Electrocoagulation of warts: features of electric current removal

The essence of the procedure

Electrocoagulation is the effect of electric current on skin defects, maximally heating the tissue and burning them. To carry out the procedure, an electrocoagulator is used - a device that generates high-frequency electricity - about 800 degrees Celsius. The treatment is carried out with a coagulator loop, from which a current is released.

There is no preliminary preparation before the procedure. The main thing is the absence of contraindications and the doctor’s recommendation for the use of this method.

Removal of warts by electrocoagulation occurs according to the following scheme:

1. The area of ​​skin on which one or more warts have formed is treated with an antiseptic. Then local anesthesia is administered.
2. The loop of the device is applied to the growth. Then current is supplied to it. The discharge has a high thermal effect, causing the wart cells to die within a few seconds. Thanks to anesthesia, cauterization does not cause pain to the patient.
3. The high discharge cauterizes the capillaries that ran under the skin near the warty seal. Therefore, there is no bleeding after the procedure.

Electrocoagulation takes place quickly - the session lasts only a few minutes, during which up to several units are burned simultaneously. The duration of removal depends on the number and size of warts. The procedure can be completed immediately after consultation with a specialist, on the day of treatment.

Consequences and complications

Before removing warts using electrocoagulation, it is necessary to assess the risk of complications. Such operations have a certain risk of scarring, scarring, age spots, and recurrence. The larger and more complex the wart, the greater the chance that it will not go away without a trace.

Burn after papilloma removal

The process of removing papilloma itself is a tissue burn. Its healing takes less time than using the most effective cosmetic products for warts. The quality of the final result depends on the qualifications of the specialist and proper care of the wound during the healing period.

Formation of scars

Such complications more often occur with a genetic predisposition to tissue proliferation, as well as when removing large formations of a large area. The risk of scarring and scarring at the treatment site increases if deep tissue is involved.

Pigmentation

Normally, the skin color at the site of wart removal evens out after about 1 month. But under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, a pigment spot may remain at the intervention site. The risk of pigmentation on the skin increases if you sunbathe or visit a solarium after the procedure.

Relapses

The probability of re-growth after wart removal is, according to various sources, from 10 to 30%, since electrocoagulation only eliminates the external manifestations of the papillomavirus. The risk of recurrence is higher with superficial removal of the wart.

Features of treatment

Warts are caused by the Human Papilloma Virus. It cannot be infected in transport, on the street or through food - it is present in the body from birth in almost every person on the planet. Its exacerbation occurs when certain factors confluence, so in some people Papilloma causes thickening of skin growths in the form of condylomas, warts and papillomas, in others are in “sleep mode” and do not cause any trouble to a person.

Using the method of external influence, only the manifestation of the virus is removed, not the source itself. Under favorable circumstances, growths do not form again; only in isolated cases does a relapse occur.

Coagulation of warts and similar methods of removing growths are serious methods of treatment from the category of microsurgical intervention. Therefore, to get rid of small growths, dermatologists first recommend using home therapy methods - burning with celandine, using pharmaceutical ointments for warts, using alcoholic herbal tinctures that provoke the death of pathological cells. And only if they are ineffective, contact a cosmetology office for surgery.

Removing spines using chemical means

The mechanism of action of chemicals is the burn that the drug itself causes when it comes into contact with the skin. They must be used carefully, as it is easy to damage healthy areas. The following drugs have the effect of a chemical burn:

• Solcoderm;
• Cryopharma;
• Collomak;
• Verrucacid.

Solcoderm

The product is a solution based on various acids. They have a local necrotizing effect. Features of using Solcoderm:

1. Instructions. Lubricate healthy areas nearby with Vaseline, and apply Solcoderm to the spine.
2. Side effects. There may be a burning sensation and redness.
3. A course of treatment. Treat for several days, 2-3 times per day.
4. Pros. The growth can be removed in literally 1-2 days.
5. Minuses. It is easy to damage healthy skin.

Cryopharma

This medicine helps you remove the spine at home in just a day. the composition includes a mixture of dimethyl ether and propane. The drug acts similar to cauterization with liquid nitrogen. Available in the form of aerosol bottles with applicators. The use of the product takes into account the following nuances:

1. How to use. Insert the holder rod into the applicator hole so that it is not visible. Taking the balloon with one hand by the bottom and pointing it at the wart, press the holder until a hiss appears and hold for 3 seconds.
2. Adverse reactions. Temporary appearance of an ischemic ring near the application site.
3. Therapy. One application is enough. If after 2 weeks the wart has not disappeared, it is treated again.
4. Advantages. Quickly eliminates neoplasms.
5. Flaws. Treatment may be painful.

