Warts are benign diseases that appear on the skin as a result of exposure to the human papillomavirus.
These warts appear as small protrusions on the skin that are light or dark in color. Warts can appear on any part of the skin. Depending on the location of the wart, further treatment is selected.
In any case, it is necessary to pay attention to warts and be sure to remove them, since some of them may be located in inconvenient places, for example, in the armpits or in the décolleté, where warts can be constantly subject to mechanical damage.
It is important to note that infection with the papilloma virus does not appear immediately, and external manifestations in the form of warts can form on the skin after some time, from a month to a year.
Treatment and treatment of the wound after laser removal of a wart
After laser removal of a wart, the wound needs to be treated daily with antiseptics (iodine, potassium permanganate solution, Fukortsin), and then treated with ointments with a wound-healing effect (Kontraktubeks, Actovegin, Panthenol).
How to heal an open wound
In case of an open wound, it is necessary to use drying agents for treatment; to do this, lubricate the surface 2-3 times a day with one of the following preparations:
- iodine,
- brilliant green,
- strong solution of potassium permanganate,
- Fukortsin,
- Chlorhexidine,
- Miramistin.
Drying agents create crusts on the surface, under which new skin forms.
From the first days, it is recommended to take vitamin preparations and tinctures with an immunomodulatory effect (for example, lemongrass, echinacea). They are prescribed by a doctor in order to strengthen the immune system and speed up healing. They will also help avoid relapse of the disease. After the dense crusts fall off on their own, ointments and gels are applied to the wound, which have a restorative effect:
- Actovegin,
- Solcoseryl,
- Alantan,
- Panthenol,
- Vulnuzan,
- Bepanten,
- Methyluracil,
- Levomekol,
- Curiosin.
Signs of alkaline damage
Concentrated alkalis cause the most severe burns because they last longer than other chemicals.
This allows them to penetrate deep into the body, destroying more tissue. Alkali burns cause severe pain.
Sodium hydroxide is a very dangerous chemical that instantly corrodes the skin. It dissolves proteins and saponifies fats. The trauma after using Super Clean can be very deep. At the site of the SuperClean burn, a whitish, crumbling or smeared soft scab of loose consistency appears. It has no clearly defined boundaries.
A soft scab does not stop further penetration of the aggressive substance deep into the tissue, as with an acid burn.
After a burn with alkali, more fluid is released from the wound than after a burn with acids. It oozes for a long time, creating a favorable environment for the proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms. There is a high risk of infection and wound suppuration after an alkali burn.
Wound care
Rehabilitation after a laser procedure is aimed at restoring the integrity of the skin. To do this you need:
- Protection from mechanical damage. This is especially important after removing a plantar wart with a laser; here the skin can be easily injured by tearing off the scab ahead of time. To prevent this from happening, you should wear comfortable shoes. It’s better to provide yourself with the opportunity to stay at home for 3-5 days and walk barefoot. Air baths promote healing.
- Water protection. The wound should not be wetted for at least 3 days. It’s better to avoid getting liquid on it until the crust falls off. You can wash in the shower with warm water, do not rub the area where the wart was with a washcloth.
- Use of external means. It is imperative to disinfect the wound with an antiseptic. This can be a 0.5% solution of chlorhexidine, potassium permanganate or calendula infusion. Anti-inflammatory creams and gels are also prescribed.
- When the crust falls off and a renewed area is revealed, it can be smeared with Contractubex to avoid the formation of a pronounced scar. After removing a wart with a laser, you should check with your doctor about what to treat the skin with.
- Protection from external influences. You cannot go to the sauna, take a hot bath, sunbathe, swim in a pool or open water for at least a month. All this is fraught with infection, the appearance of a hypertrophic or keloid scar, and impaired skin pigmentation. The use of decorative cosmetics is prohibited at least until the crust falls off.
- You cannot use aggressive care products on the area of the healed wound for another month.
