Review of effective pharmaceutical remedies for warts of different localizations

Today, the most popular methods for removing warts are:

• Laser;
• Radio wave;
• Removal with liquid nitrogen;
• Electrocoagulation;
• Traditional surgery.

The use of one or another method of removing warts (cryodestruction, electrocoagulation, laser exposure, surgical excision) depends on the size of the formation and the patient’s personal preferences.

All methods, except surgical, do not require special preparation. Blood tests for clotting, infections, etc. are only necessary before excision of the wart with a scalpel.

Laser removal of warts

Laser removal is the most popular way to get rid of skin tumors. Its advantage is speed, absence of scars, minimal risk of infection and other complications. The method is suitable for removing small warts, although it is also used for large tumors. For example, it is difficult to do without a laser when you need to remove a wart on the face or other open area of ​​the body. Healthy tissues are not affected during laser destruction of warts. There are no incisions made on the skin, the method is completely non-contact.

The laser beam gently cauterizes the blood vessels surrounding the wart. Bacteria are killed during the procedure. Recovery takes no more than a week. Swelling, bleeding, infection and other complications are excluded. If necessary, the warts remaining after tissue removal can be sent for histology, since they are not completely destroyed.

The procedure is simple and anesthesia may be used. The patient is placed on a couch and the laser device is aimed at the wart. After this, a beam is fired, which evaporates part of the tumor tissue in a split second. After a few seconds of such exposure, the procedure ends, but if the wart is very large, it has to be removed in several stages. This is the main drawback - if a course of procedures is necessary, the patient spends a lot of personal time and pays for several sessions.

Forms of remedies for warts of different localization

To treat papillomatosis, drugs are used in various dosage forms.

What the pharmacist will offer:

1. Tablets for oral administration are indicated for any location of warts as part of complex therapy. Antiviral, homeopathic remedies.
2. Rectal and vaginal suppositories - for the appearance of condylomas on the reproductive organs, anus, perianal fold.
3. Injection forms – in the presence of space-occupying formations, a large affected area, or recurrent course of the disease.
4. Aggressive phosphorus liquids - for treating vegetations on the skin. They have a keratolytic effect. Not recommended for use on genitals.
5. Ointments, gels - for treating vegetation. Helps activate local protection, relieve itching and discomfort.
6. Sprays - used for condylomatosis to treat the walls of the vagina.
7. Preparations for freezing formations are approved for removing warts on the skin, including in children and pregnant women.

The choice of medicine is the prerogative of the doctor. The location of warts, age, medical history of the patient, his current condition, type of disease - acute or chronic process, type of papillomavirus strain are taken into account. The treatment is complemented by the administration of vitamin complexes in any convenient dosage form.

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Removal of warts using the radio wave method

This is the most gentle technique and is also best suited for small warts. High-frequency waves make it possible to remove pathological tissues by literally evaporating them, which makes this method similar to laser destruction. The mark left on the skin is practically invisible, so the use of radio waves is possible even on the face.

The advantages of this method also include:

• Painless;
• Fast recovery;
• Minimum complications and side effects;
• Elimination of bacteria during the procedure;
• No need for complex care;
• Possibility of histological analysis.

The downside is that radio wave surgery is not suitable for particularly large warts.

What are warts and what are the causes of their appearance?

Warts are areas of altered skin that stand out due to their color, texture and shape. These formations are viral in nature, so if left untreated, papillomas and condylomas will increase in size and number, covering an ever larger area. In no case should the disease be neglected, because trauma to the formations can lead to infection entering the blood or transition to the state of a malignant tumor. In addition, warts give the skin an unattractive appearance, which can cause a person's self-esteem to decrease. Papillomas are contagious, which means their presence on the skin can make it difficult to communicate with other people.

Cell changes are affected by the human papillomavirus, abbreviated as HPV. This infection can be transmitted from person to person through household or sexual contact, as well as from mother to child during childbirth. Initially, the virus does not announce its presence in the body, but if immunity decreases, it becomes more active and causes the appearance of skin growths.

The incubation period of the disease is several months, and some people infected with the papilloma virus never develop warts. In a healthy body, the activity of the virus is suppressed. In the absence of provoking factors, the occurrence of growths can certainly be avoided. Such provoking factors include everything that can disrupt the functioning of the human immune system, namely:

• An illness that takes a lot of effort from the body to fight. To prevent the influence of this factor, many people, simultaneously with treatment of the underlying disease, take antiviral therapy and immunomodulators to prevent the papillomavirus from becoming more active.
• Nervous feelings, stress, chronic lack of sleep. These factors significantly weaken the body’s defenses and deprive it of strength. To remove this factor, you will need to reconsider your work and rest schedule.
• Avitaminosis. The lack of these valuable substances leads to disruptions in the functioning of all body systems, including the immune system. To avoid this, you need to eat right and take vitamin complexes if necessary.

Removing warts with liquid nitrogen

Cryodestruction is a contact method for removing warts. Its advantages are its low price, speed of procedure, and good results. The method is suitable for removal in any area of ​​the body, but is rarely used when working with the face - small marks are possible. On the negative side: sometimes there is pain during and after the procedure.

