Modern methods, ways to remove warts, method recommended by doctors

Warts are formations on the skin and mucous membranes of a benign nature, which occur due to the activation of the human papillomavirus.

They don't look aesthetically pleasing and tend to cause complexes. A person wants to get rid of them, but does not know how.

warts on the human body

Should we remove the buildup?

It depends on the size of the papillomas, their nature and the age of the person. But, most of the time, the answer is unmistakably positive, because warts are contagious and can be passed on to others. Perhaps autoinfection is also autoinoculation.

Firstly, the contagiousness of neoplasms is manifested not only by direct contact with them, but also by using common household items, personal hygiene items or simply touching the places where an infected person has touched. For example, a bus handrail.

Secondly, the location of the wart may be in a location most likely to suffer injuries - neck, feet, armpits, groin. These places are rubbed more often than others with clothes, pressed and touched. So it's full of malignancy, bleeding, overgrowth.

Thirdly, formations can increase in size and number, which causes aesthetic problems. This phenomenon can be called conquest of the territory by a mole.

Important! Not always, but perhaps a wart's degeneration into melanoma, an incurable aggressive skin cancer.

Main misconceptions about the danger of surgery

Early treatment and warts treatment are the best option. This will save a lot of time, effort and money. Although 70% of warts can disappear spontaneously after 2 years of existence, they can return with the same success and, in addition, to new places.

The fear of many when contacting a surgeon is associated with fear of the operation, its complications, relapses and possible pain during the procedure. They are completely unfounded, since modern methods provide great pain relief, and many do not even require anesthesia.

methods to remove warts

There is still a widespread opinion that an extra touch of a mole with a scalpel will increase its growth. This is the deepest misconception - it is the surgical intervention that will prevent the spread of the virus and prevent the growth of the wart. Fortunately, there are enough methods for this.

Strangers can be called patients who are not afraid to use traditional home methods and refuse qualified help. A doctor's experience and qualifications are obviously crucial, but a good surgeon is not uncommon.

And one more help - don't trust cosmetologists and run to them with warts. They just don't have enough medical education.

Modern methods

There are newer or older removal methods. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. In addition, the effect depends on the size of the wart, its position and the depth of growth.

All methods can be combined in 3 groups: hardware, surgical and chemical. Alternative treatment is more related to the physical (mechanical) impact method.

When you contact the doctor, he can indicate the best option, in his opinion, but the last choice is made by the patient himself.

A preliminary consultation is also necessary because not all of the methods you have chosen may be suitable, as there are contraindications and limitations.

Laser treatment

The laser method can be called universal. Among all the methods, he is in the lead today. With the help of a laser, you can remove warts in the most difficult, delicate and painful places. It is also advantageous for not leaving scars. The bundle is the safest and least traumatic.

laser treatment of warts

The efficiency is so high that a procedure is sufficient. The essence of the thermal effect on the wart is to burn with temperature. Healing is fast, without scarring and complications.

More laser signs:

  • the patient does not feel pain;
  • without the need for anesthesia;
  • complete removal;
  • fast - takes 1 to 2 minutes. Relapses are only possible in 20% of cases.

The burn leaves a pit that heals in 2 weeks. The skin may lighten temporarily, which also disappears on its own after 3 weeks.

Cauterization with liquid nitrogen

Freezing is the freezing of a wart by the low temperature method using liquid nitrogen. Duration - 30 seconds. Freezing leads to the death of the growth tissue. When exposed to freezing, the papilloma thickens and turns white. After a minute, it turns red and swells.

A bubble of gray liquid will appear at home. In a week, it will spread on its own and a crust will form. The crust heals and falls in 2 weeks.

A pinkish stain remains, gradually its color will become the same as that of the skin. The formation will disappear in 2 weeks and a pink spot will appear at the removal site, which gradually disappears.

moxibustion with liquid nitrogen

Pros:

  • without pain, without scarring and without the need for anesthesia;
  • without infection or bleeding.

The only disadvantage is that there is no way to control the depth of the impact.

On the soles of the feet, the impact lasts for about 1 minute. The procedure can be repeated on the sole up to 5 times. Less - long healing of wounds.

Electrocoagulation

Electrocoagulation for warts uses high frequency currents. It focuses on a loop that cuts the wart. The moxibustion temperature is around 80 degrees.

No bleeding due to simultaneous blood vessel clotting. Local anesthesia is required. A great advantage of the method is to prevent the virus from spreading further. In addition, the method is quite budgetary and effective.

The surrounding tissue must be covered and the skin must be previously disinfected. There is also a crust formation stage. It disappears in a week. After that, an almost imperceptible transparent scar remains, but more often a clear spot. There are no relapses!