One of the frequently asked questions about laser wart removal is how long it takes for the damage to heal. Normally, the crust falls off after 5 to 10 days. This depends on the extent of the wound, the ability of the skin to regenerate, and the age of the patient.
Unnecessary marks
Removal of a mole (nevus) should always be preceded by a consultation with a dermatologist or oncodermatologist. And after the operation, it is highly advisable to conduct a histological examination of the removed tissue, since some moles (especially those that have appeared recently, are irregular in shape, painful, growing) can degenerate into malignant tumors. In addition, the mole often lies deep in the tissues, and, if not completely removed, can “sprout” again.
There are several ways to remove moles: electrocoagulation, laser surgery, cryodestruction, surgery.
Electrocoagulation is the use of high-frequency current to remove a mole. After exposure to current, small and neat scars remain.
When removing moles with a laser, thrombosis of the smallest vessels occurs, which virtually eliminates blood loss. The skin after such an operation quickly regenerates, and the cosmetic effect is quite high. But the laser can only be applied to moles that are not in doubt about their benign quality. In this case, it is impossible to analyze the removed tissues.
Traditional surgical section is one of the most common ways to get rid of moles, especially flat ones. True, not only the nevus is excised, but also part of the skin around it. After the operation, you will have to remove the stitches and decide what to do with the resulting scar.
Cryodestruction (burning with liquid nitrogen) is not the optimal solution to the question of how to remove moles. The spread of cold in tissues is difficult to control, so it is easy to injure areas adjacent to the mole. In any case, it is up to the specialist to decide which method to use.
A specialist in the removal of warts, moles, and scars is called a dermatocosmetologist. He must have a higher medical education and undergo specialization in dermatology and dermatocosmetology. It is best if the place where you go about a “skin defect” is a well-known beauty institute or salon with a solid reputation.
After removing moles and warts, a scar (scar) remains on the skin. It is more difficult to get rid of postoperative and post-traumatic scars. It is impossible to completely remove scars, but it is possible to make them less noticeable.
If the mark is very large, the so-called W-plasty and Z-plasty are used. The scar is excised and covered with neighboring tissues - only a thin zigzag line remains.
Flat scars, distinguished only by their whiteness, can be camouflaged cosmetically using micropigmentation (aka tattooing). In a special salon, paint is injected into the scar, matching the color of the skin.
It is more difficult with raised (keloid) scars. Some (usually people with dark skin) have a tendency to form keloids: scars appear as a result of the smallest scratches, and attempts to get rid of them often lead to relapse. In such cases, conventional surgical removal methods are supplemented by radiotherapy, as is the case with tumors. Hormones are injected into scars to stop their growth.
Much more often, dermatosurgeons have to deal with superficial scars after acne or chicken pox. These are so-called trophic (“pit-shaped”) scars. They are removed using chemical peeling - grinding with special acids. More trouble with deep scars. In such cases, it may come down to tissue transplantation: the scar is removed, and a piece of healthy skin is transplanted in its place, usually from behind the ear.
There are also low-impact ways to get rid of unwanted marks. The bottom of the scar can be “raised” by pumping a filler (implant) under it. The drug is injected into the deepest part of the scar so that it is even with the surface of the skin. The result is immediate, but short-lived: the procedure will have to be repeated in six months or a year. In such operations, preparations based on hyaluronic acid are usually used, which, unlike silicone ones, are perfectly compatible with the skin and do not cause rejection or allergic reactions.
How long does it take for a wound to heal after laser removal of a wart?
After laser removal of a small wart, the wound usually heals within 5-7 days. If the diameter of the formation is from 1 cm, then the process lasts for 3-4 weeks. A longer period is possible with:
- non-compliance with the rules of treatment with drying agents;
- frequent getting wet;
- friction with clothing, injury;
- diseases – low immunity, diabetes, circulatory disorders;
- bad habits – smoking, alcohol abuse;
- poor nutrition – lack of protein (meat, fish, cottage cheese, cheese), vitamins (rose hips, black currants, fresh herbs).
