Unpleasant formations in the form of warts caused by the papilloma virus can occur on human skin. Sometimes the growths disappear on their own after some time, but in most cases they increase in size and require medical treatment. Even small tumors should not be ignored. One of the effective remedies for warts is Salipod.
Description and composition of the product
The drug Salipod belongs to the group of dermatotropic drugs. It is made on the basis of salicylic acid and helps get rid of skin growths in the initial stages of their development.
Salipod is available in the form of adhesive plasters. Treatment strips have a protective cellophane coating. The patch is packaged in contour-free packaging. The product is sold individually or in sets of 4 or 11 pieces in a cardboard box.
The drug is available in two varieties:
- Small shaped adhesive plaster. Dimensions - 6x10 cm. The patch is applied to the affected area, avoiding areas of healthy skin.
- A preparation of two adhesive plasters. The dimensions of the main product are 2x10 cm. The patch is impregnated with medicinal substances. The second part measures 4x10 cm - this adhesive plaster helps to fix the main one.
The main components of the drug are salicylic acid and sulfur. Lanolin, pine rosin and natural rubber are used as additional substances.
The medicine costs 50−65 rubles per piece. The price of the sets is 100−120 rubles. You can purchase the medicine online or at any pharmacy. Salipod is available over-the-counter.
The dermatotropic preparation should be stored in a dark place at a temperature no higher than +26 degrees Celsius. Shelf life: 2 years. After this period, the patch should not be used, as the person may experience allergic reactions.
Salipod has no analogues in terms of active substances in its composition. In some cases, the doctor may prescribe another drug that has the same pharmacological effect. Salipod is sometimes replaced with the Compid or Mozolin patch. For ointments and creams, you can use Balzamed, Verrucatsid, Hemosol, Collomac, Intensive, Feresol or Flexitol.
Mechanism of action
Salipod has an antiseptic and keratolytic effect on skin formations and surrounding tissues, preventing the spread of infection. It strengthens local immunity, promoting high-quality removal of growths. There are no scars left after applying the patch.
Under the influence of salicylic acid, the top layer of skin, modified by the resulting growth, softens and is removed during the hygiene procedure. The peculiarity of the main component of Salipod is that it is able to maintain an acidic environment in the treated area. This effect of the drug helps reduce the risk of developing a fungal or bacterial infection, which often happens when the skin exfoliates.
Sulfur is able to penetrate into the deep layers of tissue. It has an antimicrobial effect and inhibits infection from the inside. In addition, sulfur has a drying effect. Pine rosin also destroys pathogenic bacteria on the surface of the skin. Lanolin and rubber help soften it and speed up the healing of damaged areas.
Indications for use
To prevent warts from developing into malignant neoplasms, they should be removed. Salipod is an excellent antiseptic drug that actively fights skin keratinization. It is used for more than just removing warts.
Other indications for the use of a dermatotropic agent:
- corns;
- dry and core calluses;
- spinules (plantar warts);
- Calluses.
The medicinal patch can be used to soften the bones (calluses) on the big toes. Such defects often appear from the constant use of high-heeled shoes, standing work and excess calcium salts in the body.
The medication can be used to remove growths on the face, neck, arms and legs. Before purchasing the drug, you should first consult with your doctor - he will tell you whether Salipod can be used and whether the patient has any contraindications.
One patch will not save you from papillomas and plantar warts. The drug removes formations on the skin, but does not treat papillomavirus. In such cases, comprehensive treatment is necessary, in which the doctor prescribes antiviral medications. For example, for plantar warts, Salipod is used in combination with Superclean or Solcoderm. In severe cases, laser surgery may be necessary.
Prevention
In order to avoid the occurrence of diseases such as warts on the soles of the feet, simple preventive measures should be followed:
- Regularly saturate the body with beneficial vitamins and microelements that will strengthen the immune system to fight viral damage;
- Eliminate corns and calluses on the soles of the feet in a timely manner;
- If damage to the skin occurs on the sole, the scratches should be treated with an antibacterial agent;
- Avoid walking barefoot in public areas;
- Have individual personal hygiene items;
- Maintain proper foot hygiene; in case of increased sweating, use special preparations to improve the functioning of the sweat glands.
Following simple prevention methods can prevent the development of an unpleasant disease on the soles of the feet.
Instructions for using the product
Salipod is easy to use at home. The main advantage of the product is the painless removal of warts and other tumors. The patch must be pressed firmly onto the affected area. The soft part of the strip should be well fixed on the wart.
Instructions for using Salipod against growths:
- You should first steam the area with the wart in hot water for 10-15 minutes.
- The stratum corneum of the skin is carefully removed from the formation. This can be done using non-rough pumice. Scissors and other sharp objects must not be used.
- Then the patch is taken out of the package and cut off according to the size of the tumor. Remove the protective film from the Salipod and press it tightly along the boundaries of the growth. A regular adhesive plaster is applied over the drug, which will not come off when moving.
Salipod can be kept on the leg for 1 or 2 days. When changing the adhesive plaster, additional steaming of the skin is required only for problematic growths. The new product can be applied after a day.
When removing the next patch, it is necessary to carefully examine the condition of the growth and the surrounding area. After removing the patch, a yellowish-gray crust forms on the affected area, which should be carefully removed. The dead skin then dries and falls off. This indicates that the drug is working. If the formation does not increase, treatment is stopped.
