A plantar wart is a benign growth on the feet. The disease is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the body through microtrauma on the legs, through contact, through the use of other people's personal hygiene products, wet sand, public baths, and swimming pools. The incubation period of HPV lasts up to 2 months, after which the first rashes appear. An effective remedy for warts on the legs should act on HPV and relieve external symptoms.
Types of medicinal products according to action
Before you buy a remedy for warts on your hands at the pharmacy, you need to understand how it works. All drugs can be combined into several groups:
- keratolytics;
- necrotizing;
- immunostimulating and antiviral;
- cryopreparations.
Many of these medications can be used independently at home. But it is better to use them comprehensively. It makes no sense to just remove the growths - they will grow again. It is important to strengthen the patient’s immunity and help the body cope with the infection. It is better to ask your doctors which remedy is suitable in a particular situation, because, for example, many medications are not recommended for pregnant women.
Products are available in several types:
- aqueous or alcohol solutions;
- creams or ointments;
- plasters;
- gels;
- oils and other preparations.
They can be used for treatment strictly in accordance with the instructions.
Keratolytics
Keratolytics will help get rid of papillomas. This is a decent hand wart treatment that works on warts, dissolving and exfoliating them over time. This group of drugs includes various acids, which can be contained in ointments, solutions and gels.
Most often, these medications contain salicylic acid for warts. If you decide to use this method of combating growths, when purchasing salicylic alcohol and ointment, pay attention to the salicylic acid content - it should be optimally 5%.
Collomak
An effective remedy for warts on the hands is Collomac. The active ingredient in it is the same salicylic acid, but there is also lactic acid, which has a keratolytic effect. There is also an anesthetic component, namely polycanol, due to which the patient does not experience any discomfort during treatment.
Apply 1 drop of solution to the wart 2 times a day. After a week of use, the tumor should be rejected. Sometimes a wart disappears in 4 days, provided that 10 ml of medicine per day has been used. For children, the dose of the medicine should not exceed 1 ml. You can be treated for no longer than seven days.
Salicylic ointment
A well-known ointment for warts on the hands, the active component of which is salicylic acid. It is applied to the growths once every 2-3 days, 2 g each, after which the treated area is bandaged with a sterile bandage. Before each new treatment, it is necessary to remove dead particles and wipe the skin with alcohol.
Before use, you should read the instructions. Thus, pregnant women are allowed to use only 1 g of ointment per day; Treatment with this drug in case of kidney dysfunction is undesirable.
Salipod patch
The Salipod wart patch contains about 33% salicylic acid, so it successfully fights tumors, although it is often used against calluses. These are elastic plates that can be of different sizes: 2 by 10 cm, 6 by 10 cm.
Using the adhesive part, these plates are attached to the problem area of the skin. It is advisable to cut the patch exactly according to the shape of the wart, trying to position it so that it does not come into contact with healthy skin. External creams with resorcinol and zinc oxide should not be used simultaneously with Salipod. Many who have used Salipod note that it helped cope with the growth in just a few days.
Necrotizing agents
This is a group of drugs containing aggressive substances that cause necrosis (death) of tissue. Typically, this remedy for warts on the fingers contains alkalis or acids. But not everyone can use them: they are not prescribed to pregnant women and children; others should also be careful.
These are considered to be the best products to remove warts, but if handled incorrectly, they can cause skin burns. To avoid this, before treatment, you should treat the skin around the growth with Vaseline, fatty cream or any other protective agent that can be purchased in the store.
Solcoderm
Contains several acids at once - lactic, oxalic, nitric and acetic. Under their influence, the wart tissue first becomes grayish or yellowish, and then changes color to brown. After some time, the dead formation falls off and the wound heals. Wart removal should be carried out by a doctor or other medical professional under the supervision of a physician. You should not apply it with a cotton swab; for this it is better to use the applicator that is in the package.
Feresol
The composition contains phenol and tricresol, which can coagulate skin proteins. This medicine for warts on the hands should be applied to the growth with a small wooden stick. If these are small warts, it is enough to treat once. To remove large formations from 2 to 3 mm, they need to be lubricated with the preparation about 3 or 4 times.
Vartek
This medicine is obtained from the roots of the podophyllum plant. Has a cauterizing effect. The product is applied to the formation using a plastic applicator in the morning and evening for no more than 3 days in a row. Cannot be used to treat pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under 12 years of age.
Verrucacid
It is a pink or yellowish liquid that contains phenol and metacresol. The package also contains an applicator. Should not be used to treat preschool children. Using an applicator, the medicine must be applied very carefully to the growth, being careful not to damage healthy skin tissue. Small warts will disappear after one treatment, large ones - after 3-4 applications.
lapis pencil
This is an antiseptic whose active ingredient is silver nitrate. He cauterizes the warts. You can apply this product about 2 times a day, slightly moistening its tip with water. Cannot be used to treat children.
