Papilloma is a small growth on the skin, which can be single or form a whole group.
If such a neoplasm is localized on the leg, it can easily be confused with a callus or wart. And although such skin growths are predominantly benign, they should not be underestimated.
Causes
Papilloma on the leg is a pathology that is of viral origin. The main reason for the activation of the virus is the reduced immune status of a person, due to which the body loses the strength it needs to fight the disease. The following factors can provoke a sharp weakening of the body’s defenses and the subsequent appearance of papillomas:
- severe vitamin deficiency (seasonal or associated with illness);
- failure to comply with basic rules of personal hygiene;
- wearing low-quality, too tight shoes;
- severe hyperhidrosis of the feet;
- disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system;
- presence of serious somatic diseases;
- tendency to colds;
- bad habits (tobacco smoking, alcohol abuse).
You can become infected with the human papillomavirus almost anywhere where there are a lot of people. Most often, patients catch this infection in saunas, swimming pools and even on beaches. And if there are microtraumas in the foot area (scratches, cuts, abrasions), then the likelihood of penetration of the papillomavirus increases significantly.
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How to get rid of papillomas on the leg
Symptoms
The patient may not even realize for a long time that he has the human papillomavirus, since the disease most often does not have any symptoms. When immunity decreases, small lumps may appear on the shins, toes, heels, or in the area where the toes join the sole.
Over time, such growths become denser, and their color also changes: from soft pink it transforms into gray or yellowish-brown. Often, papillomatous formations, rising above the surface of the skin, not only cause inconvenience and discomfort, but are also associated with painful sensations.
Single or multiple warts may form on the feet. If we look at particularly large papillomas, then dark dots and compactions are visible in the center. This indicates an increased concentration of the virus and an overall decreased immune status. Without proper treatment, bizarre mosaic warts on the sole are likely to appear.
Papillomatous formations are of the following types:
- simple - they are growths with a rough surface, with a predominant localization under the knees and a minimum diameter of 1 mm;
- plantar - first a lump appears on the foot (visually resembling a callus), which gradually transforms into a papillomatous formation;
- flat - a flesh-colored formation with a round or oval shape, which may itch or be accompanied by hyperemia of adjacent tissues;
- filamentous - are small warty formations of an oblong shape, the growth of which begins with a small nodule.
The incubation period of the virus, when it does not make itself felt, can last from 2-3 months, then 3-5 years.
Diagnostics
If tumors are detected on the leg, the patient needs to consult a dermatologist. After a physical examination of the papilloma on the legs, the doctor will refer the patient for PCR analysis. The polymerase chain reaction method allows you to determine the presence of the causative agent of the disease.
This is the “gold standard” for identifying the causative agent of infection when visiting a dermatologist with suspected HPV.
In addition, the patient may be prescribed an immune status test (test for antibodies to viruses). If, in addition to skin tumors, the clinical picture also includes other symptoms (for example, enlarged lymph nodes), then the doctor may prescribe an additional ultrasound examination.
Transmission routes
Papilloma on the foot can have the following transmission routes:
- introduction of a viral pathogen into the body through direct contact with an infected person. Infection is more likely if the skin has minor injuries or microcracks.
- Sudden transfer of the pathogen from the site of primary localization to other segments of the body. Flat warts are highly contagious and most often appear on the chin, cheeks or legs (areas that face frequent trauma from shaving).
- Proliferation of damaged growths. The tendency of papillomas to grow is directly related to the frequency of their trauma. The presence of warts on the sole and adjacent surfaces of the toes, which implies their contact, also increases the risk of the growth of papillomas.
The duration of the incubation period that precedes the appearance of papilloma on the feet varies (from 2-3 weeks to 12 months).
Treatment methods
Treatment of papilloma on the foot is usually quite effective. But a dermatologist should tell the patient how to treat such growths. It is extremely rare to remove papilloma on your own without consequences. Therefore, it is best not to refuse medical help. When choosing a therapeutic tactic, the dermatologist will pay attention to the following points:
- localization of papilloma;
- the degree of tissue damage and the size of the growth;
- number of skin lesions;
- duration of existence of the neoplasm.
In addition, the doctor pays attention to the current state of a person’s health, and also takes into account any chronic disorders in the functioning of individual internal organs or entire systems.
Drug therapy
The attending physician will explain to the patient how to get rid of papilloma on the soles of the feet, using medications for internal and external use. When treating papillomas localized on the leg, the following groups of drugs can be used:
- immunomodulators and antivirals. They are prescribed both in the form of tablets for oral administration and for topical application.
- Cytostatics. This group of drugs controls accelerated pathological cell division and suppresses cytological activity between division cycles.
