Wart remover Verrucacid (Retinoids)

Almost every person, sooner or later, can develop unpleasant formations on the body, called papillomas. Women after childbirth who have experienced sudden changes in hormonal levels are especially susceptible to this unpleasant situation.

To eliminate this unpleasant situation, there are a large number of medications; one of the most popular drugs is Verrukacid for papillomas. Before use, it is recommended to read the instructions for use.

Why do papillomas appear?

The appearance on the human body of formations that are caused by a papilloma viral infection is called a papilloma growth. Very often, many people do not immediately notice the appearance of such a growth, since in most cases this formation may not cause any discomfort.

Most often, the appearance of such formations can occur for the following reasons:

Frequent promiscuity and constant change of sexual partners;
Abuse of bad habits;
Decreased protective functions of the body;
Disease of the digestive organs;
Lack of proper personal hygiene.

The presence of such a virus can be transmitted to a newborn baby from the mother. Papilloma can manifest as either a small formation or damage to large areas.

Most often, papilloma has the appearance of a wart, from light pink to brown.

Verrucacid, what kind of remedy is this?

Very often, in order to eliminate various types of warts and formations on the skin surface, you should choose the right drug. In addition, these types of diseases tend to be transmitted by contact and can quickly spread to healthy areas of the skin.

The medicinal substance Verrukacid is a special medical solution, the action of which is aimed at the safe removal of such growths. The medicinal substance Verrukacid is produced by domestic manufacturers.

Correct use of the solution cauterizes the papilloma and destroys the bacteria that contributed to the development of the formation.

It is recommended to be careful when using the drug, as improper use can lead to burns and damage to the human skin.

Analogues of Verrukacid

There are other drugs with similar effects on the pharmaceutical market. The most popular of them:

Feresol

A drug with exactly the same composition, but the concentration of active ingredients in it is higher. However, this does not mean that Feresol is more effective. The medication is quite aggressive on the skin, which can cause marks and scars.

Lapis

Known to our grandmothers, the base is silver nitrate. Efficiency is low and long-term use is required.

Collomak, Duofilm

These drugs contain acids - salicylic and lactic, as well as a substance called Lauromacrogol. This solution has a more delicate effect on skin formations; its effectiveness is considered average.

Composition and release form

The medicinal substance Verrukacid is available in the form of a light brown liquid, which has an oily consistency and is used only for external use.

It is produced in glass bottles, upon opening which you can feel the presence of a specific odor. The volume of the bottle is 2 mg; the package includes a special pipette, which is necessary for the targeted application of liquid to the problem area.

The composition of the substance contains the following active components:

Metacresol is an antibacterial substance that helps eliminate viral formations and also promotes the death of affected epidermal cells;
Phenol is a specially developed chemical element, the action of which is aimed at affecting skin cells and their further death. Quickly eliminates viral skin lesions, including papilloma. The substance is toxic and requires very careful use, in predetermined dosages;
Ethyl alcohol – has an antibacterial and drying effect;
Distilled water has a caring effect on the epidermis and additionally moisturizes the damaged area after removal of the papilloma.

After using the drug, it is recommended to close the cap tightly and store it away from children.

Effect of the drug

Phenol, which is the active component of the composition, promotes the coagulation or coagulation of protein structures, and also has antiseptic properties. This substance cauterizes pathologically overgrown tissues and leads to their necrosis.

As a result, the growths dry out, become smaller, denser and fall off, and calluses and corns flake off .

At the same time, Metacresol kills harmful microorganisms and promotes rapid healing of the treated skin area.

Indications for use

The drug Verrukacid is used to eliminate the following problems:

Removal of formations on the epidermis that have a thread-like structure . Widely used in the groin and axillary areas.
Elimination of warts and papillomas - thanks to targeted use, removal occurs quickly and without affecting healthy areas of the epidermis
Eliminates root calluses - these types of formations very often appear in the area of the feet and cause a large number of unpleasant symptoms to a person
Removal of condylomas - this applies to those formations that have a mushroom-shaped shape.

Verrucacid is used to remove benign growths only and it is recommended to consult a doctor before use.

Verrukacid: instructions for use

The official annotation for Verrukacid states that the solution cannot be used to remove tumors in young children and pregnant women (regardless of the timing). It is also not recommended to use the ointment during breastfeeding (especially if it is intended to remove papillomas that are located in the chest and hands).

