Papillomas are benign growths on the body. Their appearance is provoked by the human papillomavirus. Papilloma on the leg has a narrow base.
Color can vary from light to dark brown. There is a risk of malignant degeneration of such a formation.
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What does education look like?
At the beginning of its development, pedunculated papilloma is a small nodule on the skin. Over time, it begins to grow and separate. The neoplasm is connected to the skin with a thin stalk. The growth has an elongated shape.
Places of localization
Papillomas on legs can form on any part of the body. Most often they are localized in the following areas:
- eyelids;
- the area around the eyes;
- neck;
- groin;
- armpit;
- crease under the bust .
Hanging papillomas on the face and neck are most exposed to ultraviolet radiation. As a result, the formation may turn black. Due to the inconvenient location, such papillomas are easy to injure.
It is especially necessary to carefully monitor the integrity of the formation in the armpit area, since there are a large number of sweat glands. Even the most minimal damage can cause inflammation and other complications.
Reasons for the appearance
In order for the papilloma virus to enter the human body, certain conditions are necessary. You can become infected through direct person-to-person contact.
The most dangerous method of transmission of the virus is sexual. The alkaline environment is the most favorable for the virus, and there are often microcracks on the genitals.
Papillomas begin to grow when the immune system becomes weak. This condition may result from:
- prolonged illness;
- alcohol consumption;
- smoking;
- frequent stressful situations.
In a healthy person, the incubation period can last for several years.
The virus can be transmitted through injury. Dangerous bacteria can penetrate into the smallest cracks and wounds. Even after an accidental scratch after shaving, several hanging papillomas can occur. In some cases, papillomas can be transmitted from an infected mother during childbirth.
It is quite difficult to get infected with a virus in everyday life. To do this, use a washcloth or towel from an infected person.
Diagnostic methods
If the papilloma has a typical localization, then the diagnosis is not difficult. If necessary, the doctor prescribes a histological examination. To do this, a small part is taken from the education, which will be analyzed for the presence of the virus.
To confirm the diagnosis, the following studies are sometimes required:
- cytological analysis;
- biopsy;
- polymerase chain reaction.
With the help of cytological analysis, the presence of changes in the cells is determined. A biopsy allows you to get the necessary sample for analysis.
During the polymerase chain reaction, the DNA of the virus is determined. The more examinations a patient undergoes, the more accurate the diagnosis and effective treatment will be.
How to remove papilloma on a thin leg?
The most popular methods are described below.
With the help of chemicals
Chemical drugs can be used to remove papilloma. The most commonly used Ferezol. It contains concentrated chemicals: phenol and metacresol. These are natural compounds found in many plants.
It is strictly forbidden to carry out such a procedure on your own. Otherwise, you can cause severe burns and a large number of complications. Surgical removal of growths is a rather old, but effective and affordable technique. If there is a risk of malignancy, excision with a scalpel will help prevent the transformation of the formation into a cancerous tumor.Surgical method
Its results become known only 7–9 days after the operation. If the formation is oncogenic, then the patient is referred for inpatient treatment.
radio wave
The radio wave method is rarely used to remove papillomas. The advantage of this technique is that the affected papilloma will not be able to degenerate into a malignant formation. The disadvantage is that during such manipulation there is a high risk of damage to neighboring healthy tissues.
Electrocoagulation
The technique of electrocoagulation consists in the point effect of high-frequency current. This method is best suited for removing papillomas on the body. Due to the risk of scarring, it is not recommended for use on the face and neck.
Education "cauterized" with an electrode. Due to this effect, tissues are destroyed and die.
Other benefits include no bleeding and minimal risk of infection in the wound. Disadvantages of electrocoagulation:
- possible scar formation;
- burn risk;
- long healing period.
The tissue of the removed papilloma remains uninjured, so it can be sent for additional research to detect malignant cells.
Cryodestruction
During cryodestruction, the papilloma is frozen under the influence of liquid nitrogen. During the procedure, the patient feels a slight burning sensation and tingling. After freezing, the growth becomes white, becomes insensitive and disappears after a while.
The disadvantage of this technique is that the doctor can not always control the depth of exposure. There is a risk of getting a small burn, which then becomes a scar.
Laser removal
The use of a laser beam allows you to remove the build-up along its contours, while not injuring healthy areas of the epidermis.
After such a removal, no scars remain, but only if the doctor removed the formation clearly along its contour. After the procedure, a small skin forms on the affected area, which will fall off in a few days. A month later, the area where the papilloma was removed will be equal to healthy skin.
Folk methods
There are many folk methods for removing papillomas, however, not all of them are safe. Before using the folk method, it is recommended to consult a specialist, otherwise there may be serious complications. Most of these remedies are prepared on the basis of medicinal herbs and conventional products:
- celandine;
- garlic;
- Walnut;
- dandelion flowers.
