient reviews, the combination of immunomodulatory drugs with antibacterial agents allows a positive therapeutic effect to be achieved.
Necrotizing drugs
The product group includes drugs with an aggressive composition that provokes the death of neoplasmic tissues. Solutions with acids or alkalis are mainly used for this purpose. Use papilloma products with caution to rule out burns to healthy structures. The list of the most effective solutions includes:
- Medicines with phenol, which is an oily liquid. Small growths are treated with the solution once a day. At least 3 treatment procedures are required to burn large formations.
- Medicines containing 2 aggressive ingredients. The solution kills the wart by coagulating its cellular proteins.
- Wart removers contain several types of aggressive acids: acetic acid, oxalic acid, lactic acid.
Recently, many new products have appeared on the market that are difficult to find in a pharmacy. The preparations are based on ingredients of plant origin that are safe for human skin. They help get rid of unwanted growths in 1-1, 5 months.
Traditional medicine
There are many folk remedies for warts and papillomas. The most popular and effective should be listed:
- Garlic ointment: The porridge is made from acetic acid, bacon and a few cloves of garlic. The resulting product is applied to the warts at night. A small piece of bandage is applied over the treated skin. Repeat the procedure until the skin is completely cleansed.
- Onion ointment with honey. This medicine is not suitable for people who are allergic to bee products. Vegetable juice is mixed with honey in a ratio of 2: 1.
- Strutene. The plant is cut closer to the root and the warts are smeared with yellow juice every 3-4 hours. Education disappears a month after such treatment.
There are many pharmacies and folk remedies for removing papillomas from the skin surface. However, they must all be agreed with your doctor. Treatment of moles or malignancies with the above methods may lead to worsening of the situation or infection of the epidermis.