What happens to papilloma?

The medicinal substance Verrukacid contains strong substances that affect the structure of the skin, namely the cells that are susceptible to infection by the papilloma virus.

The effect of the drug on the protein compounds of cells contributes to their further gradual death, due to which the papillomas are removed. Necrosis remains at the site of the papilloma, thereby reducing the likelihood of recurrence of papilloma.

Proper use of Verrucacid helps eliminate almost all types of viral skin lesions that contribute to the formation of papillomas and other types of skin formations.

After removal of the papilloma, rapid skin regeneration occurs due to which no traces remain at the site of the papilloma.

What is Verrukacid

The drug can be purchased at the pharmacy - it is available in bottles equipped with an applicator. It is a pale pink or light yellow oily liquid.

The main active ingredient is phenol, or in other words, carbolic acid, which has a destructive effect on protein structures.

It also contains Metacresol, which has antibacterial properties and can accelerate epithelial growth.

The manufacturer claims that the medication is effective in combating the following types of growths :

ordinary and filiform warts;
plantar;
calluses;
genital warts;
keratomas.

Preparatory procedures

Before you start using the drug Verrukacid, you must complete the following preparatory procedures:

Thoroughly clean the area where the papilloma or other type of skin formation is located with warm water, dry with a terry towel;
The papilloma needs to be softened a little; for this, a small amount of salicylic ointment is used, which is applied to the papilloma. A polyethylene film is placed on top and the whole thing is fixed with a gauze bandage;
The bandage is left for 30 minutes, after which it is washed off with hot water and baking soda, while the skin is steamed.

Such preparatory procedures help to achieve the necessary results much faster and eliminate papilloma.

Directions for use and dosage of Verrucacid

The drug Verrukacid is used by various methods to eliminate different types of formations.

Removal of papillomas

To remove papillomas, you must perform the following steps:

Thoroughly clean the area where the papilloma is located using a soap solution;
Soften the skin with a compress;
Apply zinc ointment around the papilloma to prevent burns;
Apply a drop of product to the papilloma and leave to dry;
If a large papilloma is necessary, apply Verrucacid up to five times.

Verrucacid should be applied especially carefully to remove papillomas in the intimate area, groin area and armpit.

Removal of plantar warts

Removing plantar warts and calluses requires the following steps:

Before the procedure, it is necessary to apply any emollient ointment to the formation;
Secure with adhesive tape;
This compress must be left for a day;
After the patch is removed using pumice, it is necessary to remove the layer of skin that has softened;
The site of formation must be thoroughly treated with a soap solution;
Dry with a towel;
Treat the skin around the callus with zinc ointment. This is necessary to eliminate the risk of getting burned;
Thanks to the pipette that comes with the drug Verrukacid, you need to apply one drop to the callus;
Wait for the product to dry completely;
After which you need to apply another drop and leave to dry;
A total of 5 drops should be used.

The course of treatment must be carried out until the problem disappears completely.

Removal of vulgar warts

To remove vulgar warts, you should follow the instructions for use:

Treat the area of wart formation with soapy water and dry with a towel;
Apply zinc ointment around the formation;
Apply a drop of the product to the wart and leave until completely absorbed;
Repeat the action 5 times.

It is unacceptable to cut off the skin in the area of formation or damage it in any way.

Removal of condylomas

To remove condylomas, it is recommended to follow the following instructions:

Removal of the formation is carried out only on the epidermis;
The use of Verrucacid on mucous membranes is prohibited;
Treat the skin around the condyloma with zinc ointment;
Apply a drop to the formation;
Leave for 5 minutes until dry;
If the formation is large, it is necessary to repeat the application 3 times.

It is important to remember that the removal of condylomas is recommended only by specialists; you should not self-medicate.

After treatment has been carried out, the following actions are prohibited:

Wrap the area where Verrucacid is applied;
Ensure that there is no mechanical impact on formations;
You should not use any cream;
During the day, do not allow water to enter the place of use of the medicinal product;
Within a few days, a crust should appear, which will indicate the beginning of the effect of Verrucacid on the formation.

If the formation does not go away after 10 days, it is recommended to repeat the removal procedure.

