Wart and papilloma removal pencil

A product that allows periodic treatment of skin lesions, in the form of a pencil (pen, felt-tip pen), is at least more convenient than a solution. No additional devices such as cotton swabs are needed for its use, it is easier to apply the composition to the growths without damaging the healthy areas of skin located nearby with an accidental drop. A pencil for warts and papillomas is not inferior in effectiveness to other forms for local application, and its degree is determined not by the form, but by the composition of the product.

Does lapis pencil help with warts?

The effect of using lapis should be, but not instantaneous. You will have to treat warts from a week to a month. Small and soft growths on the hands respond well to treatment, hard old warts on the sole (thorns) require other more powerful means. According to patient reviews and observations of dermatologists, treating skin growths with a lapis pencil gave an effective result in half of the known cases. Apparently, the effectiveness of the application depends on the size and age of the wart, as well as the quality of the skin. [ 1 ]

The lapis pencil has a softer effect than the Lekker-superchistotel marker, it is meant when asking about the Chistotel pencil for warts. This product has nothing to do with the celandine herb, the active ingredient is a caustic substance - alkali, effectively burning out growths. You should be careful with this product. As with the acid-containing Wartner applicator pen. Naturally, products that act quickly enough and can cope with hard keratinized skin are dangerous for healthy areas. The skin at the site of application feels discomfort, although quite bearable - itching and burning. The treated area first turns white, then a dark crust appears there, falling off and exposing new pink skin.

Cryo-pencils of different brands, as their instructions claim, should remove plantar warts, and in one application. However, let's talk about everything in order. [ 2 ]

Indications of the wart pencil

The lapis pencil for warts is used to treat small wounds, cracks, ulcerative, erosive skin lesions, warts, papillomas, corns and calluses (although in the latter case it is not very effective). It is indicated for disinfection and cauterization of damaged epidermis.

The Celandine pencil for warts, or rather, as its manufacturers call it, the Supercelandine felt-tip pen, since it is really made according to this principle – it has a rod soaked in a liquid alkaline substance, designed to remove benign growths on the skin of the hands and feet. [ 3 ]

Wartner wart pencil, cryo-pencils have similar indications for use.

Release form

The ingredients contained in the solution used to treat the growths ensure the effectiveness and safety of the indicated products.

The lapis pencil contains salts of nitric acid with two bases: silver (18 mg) and potassium (37 mg). These substances have long been used as antiseptics. The ability to have a detrimental effect on a wide range of microorganisms allows the pencil to be used for disinfection and inflammation relief. A mixture of these ingredients applied to the skin can cause necrosis of surface cells, which is what causes the pencil to work on warts and papillomas. Dead skin peels off layer by layer, and due to this, the wart disappears over time. The antiseptic properties of silver and potassium nitrates also play a positive role in the destruction of the papilloma virus, which in most cases is the culprit behind the appearance of growths. The reaction of the skin is individual for each person, some do not notice the effect of the lapis pencil at all, while for others it causes burns, which leave unsightly scars.

More effective in terms of the speed of elimination of hyperplastic formations on the skin are products containing caustic alkalis and acids.

The Supechistotelo felt-tip pen contains sodium compounds (hydroxide, bicarbonate and chloride) as an active ingredient. This combination causes rapid layer-by-layer death of the treated tissues, their exfoliation and cleansing. The effect of the product is noticeable already on the first or second day, and in three to five days the treated area already shines with new pink skin. [ 4 ]

Wartner pen-applicator for removing warts contains trichloroacetic acid, which causes layer-by-layer death of the wart skin together with the human papilloma virus that has settled in its cells. The manufacturer promises a visible effect already in the first week. Of course, the speed of achieving the final result depends on the size and age of the formation that you want to get rid of.

The Cryo-pencil for warts from Cryopharm freezes warts with a mixture of dimethyl ether and propane, which also kills the human papillomavirus. The mixture is contained in an aerosol can with attachments. One package is designed for 12 treatment sessions. For small and medium growths, a single treatment is sufficient, while large growths may need to be treated two or three times. [ 5 ]

Dosing and administration

These forms are very easy to use. We touch the formation that needs to be removed with the tip of a pencil, pen, or felt-tip pen. The skin to be treated must be clean and dry. It is recommended to steam plantar warts before treatment. It is advisable not to touch healthy skin, so when treating a large wart, it is recommended to lubricate the surrounding skin with a greasy cream.

Before applying, wet the tip of the lapis pencil with water and, without pressing hard, place a dot on the surface of the wart. The treatment is done once or twice a day until the skin growth completely disappears.

During the treatment process, dark spots may remain on the skin from the lapis pencil. Many people ask: How to wash off a lapis pencil? Experienced users claim that the spots can be washed off with a soapy sponge under running water. At least, they disappear on their own over time. If you use the product according to the instructions (not on the face), then you can tolerate these spots on your hands and feet for some time. Moreover, the warts are not too large, and when applied accurately, the spots are not particularly noticeable.