The removal process with liquid nitrogen is simple. The patient is placed or seated on a couch in the operating room, and the site of exposure is treated with an antiseptic. The doctor dips a cotton swab or special instrument into liquid nitrogen. Its temperature is below −195.75°C. After this, the doctor brings the stick to the wart and touches it. Tissues quickly freeze and collapse - cells rupture due to the expansion of frozen water. Remaining tissue is removed and the wound is treated.

Review of the best products for removing growths

The best remedy for removing warts associated with papillomavirus is a drug prescribed by a doctor. An examination by a doctor is necessary to exclude the malignant nature of the formation and to select an effective dosage form.

Self-administration of medications can have unpleasant and dangerous health consequences.

Drops, solutions and liquids

Liquid products are intended for local treatment of formations. Can be used at home, suitable for removing any growths. The exceptions are genital papillomas and flat condylomas on the cervix.

1. Verrukacid - the drug coagulates protein compounds of the skin. Used in the treatment of plantar spines, filiform warts, and corneal calluses. Drops are applied to the affected area. From 7 to 10 formations can be processed simultaneously.
2. Panavir - in ampoules for injection. Indicated for severe, recurrent forms of papillomatosis. Intramuscular administration.
3. Feresol is a phenol-based liquid with an unpleasant odor. During treatment, a chemical burn of the skin occurs and the formation is separated from the body. Suitable for removal on legs, arms. It is not used in gynecological practice due to the high risk of damage to the mucous membrane.
4. Juice and tincture of celandine - used in home practice. Has a cauterizing effect. The products are used to treat vegetations on the body and spines on the heels.

Celandine is poisonous. It is prohibited to use the plant juice to treat children and pregnant women.

Formic and boric alcohol, vinegar and salt are used in folk medicine to treat warts in concentrated form. They have a cauterizing effect, but can cause tissue burns and long-healing wounds.

Acid based products

Preparations based on salicylic and other acids are keratolytics. The active substances of such drugs dissolve intercellular cement and cause peeling of the skin. The substances have a powerful antibacterial and aseptic effect:

1. Duofilm - based on salicylic, lactic acid for the treatment of vegetations on the feet and fingers. Not used to treat formations on intimate organs, in the perianal fold, hairy warts, moles.
2. Collomak is a drug with a similar composition. Apply to the affected area 1-2 times a day. Do not use for treating mucous membranes.
3. Solcoderm is produced in the form of a cream. Ingredients: oxalic acid, lactic acid, concentrated acetic acid, nitric acid, copper nitrate in the form of trihydrate. Used to treat warts vulgaris. The maximum processing area is 2 square meters. cm.

Sprays

The drug in aerosol form Epigen was developed by Heminova.

The main components of the product are a mixture of organic acids. They suppress the activity of HPV and promote the regression of warts.

The use of the spray is indicated for genital condylomatosis and skin formations. The drug is sprayed several times a day on the affected areas of the skin. There are recommendations for using the spray for tongue papillomatosis, but this point is not described in the instructions.

Electrocoagulation of warts

This method is also suitable for most areas of the body, including the face. Before the operation, it is necessary to use local anesthesia and treat the skin with an antiseptic. Removal is carried out using an electrocoagulator - a special device that heats tissue with high-frequency electric current. The loop of the device touches the tumor and gently cuts it off, while simultaneously cauterizing the surrounding blood vessels and destroying bacteria. Loop temperature 800°C. After exposure, a thin crust forms, which falls off within a few days, leaving behind a small pink spot.

The advantages of the procedure are the small amount of time required, the ability to remove several warts in one session (if they are located close to each other), and large warts can be removed. During and after the operation, bleeding and infection are excluded. When removing small warts, no traces are left.

The downside is that it cannot be used for plantar warts. They are very rough and localized in a too dense layer of skin. In such situations, more intense types of influence are used.

How to prevent scarring after removal

After removal, a scar may remain. To avoid this, you must follow your doctor's instructions during the recovery period. The wound should be treated with the recommended antiseptic and the dressings should be changed. Additional treatment with Contratubex containing heparin will speed up regenerative processes.

Leaving the wound untreated, scratching it, introducing an infection, a person will provoke suppuration. In this case, the scars will remain after removing the growth, and over time it will be impossible to remove them.

Groups of funds by action

Modern drugs for warts are grouped depending on the effect they have on tumors. Standing apart are folk remedies, which are less effective compared to drugs from the pharmacy, but may have fewer contraindications or be used in situations where it is not possible to buy specialized drugs.

At the first signs of growths, you should consult a dermatologist, who will select medications taking into account the nature of the disease and the characteristics of the individual patient.

Pharmacy products prescribed by dermatologists are divided into the following groups:

1. Destructive substances that remove tumor tissue. Due to the presence of aggressive active ingredients in the composition of the products, not all such drugs can be used to remove warts in a child.
2. Antiviral tablets and ointments. Removing formations will be useless if the activity of the virus that caused their appearance is not suppressed. To prevent relapses and prevent the growth of existing growths, local and general antiviral drugs are used.
3. Immunostimulating agents. Like drugs from the second category, they can be intended for local and general treatment. The purpose of such remedies is to strengthen the immune system so that the body has the strength to fight the virus on its own. As a rule, such treatment is prescribed simultaneously with destructive agents to remove tumors.

Each of the remedies has its own advantages and disadvantages, which include all sorts of contraindications and side effects. Due to these circumstances, it is better not to self-medicate warts, especially in a child.