Application of radio wave therapy

The method is not considered less effective than the electric current. Moxibustion is made with special devices; a doctor will help you choose the right one. This is a radio wave generator, its high frequency electric waves do not touch the wart, but cut it off completely.

application of radio wave therapy

The essence of the action is that the wart cells contain liquid, which expands with radio waves, the wart swells and explodes. The work is done with a special nib that resembles a ballpoint pen.

Scars and infections do not happen. The only disadvantage is the pain of the procedure, so the tumor is preliminarily lubricated with anesthetic. Healthy cells are not damaged. Moxibustion lasts about 20 minutes.

Addendum! In the crust phase, it cannot be wetted and peeled! She disappears alone in a week.

Surgical excision

Surgical removal is a traditional and classic method, which is performed with a scalpel. It is not used often now. The method is traumatic and relapses, scarring.

There is a risk of damage to adjacent tissues, the possibility of infection. But it is irreplaceable if the wart is large. Under local anesthesia with a special spoon, after the incision, the wart is scraped. The seams are cosmetic, they are removed after a week. The scar remains about 3 mm in size and disappears over time.

Chemical moxibustion

Formation occurs with an acid or alkali. After a while, wash. There are usually at least 6 procedures to achieve the effect. There is a burning sensation or tingling sensation during it. The wart dries and falls off.

chemical cauterization of warts

Disadvantages:

  • there is a risk that the virus will spread further and the infection is not excluded;
  • healthy tissue is usually damaged;
  • scarring is possible, healing takes about 10 days.

The method is used only if other methods are impossible.

Advantages and disadvantages of different methods, which is better

Any removal method has its pros and cons, there are no ideal options. Today the most popular methods are: laser therapy, cryotherapy, electrocoagulation, radio waves, surgical scalpel - in decreasing order of frequency of use. The cost of the first 3 methods is actually in the same price range.

The laser is the first to drive: there are no inaccessible places for it, it is safe, fast and painless. Cryodestruction is considered the second most effective, but with it there is no possibility to control the depth of exposure, and there may be recurrences.

And one more conclusion - the laser can remove just 1 small formation in 1 session.

Cryotherapy is applicable for papillomatosis, when up to 40 tumors can be removed in 1 procedure. But the doctor's experience is of great importance for quality.

How does the location and type of growth affect the choice of technique?

types of warts

There are 4 types of warts:

  • vulgar- in the form of small nodules, usually grow on the fingers and toes, on the back of the hands;
  • plano- typical for teenagers, presents as protruding spots; these include the plantar (thorns);
  • filiform (acrocordes)- thin and elastic lumps on the leg, appear on the face (eyelids, lips) and neck;
  • genital warts - usually located on the mucous membrane of the genitals; they resemble cauliflower in appearance.

These 4 types are of viral origin and belong to real warts.

But there are also senile keratomas, which are caused by functional skin disorders. They do not require treatment, only observation. Cryotherapy can be used if desired.

The doctor recommends a removal method, but ultimately the patient chooses. How the method is chosen depends on the type of wart: small formations can be safely removed with a radio wave or liquid nitrogenknife.

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Radio Knifeis ​​applicable on the face and neck, feet and palms, groin. With papillomas on the eyelids, it is not used. They can use a laser or liquid nitrogen.

Freezingis ​​also used on the arms and feet (on the soles of the feet), papillomas on the neck. The cryo method can be called universal. It's safe.

Laser- removes all warts on any part of the body, including under the nails.

The surgical methodis ​​used for large tumors in the oral mucosa.

Electrocoagulationis ​​recommended for flat, common warts. It can even be applied to the face. With large formations, the effect is negligible. In addition, the electric knife is not used for plantar warts, because they usually have deep roots and are very dense.

Important! It is advisable to remove plantar growths only in a hospital.

The chemical method gives good results in plantar, flat and pointed injuries. Physical methods are ineffective compared to him.

Which method of removing formations do doctors recommend?

The customer chooses, of course, according to his capabilities. But he must be guided by the doctor's opinion to the correct decision. Experts prefer the complex (combined) treatment of warts, where the primary place is removal.

In addition, treatment will include oral administration of drugs with antiviral activity. Although the HPV virus (human papillomavirus) is not 100% cured and in many ways its activation depends on the state of immunity, it can be delayed, "asleep" and remission can be prolonged.

In addition to antiviral drugs, immunomodulators are used for this purpose. This is primarily a group of interferons.

Doctors treat popular methods without much enthusiasm, as treatment is not done by doctors and is not safe. It is fraught with damage to the surrounding tissues, infection, inflammation. Children under 5 must not remove warts in any way.