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Treatment of warts

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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Before starting the treatment of warts, you need to undergo preliminary diagnosis to make sure that these are warts, since they can often be very similar to calluses, moles or malignancies. It should be noted that sometimes warts can pass on their own without any procedures. But nevertheless it should be remembered that this is still a viral infection and there is always a threat of progression of the disease and increase in their size and quantity, as well as the risk of infection of other people. In any case, if any skin has appeared on the skin, the dermatologist should be contacted immediately to avoid undesirable consequences.

If you develop warts, the treatment can be as follows:

Cryodestruction

This method consists in cauterizing the new formations with liquid nitrogen. The procedure is painless and uncomplicated, does not cause scarring and the risk of re-infection. Deep freezing allows you to work on the affected tissue, causing their death. Moxibustion is carried out with a spray or wooden applicator with a cotton swab that treats the damaged segments of the skin, keeping it on the affected area for about thirty seconds, resulting in the wart becoming pale and compacted. Destruction of warts with liquid nitrogen is a widely used method. Liquid nitrogen under the influence of temperature minus 196 degrees destroys epithelial cells. With mild frost, there is hyperemia of the affected area, which increases the local immunity. With aggressive freezing, a bubble forms beneath the skin, which is removed together with the wart. The interval between repeated procedures is usually one to two weeks.

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Laser therapy

Laser destruction guarantees a high neutralizing effect of warts after the first session. After the procedure, the affected areas quickly heal, the risk of scarring and scarring is negligible. Carbon dioxide laser under the influence of high temperatures eliminates warts and simultaneously provides antibacterial protection of skin. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia, the duration is about two minutes. After laser erosion for 2 weeks you can not sunbathe in the solarium and in the sun, go to the sauna and bath. Contraindications to the procedure are diabetes, pregnancy, oncology, herpes virus, immunodeficiency of the body.

Electrocoagulation

This method consists in the removal of warts by electrodes, which, when heated, destroy unwanted formations. When deep penetration can remain flat light scar. On the affected area of the skin, a dry crust is first formed, which prevents the risk of infection and bleeding and eventually disappears. This method does not cause pain, during the procedure, there is an unpleasant, specific odor. The method of electrocoagulation allows you to eliminate warts after the first procedure.

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Warts: treatment with acids

Treatment consists in the fact that a special solution is applied to the neoplasm area, which is prepared from lactic and salicylic acid. The greatest effect this mixture has on the formation of simple warts on the hands. The treatment of warts with this solution is carried out for several days, until positive results appear. The treating physician may be prescribed the use of more rapid acids. Appointments of a 30% solution of trichloroacetic acid, a five percent solution of ammonium mercury ointment, condylin (acting substance - podophyllotoxin) can be prescribed. Condylin is treated with warts twice a day at intervals of twelve hours for three days, then take a break for four days; treatment is continued until the warts disappear, the total course of treatment should not exceed five weeks. All drugs can be used strictly under the supervision and on the prescription of a doctor.

Surgical excision

If the warts are very extensive, a surgical intervention is prescribed, which is also shown when other methods are ineffective. Scraping of warts is carried out with a special sharp spoon, after which the affected segment is smeared with a solution of silver nitrate. Sometimes the procedure is performed with a scalpel. After scraping warts it is forbidden to go to sauna and bath for 2 weeks, and also to sunbathe.

Alternative therapies

In alternative medicine to remove warts used onion, garlic and apple juice, acetic acid, honey, various herbs - wormwood, celandine, calendula. The vinegar essence must be mixed with flour until a thick mass is obtained. The resulting mixture should be applied to the affected area, avoiding hitting the healthy skin. Also for the removal of warts use beeswax, which is melted in a teaspoon and applied to the affected area for half an hour. To make a garlic compress, pour a few cloves of garlic with three glasses of wine or apple cider vinegar, then insist the mixture for two weeks. Then, the resulting mixture is impregnated with tissue and compresses the area of the growth.

If you have been diagnosed with warts, treatment should be prescribed and performed only by a qualified specialist after a preliminary examination.

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