Collomak

The basis of this medication is salicylic acid, which has a keratolytic (exfoliating) effect. Apply the product externally, 1 drop of solution up to 2 times a day. The skin must first be steamed. The course of treatment is on average 4 days. The downside is potential side effects: redness, burning, itching, allergies.

Verrucacid

This is a very aggressive substance, which is an oily liquid. It has a mummifying and cauterizing effect. Warts need to be treated 3-4 times a day. Small formations can only be lubricated once. After the procedure, itching, burning and swelling may occur. Minus - not allowed for children under 7 years old. In addition, the drug is not used on an area larger than 20 sq.cm. Plus - Verrukacid has an exclusively local effect and does not enter the bloodstream.

Recovery after the procedure

Skin treated with electric discharge should be carefully wiped with an antiseptic for a week. A small crust remains in place of the burnt growths, which disappears on its own within two weeks. The area of ​​skin around the crust is a little itchy in the first couple of days - the body reacts to interference with its integrity, and this is normal.

Advantages of the method

As a result of long-term observations, it was noticed that after the use of electrocoagulation, cases of relapse practically did not occur. In some cases, it occurs due to a combination of certain factors - for example, weak immunity, a predisposition to warts and papillomas.

The main advantages of this method:

• quick session;
• painlessness of the procedure;
• no bleeding after removal of growths;
• safety;
• rapid recovery of the body;
• low cost of the procedure compared to similar methods;
• prevention of re-infection.

Sometimes patients note discomfort in the first time after the session, a burning sensation on the treated area of ​​skin - individual sensitivity of the skin to current or if the procedure is performed incorrectly. To find out the cause of the discomfort, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist for an examination - if no inflammatory processes are detected on the treated area of ​​skin, then the discomfort will soon pass.

Removal by coagulation is often performed to prevent the development and growth of growths. After all, warts themselves are benign pathological cells that can, under certain conditions, transform into malignant ones.

Types of warts

Depending on the type of HPV, there are several types of warts.

1. Ordinary. They have the appearance of a nodule up to 1 cm in size with a wrinkled dense surface, flesh-colored, which over time can turn into grayish-brown. They are usually located on the back of the hands, palms, and feet. Most often found in school-age children.
2. Plantar (pinus). These are dense and keratinized areas of irregular shape, but with clear boundaries. Outwardly they resemble a thorn or callus, only they are characterized by pain. The size reaches 2 cm. They are most often localized on the feet, less often on the palms.
3. Pointed (condyloma). They look like a soft flesh-colored or pink nodule, reminiscent of a cockscomb or cauliflower inflorescences. They are usually located on the genitals and around the anus, less often on the tongue.
4. Flat (youthful). They look like nodules, are slightly raised above the skin, have a smooth surface of flesh-colored, brown or pale yellow color. They are located mainly on the face, neck, and back of the hands.
5. Filiform (acrochords). These are elastic neoplasms of oblong shape, up to 6 mm long. They are flesh-colored or dark brown. Favorite places of localization are eyelids, chin, armpits, groin area, under the mammary glands.

There is another type of wart that appears in older people - age-related keratomas. They do not occur due to HPV, but due to hormonal changes. Such formations can degenerate into malignant tumors, so they also require removal.

Of all the types, common and plantar warts are the most common.

Contraindications

There are few conditions for refusing a micro-operation, but they are worth taking into account. If there is at least one, it is worth abandoning treatment for a while or choosing another method:

1. Intolerance of the body to electrical procedures.
2. Poor blood clotting.
3. Temporary development of the herpes virus.
4. Oncology.
5. Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
6. Presence of infectious diseases.
7. Presence of pacemakers, artificial pacemaker.
8. A serious condition of the body, for example, after suffering a disease.

What is a thorn

This is the name for warts located on a person’s foot, but they can also be on the toes, most often on the big or little finger. Sometimes they appear on the palms and near the nails. The spine, or goose, is a dense, dry formation consisting of keratinized particles. The color of the wart is yellowish, and its structure rises somewhat above the surface of the rest of the skin, as can be seen in the photo. It is distinguished from calluses by the appearance of pain after pressure.

The spine spreads due to radicular filiform growths of the papillary type. Getting rid of a tumor is difficult. If you remove the keratinized part, the wart will reappear. The reasons for the growth of the spine are:

• splinters, chafing, calluses from uncomfortable shoes;
• injuries on the surface of the skin;
• decreased immunity;
• chronic diseases, frequent colds;
• visiting saunas, baths, swimming pools and gyms without protective shoes;
• hyperhidrosis – increased sweating of the feet;
• failure to comply with hygiene rules;
• wearing or trying on someone else's shoes.