Warts are benign formations that are located on the surface of the skin and protrude beyond its borders. The growths have different sizes and shapes, they differ from each other 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.
The papilloma virus settles in the lower layer of the epidermis, causing the growth and division of new cells. Sometimes a person treats papillomas on their own without certain medications. But most often the formations disappear only after intensive therapy, and in severe cases they degenerate into oncological tumors.
Warts often give the patient only moral discomfort, because warts located on open areas of the skin look unaesthetic.
Another reason for the need for treatment are minor injuries to the nipples located on accessible parts of the body (arms, legs, head). Mechanical damage leads to the growth of the nipple in size or to its infection.
There are several ways to solve the problem: surgical and conservative. Doctors more often resort to another technique.
Types of warts for warts
Benign growths are removed with the help of several types of medications. All of them lead to the destruction of pathological education and the gradual death of its cells. For this purpose, use:
- freezing agents;
- keratolytics;
- immunomodulators;
- products based on natural ingredients;
- softening plasters.
To understand the therapeutic effect of individual groups of drugs, it is necessary to consider each drug separately. These drugs cannot be used for self-medication if the person is not sure exactly the reasons for its occurrence. Treating malignant papillomas with drugs can make the situation worse.
Cryopreparations
The drugs act as liquid nitrogen. Due to the freezing effect, the wart gradually dies. After a full course of therapy, the neoplasm mummifies and disappears.
The group of drugs includes:
- A product whose active ingredients are dimethyl alcohol and propane. It is produced in the form of a spray bottle. The drug is used to combat plantar papillomas and small formations. The spray is applied on 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 lumps do not disappear after the first therapy, the treatment is continued until the rash completely disappears, with a break of 2 weeks. In advanced cases, 3 or more treatments may be required. The drug is contraindicated for use for cauterization of warts in children, pregnant women and people suffering from diabetes mellitus.
- Spray prescribed for the removal of neoplasms less than 7 mm in diameter. The drug has a composition similar to the previous drug and identical contraindications for use.
The effectiveness of drug freezing is questionable, despite the high cost. Many user reviews have been collected on the Internet, which indicate the uselessness of cryopreservation in the treatment of papillomatosis. Cases of damage to healthy areas of the epidermis have also been described. Freezers should be used carefully to avoid skin burns.
Creams and gels
Papillomas and warts can be removed not only with the help of solutions, but also gels, ointments with a dense composition. The best ways to remove problematic formations are presented below:
- Remedy for warts and papillomas with strong antiviral action. The active ingredient in the composition is recombinant interferon alfa-2 for humans. The ointment is used to combat growths that occur in any area. A side effect of the treatment is the possible formation of scars and scars on 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 sprout extract, hexose glycoside. The medicine is applied to the lesions 4-5 times a day and does not cause discomfort after use. The medicine is not recommended for women during pregnancy and breastfeeding and for children younger than 6 years.
- Cream for external use, modifier of the immune response. The active substances of the agent activate the production of interferon in the body. The composition is applied to the nipple once a day and washed off after 8-10 hours. The cream is not recommended to be applied on mucous membranes to avoid burns.
- Ointment with dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene, which has antiviral effect. Fat components destroy pathogenic microorganisms in the epithelial layers. It is suitable for suppressing all types of benign formations (genital warts, papillomas, warts) and is safe for children and pregnant women. After the therapy, no scars remain on the surface of the skin. Ointment is applied to problem areas of the skin 3-4 times a day.
- A cream that contains only natural ingredients - mummy, cedar resin, oak and fir bark, larch gum. In this regard, the drug has a minimal list of contraindications and side effects, in addition to allergies to components. The cream is applied to the nipple once a day, before bedtime. After reducing the size of the clusters, the procedure is performed 2 times a week.
Medicines for papillomas and warts, oral and IM use
Doctors believe that drugs in the form of tablets and injections are 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 neoplasms:
- Preparation with inosine in tablet form. Effective for the treatment of papillomas located on the body, head and face, as well as in condyloma. The instructions show that adults and children older than 12 should take 2 tablets 3 times a day for 2 weeks. For children older than 3 years, the drug is prescribed in a dose 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.
- A relatively new drug with meglumine acridone acetate - an inducer of low molecular weight interferon, produced in tablets and ampoules for injection. The active components of the agent inhibit the development of the virus in the body and restore the body's defenses. Injections with the solution are made according to the scheme: once a day for 2 days, then every other day for 3 days, then after 3 days. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist. At least 10 injections are needed to achieve results. With a mild form of papillomatosis, they resort to pills. Take 1 capsule daily for 10 days.
- Inducer of endogenous interferon synthesis in the form of solution for injection. Its therapeutic effect is to stimulate the production of antibodies against viral infections and strengthen the body's defenses. To reduce the number and size of growths, it is necessary to perform 6 injections (1 injection every 2 days). An effective remedy for warts, but it is not available to every patient.
According to patient reviews, the combination of immunomodulatory drugs with antibacterial agents allows to achieve a positive effect of therapy.
Necrotizing drugs
The group of agents includes drugs of aggressive composition that cause death of neoplasm tissue. For this purpose, solutions with acids or alkalis are generally prescribed. Use papilloma medications with caution to rule out burns to healthy structures. The list of the most effective solutions includes:
- A drug with phenol, which is an oily liquid. Small growths are treated with the solution once a day. At least 3 processing operations are required to burn large formations.
- A drug that contains 2 aggressive components. The solution destroys the wart by coagulating the proteins of its cells.
- The wart remover contains several types of aggressive acids: acetic, oxalic, lactic.
Recently, many new products have appeared on the market that are difficult to find in a pharmacy. 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. The most popular and most effective are:
- Garlic fat: porridge is made from acetic acid, lard and a few cloves of garlic. The resulting product is applied to the nipple at night. A small piece of bandage is applied to the treated skin surface. The procedure is repeated until the skin is completely cleansed.
- Onion ointment with honey. The drug is not suitable for people who are allergic to bee products. Vegetable juice is mixed with honey in a ratio of 2: 1.
- Celandine. 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 pharmaceutical and folk remedies for removing papillomas from the surface of the skin. However, everything must be agreed with the doctor. Treatment of moles or malignant tumors with these methods can lead to worsening of the situation or infection of the epidermis.