Papillomas are a sign of infection with HPV (human papillomavirus). They are small, benign growths on the skin.
They can appear anywhere: on the face, arms, legs, genitals and even on the mucous membranes of the internal organs, for example, on the stomach or cervix.
Warts mean the presence of an infection in the body, the action of which must be prevented, and the formations themselves must be removed.
There are many ways to get rid of papillomas on the body. And they are all painless and safe. Medical centers will choose a suitable procedure and do everything quickly and efficiently.
Such methods are suitable if the disease is in an advanced form. And if the warts appeared recently, you should not resort to these methods, but try antiviral ointments for papillomas and folk methods.
Today, there are many ointments for the treatment of the papilloma virus.
Ointments for papillomas
The pharmacy has a huge selection of drugs for papilloma, including creamy products. Papilloma ointment is a convenient way to remove the defect, which anyone can use.
Many resort to radical methods of growth excision: electrocoagulation, radio wave removal, laser cauterization, the use of liquid nitrogen, surgery.
But before deciding on such procedures, each person tries to get rid of the problem on his own, using less dangerous methods, which include papilloma ointment.
And if self-medication does not give the right result, you need to seek medical help. Using papilloma ointment as a treatment means simply and quickly (from a few days to a few weeks) to get rid of hated growths.
Compared with medical methods, this method of treating formations at home will take a lot of time and patience, but the result will not disappoint.
If there is a papilloma on the body, the ointment is the best way to get rid of pathology, it has no contraindications and a huge list of possible complications.
The action of ointments from papillomas
Most of the well-known and popular ointments for papillomas have a local effect, and the active substances contained in their composition do not penetrate into the systemic circulation.
As a result of this principle of action, side effects are not observed after ointments, unlike taking drugs.
The effective effect of papilloma ointments is due to their properties:
- destruction of infected cells;
- stimulation of the immune system;
- anesthesia;
- antiviral property;
- anti-inflammatory effect.
Each ointment for the treatment of papilloma has a unique composition, and you should carefully choose the right drug. One ointment can combine all properties, while the other can be versatile.
For example, salicylic ointment has an anti-inflammatory effect, destroys benign cells.
Before using ointment from plantar or dry papillomas, the affected area of the skin should be steamed and dried with a clean, soft towel, only then lubricated with the selected product.
The active components of the ointment enter the structure of the papilloma, acting on the cells affected by the virus.
However, if the virus is not active enough, an effective result can be obtained.
Modern pharmacies offer a huge selection of ointments for papillomas, but there are several popular drugs.
salicylic ointment
Salicylic ointment for removing papillomas is one of the current and effective ways to get rid of the defect.
However, unpleasant local reactions may occur as a result of applying the product to the skin.
To remove neoplasms, it is necessary to apply a composition with a concentration of 60%, as a result, after applying the ointment to the tumor, a burning sensation appears and painful sensations appear.
After applying a thin layer of product to the steamed papilloma, it must be fixed with a bandage and left for 12 hours.
You need to repeat the procedure every day until the result is achieved.
There are many other ointments for the treatment of papillomas. The most suitable drug will be recommended by a specialist.
Papilloma cream
The cream also effectively acts on external factors that affect the activation and development of viruses. It increases the strength of the body and strengthens the immune system, which contributes to a better fight against HPV.
Before applying the cream, the localization area should be washed with soap and dried, then a thin layer of cream should be applied and left for 10 hours without being fixed with a bandage, then washed with warm soapy water.
The procedure should be done once a day until the formation completely disappears, but it should be noted that the maximum use of the cream is 4 months.
Homemade ointments
Effective ointments for papillomas can be prepared independently using ingredients that you can always find at home.
There are several best recipes for wart creams:
- garlic cream. It is easy to prepare by chopping 1 clove of garlic and mixing it with 1 teaspoon of face or hand cream. Apply the resulting mass to the affected area and fix with a bandage for 5 hours, then rinse. Follow the procedure for a month. Instead of garlic, you can use chopped young celandine;
- egg vinegar ointment. It is necessary to dissolve the eggshell in 0. 5 liters of vinegar, then add nutria oil until a creamy consistency is formed. Vinegar extract can cause burns, you should be careful;
- vinegar and onion cream. Peel 1 onion, put in a bowl and pour vinegar, leave to infuse for 3 days. Onions should be mashed and mashed, which must be lubricated with papillomas for 30 minutes once a day, and then washed.
Tips for choosing ointments for papillomas
It is not recommended to choose a remedy for removing papillomas on your own, initially you need to consult a doctor. It is important to make sure that the selected product is of good quality and to see the expiration date.
The choice of ointment should be based on the location of the formations, their number and size (the maximum size of the treated area is 20 cm square), the degree of virus activity.
You should mainly learn about contraindications, which include diabetes mellitus and impaired metabolic processes in the body.
Some ointments are intended for the treatment of papillomas on the mucous membranes, others - on the skin. The composition of the drug plays an important role, since some ointments may consist of plant components, while others will contain acids.
Also remember that an integrated approach is needed to treat HPV. And it is better to choose ointments with more than 2 properties.
If the papillomas are located on the genitals, then before starting treatment it is necessary to check for the possibility of degeneration into oncology.