- Locally necrotizing. The impact on the growth occurs with the help of acidic, alkaline or phenolic components, which are applied directly to the lesion.
The following products are popular: Kolomak, Verrukacid, Condilin.
If there is no positive dynamics in the course of therapy, then the specialist will select alternative means, but if there are still no noticeable improvements, then a decision may be made on radical methods of papilloma removal.
Removal
Papillomas on the toes are successfully removed using hardware treatment methods. Removal of papilloma can be carried out in the following ways:
- surgical method. The classic method of excision of papilloma tissue using a scalpel. Recently, it has been used less and less due to the long rehabilitation period and the appearance of unsightly scars.
- Removal by radio waves. This method of removing papillomas involves the use of a special device (radio knife). Due to the generation of thermal energy, the device makes a non-contact cut, excision or coagulation of tissue.
- Electrocoagulation. An electric current affects the tissue around the pathological element, which is removed. A volumetric thermal damage to the tissue is created, leading to the removal site being covered with a dry crust, which is torn off over time.
- Cryosurgery. The procedure is painless and after it the skin remains without scars. But to achieve the desired result, several sessions of exposure to liquid nitrogen may be necessary.
- Laser surgery. Removal of tumors occurs through ablation (evaporation) and coagulation of tissue. Due to timely coagulation of tissues and blood vessels, it is possible to avoid bleeding, and the operated site heals faster without the formation of a scar.
None of the listed methods guarantees 100% protection against relapse when the papilloma grows again. In addition, after removal, depressions remain on the skin for some time and keloid scars can form. 
Folk remedies
When a papilloma is discovered between the toes, some are in no hurry to seek medical help, but try to get rid of it with improvised means at home. Traditional medicine offers many options for what to do so that not a trace remains of the growth:
- garlic. A plate is cut from a clove of garlic and glued to the pathological formation with a plaster. After 2-3 hours, change the plate to a fresh one.
- Celandine. The juice is squeezed out of a freshly picked plant and the growth is burned with it daily until it completely dries and falls off. Alcohol-based compresses are also made from this plant.
- Laundry soap. The feet are steamed in hot water with the addition of laundry soap, and then a piece of soap is applied as a compress to the pathological lesion.
However, traditional methods are rarely effective in advanced stages of the pathological process.
What will be the outcome if there is no treatment?
If viral papilloma on the foot is left unattended and proper therapy is not carried out, then if they are constantly injured, the infection can spread to neighboring tissues and the process will become generalized.
In addition, papillomatous neoplasms, although they are benign in nature, are capable of malignancy under the influence of special factors. Malignancy can be suspected if the growth changes shape, size, begins to hurt, or discharge appears from it. In this case, you cannot do without consulting an oncologist.
Prevention
To avoid manifestations of papillomavirus on the foot, it is important to follow these simple rules:
- constantly monitor the hygiene of the lower extremities;
- pay due attention to sports;
- reconsider your eating habits;
- stop smoking and drinking alcohol;
- wear quality shoes that fit correctly;
- constantly strengthen the immune system;
- promptly treat acute and chronic pathologies.
If you follow these simple recommendations, you can protect yourself not only from HPV, but also from other diseases that can seriously disrupt the functioning of internal systems and organs.
Papilloma localized on the leg can cause a lot of inconvenience. If the patient does not delay visiting the doctor, then getting rid of such a growth is quite simple. During treatment, it is important to coordinate all your actions with the dermatologist. If you strictly adhere to all medical recommendations, then a good result will not take long to arrive.
Source: https://papilom-net.ru/vpch/papilloma-na-noge
10 ways to get rid of papillomas at home
Papillomas are benign neoplasms that appear on the skin or mucous membranes of a person against a background of weakened immunity. The disease is viral in nature and is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which parasitizes the blood of half the world's population. Often carriers of a pathogen are not aware of its presence until it manifests itself.
When the immune system is weakened, a painless growth on a thin stalk appears on the skin, not like a mole. Soft outgrowths of various colors and shapes, they like to be located in skin folds and moist places.
Papillomovirus parasitizes inside the body and has external manifestations on the surface of the skin or mucous membranes in the form of single or multiple rough projections that do not cause discomfort, but cause aesthetic discomfort.
Doctors' opinions on the most effective methods of treating warts and papillomas
The chief physician of Moscow City Hospital No. 62 describes his vision on this matter. Anatoly Nakhimovich Makhson
Medical practice: more than 40 years.
“I have been treating people’s papillomas and warts for many years. I’m telling you as a doctor, papillomas along with HPV and warts can really lead to serious consequences if they are not dealt with.
