A wart on the lip is a tumor benign formation that protrudes above the level of the skin or mucous membrane.
The size of such warts most often does not exceed 1 cm. The occurrence of such a growth is associated with the development of a viral infection in the body – the human papillomavirus.
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Types of wart growths
The skin of the lips is quite thin, which makes it easier for the virus to penetrate it. Most often, warts on the lips are localized:
- on the mucosa;
- on the red border of the lips;
- in the inner zone.
Warts are classified as follows:
- flat – oval neoplasms that practically do not rise above the skin;
- ordinary – dense nodular neoplasms with jagged edges;
- pointed – bodily or pink nodular formations, most often located on the mucous membranes;
- hanging – brown or bodily growths reaching 1 cm;
- filiform .
Outside
These warts are more of a cosmetic than a physiological defect. For health, these neoplasms most often do not pose any threat, but this arrangement of the growth makes it quite vulnerable. The wart can be injured with excessively active facial expressions or while eating.
On the inside
Warts on the inner side of the lip do not break the aesthetics, but can cause discomfort while eating or talking. Quite often, growths on the inside of the lip disrupt diction.
Reasons for the appearance
You can become infected with the papilloma virus through close contact with a carrier of the virus – kissing, oral sex, sharing a toothbrush, and so on.
You need to know that the infection after entering the human body may not be activated immediately, its incubation period can last from several weeks to several years. The awakening of the virus can provoke:
- avitaminosis;
- poor nutrition;
- pregnancy;
- smoking, alcohol abuse, drug addiction;
- poor oral care;
- diseases of the immune system;
- chorionic pathologies.
Are they dangerous?
Warts on the lips are not an easy cosmetic defect that you can put up with. They are often injured, therefore, there is a risk of infection and inflammation. The pathological process can spread to the entire oral cavity, to the larynx and even deeper.
Over time, next to one wart, others may appear, and in this case, the cosmetic defect will increase.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis of warts is not a problem. Most often, a visual examination by a doctor is enough; you can also find out about the presence of the HPV virus in the body by passing a blood test that will show the presence of antibodies. But, if the specialist has doubts about the nature of the neoplasm, he can prescribe:
- neoplasm biopsy and histological analysis;
- PCR is a test that determines the type of virus with 100% accuracy;
- consultation with an oncologist.
Hardware methods of treatment
Hardware techniques allow you to remove growths as carefully as possible, without affecting healthy tissue areas. Most commonly used:
- laser removal;
- electrocoagulation;
- radio wave destruction.
The use of these methods is aimed at evaporating the liquid (laser) or burning (radio waves, electric current) of pathological tissues.
As a result, a scab forms at the site of the growth, which eventually falls off, leaving no trace behind. Hardware techniques are minimally invasive and give a positive result in one session.
laser removal
The advantage of laser removal is that the laser beam penetrates the skin to the desired depth, and the specialist can control this process, preventing damage to healthy tissues.
After the procedure, there will be no trace left on the lips, and no scar will form. However, there are contraindications for the procedure:
- herpes;
- some cardiovascular pathologies;
- diabetes;
- some chronic diseases.
The recovery period after removing the wart is several days.
Radio wave therapy
It is also a very common and effective method for removing skin growths. The procedure is carried out using a special apparatus that emits high-frequency waves.
The peculiarity of this method is that the radio wave affects the place of attachment of the wart to the skin. This technique is low-traumatic, painless, fast, and scars after the procedure are very rare.
Electrocoagulation
Bloodless method of removing growth on the lip. It is carried out using high-frequency current, which is closed in a loop.
Medications
Drug therapy consists in the use of antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs of local and general action. In addition, burning ointments and freezing creams can be used to remove the wart.
Immunomodulators
Most often assigned:
- Anaferon.
- Immunal.
- Arbidol.
- Echinacea extracts and tinctures.
These remedies are quite effective, but treatment will take time. It is not recommended to take immunomodulatory drugs on your own, since they have a number of contraindications, and only a specialist can choose the appropriate drug and prescribe the optimal dosage and duration of treatment.
Burning ointments
Acetylsalicylic ointment – softens any neoplasms, stops the inflammatory process and disinfects. The build-up should be treated with a thick layer 1 time in 3 days.
- Supercleaner is an aggressive agent that burns out neoplasm cells. Not recommended for use on mucous membranes. Apply the cream very carefully so as not to get on healthy tissue. An effective remedy for both new and old warts.
- Condiline is a very strong drug that burns out the neoplasm in several applications. Do not apply to healthy tissue.
- Vartek – destroys the tissues of the wart due to the high concentration of asthenia podophila oils. Causes burns if it comes into contact with healthy skin!
- Solcoderm – burns out the wart with nitric acid and copper nitrate. This drug is preferably used only by specialists.
Freezing creams
- Cryopharm – is available in the form of a roller applicator that freezes out neoplasms. You just need to touch the wart with the applicator head several times with an interval of 15-40 seconds. When the drug comes into contact with healthy tissues, their death is not excluded.
- Wartner is an effective freezing agent, the principle of action and application of which does not differ from the previous drug.
I must say that the procedure for freezing a wart at home is quite painful and traumatic. Prohibited for children under 4 years of age and patients with diabetes mellitus.
Folk remedies
In folk medicine, there are a large number of remedies that help fight skin growths. It is very important to consult with your doctor before using any remedy about its safety.
Many recipes are based on the use of poisonous plants and aggressive agents, so care must be taken.
Processing with celandine juice
The plant is poisonous, therefore, it has a detrimental effect on pathological tissues. The juice of a fresh plant is used. Before the procedure, it is necessary to rinse the area with the growth well and apply a greasy cream to healthy tissues around the wart so that the juice does not cause burns and irritation on them.
Then the celandine juice is pointwise applied to the neoplasm. The procedure is carried out twice a day until the complete death of the growth.
Acetic rubs
6 or 9% table vinegar is used, due to the strong acidic properties, this method leads to tissue necrosis. The direct effect of vinegar is to rub the wart several times a day.
The product should be left on the neoplasm for 5-7 minutes, then rinsed with water. Not suitable for removing warts located on the mucosa.
Garlic compresses
It is necessary to steam out the place with the growth and attach a thin slice of garlic to it. To keep the compress, it should be fixed with a band-aid.
Almost immediately after applying the compress, a burning sensation appears, it must be endured – it will not be long. The compress is kept for about 30 minutes, then the affected area should be washed with running water. Such treatment can be carried out for no more than 3 weeks.
There is another recipe for a compress with garlic. You will need a slurry of garlic and some rye flour. Mix everything in equal amounts and apply to the wart all night, securing the compress with a band-aid. Wash your skin well in the morning.
Treatment of warts at home with folk remedies must be supervised by a doctor, since not all neoplasms can be eliminated by such methods.
Prevention
90% of the inhabitants of our planet are infected with the papilloma virus, and the only effective way to prevent its penetration and development in the body is vaccination, but it should be carried out only before sexual activity begins.
As for other preventive measures, they consist in maintaining personal hygiene, avoiding close contact with the virus carrier, proper nutrition, timely treatment of all diseases and strengthening the immune system.
If the virus is already present in the body, and pathological growths have appeared on the lips, this is a good reason to undergo a comprehensive examination and fix the problem in the immune system.
