Papillomas are benign growths on our skin. As a rule, they have the appearance of a wart on a thin stem and are expanded at the top, resemble a cauliflower, are hard and have a brown or pinkish color. The cause of their appearance is a virus, and the papilloma itself can reach a size of up to 1 cm in diameter.
Where does the innovation come from?
Papillomas spread to different parts of the skin: on the eyelid, in the mouth, on the lips, chest, armpits and intimate places. The most problematic is their removal on the genitals, as they mainly appear there in the form of a cluster.
This virus can be transmitted in the following cases:
- you can get infected in public places (baths, saunas);
- the neoplasm is transmitted from mother to child;
- formations appear with weakened immunity;
- during the period of pregnancy;
- under severe stress;
- sexually.
How to get rid of papillomas?
There are several methods of removing papillomas.
For example, surgical, but they resort to its use when the formation begins to exceed 1 cm in diameter, and even if there is a suspicion of oncology. Most often, a more gentle method of removal is used - cauterization with liquid nitrogen. Destruction by cold is a painless operation and looks like this: the cut papilloma is filled with liquid nitrogen, a reaction occurs with the air, which subsequently turns into crystals that destroy the papilloma itself.
And now we will talk about the most effective method of treating this virus - laser removal. Before the procedure, doctors do tests to rule out the risk of cancer, and if there are none, proceed to the procedure itself.
A laser is directed to training and maintained for just under a minute. The beam removes water from diseased cells and they turn into a scab. Within half an hour, the skin in this place will turn red and this reaction will subside in a few days.
Is it necessary to remove the papilloma?
Removal is not mandatory. However, it should be borne in mind that there are many types of such formations, and you yourself cannot determine which one you have, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.
For example, with a certain type of virus, a disease can turn into an oncological disease in 3-5 years, while it will quickly spread throughout the body. So it's best to protect yourself and get rid of education once and for all. Do not even think about removing the papilloma on your own and at home, this can lead to great complications.
Who has the right to be removed?
Indications for the use of the above methods are the appearance of papillomas on human skin. They are mainly removed only when they have lost their original appearance, for example if you have injured it, it has become inflamed or cancer cells are present.
As mentioned above, the main way to treat them is to remove them, but so that they no longer bother you with their appearance, you need to undergo a prevention course, which can include taking immunostimulating, antiviral and cytotoxic drugs.
Features of the procedure
Laser removal treatment affects the skin differently depending on the size of the lesion. It is also worth noting that this procedure solves the reappearance problem.
Despite all the advantages of this method, it also has its drawbacks. For example, if the formation was large, a scar may remain in place after the procedure. This is due to the fact that tissue regeneration is slowed down.
It is very important to provide the skin with proper care after the operation, as it is the wrong skin care, or its absence, that can lead to inflammation and suppuration.
How is laser papilloma removal performed?
In any case, before starting the procedure, it is necessary to undergo an examination and consult a doctor. This is necessary to find out if there are blood diseases or intolerances to such operations. Local anesthesia is used during the procedure.
The laser removal procedure is painless and completely safe when performed in a specialized clinic. The success of the operation depends not only on the equipment, but also directly on the experience of the doctor who will perform the removal.
The depth of the rays is selected individually for each patient, depending on the thickness of the skin. The beam is divided into many small rays, which are directed to the papilloma itself to burn the affected cells, without harming your health. The laser clogs blood vessels, stopping bleeding. This ensures that there will be no bruising after removal. At the end of the procedure, the wound is treated with an antiseptic and a bandage or plaster is applied.
An operation such as laser removal will help you get rid of the formations forever.
Contraindications
What are the contraindications for this procedure:
- During pregnancy, this method cannot be used, because due to the active activity of the hormones of the expectant mother, a colloidal scar can remain on the body;
- For people with cancer, laser removal is also categorically contraindicated;
- The fair sex is not recommended to carry out the procedure before the age of eighteen and after 45.
Furthermore, a contraindication is:
- The period of breastfeeding of a child;
- High blood pressure before the procedure
- Acute and chronic skin diseases;
- Herpes on the skin;
- Fever and cold;
- Diabetes;
- Post-sun period.
Post-operative care
A very important factor is proper care after the procedure, because if you take care of it incorrectly or refuse it altogether, the place where the papilloma was located may become inflamed or worsen.
So, the basic rules for care after the procedure:
- You can not wet the place where the papilloma was for three days, and for the first day it is better not to wash at all in order to avoid the ingress of water;
- It is not recommended to remove the crust;
- Do not lubricate with various creams and ointments;
- Don't sunbathe;
- Do not bathe in a bathroom or sauna;
- Don't swim in the pool;
- Do not apply cosmetics if the papilloma was on the face;
- It is allowed to smear with "Karganate" or "Fukortsin" once a day;
- In order not to contaminate the wound, you can apply a gauze bandage and seal it with duct tape. Within two to three days, the scab will go away on its own and the healthy skin will be in place.
If you follow these simple rules of care, there will be no consequences for your skin and you will be satisfied with the result.
Reviews of many people about laser removal are very positive, since there is no bleeding and blistering on the body during the operation, the operation itself is very fast and painless, there are no scars and small (if the formation was no longer by 1 cm) formations are removed in one session.
If you have not yet decided how to get rid of papillomas, we recommend laser removal, you will be satisfied with the process itself and its consequences.