The human papillomavirus is present in everyone on whose body there are papillomas, moles, warts and other pigmented formations. According to rough estimates, 80-85% of the planet's population has it. By themselves they are not dangerous. The problem is that an ordinary papilloma can become melanoma at any time.
These are incurable malignant tumors that kill a person in just a few months and from which there is no salvation.
Unfortunately, in Russia and the CIS countries, pharmaceutical corporations sell expensive medications that only relieve symptoms, thereby hooking people on one drug or another. That is why in these countries there is such a high percentage of cancer diseases and so many people suffer from “non-working” drugs.
The only drug that I want to recommend, and it is also officially recommended by WHO for the treatment of papillomas and warts, is Papinol.
This drug is the only remedy that has an effect not only on external factors (that is, it removes papillomas), but also acts on the virus itself.
At the moment, the manufacturer has managed not only to create a highly effective product, but also to make it accessible to everyone. In addition, within the framework of the federal program, every resident of the Russian Federation and the CIS can receive it for 149 rubles.”
To find out more, read this article.
It is necessary to get rid of warts, since in addition to external discomfort, they are a source of infection for people close to the patient. If the disease affects several people in the family, it is better to carry out treatment at the same time to protect against re-infection.
General principles of treatment of papillomas:
- treatment of affected areas with ointments, gels, antiviral creams;
- local use of anti-inflammatory drugs;
- use of immunomodulatory agents.
Good results can be obtained by using both traditional and folk remedies for treatment.
The forum has published many tips on how to quickly cope with the unpleasant external manifestations of the disease at home, on your own. The article contains the most popular methods.
Important! If the papilloma is dark or red in color, hurts or bleeds, you should immediately contact a medical facility. Self-medication in this case is unacceptable. This can lead to serious consequences.
Natural remedies to remove papillomas on the neck and other parts of the body at home
Due to the general nature of the disease, treatment should also be aimed at mobilizing the body’s defenses and eliminating external signs of the disease, that is, therapy will be more effective if you simultaneously combine means for external and internal use.
In case of severe damage by papillomatosis, covering large areas, doctors recommend resorting to official medicine and hardware or surgical methods for removing growths. But in cases of rare, single neoplasms, it is not difficult for the patient to cope with the problem himself, using treatment at home using methods proven over centuries.
Important! It is recommended to begin independent treatment after consultation with a doctor in order to notice the malignant degeneration of the tumor in time.
Potato juice
Perfectly mobilizes the body's defenses. You need to drink 100 ml of freshly prepared juice shortly before meals, twice a day.
One of such effective immunomodulatory agents is the internal use of tincture from the maclura fruit, which is not difficult to prepare yourself.
Maclura
A good result is achieved when treating with tincture of the maclura fruit. It looks like an apple with wrinkled skin. Orange color indicates ripeness of the fruit. During this period, it is saturated with the maximum amount of useful substances.
Preparation of the tincture: chop the ripe fruit and pour in 0.5 liters of vodka. Leave in a dark place for 2 weeks and you can begin treatment according to the regimen.
Treatment regimen:
- First week – dissolve 3 drops of tincture in 1 glass of water and take daily, once a day.
- Second week - take the same amount of product twice a day.
- Third week – the number of appointments per day increases to three.
- Then, every other day, one drop is added until the number becomes seven.
- After this, also gradually, every other day, the number of drops is reduced to three.
The duration of treatment is usually about three months. This time is enough for the tumors to completely disappear.
In addition, the product restores immunity and strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
If adverse reactions occur - dizziness, nausea or vomiting, treatment should be stopped.
Important! You can’t tie papillomas with a thread and wait for them to fall off on their own! This is fraught with serious consequences.
To combat the external manifestations of the pathogen, you can use accessible and easy-to-use natural remedies.
Garlic
- grind the garlic to a paste;
- mix 1 part of the gruel with 2 parts of fatty cream;
- Apply the mixture to the affected area of the neck or other part of the body. Cover with adhesive tape for 3 hours. Then rinse with water.
The effect of garlic should appear after 3 weeks.
be careful
The presence of papillomas and warts on the body is the first sign of malignant melanoma!
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Celandine
A well-known method for removing various warts since ancient times. For this purpose, the juice extracted from a broken branch of the plant is used. They need to wet the papillomas repeatedly throughout the day. And after some time the growth will disappear.
Egg
You can remove papillomas using chicken egg white. You need to lubricate the areas of skin affected by growths with it, leave it for several hours, then rinse with water. As a result of regular use, healing occurs.
