About a quarter of the population suffers from such a problem as warts. Someone doesn't pay attention to them, but someone worries, tries to cure them. Most neoplasms do not pose a particular threat, but there are deadly (malignant) species.
Their appearance is a serious dermatological disease that arose as a result of the human papilloma virus entering the body with weak immunity or severe disease. The virus affects not only the visible parts of the body: arms, face, legs, but also the internal system of the body, it remains for life. The person lives unaware of the disease, is a carrier and, unfortunately, infects healthy people.
Today, more than a hundred species of this pathogen are known. Only humans are susceptible to it, so the fear of infecting animals, especially toads, is a myth.
What is a nipple?
A wartIt is a benign neoplasm of the skin caused by a virus. It develops in the form of nodules or papillae. They can be one by one or in close groups. It spreads among children and adults with weak immunity.
In children, there is a desire for the wart to be torn off or simply scratched, leading to the transmission of the infection to a clean area of skin. Warts behave completely unexpectedly: they can disappear on their own without any effect on them, or they cannot be affected by the most effective medications and treatments.
Types of warts
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Oval platesup to 9 mm in size, rising slightly above the skin. Painted in gray-yellow or yellow-pink. They form numerous clusters. Cause of itching. On the outside, they look like nettle burns. They appear on the face, neck, back of the skin of the arms and legs, the body of girls, boys. This species is not found in adults. They occur during hormonal changes in the body.
Hence the other namejuvenile warts. Their appearance on the skin of a young man's face can cause the beginning of the use of razors: wounds on the skin of the face, neck and non-compliance with basic hygiene rules. They pass by themselves.
Photography
A photograph of straight nipples clearly shows the characteristic features of this species:
Vulgar
The most common type. It especially affects children. Location - fingers, palms, hands, rarely appear on the mucous membranes. Outgrowth from 0, 5 to 2 mm, flesh-colored, may be with red spots.
They grow from mother's nipples to children. This type of treatment is not required. After 3-6-8 months they disappear on their own. Several cases have been identified where the wart lasted 1. 5 years. Of course, they can be removed if they are localized on a large area of skin or cause discomfort when moving.
Photography
The photo shows the structure and location of the vulgar wart on the fingers:
filiform
A common sight among the elderly. In rare cases, pregnant women get sick, which is a signal for a problem during pregnancy, and in women with menopause, because the hormonal background breaks down. In the initial stage, a bump is formed, which increases in size, takes the form of a thread of 5 to 10 mm of flesh color. They can merge into groups, forming a cap.
They appear in the area of the eyes, nose, neck, groin, armpits, around the breasts in women, or where the skin is sensitive, there are wrinkles and places with excessive sweating. Requires careful observation by specialists, treatment. They don't go alone. It should be treated or removed.
Photography
The photo shows filiform warts that hit around:
Genital warts
small formationspink meat, divided into slices. On the outside, they resemble cauliflower. They develop on the genitals, anus, in rare cases in the oral cavity, urethra. Apparently, warts are confused with mother-of-pearl papules, which are not a disease.
Genital warts are soft to the touch, attached to a thin stem, and can be of different sizes: from 2 millimeters to 10 centimeters. They are transmitted only sexually, so they belong to the venereal disease of the same name. Areas with small cracks or injuries are particularly vulnerable.
They appear 2-3 months after sexual contact, if the immunity is excellent, then the process can last for decades. The spread of the virus in the body can cause cervical cancer in women and penile cancer in men. Therefore, if this type of wart is found, it is important to urgently contact doctors - specialists: venereologists, gynecologists. Get rid of only treatment and removal.
Photography
The photo shows pointed (anogenital) nipples:
Senile (seborrheic keratosis)
They occur in the elderly.Dark brown or blackreminiscent of melanoma (malignant tumors), so it is important to consult an oncologist. They appear on the face, neck, torso. This type of neoplasm is the only one that is not caused by the human papilloma virus. Over time, the wart becomes thick to the touch, covered with a keratinized crust with black or white "pearls".
Location - chest, neck, face, arms. They do not appear on the soles and palms. The size is from 2 mm to 6 cm. Individual outgrowths and foci of clusters of up to several dozen are also possible. Patients with multiple seborrheic keratosis sometimes have a family history, which is a reflection of hereditary predisposition.
