How to get rid of flat warts on the face, hands, feet

Introduction

Convex growths on the skin are the cause of psychological discomfort. A person with a wart is worried about ridicule and is looking for ways to get rid of the pathology. The article will discuss a variety of methods for removing unpleasant bulges.

What are the formations, where can they appear (arms, legs, face)?

A flat wart is a hardened growth on the skin. It has a benign character. A wart is a nodule of a round or irregular shape with a diameter of up to five millimeters, which rises slightly above the surface of the skin.

Warts develop in multiple groups on the face, in the area of the hands and on the shins. Flat outgrowths are rare. According to statistics, their percentage is about four (of the total number of warts). They suffer from pathology in childhood and adolescence.

Symptoms of infection

Distinct borders and a smooth, shiny surface of the neoplasm.
At the site of the wart, the skin stops the development of keratinization.
The color of the papule may not differ from the shade of healthy skin. Varies from pink to light brown.
The patient does not feel physical discomfort from the appearance of the bulge. Sometimes itching begins at the site of the wart.

Causes of the disease

Flat growths are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Methods of transmission of infection:

from mother to child (during pregnancy);
genitals by;
during physical contact (kiss, hug, handshake);
through items that are used by many people.

Important!

The virus is transmitted through minor injuries on the skin or mucous membranes (scratches or cuts). Then the infection enters the body, develops for a long time and remains permanently. Outwardly, HPV manifests itself with a decrease in immunity.

HPV affects the recurrence of the wart even after it has been removed. Injury to a flat growth or self-treatment contributes to the infection of new skin areas.

Flat papilloma

How to get rid of them with the help of pharmaceutical products?

For proper treatment of flat warts, you should consult a dermatologist. For each patient, the course is individual.

When prescribing medications, age, severity, and the absence of pathologies are taken into account. To support the body during therapy, immunomodulators and antiviral agents are prescribed.

Solutions

Solutions are the most famous drugs that are used in the treatment. They can be bought at a pharmacy, but safety precautions should be observed during use. Many solutions injure areas of the skin when cauterizing warts.

To remove small flat growths, one treatment is enough. With a large formation, the solution must be applied several times. Before using the drug, the skin must be steamed.

Important!

It is forbidden to use the liquid agent for the treatment of children.

Solutions that are sold in pharmacies:

Iodine is the simplest and most popular remedy. How to use: Apply to the wart a couple of times a day for about a week. Iodine cauterizes, and can harm the skin.
Feresol is an oily cauterizing solution. Active substances disinfect the skin. Method of application: dotted. With a small bulge – once, with a build-up of more than two millimeters – about three times with intervals for drying.
Kollomak is a remedy with salicylic acid. However, the drug does not cauterize, but softens the skin. Method of application: one drop a couple of times a day for several days. The course should not last more than a week.
Verrukacid is a gentle solution. Will not harm healthy skin. Method of application: for small formations – once, for large and old ones – repeatedly.

Important!

During treatment with this group of drugs, the area around the papules is smeared with a fat cream or petroleum jelly. In case of damage to healthy tissues, the agent must be washed off with soap and water.

Ointments

When treated with ointment, the effect comes gradually. The wart will dry out for several weeks. Before applying the ointment, the skin is softened in water. The drug is used when the skin becomes dry. Doctors recommend applying the remedy before going to bed to improve the effect.

Popular ointments for flat warts :

Imiquimod, or Aldar cream a – removes formations and promotes the production of interferon (cells to fight HPV). Application: three times a week at night. During the treatment period, exposure to direct sunlight is contraindicated. The drug is prohibited for use by children under 18 years of age, pregnant and lactating women.
Viferon is an ointment, the active substance of which is interferon. The tool has an antiviral effect. How to use: once a day. The course of therapy is from five days to a month.
Oxolinic ointment is the most reliable remedy of all of the above. It acts for a long time (the course can last a couple of months), but it eliminates the cause of the pathology – HPV. How to use: one to three times a day. The duration of the course depends on the severity of the neoplasm.

Gels

The most effective gel against flat growths is Panavir . The remedy is a herbal medicine directed against the virus.

The gel penetrates deeply into the painful area of the skin, eradicates the root of the wart. The drug stimulates the production of interferon. Method of application: five times a day. The duration of the course is from five to ten days.

Cryopreparations

CryoPharma is a safe medicine that is used independently. The tool instantly freezes the skin formation. After a couple of weeks, nothing remains of the growth. Larger and older warts will require two treatments. The interval between use is 14 days. CryoPharma is prohibited for children under four years of age.
Wartner Cryo treats like CryoPharma. The disadvantage is the occurrence of small scars with incorrect treatment. The drug is contraindicated in diabetics, pregnant women, children under four years of age. Wartner Cryo is prohibited for the treatment of warts on the face .