The duration of therapy is 1−2 months. During this period, 8-12 adhesive plasters are usually used.
If during treatment with papillomas with Salipod, itching, burning or inflammation of the skin appears, and the wart becomes denser and painful, then you should stop using the medicine and consult a doctor. The specialist must examine the patient and determine the diagnosis based on the test results. In case of allergic reactions, Salipod is replaced with another drug. In serious cases, the growth is removed on an outpatient basis.
For corns, the patch is kept for 24 hours, and for large calluses - 2 days. The strips must be removed without jerking, so as not to tear them off along with the skin. When the area where the callus appears becomes soft and mobile, the patches are no longer used. In 8-10 days, the exfoliated skin will dry out and peel off on its own.
Review of Salipod analogues
Salicylic acid is used in many pharmaceutical medications, including ointments and solutions. Salipod is not the only remedy against papillomas and warts. The patch can be replaced with products with a similar principle of action.
Analogues of Salipod:
- Verrucacid is a solution for topical use. Wet the cotton wool and press it against the element - the effect of the medicine is softer, but it will take more time to treat.
- Suda Epipast - stickers for the area with a similar operating principle. Apply to the formation without fear for the healthy dermis every 3 days.
- Viferon is an ointment used 2-3 times a day and has an antiviral effect. The product contains vitamin E, which helps the skin recover.
- Vartox is a cream effective against plantar growths. They need to be steamed and cut off together with the keratinized dermis, apply cotton wool with cream to the root of the wart, and fix for 1 day. Repeat the procedure until the formation completely disappears.
Contraindications and side effects
Salipod is considered a non-toxic drug, which in most cases is well tolerated by patients. It can be used in the absence of immune and dermatological diseases.
Contraindications to the use of a dermatotropic drug:
- hypersensitivity to one or more components of the drug;
- renal or liver failure;
- open calluses with fluid;
- microcracks in the skin;
- open wounds;
- period of treatment with medications containing resorcinol or zinc;
- age up to three years;
- pregnancy and lactation period.
The medicinal patch cannot be used against warts that are located in the area of burns, abrasions and large age spots. The patch is not used to remove moles, since in this case it can cause inflammation.
Side effects may occur with long-term treatment with Salipod . Patients may develop dermatitis, itching or burning in the area where the adhesive patch is applied. Red spots indicate an allergy. If the patch is used incorrectly, there may be negative consequences in the form of recurrence of warts, scar formation and infected wounds. White pus may also leak from the growth. If there are side effects, you should immediately go to the hospital, where symptomatic therapy will be prescribed.
Salipod is the optimal solution for removing warts. It helps to cope with benign skin formations, and in combination with special ointments, to get rid of growths in a short period.
Causes of plantar warts
This type of infection can strike a person at any time, however, progression of the disease most often occurs as a result of reduced immunity.
Very often, the occurrence of warts of this type may indicate the presence of a complex disease, therefore, if warts often appear in the area of the sole, it is necessary to undergo appropriate diagnostics.
The appearance of spitz in the area of the soles of the feet can occur for the following reasons:
- Heart disease;
- Disease of the circulatory system;
- Damage to the skin, facilitating the penetration of the papilloma virus into the layers of the epidermis;
- Frequent stressful situations;
- Allergic reactions;
- Malfunctions of the immune system;
- Oncological diseases;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Improper foot hygiene;
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes, which contributes to the appearance of corns that develop into warts on the feet;
- Walking barefoot in places of high humidity (baths, saunas);
- Increased sweating of the feet
Also, the appearance of warts can be facilitated by frequent hypothermia, which disrupts the normal functioning of the body and manifests itself in the form of skin diseases.
Patient reviews
People who have used the patch for warts and calluses note the effectiveness of Salipod. But some people think that treatment takes too long.
In winter, you have to walk in tight shoes, which often causes calluses on your feet. When a spike appeared on my heel, I didn’t pay attention to it. I hoped that the growth would go away on its own, like the calluses. But within a few days, the plantar wart grew larger and began to cause discomfort when walking. I searched the Internet for remedies that help get rid of this problem. Many people praised Salipod. I bought a set of medicinal plasters and stuck them on the spine every day. I treated the growth for more than a month, but after removing the wart there were no traces left.
Catherine
I often wear high-heeled shoes, and because of them, corns often appear, which are difficult to prevent. When another callus appears, I immediately buy Salipod patches at the pharmacy. The product should be cut to the size of the corn itself. Since calluses are usually small, one patch is enough to get rid of the problem. I carefully tear off the strip with rough skin, which heals in a few days. For large corns, several patches may be needed, but usually within a week you can get rid of the unpleasant formations.
Lydia
A year ago, a wart appeared on my hand.
The growth was small, but it looked ugly. Friends recommended different remedies. But I was afraid that I might worsen the condition of the education, so I consulted a doctor. He said that the wart was small in size, so Salipod could easily deal with it. The drug is available in the form of patches that must be glued to the affected area. The strips must be cut out, since the product should not come into contact with healthy skin. I stuck patches on the wart and changed them every two days. After three procedures, the wart disappeared. There are no traces of her left. Tatiana