This species develops slowly, over several decades, and does not undergo malignant transformation. They require observation and treatment. Remove according to doctor's instructions.
Important: with the appearance of a neoplasm on the skin of an elderly person, consult a dermatologist and oncologist immediately so as not to miss the development of skin cancer!
Photography
The pictures show the four stages of senile wart development.
Spot phase:
Papular form (nodules and papules):
keratotics:
Skin horn:
Typical localizations of warts
Warts most often appear in the following places:
warts on the face:
- Straight - the most common type, affects the cheeks, the area around the mouth.
- Vulgar - can appear on any part of the face as individual formations or several in different areas.
- Filiform - favorite places are eyelids, lips, neck.
Warts on hands and arms:
- Vulgar - affects fingers, palms, hands (photo).
- Straight - the back of the palms, the outside of the elbow joint, the nail plate (photo).
Plantar warts.Localization - fingertips, toe bases, foot. Plantar warts are popularly called "spikes". They appear in places of shoe pressure, especially in people who suffer from constant sweating of the feet. Keratinized growth of yellowish-gray color. The phenomenon is observed individually, in rare cases, a group of three to five formations. Cause discomfort when walking. They go away on their own or are removed surgically, by cauterization.
Causes of warts
As we already know, the source of the neoplasm is insidioushuman papilloma virus.Infection from a carrier of the infection to a healthy person through the household, sexual contact, through objects of collective use.
It is easy to pick up the virus in places of rest - bathroom, sauna, beach, pool. Favorable for infection at night, in the evening, because the sun's rays have a harmful effect on the virus. Symptoms of the disease appear after two to five months.
Factors that contribute to the formation of warts:
- Weak immunity.
- Synthetic shoes.
- Sweating.
- Violation of metabolism in the body.
- Endocrine pathology.
- Stress.
- Fungal and other infectious diseases.
- Insufficient hygiene.
- Lack of nutrients in the body.
- Occasional sex.
- Failure to follow the rules of asepsis and antisepsis during manicures and pedicures.
Warts treatment at home
When accumulation occurs, the dermatologist's advice should be sought first. He will examine, determine the nature of the phenomenon and the type of education. He will prescribe the appropriate treatment for your case. In the initial stages, drug treatment is very effective.
In children
Treatment of warts in children:
- Ointment prescribed by a dermatologist. Treat the nipple itself directly, after evaporating it, wait for it to be completely absorbed. The effect occurs from two weeks to two months.
- Medical plaster for the treatment of warts. It is saturated with salicylic acid. The advantage of the patch is that the affected area is covered. This does not prevent a child from playing. It also prevents bacteria from entering the wound, thus blocking further spread of the virus.
- antiviral therapy.
- Use medications to protect the immune system.
- Take preventive vitamin courses.
Tips from traditional medicine:
- Fresh juice of celandine, dandelion or garlic. Treat the nipple several times a day.
- Dough with vinegar essence. Mix two drops of essence with flour. Cut a small hole in the patch, equal to the size of the nipple. Stick blank, thus protecting healthy areas of the skin. We put a piece of the resulting dough in the hole, fix it on top with another small piece of plaster. The procedure is better done at night. The result is possible in the morning.
- Wormwood decoction lotions.
If new neoplasms appear after removal, the baby's immune status should be considered. It is important to carefully consider the child's diet, devote more time to walks in the fresh air. If the body’s defenses are working at full strength, knowledge of how to remove a child’s nipple will not be necessary. The body will be able to deal with the virus on its own.
In adults
You can use chemicals from pharmacies: antiviral ointments and creams that contain alkalis or acids.
In addition, you can use:
- Caustic agent based on phenol and meta-cresol. Using an applicator, treat the wart without penetrating healthy skin. It is used to remove plantar, filiform, ordinary warts.
- Preparation with sodium hydroxide. It is considered the best medicine. Use strictly according to your doctor's instructions.
- Medicine with celandine juice. The medicine is not only for removing warts, but it is also an antiviral agent.
- Spray coolant, temperature minus 57 degrees.
- A solution based on a mixture of different acids.
