The formation of warts in children is a common occurrence. A growing organism is not able to provide reliable protection against the papillomavirus, in connection with this, growths appear on the skin.
The most popular way to deal with warts in children is laser removal .
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In what cases should the procedure be carried out?
Warts in young patients are not removed in all cases. For many children, they go away on their own as they get older.
The laser procedure is indicated when changing the shade, size and configuration of the neoplasm, its location in the area of \u200b\u200bconstant friction, if the growth is on the face or in the genital area.
Warts should be leveled when mechanical effects are applied to them, if they begin to bleed or disturb other secretions. In such cases, the likelihood of an increase in growths in size increases.
Delivering aesthetic or physical discomfort is also a reason for removal. But doctors often do not advise removing growths that do not bother the child. Also read how a plantar wart is trimmed in a child , symptoms and treatment.
Such a recommendation is explained by the high probability of recurrence, the growth of warts. To prevent the development of cancer in these formations, which pose a potential threat, after destruction, a partial tissue sampling is performed for analysis for tumor markers.
Advantages and disadvantages of the method
In many babies, warts appear by the age of five, because their bodies often have abrasions and lesions through which the virus freely enters the bloodstream.
The advantages of laser destruction include:
- removal of formations in one procedure;
- the possibility of eliminating growths of various types (plantar, flat);
- speed (session lasts about 10 minutes);
- painlessness;
- fast recovery.
After such a procedure, there is almost no inflammation, it is performed using local anesthesia. There are no ugly marks left on the skin in the form of scars.
There are practically no disadvantages of laser destruction. Side effects occur solely due to medical incompetence, mistakes made in the process of skin care after removal of growths.
Incorrect settings of the device can lead to the fact that the formation is not completely removed, and the tissues will be burned too much.
An incompletely removed wart can activate HPV, provoke the growth of growths, and increase their number. Too intense exposure to laser beams burns healthy areas of the skin, resulting in scars.
Improper care of the skin, subjected to destruction, can cause infection in the wound – this leads to suppuration.
It takes about a week and a half for the wound to heal completely.
The disadvantages of this method of removing warts include its cost.
How is the operation
Laser destruction is preceded by an examination, the child is prescribed a blood test. The procedure is carried out only in the absence of contraindications. A medical consultation prior to the removal of warts is required.
Only benign neoplasms are removed with a laser.
Immediately before the manipulation, the doctor injects an anesthetic drug.
After applying anesthesia, the doctor puts on goggles and turns on the laser unit, treating the build-up over the entire surface. Healthy areas of the laser beams do not capture.
If the build-up is small, it is removed by simple contact with radiation.
Larger formations are eliminated with a special laser scalpel.
If necessary, the doctor can apply two methods at the same time during one session.
The build-up and its components die under the influence of high temperature. The laser beam destroys the root of the wart, eliminating its recurrence.
The duration of the procedure is approximately a quarter of an hour.
Contraindications for the operation
The list of contraindications for laser destruction is small. It is unacceptable to cauterize warts in children with colds, high fever and diabetes. The list of contraindications also includes:
- malignant neoplasms;
- herpes;
- exacerbated chronic diseases.
It is undesirable for patients with fair skin to remove warts in the summer – this is due to the increased sensitivity of the epidermis and the inadmissibility of direct exposure to the sun on the cauterized area. But this contraindication is relative.
Is the procedure painful?
A small patient does not experience pain during laser destruction. Pain is also absent during rehabilitation. Laser wart removal is not only effective, but also a delicate procedure. Slight pain may occur in the tissues that surround the growth during the healing phase.
Recovery and care after surgery
After the removal of the build-up with a laser, a crust forms in its place. It goes away on its own in 14 days. There are no scars after laser destruction.
When removing a plantar wart, the skin should be treated with an antiseptic. Healing can be accelerated by applying a bandage.
After laser destruction, it is unacceptable to roughly rub and scratch the skin, make sure that moisture does not get on the treated area.
When removing the build-up located in the zone of constant friction, this area is sealed with a plaster.
After eliminating the formation on the sole, you should reduce the load on the legs – walk less, for a while give up playing sports. If possible, reduce the duration of water procedures.
Doctors also advise treating the area subjected to laser exposure with anti-scar agents and preparations that have a disinfectant effect. But the use of drugs containing alcohol is unacceptable.
It is undesirable in the first four weeks after the procedure to go to the steam room and to the beach. Apply sunscreen with a moisturizing effect to the damaged area before going outside in hot weather.
At the end of the healing process, a bright spot will remain at the site of the growth. The color of the skin returns to normal about six months after the procedure. During this period, the epidermis must be protected from mechanical influences and the use of a moisturizer should not be neglected.
The cost of the procedure
Prices for the removal of children’s warts with a laser vary slightly in different clinics. The cost depends on the type of equipment used, the number and size of build-ups.
- The cost of removing a single formation less than 1 cm in size is 700–3800 r .
- For the removal of growths on the face with a laser device, you will have to pay 1100–4000 r .
- Most clinics provide discounts for the elimination of multiple warts. The price starts from 700 r . a piece.
If a child has warts, you need to consult a doctor about the advisability of laser removal.