Eggshell powder
- Wash the shells of chicken eggs and bake them in the oven;
- grind to a powder in a convenient way;
- Cover the growths with powder and secure with adhesive tape. Keep the bandage for 3 days;
- After the specified period, change to a fresh compress.
Important! Chicken protein and eggshell contain a complex of necessary substances to fight papillomas.
Castor oil
The acid contained in castor oil has a detrimental effect on various types of papillomas. They will disappear after a while if you oil them frequently.
Walnut ointment
An effective remedy. To prepare the mixture you need:
- fill a liter jar 2/3 full with chopped green walnuts;
- top up with kerosene;
- Close the container tightly and leave for 21 days;
- Rub into new growths until the skin surface is completely cleansed.
Dandelion cologne
Place fresh dandelion flowers, orange in color, in a bowl, preferably glass, and fill with cologne or vodka. Keep in a dark place for 3 weeks. Treat the growths with the resulting tincture 3 to 4 times throughout the day until the skin is completely cleansed.
Cabbage
Juice from fresh cabbage is also good for treatment. If space allows, you need to moisten a small piece of cloth made of natural material with the juice and make a compress overnight, securing it with an adhesive plaster.
Fresh juices of wormwood or rowan
An excellent natural remedy. You need to wipe the warts with juices 5 to 10 times a day.
Ways to remove papillomas on the face at home
The most unpleasant thing is when warty growths appear on the skin of the face. You can remove single growths at home using special medications, or using traditional methods.
When starting the removal procedure you need to:
- limit contact with water;
- do not expose the skin to ultraviolet radiation;
- exclude visiting the pool and sauna.
In addition to the methods described above, the following therapeutic masks based on natural ingredients work well for papillomas on the face:
- Take celandine, spruce needles and potatoes in equal proportions. Pour the mixture with alcohol or vodka and leave for two weeks. Apply the solution to warts several times a day. Each time this must be done at least three times with breaks of 2 to 3 minutes.
- Using laundry soap. Rub problem areas with soap and water several times a day.
- Mask with flour and vinegar. Make a dough from these components, roll it into a ball and use it as a compress, securing it with an adhesive plaster for several hours.
- Ammonia. Make a compress and secure with adhesive tape.
Such masks do not leave pigmentation or scars on the face. You need to carry out procedures with folk remedies daily or every other day. After about a month, the growths will decrease and soon disappear completely.
Features of removing papillomas in the groin at home
In the groin area, papillomas mainly occur in adulthood, and are very rare in childhood. This is due to the fact that infection often occurs during sexual intercourse.
Favorite places of localization are the external and internal genital organs or the anal area.
When papillomas appear in the intimate area, many try to get rid of them on their own, but such intervention without consulting a doctor can cause more harm than good.
Important! Treatment in such a situation is permissible only if single formations are detected.
The most popular: iodine preparations, celandine juice, onion or garlic.
However, you need to remember the contraindications to the use of such drugs.
- Iodine preparations can cause disruption of the thyroid gland.
- Celandine juice in such a place can cause burns to surrounding tissues.
It is preferable to use garlic or onion juice, they are gentler.
The use of castor oil, hydrogen peroxide or baking soda solution is ineffective.
Important! Both partners should be treated at the same time.
General conclusions about the treatment of papillomas on the body at home
Papillomas can appear on different parts of the body - on the skin and mucous membranes, even in the mouth or lips. In such places, neoplasms bring particular discomfort to the patient. They interfere with speaking and eating. As in other cases, small, single growths can be dealt with at home by combining pharmaceutical medications with the folk remedies listed above.
Important! If, after several successful attempts to get rid of papillomas on your own, they reappear after some time, this is an important reason for urgently contacting a medical institution.
Watch a video about treating papillomas at home.
Source: https://propapilloma.ru/papilloma/kak-navsegda-izbavitsya-v-domashnih-usloviyah/
Papillomas on the foot - causes and methods of treatment
Papillomas on the feet are benign neoplasms of the skin of the soles as a result of infection with the human papillomavirus. It is very easy to become infected with such a viral infection, but not everyone can get rid of papillomas on the foot forever.
The course of the disease often takes on a persistent relapsing character.
This is due to the characteristics of the virus, the characteristics of the patient (the state of the immune system, the presence of concomitant infectious pathology of the skin of the feet), and the plantar localization itself.
Causes and pathogenesis of occurrence
Papillomas on the skin of the feet are not a rare phenomenon. HPV is ubiquitous and about 40 types cause the growth of various warts. Plantar warts are observed mainly in young and adult people, and account for 40% of the types of warts found in them.
The route of transmission of the virus is contact:
- In direct contact with the patient.
- Through contaminated household items.