The Superchistotel felt-tip pen is turned upside down and shaken 2-3 times. Remove the cap and use the rod to treat the growths to be removed. Continue until the growth darkens. On the third to fifth day, the skin begins to cleanse, you can help this process with tweezers (without fanaticism). If the wart is large and has not completely disappeared, you can repeat the process. If it gets on healthy skin, rinse it with a strong stream of water and make a compress with citric acid to neutralize the alkali. Getting it in the eye can lead to blindness!

The first time, the cap of the Wartner wart removal pen applicator will need to be turned several times until the first drop of gel appears. It is carefully applied to the surface of the wart in a thin layer. The gel should dry, for this you need to sit quietly for about a quarter of an hour, doing nothing. Then you can go about your business. The wart is treated twice, for example, in the morning and in the evening, for four days. When the peeling process begins, you can help it by removing the raised layers of skin with tweezers or removing them under running water. This takes another four days. If the wart was large, part of it may remain. The treatment process can be repeated, but no more than four times. Small formations are treated specifically once a day. A burning sensation may be felt. Darkening of the formation during the treatment reflects the natural course of necrosis. If it gets on healthy skin, it is thoroughly washed with soap and water.

The cryo-pencil for warts from Cryopharm needs to be prepared for work. To do this, first connect the disposable sponge applicator to the holder, then insert the holder into the spray can for three seconds, remove it and put the white tip of the applicator on the neoplasm:

• 10 seconds if the wart diameter is less than 2.5 mm;
• 15 seconds, its size from 2.5 to 5 mm;
• 20 seconds – more than 5mm;
• 40 seconds – plantar warts of any size.

Freezing occurs immediately upon contact of the wart with the sponge applicator. You may feel a tingling or burning sensation during the treatment. During the freezing process, the tissue turns white. Then its color is restored. The reddish tint of the treated wart and a small blister underneath are part of a natural process. The frostbitten area of skin should fall off after a decade or two. During this time, nothing needs to be done. If the wart is not completely removed, the treatment can be repeated. The sponge applicator is thrown away after one use. The package is designed for 12 treatment procedures. In most cases, a single treatment is sufficient. To remove old and plantar formations, two or three treatments may be required. If there is no improvement after this cycle, consult a doctor.

Application for children

It is not recommended to use all of the above mentioned remedies to remove warts in children, especially young children. Children's skin is thinner and more delicate, its permeability is higher than that of adults. And adequate studies on the use of pencils for warts and papillomas in pediatrics have probably not been conducted.

The softest and safest of all the above is a lapis pencil, but it can also cause a violent unwanted skin reaction in a child. In children, warts, in most cases, go away on their own, so if they do not cause discomfort to the child, there is no need to treat them. In other cases, a consultation with a pediatric dermatologist is necessary.

Use of the wart pencil during pregnancy

Manufacturers do not recommend pregnant and breastfeeding women to use wart pencils, at least without consulting a doctor. Such contraindications are caused not so much by the danger of the teratogenic effect of these products, but by the fact that manufacturers are unable to refer to adequate studies of the effect of pencils on this category of the population.

If there is a need to remove warts during pregnancy and lactation, it is recommended to consult with your doctor. The products are applied locally, and their entry into the systemic bloodstream in clinically significant quantities is questionable. However, an expectant or nursing mother may have an individual reaction to the drug, which is also undesirable during these periods, so it is necessary to compare the likelihood of risk with benefit.

Contraindications

The general and most important prohibition for use for all pencils is malignant neoplasms and moles. You need to be absolutely sure of the origin of the skin growth you are going to get rid of.

Individual intolerance to the components also applies to all products, as well as during pregnancy and lactation.

The products are not used on mucous membranes or facial skin; care must be taken to ensure that they do not come into contact with the eyes or healthy skin.

Pencils are not recommended for use in pediatrics (at least with caution), lapis should not be used simultaneously with iodides, chlorides, and other organic compounds. Other manufacturers have not noted interactions, however, after treating the wart with a pencil and starting to work with household chemicals, it is necessary to put on thick household rubber gloves without holes to avoid unwanted chemical interaction.

The Cryopharma system is contraindicated for patients under four years of age and is not used on skin areas with dermatitis, dermatoses and other lesions, including those of diabetic origin. It is also better not to use alkaline and acidic agents on inflamed areas of the skin.

Analogues

There are other means for removing warts: keratolytic patches based on salicylic or lactic acid (require long-term use and are not very convenient), liquids - celandine extract, Verrukacid solution, folk remedies - garlic, celandine, the same alkalis and acids.

Good reviews about the effectiveness of the Verrukacid solution (contains phenol and metacresol). It is used both to remove ordinary soft growths - for small ones, a single treatment is enough, and in advanced cases of plantar warts. They are subjected to four to tenfold treatment. The product is applied with an applicator up to four times in a row, the next treatment is carried out after the previous layer has dried. For greater effectiveness in advanced cases, a preliminary compress with ointments with keratolytic properties is necessary. The process itself is more labor-intensive than the use of pencils, however, it is possible that in advanced cases, pencils will not be effective.

The choice of the right drug depends on many factors. In the case of soft, small, fresh growths, a pencil for warts and papillomas is the most preferable and simple method. In addition, it is necessary to consider the tolerance of the substances used in the drugs. A good advisor in this case will be a dermatologist, to whom it is generally advisable to show the formation before you start working on it.