Papillomas are benign tumors on our skin. As a rule, they have the appearance of warts on a thin stalk and expand at the top, resembling cauliflower in appearance, hard and have a brown or pink 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 innovation come from?
Papillomas spread to different parts of the skin: on the eyelids, 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 clusters.
The virus can be transmitted in the following cases:
- you can be infected in public places (baths, saunas);
- neoplasms are transmitted from mother to child;
- formation appears with weakened immunity;
- during the period of childbirth;
- under severe stress;
- sexually.
How to Get Rid of Papilloma?
There are several methods to remove a papilloma.
For example, surgery, but they use its use when the formation begins to exceed 1 cm in diameter, as well as if there is a suspicion of oncology. Often, a gentler 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 takes place with air, which then 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, the doctor takes a test to exclude the risk of cancer, and if not, proceed to the procedure itself.
The laser is directed at the formation and held for less than a minute. The beam removes water from the diseased cell, and it turns into a crust. Within half an hour, the skin in this place will turn red, and this reaction will go down in a few days.
Is it necessary to remove the papilloma?
Disposal is not mandatory. However, keep 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 certain types of viruses, the disease can develop into an oncological disease in 3-5 years, while it will spread rapidly throughout the body. Therefore, it is better to protect yourself and get rid of education once and for all. Don’t think about removing the papilloma yourself and at home, this can lead to major complications.
Who deserves to be removed?
An indication for the use of the above method is the appearance of papillomas on human skin. It is removed mainly when it has lost its original appearance, for example, you have injured it, or it has become inflamed, or there are cancer cells in it.
As mentioned above, the main way to treat them is to get rid of them, but so that they no longer interfere with their appearance, you need to undergo a course of prevention, which may include taking immunostimulatory, antiviral and cytotoxic medications.
Characteristics of the procedure
Laser removal treatment affects the skin differently depending on the size of the lesion. It should also be noted that this procedure solves the problem of recurrence.
Despite all the advantages of this method, it also has its drawbacks. For example, if the formation is large, then the scar may remain in place after the procedure. This is due to the fact that tissue regeneration slows down.
It is very important to provide the skin with proper care after surgery, as improper skin care, or its absence, can cause inflammation and pus.
How is laser papilloma removal done?
In any case, before starting the procedure, you need to undergo an examination and consult a doctor. This is necessary to find out whether there is any blood disease or intolerance to the operation. Local anesthesia is used during the procedure.
The laser removal procedure is painless and completely safe if 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 radiation is chosen individually for each patient, depending on the thickness of the skin. The beam is divided into many small beams, which are directed to the papilloma itself to burn the affected cells, while not endangering your health. The laser clogs the blood vessels, blocking bleeding. This ensures that there will be no bruises after removal. At the end of the procedure, the wound is treated with antiseptic and a bandage or patch is applied.
Operations such as laser removal will help you get rid of the formation forever.
Contraindications
What are the contraindications to this procedure:
- During pregnancy, this method should not be used, because due to the active activity of hormones of the pregnant mother, colloidal scars may remain on the body;
- For people with cancer, laser removal is also categorically contraindicated;
- The fair sex is not recommended to perform the procedure before the age of eighteen and after 45 years.
In addition, contraindications are:
- Breastfeeding period;
- high blood pressure before the procedure;
- acute and chronic skin diseases;
- Herpes on the skin;
- Fever and flu;
- diabetes;
- Period after the sun.
Postoperative care
A very important factor is proper care after the procedure, because if you do not take care of it properly or refuse to take care at all, the place where the papilloma may become inflamed or purulent.
So, the basic rules of care after the procedure:
- You should not wet the place where the papilloma is for three days, and for the first day it is better not to wash at all to prevent the ingress of water;
- It is not recommended to remove the crust;
- Do not lubricate with various creams and ointments;
- Do not sunbathe;
- Do not bathe in the bathtub or sauna;
- Do not swim in the pool;
- Do not use cosmetics if the papilloma is on the face;
- It is allowed to be rubbed with "Karganate" or "Fukortsin" once a day;
- To not contaminate the wound, you can use a gauze bandage and cover it with adhesive tape. Within two to three days, the crust will disappear on its own and healthy skin will be in place.
If you follow these simple rules of care, then there will be no consequences for your skin, and you will be satisfied with the result.
Many people's reviews of laser removal are very positive, because there is no bleeding and blisters on the body during the operation, the operation itself is very fast and painless, there are no scars, and small (if the formation is not more than 1 cm) formations are removed in one session.
If you have not yet decided how to get rid of papilloma, then we recommend laser removal, you will be satisfied with the process itself and its consequences.