Most often, infection occurs in bathhouses, swimming pools, gyms, and when using common personal hygiene items and shoes.
For HPV to penetrate into the thickness of the skin, microtraumas must be present. Intense sweating of the skin of the feet, as well as fungal infections, eczema of the feet and other diseases contribute to inoculation.
When the virus enters the epidermis, it reaches the lowest basal layer and penetrates into the nuclei of immature cells. There, its DNA replicates, but the assembly of new viral particles occurs upon reaching the uppermost stratum corneum of the skin. The virus causes cellular transformation and increased growth of modified cells in the form of a wart.
Features of human papillomavirus infection:
- If the immune system is functioning sufficiently, HPV can remain in the skin cells in an inactive state for a long time.
- HPV leads to inhibition of interferon production in the human body, thereby suppressing antiviral defense.
- The multiple nature of warts on the sole and the recurrent course are due to a violation of immune mechanisms, namely interferon status.
photo of warts on foot
Interferon is produced by leukocytes in response to a virus entering the human body. This immune mechanism is innate. Interferon has a powerful antiviral effect.
By activating certain cellular mechanisms, it causes the production of enzymes that destroy viral DNA. In addition, interferon triggers apoptosis - the destruction of infected epithelial cells.
An equally important function is the activation of lymphocytes and the production of antiviral antibodies (representatives of acquired immunity).
Therefore, changing the interferon status towards its increase with the help of antiviral immunomodulators contributes to the elimination of the human papillomavirus, prolongation of remission or recovery.
Clinical manifestations and diagnosis
The incubation period ranges from 1 to 6 months. In a person with sufficient immune status, regression of plantar warts occurs 2 years after its appearance. After two years of existence of the neoplasm, it must be removed.
Clinical types of warts on the foot
| Kinds | Human papillomavirus genotype |
| Deep palmoplantar warts | 1, 3, 27, 29, 57 |
| Mosaic plantar warts | 2, 4 |
Pathological formations on the foot look like dense, round, excessively keratinized plaques of various sizes, gray, yellow or white, their surface is granular. When pressed, severe pain is noted. Sometimes patients suffer from itching (with extensive damage).
A wart on the foot is similar to keratinized corns, but unlike the latter, it is painful and on the cut it has numerous black or brown dots - thrombosed capillaries.
HPV types 2 and 4 provoke the appearance of mosaic warts on the sole: the maternal papilloma is located in the center, and there are many daughter elements along the periphery. Most often such formations are located on the forefoot. They are usually covered with deep cracks.
Plantar warts are located in the area of bony protrusions, heels, toe pads and other supporting areas of the foot. Unlike other types of warts, papilloma on the foot grows inward, not outward.
Complications: bleeding, itching and the addition of a bacterial or fungal infection.
When seeking medical help for papillomas on the foot, the doctor prescribes the following tests:
- PCR of tissues to determine the presence of HPV DNA.
- Study of immune status (level of immunoglobulins A, E, M, G, interferons of various groups, complement components, functional activity of T- and B-lymphocytes).
For single elements, only an external examination of the patient is performed.
Treatment methods for plantar warts
Treating foot warts is challenging. Often, the most common method - removal by various methods - leads to the spread of the virus to surrounding tissues and the growth of new elements. The appearance of such warts on the sole has a mosaic appearance.
Treatment methods for warts on the skin of the feet are currently varied and the most effective are represented by the following varieties:
- Physical destruction:
- Cryotherapy;
- Laser removal.
- Chemical destruction:
- Nitric, trichloroacetic, salicylic, lactic acids;
- Products based on several types of acids (Solcoderm, Duofilm, Kollamak).
- Methods of exposure to cytotoxic drugs:
- Podophyllin;
- Podophyllotoxin;
- 5-fluorouracil (cream).
- Immunological methods (used in combination with destructive ones). The following drugs are used to correct the immune status:
- Interferons;
- Interferon inducers are local (Aldara cream, Vartotsid) and general (Isoprinosine, Kagocel);
- Antiviral drugs (Panavir, etc.)
- Combined (Mardil Zinc Max solution)
- Physiotherapy (electrophoresis).
Treatment of single and superficial warts on the foot
Removal of single and small plantar warts is often carried out chemically using acidic and combined agents.
- Acid-based products are applied to the surface of the papilloma 1-2 times a day. The course of treatment for plantar warts with such drugs is usually 3-4 days, but sometimes a second course is given after a week. An adult should use no more than 2 grams of salicylic acid per day. Zinc paste is applied to protect surrounding healthy skin.
- Among the combined products, Mardil Zinc Max solution is widely used, which is used to treat the skin of the legs once a week. The drug is applied 3-4 times per treatment.