Stages of skin tumor removal on video and photo
Treatment of the tumors in question using a laser takes place in several stages:
Establishing diagnosis
Before removing moles, warts, and papillomas, the patient must consult an oncologist. Only this specialist can make an adequate decision on the possibility/impossibility of removing the tumor. It is not recommended to carry out treatment in beauty salons: skin tumors are not a cosmetic problem, so the approach to its treatment should be comprehensive.
- Etiology of neoplasms: what provoked the appearance of moles, warts, papillomas.
- The general health of the patient: are there any absolute/relative contraindications to laser treatment?
- Character of neoplasms. In some cases, the formation of papillomas and warts can be a chronic phenomenon that requires regular monitoring by a dermatologist/oncologist.
The actual operation
The effectiveness of using a laser in eliminating skin tumors will depend on the professionalism of the surgeon. No matter how modern the equipment is, inability to use it can have negative consequences for the patient.
Novocaine injections are often used. If the neoplasm is not large in size (1-2 mm in diameter), ointment applications can be used, which have an analgesic effect.
- Cutting off the body of the neoplasm
The resulting sample can later be sent for histological examination.
- Burning out the stem of the tumor
This is necessary to avoid re-growth of papilloma and warts.
- Treating the wound surface with a solution of potassium permanganate and local antibiotics
- Postoperative measures
Reasons for long healing
Sometimes there are no visible problems with skin exposed to laser treatment, but regeneration takes too long. This is already a risk factor for other complications. What can help prolong the process:
- The patient's existing diseases. These are diabetes mellitus, decreased blood clotting, and hormonal imbalance. If your finger looks swollen for a long time after removing a wart with a laser, hurts, and does not heal, it makes sense to get examined. Although it is better to do this before the procedure.
- Suppressed immunity. Even if the patient does not have pathologies that are contraindications to laser treatment, the body may not be able to cope with the restoration of a small area of skin. We need help in the form of taking vitamins and immunomodulators. But this should be discussed with your doctor.
- Failure to comply with rehabilitation conditions. Not everyone understands that even a trivial wound needs special care.
- Bad habits. Smoking and alcohol interfere with normal blood circulation and disrupt the production of fibroblasts. This leads to a slowdown in the development of epithelium, the formation of granulation tissue and connective tissue. You should give up habits a few days before the procedure and adhere to a healthy lifestyle for at least a week afterwards.
Watch this video about the causes of long-term non-healing wounds:
Contraindications
Like all procedures, laser removal of warts is characterized by a number of contraindications. These include:
- the presence of an active herpes infection;
- high blood pressure;
- acute respiratory diseases in active form or the recovery period after them;
- high temperature ;
- the presence of complex pathological processes or suppuration near the wart;
- oncological formations in any part of the body;
- systemic pathological processes;
- a history of allergy to ultraviolet rays;
- hormonal imbalance;
- psycho-emotional disorders (particularly during exacerbation).
Not every contraindication will be absolute. Qualified doctors will initially recommend consulting with a cosmetologist so that he can select the best way for the patient to remove the growth.
Is it possible to wet your foot after removing a wart?
You can wet your foot after removing a wart after the dry crusts have fallen off. In the first 3 days, it is recommended to only wipe with wet wipes and completely avoid contact with water. It is important that the shoes are ventilated and that the socks are made of cotton or woolen threads. Excessive sweating of the feet often causes long-term healing of the wound and inflammation.
After a week, if healing is good and the crusts are rejected, you are allowed to wash your leg, but you should not rub the cauterized area with a towel. It is better not to use cosmetics other than regular baby soap.
What not to do?
There are several rules that should be strictly followed in case of a burn:
- It is forbidden to wash the wound after a burn with any liquids other than water.
- Do not apply aloe, Kalanchoe or other medicinal plants to the wound. Contact with non-sterile objects can cause an open wound to become infected and make the situation worse.
- For the same reason, you should not touch the wound with your hands.
- Do not cover the wound with oil, honey, egg yolk or other products. They close the wound, blocking dangerous chemicals from it. The harsh chemical remaining in the tissue will continue to destroy it.