Often, a decoction of medicinal herbs is used to eliminate papilloma at home . All components are taken in equal parts. Required:
- plantain;
- nettle leaves;
- Melissa;
- dandelion root;
- horsetail grass.
Medicinal herbs are crushed and thoroughly mixed. For 20 m of dry base, 4 glasses of water are taken. The broth must be boiled over low heat for 10 minutes. The medicine is taken in 30 ml before meals.
For external use, celandine is used. It is necessary to squeeze the juice from the plant and smear the formation with it. This procedure is recommended to be carried out several times a day.
Quite effective cream based on garlic. For cooking, you need 1 tsp. minced garlic and 2 tbsp. l. any cream. The mixture is mixed until smooth and applied to the affected area.
The compress must be kept for 3 hours. After the procedure is completed, the cream is washed off. The duration of the therapeutic course is from 2 days to 2 months.
Unripe walnuts can also be used to treat formations. It must be ground in a meat grinder, transferred to a jar and filled with kerosene. The medicine should be infused for 3 weeks.
Formations must be lubricated with a medicinal composition 2 times a day. The therapy lasts until it completely disappears.
An equally effective method is a medicine based on dandelion flowers. They are placed in a jar and filled with triple cologne. The composition is aged under a closed lid for 3 weeks, and then poured into a bottle with dark glass.
For greater efficiency, you can add onion peel or Kalanchoe leaves. The affected areas must be lubricated 3-5 times a day.
Complication of papillomatosis
After removal, complications may arise, which we will discuss below.
Inflammation
There are many factors that can lead to papilloma inflammation . A common cause is an exacerbation of a chronic disease. At this time, the body temperature rises and intoxication of the body occurs. Other factors include:
- traumatization;
- severe stress;
- taking hormonal drugs;
- exposure to ultraviolet;
- pregnancy.
Papillomas are easy to injure. A torn or damaged growth instantly begins to inflame. Severe stress has a negative effect on the body's immune system.
Protective forces fall, and this leads to an increase in growths and their inflammation. Hormonal imbalance can activate viral processes. Under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, papillomas can become inflamed.
For the treatment of inflamed education, an integrated approach is needed. It consists in the use of the following groups of drugs:
- antiviral;
- immunomodulators;
- medicines to combat skin defects.
It is not recommended to self-medicate, as the inflammatory process can provoke a number of more dangerous complications.
blackening
A change in the color of papilloma indicates the development of dangerous processes. There are several reasons why education turns black:
- traumatization;
- the presence of an infection.
In case of injury, the formation can not only turn black, but change in size and consistency. The patient may experience pain and suppuration. In this case, you should immediately contact a specialist. An injury can lead to an infection. Self-medication in this case is prohibited.
Blackening can also occur due to a weakened immune system or a hormonal imbalance.
If it came off
There are situations when an accidental detachment of papilloma occurs. In this case, it is necessary to act according to the following algorithm of actions:
- the place of separation is treated with an antiseptic;
- The open wound is closed with an antibacterial patch.
In the near future, you should visit a doctor who will examine the affected area and prescribe the necessary tests that determine the nature of the formation.
This is necessary in order to ensure the quality of education. If there are no complications when the papilloma is torn off, then the wound heals quite quickly. This means that the body was able to cope with the virus on its own. However, this does not cancel the visit to the doctor.
In this case, the virus can spread quite quickly and instead of one papilloma there will be several.
Open wounds attract infections, so there is a high risk of developing an inflammatory process. Accidentally torn papilloma can cause the formation of cancer.
Features of the rehabilitation period and prevention
In order for the recovery after removal of the papilloma to pass without complications, it is necessary to adhere to all the recommendations of the doctor. After surgery, a skin is formed at the site of removal.
It cannot be torn off or wetted. To seal the wound, it is necessary to use a patch that does not stick to the damage itself. It is important that the wound is not exposed to direct sunlight.
To disinfect the wound, use only those preparations recommended by the doctor. It is temporarily necessary to abandon the application of creams and cosmetic preparations.
To avoid relapses, it is recommended to undergo complex antiviral and immunomodulatory therapy. For this, the following drugs are prescribed:
- Viferon.
- Cycloferon .
- Echinacea purpurea extract.
Sometimes stronger immunomodulators are prescribed. For example, thymus factors.
The most effective method of preventing the development of such a disease is the introduction of the Gardasil vaccine . It is also important to watch your diet.
It must be balanced. Stress and overexertion should be avoided. Hardening and constant exercise will help strengthen the protective functions of the body.
Compliance with all preventive measures at the recovery stage will help to avoid the secondary formation of education.
Papillomas on the leg are small formations that are often localized in the neck, groin and armpits.
If the papilloma virus is present in the body, then it is impossible to get rid of it completely, so it is important to adhere to preventive measures in order to avoid relapses. The elimination of formations can only be carried out by a qualified doctor and after a series of studies.