- A cytotoxic solution of Podophyllotoxin is applied 2 times a day, every other day for a week. The course of treatment for warts is on average 4-6 weeks. Possible irritation of surrounding skin.
Chemical methods are very convenient to use, they are painless, there are no side effects, the products are well tolerated and do not leave cosmetic defects. The resulting crust disappears after a few weeks (from 1 to 3).
These methods are combined with the local antiviral agent Panavir or interferon inducers (Aldara or Vartotsid).
If desired, such papillomas can be removed using physical methods.
Treatment of deep warts of the sole
photo of warts on heel
In the process of treating plantar warts (before removal), they begin to take interferon inducers and an antiviral agent:
- Isoprinosine (and its drugs) take 6 tablets per day (3000 mg), divided into 3 doses, for 10 days.
- Kagocel is taken two tablets 3 times a day for 5 days, then 1 tablet 3 times a day for 5 days. Total 45 tablets.
- The antiviral drug Panavir in the form of intravenous injections is used according to the following scheme:
- The first 3 injections of 5 ml are administered once every 2 days;
- The remaining 2 injections of 5 ml are administered every 3 days.
There are a total of 5 injections per course. After isolated traditional removal of foot warts, the recurrence rate approaches 80%. Most often, the papilloma grows again in the same area. Therefore, taking interferon inducers and antiviral drugs is mandatory.
The most popular methods in modern dermatology for removing papillomas on the sole are cryodestruction and laser removal.
Removal by cryotherapy
When exposed to liquid nitrogen, frozen tissues turn white, become insensitive and dense. In the first hours after the procedure, the skin around the circumference turns red and swells. The next day, blisters with clear or bloody contents form.
The time from the moment of treatment until the necrotic neoplasm dies and falls off is from 2 to 6 weeks. It takes 3 to 6 months to completely restore the skin. Removal of warts on the foot using liquid nitrogen is carried out using contact and non-contact methods.
With contact, cold is applied through a tip that touches the skin; with non-contact, a thin stream gives a targeted or dispersed effect of nitrogen on an area of the skin for finer removal. The procedure takes from 6 seconds to 2 minutes.
When using liquid nitrogen manually, damage to surrounding healthy tissues is possible, so preference should be given to cryoequipment. After cryodestruction on a large surface of the skin of the legs, it may be necessary to apply aseptic dressings, which are subsequently difficult to separate from the wound.
In such cases, it is advisable to use “Rescuer” ointment. The ointment promotes easy removal of the bandage and rapid healing of the affected area.
Laser removal
In the process of laser treatment of warts, coagulation is used (for formations up to 2.5 cm in size) or excision with suturing of the edges of the wound (if the papilloma is more than 2.5 cm in size). Before performing the manipulation, a novocaine solution is injected under the skin.
This is necessary not only for pain relief, but also to create a protective barrier of fluid that will protect leg tissue from high temperature exposure. Adjusting the laser power allows you to constantly control the depth of beam penetration.
After treating foot warts with a carbon dioxide laser using the coagulation method, healing occurs faster than with other removal methods. This is due to the immediate sealing of blood vessels and the death of microorganisms. The laser-treated skin surface is covered with a dense crust (scab), which cannot be removed independently.
Depending on the size of the removed warts, the falling off of the scab and healing underneath it lasts differently and ranges from 2 weeks to 2 months. After the destruction of warts on the foot, additional methods are used:
- If the lesions are extensive, then intralesional injections of high doses of recombinant interferon alpha are performed (at least 10 million units per week).
- If the disease persists, after removing the elements, a cytostatic drug is injected under the skin of the sole (Bleomycin).
- For a large area of damage on the foot, physiotherapeutic methods of treatment are used, in particular ultraphonophoresis with interferon, in order to increase intracellular antiviral protection, creating a long-term depot of the drug in the lesion. 10 procedures are performed for a course of wart treatment.
- Low-intensity infrared laser therapy on the thymus region to correct immunity.
Any methods of physical destruction of warts on the foot are painful. Therefore, the procedure is carried out under local anesthesia with lidocaine 10 minutes before the start.
Removing plantar warts when there are a large number of them makes the procedure very painful, which often does not predispose the patient to traditional methods of treatment. Then home removal methods are used and this leads to aggravation of the disease.
You should know that you can only treat warts yourself, using chemical pharmaceutical or folk remedies on the recommendation of a doctor, but removing them at home is not recommended.
Comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of treatment methods for warts on the foot
| Methods | Advantages | Flaws |
| A liquid nitrogen | Inexpensive way | Surrounding healthy tissue is often affected. With an extensive process, wounds do not heal for a long time due to the addition of a secondary infection. |
| Laser therapy | The exact effect is only on papilloma. Rapid healing under the scab. |
Expensive. High relapse rate. |
| Electrocoagulation | Inexpensive way | Heals with scar formation |
| Chemical (acid) agents | Ease of use, only local action. | High risk of relapse. |
| Cytotoxic drugs | High price. High risk of relapse. |
Folk remedies in the treatment of plantar papillomas
When treating foot formations at home, the skin of the feet must be steamed in hot water. After this, you need to use a blade to cut off the upper stratum corneum of the wart. Then apply one of the following methods:
- A traditional remedy is fresh celandine juice, which is applied to the element 2 times a day for two weeks.
- Mix vinegar essence and glycerin in equal parts. Using a cotton swab, apply the solution 2 times a day for 2-3 weeks.
- Treat the affected area with pharmaceutical salicylic acid, then apply crushed garlic mass and cover the leg with cling film. Keep garlic for 3 hours. Use for 3 weeks.
A wart on the foot is most often perceived by a person as a cosmetic defect, and not a manifestation of a disease.
Such benign neoplasms on the skin of the feet belong to the so-called “minor oncology” and occupy an intermediate position at the intersection of oncology, surgery and dermatology.
Therefore, if suspicious growths appear on the soles of your feet, you should visit not only a dermatologist, but also an oncologist, immunologist and therapist.
Source: https://vysypanie.ru/herpes/papillomy/papillomy-na-stupnyah.html
Papilloma on the leg: what it looks like (PHOTOS) and how to remove papillomas on the leg
- Dermatologist of the highest category Inna Vladimirovna
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- Update date: December 2019
A benign papilloma on the leg is not a reason to panic. This neoplasm is considered to be a manifestation of a viral infection, the activity of which can be stopped due to timely treatment.
Reasons for appearance
Human papillomavirus is a disease in which benign rashes appear on the body of the infected person. They can be localized on different parts of the body, including the legs.
The main reason for the activation of the virus is said to be a severe weakening of the immune system. Because of this, the body loses the strength it needs to fight the disease.
The following factors can lead to such problems:
- Lack of useful microelements and vitamins;
- Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules;
- Wearing tight shoes;
- Heavy sweating in the lower extremities;
- Hormonal disorders;
- Chronic diseases;
- Cold;
- Bad habits.
You can become infected with papillomavirus in almost any place where there is a large crowd of people. Most often, the infection is contracted in baths, swimming pools or on the beach. That is why experts strongly recommend that everyone wear special slippers on their feet when visiting public places and under no circumstances use other people’s objects, especially a towel.
Infection with papillomavirus infection of the legs will occur much faster if a person has microscopic wounds and abrasions in this area. It is through them that the pathogen enters the body. Urgent treatment of new wounds with an antiseptic will help reduce the likelihood of infection.
Infection with HPV, which causes papillomas to form on the legs, occurs not only through domestic contact, but also through sexual contact. The possibility of transmission of infection from a mother to her child during childbirth cannot be ruled out. In newborns, this disease is very difficult, since they do not have an immune system capable of resisting the disease.
It is extremely rare that papillomavirus manifests itself immediately after infection. It usually lies dormant for several months, waiting for the right moment to activate.
Once in the body, the virus may not manifest itself for a long time.
What does it look like
Papilloma on the sole or on the toe has characteristic differences from other rashes and growths that can be localized in this area. To get acquainted with its appearance, just look at the photo depicting the external manifestation of the virus on the leg.
Very often people confuse papillomas with other growths, for example, calluses. To make sure whether the rash is viral or not, you need to observe it for some time. If the growth does not go away within 1-2 weeks and remains virtually unchanged, it is most likely a papilloma. Calluses always go away on their own. But tumors caused by the virus do not disappear on their own.
Papilloma does not always resemble a callus in appearance. Quite often it takes the form of a wart. Therefore, without medical help, it can be quite difficult to determine the type of neoplasm.
Human papillomavirus infection prefers to affect the following areas of the legs:
- Sole;
- Heel;
- Place between fingers;
- Fingers.
Papillomas can be distinguished by their characteristic symptoms. First of all, you should pay attention to the size and color. The viral rash at the very beginning of development is pink or flesh-colored. Gradually it acquires a dark color, similar to brown. Papillomas appear singly or in groups. Sometimes several growths join together to form a noticeable protrusion above the skin.
Growths on the soles can greatly interfere with walking
Treatment options
Papilloma on the sole of the foot usually responds well to treatment. To achieve a positive result, you need to ask a specialist to select the optimal course of therapy. It is extremely rare to remove papilloma on your own. Therefore, it is best not to refuse medical help.
