Warts are benign formations that are located on the surface of the skin and protrude beyond its boundaries. The growths have different sizes and shapes, differing in color. However, everything is related to the defeat of the body by the papilloma virus. Which medicine for papules and warts at the pharmacy is best to choose? This topic will be explored in detail in the article.
The papilloma virus settles in the lower layer of the skin, causing new cells to grow and divide. Sometimes a person treats papillomas independently without specific medications. But most of the time, the formations disappear only after intensive treatment and in severe cases degenerate into oncological tumors.
Warts often cause the patient only moral discomfort, as warts located on exposed areas of the skin look unsightly.
Another reason for the need for treatment is the slight injury of warts located in accessible areas of the body (hands, feet, head). Mechanical damage leads to the growth of the wart in size or to its infection.
There are several ways to get rid of the problem: surgical and conservative. Most often, doctors resort to the second technique.
Varieties of treatments for warts
Benign growths are removed with various types of drugs. All this leads to the destruction of pathological education and the gradual death of its cells. For this purpose, use:
- refrigerants;
- keratolytics;
- immunomodulators;
- products based on natural ingredients;
- emollient plasters.
To understand the therapeutic effect of individual groups of drugs, it is necessary to consider each drug separately. The above drugs can not be used for self-medication if a person is not sure exactly about the reasons for its occurrence. Medication for malignant papillae can make the condition worse.
Cryopreparations
Drugs work like liquid nitrogen. Due to the freezing effect, the wart gradually dies. After a complete cure, the tumor mummifies and disappears.
Group drugs include:
- A product whose active ingredients are dimethyl alcohol and propane. Produced in the form of a spray bottle. The drug is used to combat plantar fasciitis and small formations. The spray is applied in a special applicator and applied to problem areas of the skin for 10-30 seconds - it all depends on the size of the nipple. If the accumulation has not disappeared after the first cycle of treatment, then treatment is continued until the rash is completely gone, with a break of 2 weeks. In advanced cases, 3 or more cycles of treatment may be required. The drug is contraindicated for cauterization of warts in children, pregnant women and people with diabetes.
- A spray prescribed to remove tumors less than 7 mm in diameter. The drug has a composition similar to the previous drug and identical contraindications for use.
The effectiveness of drug freezing is questionable, despite the high cost. Many user reviews have been collected on the Internet, which indicate the uselessness of cryopreservation in the treatment of papilloma. Cases of damage to healthy areas of the skin have also been reported. Freezing agents should be used with caution to avoid skin burns.
Creams and gels
Papules and warts can be removed not only with the help of solutions, but also with gels, ointments with thick composition. The best tools for removing problematic formations are presented below:
- A medicine for warts and papillomas with strong antiviral action. The active ingredient in the composition is recombinant interferon alfa-2 for humans. The ointment is used to combat the growths that appear in any area. A side effect of the treatment is possible scarring and scarring of the skin.
- A gel that promotes the death of HSV in infected cells and prevents the spread of a viral infection to healthy areas of the skin. It is based on a natural ingredient - purified potato shoot extract, hexose glycoside. The drug is applied to the lesions 4-5 times a day and does not cause discomfort after use. The drug is not recommended for women during pregnancy and lactation and for children under 6 years.
- Cream for external use, modifier of immune response. The active substances of the agent activate the production of interferon in the body. The composition is applied to the warts once a day and rinsed off after 8-10 hours. The cream is not recommended to be applied to the mucous membranes to prevent burns.
- Ointment with dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene, which has antiviral activity. The components of the ointment destroy pathogenic microorganisms in the layers of the epithelium. Suitable for combating all types of benign formations (genital warts, papillomas, warts) and is safe for children, pregnant women. After the treatment, no scars remain on the surface of the skin. The ointment is applied to problem areas of the skin 3-4 times a day.
- Cream, which contains only natural ingredients - mummy, cedar resin, oak and fir bark, laryngeal gum. In this regard, the drug has a minimal list of contraindications and side effects, in addition to allergies to the ingredients. The cream is applied to the warts once a day, before bedtime. After reducing the size of the accumulation, the procedure is performed 2 times a week.
Treatments for papillomas and warts, oral and intravenous use
Doctors believe that the drugs in the form of tablets and in the form of injections are effective in combating problems. This is due to their complex therapeutic effect on the body of a sick person - antiviral, immunomodulatory.
The following pharmaceutical agents are used to remove benign tumors:
- A preparation with inosine in tablet form. Effective for the treatment of papillomas located on the body, head and face, as well as for warts. The instructions indicate that adults and children over 12 years of age should take 2 tablets 3 times a day for 2 weeks. For children over 3 years, the drug is prescribed in a ratio of 500 mg per 10 kg of body weight. The price of the tablets depends on the number of capsules in the package. It is characterized by antiviral, immunomodulatory and antibacterial action.
- A relatively new drug with acridone meglumine acetate - a low molecular weight interferon inducer, produced in tablets and ampoules for injections. The active ingredients of the agent inhibit the growth of the virus in the body and restore the body's defenses. The solutions are injected according to the scheme: once a day for 2 days, then every other day for 3 days, then after 3 days. The duration of treatment is determined by a specialist. At least 10 injections are required to achieve the result. With a mild form of papilloma, they resort to pills. Take 1 capsule daily for 10 days.
- Inductor of the synthesis of endogenous interferons in the form of solution for injection. Its therapeutic action is to stimulate the production of antibodies against viral infections and to strengthen the body's defenses. To reduce the number and size of growths, it is necessary to make 6 injections (1 injection every 2 days). An effective remedy for warts, but not available to every patient.
According to patient reviews, a combination of immunomodulatory drugs with antibacterial agents allows to achieve a positive effect of treatment.
Necrotic drugs
The group of funds includes drugs with aggressive composition that cause the death of tumor tissues. For this purpose, solutions with acids or alkalis are mainly prescribed. Use papilloma treatments with caution to rule out burns in healthy structures. The list of the most effective solutions includes:
- A drug with phenol, which is an oily liquid. Small protuberances are treated with a solution once a day. The combustion of large formations requires at least 3 treatment processes.
- A drug that contains 2 aggressive ingredients. The solution destroys the warts by coagulating the proteins of its cells.
- Means for removing warts contain several types of aggressive acids: acetic, oxalic, lactic.
Recently, many new products have appeared on the market that are hard to find in a pharmacy. The formulations are based on herbal ingredients that are safe for human skin. They help to get rid of unwanted increases in 1-1, 5 months.
Traditional medicine
There are many folk remedies for warts and papillomas. The most popular and effective should be mentioned:
- Garlic ointment: a porridge is made from acetic acid, lard and a few cloves of garlic. The resulting product is applied to the warts at night. A small piece of bandage is applied over the treated area of skin. The procedure is repeated until the skin is completely cleansed.
- Onion ointment with honey. The drug is not suitable for people who are allergic to bee products. The vegetable juice is mixed with honey in a ratio of 2: 1.
- Celandine. The plant is cut closer to the root and the warts are smeared with yellow juice every 3-4 hours. The training disappears one month after such treatment.
There are many pharmacies and folk remedies for removing papules from the surface of the skin. However, all this must be agreed with the doctor. Treatment of moles or malignancies with the above methods can lead to worsening of the condition or infection of the skin.