Pills

A popular drug for boosting immunity in HPV is Isoprinosine . Tablets reduce bulges. Recommended by dermatologist prescription only. How to use: two tablets three times a day. Course duration – 14 days.

How to remove growths using traditional medicine?

Traditional medicine is rich in recipes for the removal of flat warts. However, the treatment of warts at home is recommended only after visiting the attending doctor.

Garlic and lard

Garlic is great for removing flat warts. According to scientists, the use of an extract from the plant twice a day will help to remove the pathology in two weeks. However, treatment must be comprehensive.

To prepare an ointment with melted bacon, the ingredients are used in a 1: 1 ratio. The compress should be applied to a flat wart.

Apple juice

Acid fruits are used to treat warts with apple juice. The growth is wiped with a folk remedy in a day: the first day is sour juice, the second day is chalk powder. The duration of treatment is about ten days.

Goat fat and grated horseradish

Goat fat and grated horseradish are used together with aloe and beetroot juice. The compress is applied for a day. The bandage with gruel should be changed every seven hours.

walnut leaves

In folk treatment, crushed walnut leaves are used. The ingredient insist and take 50 milliliters once a day. The remedy is recommended to be used together with walnuts in the amount of five pieces per day.

Essential oils

Essential oils help to get rid of the wart, and also strengthen the human immune system. Treatment with an aromatic remedy takes time and patience. Many oils can suppress HPV.

Oregano oil has a pungent character. When used, it burns and irritates the skin. Oregano oil is like an antibiotic in terms of how it works. It is able to cure the cause of the appearance of a flat wart. The active compound of the oil is carvacrol.
Lemongrass gives a good effect when used with other oils. The essential remedy is able to kill the papilloma infection.
Tea tree oil is the strongest antiseptic, antiviral agent. It is also used to treat acne. It is not as effective as lemongrass oil, but it does work.
Clove oil can kill HPV. The tool reduces pain, as it is a natural anesthetic.
Eucalyptus oil is slightly less effective than tea tree oil. For efficiency, it is desirable to use two types of oils.
Peppermint oil is also combined with tea tree oil.
Cajuput oil belongs to the tea tree plant family. It is used to cure many infections.
Thyme oil kills the HPV virus. Helps to cure more resistant viruses.
Ginger oil is similar to thyme. It is recommended to use with oils from oregano, tea tree or lemongrass.

Important!

In addition to the above, you can use oils of frankincense, cypress, cedar, lavender and cinnamon.

When is it necessary to seek medical help?

Warts do not bring physical discomfort, however, a consultation with a dermatologist is desirable:

with severe pain and inflammation;
with inflammation and swelling for several days;
in the presence of a growth in the face or genital area;
with the appearance of papules after 45 years.

Methods of medical therapy

Briefly consider the most popular and effective methods of treatment, removal of warts.

Radio wave destruction

The basis of radio wave destruction is the principle of “vaporization”. During the procedure, tissue evaporation occurs, which is safe for the patient.

The healing period after the operation is 20 days. The procedure is carried out using painkillers. After radio wave destruction, redness is possible, which will subside after a couple of weeks.

Laser destruction

Laser destruction is safe because the procedure takes place without blood. The operation time is from 5 to 30 minutes. The laser beam stops the vessels near the affected area.

The second advantage of the procedure is the absence of contact, which excludes infection with other viruses. After the laser, a barely visible trace with lightening remains on the skin. After a couple of days, the speck will disappear.

Cryodestruction (freezing)

Cryosurgery is a treatment with nitrogen. The freezing treatment method is safe. Nitrogen reduces the likelihood of blood poisoning, injury to healthy areas, hemorrhage.

During the procedure, liquid nitrogen is applied pointwise to flat warts. After a couple of seconds, the growths become white and compacted. After 50-60 minutes, a small bubble develops, which dries up over the next seven days. After a couple of weeks, the crust will fall off, and then the pink tint will disappear.

Important!

The disadvantage is the risk of small scars, incomplete removal of the neoplasm. During the death of the papules, blisters form, which create an open path for infection.

Features of treatment in children

In children, warts go away on their own. However, it is worth starting treatment in cases where:

the growth is located in an unfortunate place, and is traumatic;
the neoplasm is enlarged in diameter;
bulges appeared in numerous groups, and cause psychological discomfort to the child;
a wart appeared on the foot and interferes with walking.

Important!

The course of therapy is prescribed by a dermatologist, taking into account the age of the baby. Pharmacy ointments and gels are allowed to be used by children under six years old.

Prevention

Prevention of the appearance of flat growths is to prevent infection with HPV. Doctors recommend careful hygiene and regular strengthening of the immune system.

Conclusion

A flat wart is not dangerous to humans. Today, many methods are used to remove the neoplasm. A much greater risk is the human papillomavirus, which is the cause of growths. If you suspect any viral infection, you should immediately consult a doctor.