If a person is bothered by one or another symptom of papillomavirus, he must undergo treatment in order to get rid of it for a long time. For such purposes, pharmaceutical preparations are intended, which are presented in the form of creams, ointments and tablets.
Local agents help cope with obvious signs of the pathological process. Oral medications are necessary to suppress the activity of the viral infection, as well as prevent the formation of new rashes.
If the disease is advanced, then when choosing therapy the doctor will focus on a number of features:
- Location of papillomas;
- Dimensions;
- Lifetime of rashes;
- Number of papillomas.
The current state of a person’s health and the presence of certain disorders in the functioning of internal organs or systems are also taken into account.
Medication
The attending physician will recommend using medications for papillomavirus, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. The patient will learn how to treat rashes with them at an appointment with a specialist.
For viral growths on the legs, medicinal ointments are used:
- Salicylic. Nourishes epithelial tissues and softens them well;
- Oxalic. Negatively affects viral cells, while destroying the external manifestations of the disease;
- "Viferon". Contains protein, which improves the protective qualities of the human body.
Sometimes, for papillomavirus infection, homeopathic medicines are prescribed, which also give good results if used in combination with other medications. Most often prescribed:
- "Antimonium crudum." Fights well against keratinized growths;
- "Acidium nitricum." Effective for cracked and bleeding rashes.
Prescriptions from doctors often mention the following popular medications that are intended for the treatment of papillomas:
- "Dermavit";
- "Cryopharma";
- "Superclean";
- "Fezerol".
If after a week of treatment no positive changes are noticed, then it is necessary to replace the prescribed drug with a more effective one.
Removal
Large and small papilloma that appears on the fingers or foot is removed using hardware treatment methods. The clinic or cosmetology offers the following methods for removing problematic growths on the skin of the legs:
- Laser therapy. Helps remove build-up on rough or delicate skin. There are no complications after therapy. If necessary, local anesthesia is used;
- Cryotherapy. During the procedure, the specialist freezes the papilloma with liquid nitrogen. Its tissues are not able to withstand critically low temperatures, so they die very quickly. Due to this, the benign neoplasm falls off on its own;
- Surgical excision. Not used that often. It is suitable for removing large rashes and warts that have merged together with a scalpel;
- Electrocoagulation. The rash is removed using a high-frequency current that affects its cells. This method is ideal for cutting growths that have a convex surface.
You can decide how to remove papilloma on the leg using radical therapy after examining the patient and studying all the characteristics of the tumor.
Laser removal is the most modern method
Folk remedies
If a person prefers to trust home treatment, folk remedies will help him remove papilloma on the leg. The following methods cope well with this task:
- Rubbing the problem area with fresh garlic;
- Regularly apply fresh celandine juice to the papilloma. You can also make compresses based on an alcohol tincture of this plant;
- Treatment of the neoplasm with acetic acid;
- Lubricating the growth with iodine;
- Regularly steam your feet in hot water with added laundry soap. After the procedure, a compress from a piece of this product is applied to the problem area.
It is worth noting that traditional methods are not always effective. They rarely work on papillomas that have been on the skin for a long time. In such situations, it is best to rely on more traditional therapy.
What will happen if left untreated?
Doctors do not recommend leaving papillomas in the legs and other parts of the body without treatment. Unfortunately, many people seek medical help only because the growth causes them psychological discomfort. And they rarely think about the fact that it can be dangerous to health.
In fact, papillomas are not always harmless. They can lead to tissue infection if they are constantly injured.
Also, a neoplasm, in the presence of appropriate factors, can degenerate into a cancerous tumor. The development of this process is usually indicated by a sudden change in the shape and size of the growth, the appearance of pain and discharge from it. In this case, you need to immediately contact an oncologist.
Prevention
Not a single person will be happy about the appearance of benign papillomas on their body. Anyone who has encountered them knows that fighting such rashes requires time and financial investment. To avoid such problems, it is necessary to try to prevent the development of viral tumors on the skin of the legs. To do this, you should follow simple rules:
- Maintain foot hygiene;
- Exercise regularly;
- Switch to proper nutrition;
- To refuse from bad habits;
- Wear shoes that do not squeeze your feet;
- Choose shoes made from natural materials;
- Strengthen the immune system;
- Treat acute and chronic diseases in a timely manner.
By following these simple rules, you can prevent the development of not only papillomavirus, but also other diseases that negatively affect the functioning of internal systems and organs.
Source: https://DermatologInfo.ru/papillomy/organy/papilloma-na-noge/
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