- Do not wipe the wound with cloth or paper napkins.
- If a piece of fabric sticks to the burn site, do not tear it off. To clean the wound, you need to see a doctor.
- Ice should not be applied to a chemical burn, as exposed tissue can become critically hypothermic. In this case, the burn will be complicated by frostbite.
- When applying a sterile bandage, do not use cotton wool or adhesive tape. Vata can leave particles on the tissues, which can subsequently cause suppuration. The patch can damage the wound surface when removed. The best option is to apply a sterile bandage to the wound.
- Do not open blisters on a burn. If the integrity of the vesicle is damaged, an infection will enter it.
- You can't pick off a scab. It will fall off on its own when the underlying tissues are partially restored.
- You should not cover bleeding, burned skin with iodine solution, brilliant green or other common antiseptics. The wound after a chemical burn is very vulnerable. Chemicals can worsen the burn, increase the area affected, and cause severe pain and burning.
Possible consequences after the procedure
The disappearance of a wart under the influence of a laser beam occurs in a short time. But still, this process is gradual, since it represents the alternate burning of layers of living tissue. After completion of the manipulation, the skin remains damaged. This is manifested by the formation of a scab on it, that is, a dry crust. The surface should recover after this.
In the process of treating a tumor with a laser, errors are possible, for example, too long or deep exposure. Failure to follow rehabilitation rules can also cause additional injuries to the skin. There are also individual characteristics of the body that can affect the result. And it is not always possible to predict the reaction of living tissue. Any of these factors can lead to the fact that laser wart removal will have negative consequences:
- Suppuration of the wound. It manifests itself in that the skin around the scab turns red, swells, and hurts. If the crust peels off, purulent contents flow out from under it.
- Formation of a rough scar. Normal skin restoration occurs due to the formation of epithelial cells, granulation tissue, and then connective tissue. But if the synthesis of substances is disrupted, their deficiency or excess occurs. Problems may arise due to the inflammatory process, or the body’s characteristics may be to blame. As a result, instead of smooth skin, a scar or dent appears above its surface.
- Damage to surrounding tissues. Immediately after the procedure, redness appears on them, the local temperature rises, watery blisters form, and the area itself looks swollen. These are all signs of a burn, indicating excessive exposure to radiation during manipulation.
- Pigmentation disorder. A dark or white spot may appear in the area affected by the laser. This happens when the device is configured incorrectly or the care conditions are ignored. But don’t worry about redness remaining after the scab falls off. Normally, the stain will soon fade.
- Long healing time. The complication carries the risk of suppuration, scar formation or hyperpigmentation.
What are the types of warts?
Most often, ordinary warts appear on the skin. These warts look like fairly rough growths on the skin that resemble nodules in appearance. Common warts appear on any area of the skin.
Flat warts. Another common type of rash that can occur most often in children.
There may be mosaic warts on the hands and feet, which are often located in groups.
The growths are long and elongated, these are thread-like warts that most often appear in the armpits, neck and eyelids.
Plantar growths remain one of the most painful warts. The problem is that such warts, located on the sole, always cause serious and painful sensations.
Complications during the rehabilitation period after laser removal of a plantar wart
The consequences of removing a plantar wart with a laser include pain, swelling (the finger becomes swollen), a burn, and a scar. During the rehabilitation period, you may encounter complications - the wound does not heal well, oozes, and bleeds. Some of them are a reaction of the body; infection may also occur, which is often explained by poor care of the wound surface.
Swollen finger
If the wart was on the finger, then after laser therapy it may swell. This reaction is caused by thermal effects on tissue and occurs for no more than 2-3 days. A more serious situation occurs if the swelling does not subside and the skin becomes hot to the touch. This is often how an infectious process manifests itself.
It is recommended to immediately consult a surgeon, especially if swelling of the finger is accompanied by:
- severe pain;
- pulsating (twitching finger);
- an increase in local or general temperature.