Kondilin
The active substance in Condylin is podophyllotoxin. Available in the form of a solution, which comes with an applicator. Used to remove condylomas. There are also contraindications for removing formations of this ointment for condylomas: pregnancy, breastfeeding, age under 12 years.
Iodine
Iodine is also a necrotizing drug, but it not only cauterizes the growth, but also has an antiseptic effect. This is an affordable and proven tool. It is applied with a cotton swab to the surface of the tumor several times a day (up to 5), but not longer than seven days in a row.
Medicines for removing papillomas in a clinic
This category of drugs contains aggressive active ingredients that remove papilloma in one procedure. Due to the increased danger, the procedure is performed only in a clinic, and is performed by a doctor. This is an effective way to remove papillomas from the body, arms and legs. Due to the risk of burns, it is prohibited to use potent substances to remove papillomas from the mucous membranes, face and neck.
Verrucacid
The main active ingredient of the drug is phenol. Its action is corrected thanks to metacresol. In combination, these components kill the cells of the treated tissues.
During the procedure, you need to ensure that the product does not touch healthy skin. The doctor treats the papilloma several times at intervals of 5-7 minutes. After the destruction of the formation, a crust remains in its place, which itself disappears 5-7 days after the procedure. This is the best remedy for removing plantar papillomas.
Feresol
This remedy is more aggressive than Verrukacid, due to the replacement of metacresol with tricresol. The drug should not be used to treat papillomas in children under seven years of age. The acid solution is applied exactly over the area of the growth. To remove a large papilloma, 4-7 repetitions with an interval of 5 minutes will be required.
The modern range of remedies for papillomas allows us to treat neoplasms of any complexity and location. The main thing is to contact a specialized specialist who will select individual therapy, quickly get rid of papillomas and prevent relapses of the disease. Additionally, lifestyle changes may be required to boost the body's overall immunity and give it the strength to fight the virus.
Antiviral and immunomodulatory medications against skin tumors
When choosing the best remedy for warts on your hands, you cannot ignore ointments and other antiviral medications. They not only remove growths, but also fight the cause of their occurrence. If particularly large warts appear, which are then surgically removed, the doctor may prescribe antiviral drugs for prevention.
Immunostimulating agents are no less effective. If everything is fine in a person’s body, he is healthy, warts should not appear, since the immune system easily copes with the papillomavirus. Once the immune system weakens, HPV becomes active and warts can grow on the face and hands. Therefore, the doctor may prescribe pills as prevention and treatment - drugs to strengthen the immune system.
Gel Panavir
This is an antiviral medicine with immunomodulatory effects. The active ingredient of this white gel is polysaccharides from the shoots of Solanum tuberosum. Such antiviral drugs help remove warts on the hands and are effective for condylomas.
When using the gel, remember that it is not recommended to treat children (under 18 years of age), and it is also contraindicated for diseases of the kidneys and spleen. Panavir gel should be applied in a thin layer to the areas of the skin where the warts are located, about 5 times a day. You need to be treated for about 4-5 days, but sometimes the course has to be extended to 10 days.
Isoprinosine tablets
A product with the same active ingredient. Isoprinosine has proven to be an effective drug against not only papilloma viruses, but also herpes, adenoviruses, and influenza. At the same time, it stimulates the immune system.
Adults are prescribed up to 6-8 tablets during the day. The course of treatment and the amount of the drug is determined by the doctor. For HPV, adults usually take 2 tablets in the morning, afternoon and evening for 0.5-1 month. Has contraindications:
- age under three years;
- body weight less than 15 kg;
- arrhythmia.
When using Isoprinosine and other drugs with a similar active ingredient, hepatoprotectors (drugs to protect the liver) must be prescribed.
Viferon ointment
Used as an immunomodulatory and antiviral agent. Contains human interferon alpha-2b. Has a yellow or yellowish color. The ointment should be applied to the growth and the skin around it 3 or 4 times a day until it disappears. This medicine has a local effect on HPV, that is, it is almost not absorbed into the body and acts only in the affected area. Therefore, Viferon cream for papillomas on the hands can be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. Children under 1 year of age should not be treated with this remedy.
Oxolinic ointment
The active ingredient of Oxolinic ointment is oxoline, the excipient is petroleum jelly. The ointment is white or yellowish in color. It has an antiviral effect: it not only destroys viruses, but also protects cells from their penetration. This is a safe medicine because no more than 5% of the drug is absorbed through the skin. This is the best remedy for warts for children, as it has a gentle effect. Can be used during pregnancy and lactation.
For treatment, you need to buy 3% Oxolinic ointment for warts and treat both the growth itself and the skin around it. Continue until the rash disappears completely.
