What to do if a papilloma breaks off: basic actions in case of damage

Papilloma is a small “nodule” on the human body. Using medical terminology, it can be argued that papilloma is a benign formation that can grow in size from 1 mm to 4 cm.

Its shape is similar in appearance to a mushroom: a rounded formation is located on a relatively thin stem. It is thanks to this structure that it is very easy to tear, damage, accidentally remove it, which will bring a lot of worries to the owner.

In what cases can HPV disappear on its own?

The main reason for the appearance of such formations on the skin is the weakening of the immune system. But sometimes papilloma can disappear on its own.

The process of papilloma death is associated with the active production of antibodies by the body, which becomes possible if immunity is restored due to lifestyle changes. Factors that can have a depressing effect on education include:

• Balanced diet.
• Systematic use of vitamin and mineral complexes.
• Sports, regular exercise.
• hardening.
• Complete sleep and relaxation.
• Rejection of bad habits.

How can you accidentally remove, tear off, pick off, shave off, damage, cut off the growth?

It is very easy to injure any papilloma or completely accidentally remove it, especially if it is located in a “dangerous” place:

• On the face . There are several options: too thoroughly after washing, the face is wiped with a towel, various manipulations with this part of the body are performed by hands with long nails.
• On the armpit . The most common case is during depilation of hair in the armpit or as a result of rubbing tight clothes.
• On the neck . Most often, microtrauma occurs from contact with jewelry or costume jewelry.
• In the intimate area . With careful intimate hygiene, there is a risk of injury to the formation.
• On other parts of the body . When using too hard towels, wearing tight clothes and shoes.

How to behave if the growth came off and blood began to flow?

First, about what you should not do: in case the papilloma has come off and blood has gone, the main thing is not to panic! A number of measures must be taken immediately, and then you will have nothing to fear.

• Try to stop the bleeding by pressing a tight cotton swab dipped in an antiseptic, such as dimexide, to the affected area.
• The wound should be cauterized  with a concentrated solution of hydrogen peroxide.
• A sterile bandage should be applied to the affected area.
• Immediately go to the hospital for a consultation. Ideally, you should try to save the detached formation in order to determine its nature with the help of laboratory tests.

How to behave in case of damage?

If the formation was accidentally damaged, then it is advisable to treat the affected area with an antiseptic, and seal the papilloma itself with a bactericidal plaster. Periodically, the site of the tear should be examined for the development of inflammation.

If redness and pain are absent, then the patch can be removed. If inflammatory processes still occur, it is better to immediately consult a doctor.

When should you see a doctor?

The indicators for the planned removal of education in a medical institution are the following factors:

• From time to time, blood begins to ooze from the papilloma.
• Education began to grow in size.
• It showed signs of inflammation.
• The growth spoils the appearance of a person, appearing on the areas visible to the eye: on the face, neck, in the décolleté.
• Education is located in a zone of increased danger: in a place where it is very easy to accidentally cut it off, for example, in the armpit.

Possible dangers. Why can’t you pluck the growth?

Papillomas, despite their good quality, should never be plucked on their own, since the results can be unpredictable and, unfortunately, very sad.

With absolute certainty, it can be argued that several new ones form in place of the torn off growth; a permanently non-healing wound will serve as a source of development of the inflammatory process of this area and the body as a whole.

And the most terrible consequence is the possible degeneration of a torn papilloma or its root into a malignant tumor, and if the papilloma has already undergone a process of cancerous degeneration, then due to damage, cancer cells can enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body, that is, start metastases .

Precautionary measures

Before trying to get rid of education at home, it is necessary to consult a doctor, undergo a series of examinations that will help determine if there is a risk of degeneration of education into a malignant tumor.

Before using one of the following remedies for removing papillomas, you must gently wash the area with a growth with warm water and soap, blot it with a sterile napkin.

Self-Removal Tips

Currently, there is a large selection of painless methods for removing papillomas in medical institutions, so you should not try to remove them yourself, this is at least illogical and extremely dangerous to health.

This is especially true of “folk” methods that offer the most incredible solutions to the problem. The result of such a “treatment” is often deep skin burns, scars, pigmentation, the development of papillomatosis (the appearance of even more formations throughout the body).

The most popular and painless traditional medicine methods for removing papillomas are the following:

• Celandine. Juice from a leaf of a plant or oil purchased at a pharmacy must be applied to the formation 3 times a day until it disappears completely.
• Egg white . The method is good for only formed growths. The protein of a fresh chicken egg is applied to the papilloma, after 2 hours the procedure is repeated. Such manipulations are performed daily until the formation is completely dry.
• Apple cider vinegar . A cotton pad must be moistened in vinegar, applied to the formation, fixed. Wetting should be done daily until the papilloma falls off.
• Tea tree oil . The affected area is lubricated with a natural preparation 2 times a day until the build-up dries completely and falls off. For those with sensitive skin, it is better to dilute the oil with water 1:1.
• Vitamin E.  The contents of the vitamin capsule must be poured onto the papilloma and covered with a sterile patch for several days. after the procedure must be repeated until the formation falls off.
• Lemon juice. Lemon juice must be applied to the formation several times a day until it disappears completely.
• Castor oil and baking soda. These two drugs in equal proportions should be mixed to a mushy state, applied to the papilloma. Seal with adhesive. The procedure must be repeated daily until the complete disappearance of the formation.

To remove papilloma at home,  it is also advisable to use pharmaceutical preparations. If the formation does not pose a threat, you can very carefully and accurately, in order to avoid getting into areas of healthy skin, apply one of the preparations to the papilloma: Cryoderm, Ferezol, Supercleaner. But it is better to carry out such a procedure in a medical institution.

Papillomas are a fairly common problem. According to WHO, 80% of the population are carriers of HPV. The most important thing is to monitor the condition of your formations on the body, consult a doctor as necessary, immediately contact a medical institution for help in case of accidental injury or removal of the growth – and then the papilloma will not cause any harm to health.