Before and after laser wart removal (the wound heals without complications)
Antibiotics and surgical debridement may be necessary.
The wound doesn't heal
If the wound does not heal, then the reason for this is a weakening of the body, as well as microbial infection. Medicines to enhance tissue repair are prescribed by the doctor. He may recommend:
- immunomodulators – Methyluracil, Apilak;
- vitamins A, E and ascorbic acid, folic acid, group B;
- microelements – silicon, zinc;
- activators of metabolic processes - Actovegin, Solcoseryl;
- enzymes – Wobenzym, Phlogenzyme;
- biostimulants – aloe juice, Kalanchoe, mumiyo.
Some of them can be applied to the wound (ointments with methyluracil, apilak, Solcoseryl), but most are used orally in the form of tablets or administered by injection. The following external agents also exhibit an active wound-healing effect:
- Panthenol (ointment, aerosol),
- Olazol,
- Bepanten plus,
- Eplan.
If the cause is suppuration, then it is necessary:
- use of antibiotics;
- opening the lesion to drain pus;
- use of antiseptics (Decamethoxin, Dioxidin);
- introduction of enzymes (Trypsin, Chymotrypsin);
- application of antibacterial ointments (Baneocin, Bonderm).
Burn
Burns occur more often with particularly sensitive skin. It manifests itself as redness, soreness, and swelling. The formation of bubbles filled with liquid is also possible. In this case, it is recommended to lubricate the area of inflamed skin with Argosulfan, and treat the wound with Miramistin or Dioxidin. If you neglect care, the condition of the skin may worsen, redness will spread, and the healing process will be delayed.
Scar after removal
The formation of a scar after wart removal is possible due to an individual reaction to the damage. In patients with a tendency to increased proliferation of connective tissue, hypertrophic and keloid scars occur. In the first case, they are characterized by thickening in the area of cauterization, and in the second they spread beyond the wound. To prevent it, you must use the following means:
- Contractubex,
- Mederma,
- Dermatix,
- Dermofibrase,
- Kelocode.
They are prescribed when a removed wart is localized mainly on open parts of the body - face, décolleté, hands. Apply after the scabs fall off. Rub into newly formed skin with light massaging movements 2-3 times a day.
If the scar could not be prevented, then there are methods to get rid of such a cosmetic defect:
- liquid nitrogen treatment;
- laser resurfacing;
- administration of drugs using ultrasound (phonophoresis);
- injections of hormones and hyaluronic acid.
Watch this video about the consequences of laser wart removal:
Wart recurrence after laser removal
Since the papilloma virus, which causes warts, is in the body and manifests itself when the immune system is weakened, it is very often possible for a wart to recur after laser removal. It can occur in the same place or nearby. The risk of its formation does not depend on the method of treatment or correct cauterization. To prevent recurrence, it is recommended:
- antiviral agents – Groprinosin, Proteflazid;
- immunomodulators – Immunomax, Cycloferon;
- local drugs to destroy the virus - Keravort, Panavir.
The wound is oozing, fluid and blood are released
When large warts are removed, the wounds take a long time to heal, ooze, bleed, and release fluid. When localized on the foot, this is aggravated by injury when walking, moisture in shoes, and friction. The crusts may come off ahead of schedule, and the skin underneath is highly vulnerable.
In such cases, it is necessary to use drugs that will dry out and accelerate epithelization - the formation of a new surface layer. These include:
- Actovegin gel,
- Solcoseryl gel,
- Pantexol,
- Baneocin powder.
Pus has come out: is it dangerous?
If pus comes out of the wound at the site of laser cauterization, then this is dangerous, since suppuration can spread to neighboring tissues, and in conditions of low immune protection, serious complications are possible - an abscess, phlegmon, sepsis. Antibiotic therapy is prescribed for treatment, but only after sufficient drainage of pus has been ensured. Therefore, you should immediately contact a surgeon to examine the wound.