- Antiviral gel containing a unique synthetic peptide. Suitable for adults and children.
- A combination of polysaccharides, acetic and citric acid, potassium iodide, extracts of aromatic plants and celandine. The drug has no side effects.
Wart removal
You need to start by examining the nipple by a doctor, this will help you understand the cause of the appearance and prevent its recurrence.
Laser removal
main method. It will help you get rid of clumps quickly and painlessly. It is used in children from an early age. Fights all types of warts.
There are a number of contraindications:
- ARVI or exacerbation of chronic disease at the time of treatment;
- hypertension;
- malignant education;
- pregnancy and lactation.
A high-tech surgical laser is used for the procedure. In any neoplasm, under the action of high laser beam temperatures, the pathogen dies. The air acts on the surface of the skin without touching or injuring. The main advantage of this method is that the operator of the laser device can easily control the power and depth of the beam.
After the procedure, it is not recommended to moisten the wound, go to the bathroom, sauna, pool, solarium, protection from direct sunlight, do not use cosmetics, do not hide under plaster.
Advantages of treatment:
- no risk of infection;
- the wound does not bleed;
- minimum time for the procedure;
- once is enough;
- method for any type of wart;
- there are no age restrictions.
Liquid nitrogen removal (cryolysis)
Nipple tissue cell death occurs during the freezing process. The method is suitable for shallow keratinized growths.
Contraindications:
- nitrogen sensitivity;
- epileptic seizures;
- hypertension;
- pregnancy and the first months of breastfeeding;
- SARS and other infections.
Use a special cryoapplicator with a nozzle or a wooden stick with a cotton tip. impact on education during10-40 seconds. The growth turns white, and within an hour a bubble appears in its place, which must never be punctured or cut off. It will pass on its own in a week, it is gradually drying. Finally, the traces of treatment disappear in two to three weeks.
In the treatment of flat warts, the doctor performs skin shading: 4 approaches at intervals of 2 minutes.
Treatment of plantar warts is painful because deeper exposure to nitrogen is required. For efficiency, the procedure is performed 3-4 times within four days. In severe forms of growth, treatment is delayed for up to six months. The recovery period lasts three weeks, because there is pain during healing, which causes discomfort when walking.
Pros:
- affordable price;
- a short-term procedure that does not require preparation;
- the development of infection is excluded;
- leaves no scars.
minuses:
- anesthesia is required;
- with incorrect calculation of the depth of exposure, skin burns are possible.
- repeated courses for large nipples.
Electrical cauterization (electrocoagulation)
Special applianceselectrocoagulatorproduces high frequency current. It has a tip with a loop-shaped electrode. The doctor controls and regulates the current. Under the influence of discharge, the temperature of the cells inside the nipple reaches 80 degrees. They are dying. Education has been discontinued. The cover finally disappears in a week.
Contraindications:
- herpes activity;
- malignant tumors or suspected;
- inflammation in the area of the procedure;
- location of the nipple near blood vessels.
Pros:
- the procedure takes a little time - from a few seconds to a minute;
- the ability to burn several growths at once;
- no bleeding;
- there is no danger of infection.
minuses:
- requires anesthesia;
- damage to surrounding tissues;
- unpleasant burning sensations after the procedure;
- daily bark treatment;
- scars.
Excision with a scalpel
Traditional, easy way to remove. Before the procedure, the area is anesthetized, then the growth is cut off with a scalpel. The wound is sutured, which is removed on the eighth day. This method is used in extensive lesions, when other methods are ineffective. It leaves scars. There is a danger of infection, and then new foci.
Indications:
- large nipple size;
- suspected development of a malignant tumor;
- contraindications to other methods.
Minimum contraindications:
- exacerbation of herpes or other infection;
- chronic diseases without further examination;
- refusal to pregnant women at the discretion of the physician.
Prevention
Nipple prevention:
- Hygiene.
- Permanent partner.
- Personal stuff.
- Vitamin therapy.
- Maintaining immunity.
Developed medicine and various ways to deal with warts can not affect the complete elimination of human papilloma virus, unfortunately, its rate is growing in all countries of the world.You cannot leave a disease unattended.Constant monitoring by experts and timely treatment will help prevent the risk of malignant focus transformation.