A wart is a benign formation on the skin that looks like a rounded elevation, the cause of which is a strong growth of the surface epithelium and the papillary layer.
In most cases, cell proliferation is caused by HPV, provoked by external and internal factors - disorders, lowered immunity, for some types - increased sweating of the extremities. You can become infected with HPV through contact with a carrier and objects. This does not apply to senile warts - their formation is non-viral in nature.
The size of the formations varies on average from 1 to 15 mm (senile ones reach 6 cm). They have an uneven surface, so they are easily contaminated, because of this, over time, they can change color from almost flesh to brown. Several units can regroup when they are close. All warts can be removed. In some cases, the physician may decide to observe without removal if the patient is comfortable.
When to see a doctor urgently:
- education is in the genital area;
- in the area of the neoplasm, itching, discharge are observed;
- there is a heterogeneous color, spots;
- it changes shape and color;
- because of the location is injured in daily life;
- you don't know if it's a wart.
Types of warts
There are 4 kinds:
- ordinary (simple) - formed on the hands (subgroup inside - plantar);
- flat - mainly occur in young people, so the second name of flat warts is young;
- sharp - formed in the genital area, infection with HPV types that cause it;
- senile - the causes are unclear, are not caused by HPV, are formed in people of middle and old age.
Common warts are 1-10 mm in size, dense and keratinized. The average life of such a formation is about 2 years, after which it resolves spontaneously. The most common localization site is that of brushes.
Plantar warts are formations on the feet that first look like a small callus, then a rough surface with black dots appears in its center and a small roll along the edge. Horny formations cause inconvenience, because of them the patient feels pain when walking. They can lead to loss of mobility and performance. The removal of plantar warts significantly improves the quality of life.
Flat warts have obvious edges, small in size - up to 5 mm, slightly rise above the surface of the skin by 1-2 mm. Any shape - round or uneven. Skin irritations, scratches, cuts can cause the appearance. Favorite places for the localization of formations of this type are the face, hands and shins.
Genital warts are located on the genitals. They are processed by removal, and quite quickly, as they can acquire large sizes. Infection occurs sexually, its probability is higher in the presence of wounds in the groin. Genital warts are pink nodules that fuse together and form papillary growths attached to the body on a stalk.
Senile warts (seborrheic keratosis) are the only ones listed that are not related to HPV. We can speak of a genetic predisposition due to the frequent positive family history. Formations can reach quite large sizes - up to 4-6 cm (medium size - 0. 2-3 cm). They spawn in a group of up to 20 units. The most common localization sites are the chest, face, neck, forearms, hands.
At first, the elements are flat and small, the surface is uneven. They are covered with crusts that are easily removed. Then the crusts become denser, drier, covered with cracks. Over time, their thickness can reach 1-2 cm. With age, they take on the form of a mushroom cap, become dark, while originally they were light yellow or pink. They contain impurities. The formations never turn into a cancerous form.
Warts removal
The treatment of warts is selected by the doctor on an individual basis, depending on its type, size, contraindications and other aspects. The clinic offers 4 ways to remove warts, papillomas and condyloma:
- using a radio wave scalpel;
- laser CO2 removal;
- cryodestruction;
- diathermocoagulation.
They are suitable for removing flat and raised warts. Unfortunately, none of the presented methods is able to eliminate HPV from the body, which leaves the probability of recurrence at 30%. Also, no method gives a 100% guarantee, an additional procedure may be required. After removal, scars may remain, the right choice of clinic and technique will help to avoid this. Experienced dermatologists in a professional clinic and high-quality equipment made to modern standards is a combination that provides high-quality service, painlessness and quick recovery. Infiltration and application anesthesia are available.
laser removal
The laser produces a powerful luminous flux of energy, causing a sharp increase in temperature in the tissues. The advantages of laser removal of papillomas and warts are the absence of bleeding, blisters, large scars. The procedure takes 5-7 minutes. As a rule, formations are eliminated the first time.
Removal of warts is carried out according to the following plan:
- treatment of the skin with an antiseptic;
- treatment with an anesthetic (injection or lubrication);
- treatment of papilloma over the entire surface;
- treatment of the resulting wound and dressing.
cryodestruction
The treatment is done with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is used in the removal of a wide range of neoplasms and even in the treatment of tumors of internal organs, in diseases of the cervix, in liver surgery. Under the influence of low temperatures, the water inside the cells freezes, the cell bursts and dies.
Deletion procedure:
- anesthesia (if it is bulky, it is in an area with thin skin);
- exposure with a cotton swab soaked in liquid nitrogen (5 to 30 seconds depending on size);
- wait 2 minutes. Exam. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
The next day, a bubble will appear on the skin, which will gradually pass. The task of the patient is not to damage the bubble in advance, to wash gently, not to apply a patch, to protect it from external influences.
Diathermocoagulation
This method of treatment involves the cauterization of tissues using high frequency current, contact and non-contact method. The procedure is performed using EKhVCh (high frequency electrosurgical device). Its difference from the "Surgitron" radio wave scalpel is in the use of high-frequency current - about 400 kHz (up to 4 MHz in the radio knife). The method provides bloodless coagulation of the skin and effectively copes with formations.
radio wave scalpel
As a radio wave scalpel, when removing warts, Surgitron is used, which works on radio waves with a frequency of 3. 8-4. 0 MHz. The wave evaporates the cells towards which it is directed and does not affect neighboring cells. Often this method is used on the face, neck and genitals due to its delicacy. Benefits also include high speed, no blood, minimal swelling, and fast healing.
The operation takes place as follows:
- the skin is treated with an antiseptic;
- anesthesia is administered (injections, cream);
- the doctor takes the waveguide of the desired shape and removes the neoplasm;
- antiseptic treatment.
Make an appointment with a dermatologist
The NEARMEDIC network of clinics offers several effective methods for the removal of flat, pointed, senile, common warts, including plantar warts. An inexperienced person can confuse warts with other neoplasms that can turn into a malignant form - before resorting to treatment, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist.
In our clinic, experienced dermatovenereologists, candidates and doctors of medical sciences, with whom you can consult even in difficult cases, are engaged in treatment. You will find the names, photos and biographies of all the specialists with their place of admission on the website. Here you can make an appointment with a specific doctor.
Suppressing the visible manifestations of the problem is not enough to reduce the likelihood of relapses. For this, general therapy with antiviral drugs is used, which reduces the activity of the human papillomavirus. The doctor will conduct a full diagnosis, draw up a treatment plan, advise on all types of removal and recommend the most effective in a particular case. At the first sign of the disease, contact a specialist.
The cost of a doctor's appointment and removal is shown in the table. Please note that removing 2 to 5 or more than 5 formations is cheaper. To make an appointment, please call or use the form on the site.