Causes of warts on the face
Among the main ones there are:
- too weakened immune system of the body;
- fatty epithelium of the face;
- excessive sweating;
- chronic colds;
- vegetoneurosis;
- acrocyanosis;
- ailments of the ENT organs;
- mental trauma;
- long periods of stress.
Note that one of the common reasons for the appearance of condylomas, moles, papillomas and warts on the face is age-related changes. This has been proven by scientists.
The main cause of growths is the human papillomavirus. The infection itself can remain in a person’s body all his life and not manifest itself in any way, however, under certain circumstances it becomes active. How to get rid of bacteria can only be advised by your doctor.
Alternative remedies
Medicine is constantly moving forward. Premium instant-acting products have appeared that are difficult to buy at the pharmacy. These new effective drugs are sold on the websites of manufacturers on the Internet.
Papilight
This is a natural product made only from natural ingredients. It contains extracts and extracts of caragana, Jerusalem artichoke, rhododendron, garlic, red pepper, as well as propolis. This is a safe remedy that can be taken by both pregnant women and children. It helps strengthen the immune system and prevents the proliferation of viruses. It can be consumed orally, and can also be used to treat growths.
Papilok plus
Balm, which is also made from natural ingredients, namely castor and perlite oil, tea tree oil, with the addition of carbolic acid, sodium and potassium hydroxide. The course of treatment is 2-3 weeks. The package contains two bottles, one of which is intended for removing growth, and the second for tissue regeneration.
Human papillomaviruses
Scientists have already discovered more than 600 different types of papillomavirus that infect humans. About 40 of them are responsible for the appearance of various neoplasms on the skin. A few cause cancer, but most cause the growth of common, flat, or senile warts.
A person can become infected in the following ways:
- By everyday means. The virus is able to exist for some time outside the human body. Humidity and heat keep it viable for a longer period of time. Therefore, household infection most often occurs in swimming pools, gyms or saunas.
- Infection of newborns during childbirth.
- Self-infection during shaving and hair removal.
- Infection through sexual contact.
Once in the body, the virus infects the cells of the basal layer of the epithelium and begins to reproduce. A strong immune system will keep the virus from multiplying. Its cells will divide slowly, remaining within the basal layer. The virus will not reach the horny epithelium, so there will be no external manifestations. The pathology can proceed covertly for several years. During this time, simultaneous infection by several types of virus is possible.
Activation of the virus and its increased division will begin at the first favorable conditions for this. The pathology will quickly move into the phase of clinical manifestations. Unsightly growths will begin to appear on the arms, legs, body and even the face.
Warts and papillomas have a low risk of malignancy. But if the growth is often injured, its malignant degeneration is possible. Therefore, it is necessary to get rid of such tumors in a timely manner, choosing the best remedy for warts and papillomas.
Home Remedies
If desired, you can remove growths at home. But these methods are not suitable for children. Before getting rid of warts on your hands at home, it is better to consult your pediatrician. If the growths do not bother the baby, you can leave them alone - over time they will disappear on their own. Adults, after consulting a doctor, can use solutions and ointments at home. There are interesting folk recipes that will also help cope with the problem.
Cryopreparations for home use
An effective medicine that gets rid of growths on the hands is Kryopharma. This is a product that freezes the wart. Contains propane and dimethyl ether. Sold in the form of an aerosol bottle, the packaging contains special applicators. It can be treated both in a medical facility and at home. Even large warts are removed with one application of Cryopharma. But if the growth is not removed, it can be processed again.
The drug should be used with caution. Do not use if the skin is irritated or inflamed, hair grows on it, or you are not sure that the growth is a wart.
Vinegar
Home methods remain in demand. Thus, HPV does not tolerate an acidic environment, so to get rid of the growth, you can treat the area where the wart forms with vinegar. Apple juice is less toxic, but you can also buy regular table variety. You just need to lubricate the warts several times a day or make compresses at night using a mixture of vinegar and flour.
Oil
Another folk remedy is essential oils. Many of them have an antiseptic effect. There are many oils that are used for this therapy:
- tea tree;
- thuja;
- sea buckthorn;
- lemon;
- cinnamon;
- eucalyptus and others.
You just need to lubricate the wart with the selected oil several times a day.
Celandine juice
Celandine received its name for a reason: the juice of this plant has long been used to treat dermatitis, eczema and other skin diseases. This is a simple method for removing warts, and is also completely free, since celandine grows everywhere. But you need to know some features:
- Only a flowering plant helps, that is, treatment is best carried out in May or June.
- It is not possible to remove a wart instantly; it takes time - about 3 weeks.
- You need to cut the plant at the very root and drip celandine juice about 4 times a day onto areas of the skin with warts.
There are many remedies that will help remove warts from your hands. But before use, do not forget to carefully read the instructions and become familiar with the contraindications. It is advisable to consult a doctor who will help you choose the most effective remedy that cannot cause harm for certain chronic diseases.
