Warts are benign formations on the skin that look like round elevations, the cause of which is a vigorous growth of the surface epithelium and papillary layer.
In most cases, cell proliferation is caused by HPV, triggered by external and internal factors - restlessness, decreased immunity, for some types - increased sweating of the extremities. You can become infected with HPV through contact with carriers and objects. This does not apply to senile warts - their formation is non-viral.
The size of the formation varies on average from 1 to 15 mm (senile ones reach 6 cm). They have an uneven surface, so they are easily contaminated, due to which, over time, they can change color from almost flesh to brown. Some units can gather in groups when they are close. All warts can be removed. In some cases, the doctor may decide to observe without removal if the patient is comfortable.
When to go to the doctor immediately:
- education is located in the genital area;
- in the area of \u200b\u200bthe neoplasm, itching, discharge are observed;
- there is a heterogeneous color, blotches;
- it changes shape and color;
- because the location is injured in everyday life;
- You're not sure if it's a wart.
Types of warts
There are 4 types:
- ordinary (simple) - formed on the hands (subgroup inside - plantar);
- flat - occurs mostly in young people, so the second name of flat warts is ageless;
- spiky - formed in the genital area, infection of the type of HPV that causes it;
- senile dementia - the cause is not clear, not caused by HPV, is formed in middle-aged and older people.
Common warts are 1-10 mm in size, dense, keratinized. The average life of such a formation is about 2 years, after which it spontaneously disappears. The most common localization site is brush.
Plantar warts are formations on the feet that at first look like small callus, then appear rough surface with black dots in the center, and small rollers along the edges. Horny formations cause discomfort, due to which the patient experiences pain when walking. They can cause loss of mobility and performance. Removing plantar warts significantly improves quality of life.
Flat warts have clear boundaries, small in size - up to 5 mm, slightly rise above the skin surface by 1-2 mm. Any shape - round or uneven. Skin irritation, scratches, cuts can provoke the appearance. The favorite places for the localization of this type of formation are the face, hands and shins.
Genital warts are located on the genitals. They are treated by removal, and quite quickly, because they can acquire large sizes. Infection occurs sexually, the chances are higher with sores in the groin. Condyloma are pink nodules that coalesce and form papillary growths that attach to the body on stalks.
Senile warts (seborrheic keratosis) are the only ones listed that are not associated with HPV. We can talk about a genetic predisposition due to the frequent positive family history. The formations can reach quite large sizes - up to 4-6 cm (average size - 0, 2-3 cm). They lay eggs in groups of up to 20 units. The most common sites of localization are the chest, face, neck, forearms, hands.
At first, the elements are flat and small, the surface is uneven. They are covered with a crust that is easy to remove. Then the crust becomes denser, drier, covered with cracks. Over time, their thickness can become 1-2 cm, with age, they take the form of a mushroom cap, darken, although initially they are light yellow or pink in color. They contain dirt. The formation never turns into a cancerous form.
wart removal
Wart treatment is selected by the doctor individually, depending on the type, size, contraindications and other aspects. This clinic offers 4 ways to get rid of warts, papillomas and condyloma:
- using a radio wave scalpel;
- CO2 removal by laser;
- cryodestruction;
- diathermocoagulation.
They are suitable for removing flat and raised warts. Unfortunately, none of the presented methods is able to remove HPV from the body, which leaves a 30% chance of recurrence. Also, neither method provides a 100% guarantee, additional procedures may be required. After removal, scars may remain, the right choice of clinic and technique will help to avoid this. Experienced dermatologists in professional clinics and high-quality equipment manufactured to modern standards are a combination that provides high-quality, pain-free service and fast recovery. Infiltration and application anesthesia are available.
laser removal
The laser produces a strong light flux of energy, causing a sharp increase in temperature in the tissue. The advantage of laser removal of papillomas and warts is the absence of bleeding, abrasions, large scars. This procedure takes 5-7 minutes. As a rule, the formation is omitted the first time.
Wart removal is carried out according to the following plan:
- skin care with antiseptics;
- treatment with anesthesia (injection or lubrication);
- treatment of papillomas over the entire surface;
- wound care and the resulting dressings.
Krio Destruction
Treatment is carried out with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is used in the removal of various neoplasms and even in the treatment of tumors of internal organs, in cervical diseases, in liver operations. Under the influence of low temperatures, the water inside the cell freezes, the cell bursts and dies.
Removal procedure:
- anesthetic (if large, located in areas with thin skin);
- exposure with a cotton swab soaked in liquid nitrogen (5-30 seconds depending on size);
- wait for 2 minutes. Investigation. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
The next day, bubbles will appear on the skin, which will gradually pass. The task of the patient is not to spoil the bubbles beforehand, to wash gently, not to apply the patch, to protect them from external influences.
Diathermocoagulation
This method of treatment involves cauterization of tissues using high-frequency current, contact and non-contact methods. This procedure is performed with the help of an EKhVCh (high-frequency electrosurgery). Its difference from the radio wave scalpel "Surgitron" lies in the use of high-frequency currents - about 400 kHz (up to 4 MHz on radio blades). This method allows coagulation of the skin without blood and effectively copes with the formation.
radio wave scalpel
As a radio wave scalpel, when removing warts Surgitron is used, which operates on radio waves with a frequency of 3. 8-4. 0 MHz. The waves vaporize the target cells, and do not affect neighboring cells. Often this method is used on the face, neck, genitals because of its delicacy. The advantages also include high speed, no bleeding, minimal swelling, fast healing.
The operation is carried out as follows:
- the skin is treated with an antiseptic;
- anesthesia is administered (injections, creams);
- the doctor takes a waveguide of the desired shape and removes the neoplasm;
- antiseptic treatment.
Make an appointment with a dermatologist
The NEARMEDIC clinic network offers several effective methods for removing flat, pointed, senile, common warts, including plantar warts. An inexperienced person can confuse warts with other neoplasms that can turn into a malignant form - before resorting to treatment, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist.
In our clinic, experienced dermatologists, candidates and doctors of medical sciences, with whom you can consult even in difficult cases, are involved in the treatment. You will find names, photos and biographies of all specialists with their entry points on the website. Here you can make an appointment with a specific doctor.
Removing the visible manifestations of the problem is not enough to reduce the likelihood of a relapse. For this, general therapy with antiviral drugs is used, which reduces the activity of the human papillomavirus. The doctor will carry out a complete diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, advise on all types of appointments and recommend the most effective in a given case. At the first signs of the disease, contact a specialist.
The cost of the appointment and appointment of a doctor is shown in the table. Please note that removing 2 to 5 or more than 5 formations is cheaper. To make an appointment, please call or use the form on the website.