If it hurts
The site of laser treatment of a wart may hurt from 3-5 days to 2 weeks. It depends on the individual sensitivity, location, and size of the skin lesion. To reduce pain, the doctor may prescribe Paracetamol, Nimesil. If the pain does not decrease, and the condition of the surrounding skin has worsened - there is pronounced swelling, redness, and body temperature has increased, then these are signs of infection. You should definitely visit a surgeon for an examination.
We recommend reading about wart removal with liquid nitrogen. You will learn about the advantages of the technique, indications and contraindications for it, the process of getting rid of the growth, the rehabilitation period, possible complications, and cost. And here is more information about laser removal of rosacea.
After such a simple manipulation as laser removal of warts, healing in most cases proceeds quickly. You just need to put in a little effort to restore it. Then the result will be smooth skin with an even tone and without the slightest trace of intervention.
Degree of damage
The degree of damage to body tissue depends on the amount, concentration of the hazardous substance and the time it remains on the skin. The longer the chemical is in contact with the body, the more tissue it will be able to destroy.
In case of first degree damage, the upper layer of the skin of the epidermis is destroyed. These burns cause redness, swelling and minor pain.
Second degree skin injury is diagnosed when the chemicals have damaged the deeper layers of the skin. The person feels severe pain. At the site of exposure to aggressive substances, redness, swelling and blisters with clear liquid appear.
A third degree burn occurs when hazardous substances penetrate the skin and reach fatty tissue. Blisters with cloudy and bloody contents appear on the affected area. The damaged area loses sensitivity.
The fourth degree is characterized by deep tissue damage. Muscles and tendons may be affected.
Aggressive chemicals most often cause third and fourth degrees of damage.
Proper care: how to care, what to treat
In order for the wound to heal properly, you need to know some rules for caring for it. Care includes several stages.
Procedures
The formed scab should not be removed, otherwise it will lead to inflammation and the formation of a rough scar. Do not rub the crust with a washcloth.
Skin inflammation relievers
To disinfect a wound, various solutions are used:
- Chlorhexidine.
- Potassium permanganate solution.
- Calendula decoction.
Solutions are used to treat the skin around the wound.
Protection against infections
For 7-10 days after removing the growth, an antibacterial ointment is applied under the bandage to prevent the development of infection. Its composition is determined by the doctor depending on the situation. The most commonly used drugs are:
How long does it take for the lesion to heal?
The healing time for each case is different. It depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. The process can take up to half a month. Although a person can feel a noticeable improvement within a week - the pain and discomfort disappear.
If itching occurs at the site of papilloma removal, this means that the healing process is proceeding as it should. Sometimes, if there are complications, a papilloma wound can take up to 3-4 weeks to heal. The time will also depend on the method of removing the papilloma:
- If cryodestruction was performed, healing may take up to several months.
- With laser removal, the average time for tissue regeneration is determined to be two weeks.
Pills
The most famous drug in this group is the drug Cryopharma, which is one of the safest. Anyone can use it independently. Cryopharma freezes the wart instantly. After 10-14 days, not a trace remains of it. Treatment of old and very large formations may require double exposure to this drug. The interval between wart treatments is 2 weeks. Cryopharma cannot be used for children under 4 years of age.
Another popular product of this type is Wartner Cryo, which operates on the principle of Cryopharma. Its disadvantage is the possible appearance of small scars if the product is used incorrectly and several contraindications, such as diabetes, pregnancy, and age under 4 years. Wartner Cryo is not used to remove lesions on the face.
Unfortunately, various formations on the skin can appear in any person. This is why many people are concerned about the question of which wart remedies fight them most effectively? Despite the huge number of different folk remedies, many still trust drugs purchased at the pharmacy more.
You can find various medicines for warts on sale, and the price of some of them is very affordable, while others are quite high. Anyone can choose the most suitable wart treatment at the pharmacy.
In order to get rid of such tumors forever, it is not enough to simply remove them from the surface of the skin. It is also necessary to carry out a course of therapy aimed at increasing immunity and normalizing the functioning of the nervous system. Medicines for such treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor.
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