Advantages of the product

There are a large number of drugs for removing papillomas and other skin defects, however, Verrukacid has the following advantages:

The medicine begins to act from the first day of use;
Most often, papilloma disappears within a few days;
The skin tissue is practically not injured;
The product is highly effective;
After use, there are no scars left at the site of formation.

When used correctly, the procedure is painless.

Precautions and recommendations

Verrucacid has a high level of toxicity, so before use you must read the following precautions:

Verrucacid is applied to the papilloma only in a targeted manner;
Verrukacid should not be used for other purposes;
In case of contact with mucous membranes, rinse with plenty of water and immediately seek help from a medical facility;
It is prohibited to use Verrucacid for internal use;
In places of bends, in case of papilloma formation, it is necessary to ensure that the product dries completely;
To remove papillomas, it is not recommended to use Verrukacid too often.
After using the liquid to remove papillomas, it is forbidden to use any cosmetic preparations for some time.

Precautionary rules

When removing papillomas with “Verrukacid”, precautions must be followed. They will help protect the patient from accidental injuries. After all, the basis of the drug is phenol, which is quite capable of causing burns to epithelial tissues.

Patients should familiarize themselves with the following precautions that must be observed when working with the drug:
The composition should be applied exclusively to the papilloma or wart;
It is highly undesirable to treat the problem area again for no apparent reason;
If, through negligence, the drug gets on the mucous membranes, you must immediately rinse them with water.
It also wouldn’t hurt to make an appointment with a specialist to assess the condition of the affected area;
The medicine is suitable only for external use;
Care should be taken to apply the medicinal composition to places where there are bends;
It is forbidden to use “Verrukacid” and other ointments against papillomas at the same time;

Before the first treatment, a sensitivity test must be performed. This will allow timely detection of allergies to the components of the drug, which will force the patient to stop using it.

If the drug was applied correctly, the benign neoplasm will quickly begin to dry out. After healing, there will be no signs of the former papilloma at the site of the lesion. This is confirmed by patients and doctors who left reviews about the medication.

Contraindications

It is prohibited to use Verrucacid for the following cases:

Do not use in patients with hypersensitivity;
In case of individual allergic reactions to the components of the drug;
Not used in areas with high levels of pigments;
Children under 6 years of age;
Pregnancy is the period of breastfeeding.

Particular care must be taken when using Verrucacid in the facial area. If there are papillomas in the lip area, the product is not used.

Contraindications and side effects

“Verrukacid” for papillomas has a number of contraindications for which its use is strictly prohibited. If this rule is violated, side effects and complications may develop.

Because of this, sometimes patients complain that the papilloma has turned black or has enlarged after treatment. The medicine is not suitable for the treatment of papillomas and warts in children who have not yet reached the age of six. Their skin is very thin and delicate, so it should not be exposed to such an aggressive composition.

It is extremely undesirable to treat areas that are close to mucous membranes or lips with the drug. Because of this, ulcers may form on them, which do not heal for a long time. This side effect is explained by the aggressive action of the main component of the drug.

Attention!!! The medication is not suitable for treating pigmented nevi. Because of it, a malignant process may develop, which will lead to melanoma, that is, skin cancer.

Another contraindication is extensive dermatological disorders. Cauterization of numerous papillomas, which are localized on the body in the form of a scattering, can provoke a serious burn. In this case, the desired effect will not be achieved. It is best to limit yourself to therapy methods that are based on strengthening the body and strengthening the immune system.

As for side effects, after treatment with the medicinal composition, itching and burning, as well as an extensive rash on the skin, may be observed. Such reactions indicate the presence of hypersensitivity to the active components of the drug.

Analogs

If necessary, the following analogs of the drug can be used to remove papillomas:

Solcoderm - used to eliminate papillomas and other types of benign formations. Average cost 600 rubles ;
Duofilm - the action of the gel is aimed at removing warts and papillomas. Average cost 160 rubles ;
SuperClean - gel for spot application is used to eliminate warts, papillomas and dry calluses. Average cost 60 rubles ;
Aldara is a drug that is designed specifically to eliminate infections of the epidermis with papilloma; it effectively eliminates papillomas after several uses. Average cost 1500 rubles ;
Papilux is a spot-on gel used to remove warts and papillomas. Does not leave scars or stains. Average price 180 rubles .

Each type of drug for eliminating papillomas has individual components and can cause various side effects. Before use, you must read the instructions in detail.