Warts are benign formations located on the surface of the skin and extending beyond its boundaries. The growths have different sizes and shapes, differ from each other in color. However, all of them are associated with the defeat of the body by the papilloma virus. Which drug for papillomas and warts in the pharmacy is better to choose? This topic will be discussed in detail in the article.
The papilloma virus settles in the lower layer of the epidermis, provoking the growth and division of new cells. Sometimes a person treats papillomas on his own without specific drugs. But most often the formations disappear only after intensive therapy, and in severe cases degenerate into cancerous tumors.
Warts often cause the patient only moral discomfort, as warts located on exposed skin appear unaesthetic.
Another reason for the need for treatment is a slight injury to the warts located on accessible parts of the body (arms, legs, head). Mechanical damage leads to an increase in the size of the wart or to its infection.
There are several ways to get rid of the problem: surgical and conservative. More often doctors resort to the second technique.
Varieties of drugs for warts
Benign formations are removed with several types of drugs. All of them lead to the destruction of pathological education and the gradual death of its cells. To do this, use:
- freezing agents;
- keratolytics;
- immunomodulators;
- products based on natural ingredients;
- softening plasters.
In order to understand the therapeutic effect of different groups of drugs, it is necessary to consider each drug individually. The above drugs can not be used for self-medication if a person is not sure exactly the reasons for its occurrence. Drug treatment of malignant papilloma can worsen the situation.
Cryopreparations
The drugs act like liquid nitrogen. Due to the freezing effect, the wart gradually dies. After a full course of therapy, the neoplasm mummifies and disappears.
The group of drugs includes:
- A product whose active ingredients are dimethyl alcohol and propane. It is produced in the form of a spray bottle. The drug is used to combat plantar papillomas and small tumors. The spray is applied on a special applicator and applied to problem areas of the skin for 10-30 seconds - it all depends on the size of the papilloma. If the accumulation does not disappear after the first course of therapy, then treatment is resumed until the rash disappears completely, with a break of 2 weeks. In advanced cases, 3 or more courses of treatment may be needed. The drug is contraindicated for cauterization of warts in children, pregnant women and people with diabetes.
- Spray prescribed for the removal of neoplasms with a diameter of less than 7 mm. The drug has a composition similar to the previous drug and identical contraindications for use.
The effectiveness of freezing drugs is questionable, despite the high cost. Many user reviews have been collected on the Internet, which show the uselessness of cryopreservations in the treatment of papillomatosis. Cases of damage to healthy areas of the epidermis have also been described. Freezing agents should be used with caution to avoid skin burns.
Creams and gels
Papillomas and warts can be removed not only with the help of solutions, but also with gels, ointments with a dense composition. The best tools for removing problematic formations are presented below:
- Remedy for warts and papillomas with strong antiviral action. The active ingredient in the composition is recombinant interferon alfa-2 for humans. The ointment is used to combat growths that appear in any area. A side effect of treatment is the possible formation of scars and scars on the skin.
- A gel that promotes the death of HSV in infected cells and prevents the spread of viral infection in healthy skin areas. It is based on a natural component - purified extract of potato shoots, hexose glycoside. The drug is applied to the lesions 4-5 times a day and does not cause discomfort after use. The drug is not recommended for women during pregnancy and lactation and for children under 6 years of age.
- Cream for external use, modifier of the immune response. The active substances of the agent activate the production of interferon in the body. The composition is applied to the wart once a day and washed off after 8-10 hours. The cream is not recommended to be applied on the mucous membranes to avoid burns.
- Ointment with dioxotetrahydroxytetrahydronaphthalene, which has an antiviral effect. The components of the ointment destroy pathogenic microorganisms in the epithelial layers. Suitable for combating all types of benign formations (genital warts, papillomas, warts) and is safe for children, pregnant women. After the treatment there are no scars on the surface of the skin. The ointment is applied to problem areas of the skin 3-4 times a day.
- Cream that contains only natural ingredients - mummy, cedar resin, oak and fir bark, larch gum. In this regard, the drug has a minimal list of contraindications and side effects, in addition to allergies to the components. The cream is applied to the wart once a day before bedtime. After reducing the amount of accumulation, the procedure is performed 2 times a week.
Remedies for papillomas and warts, oral and IM use
Doctors consider drugs in the form of tablets and injections to be effective in combating the problems. This is due to their complex therapeutic effect on the body of a sick person - antiviral, immunomodulatory.
The following pharmaceuticals are used to remove benign neoplasms:
- Preparation with inosine in the form of tablets. Effective for the treatment of papillomas located on the body, head and face, as well as warts. The instructions indicate that adults and children over 12 years of age should take 2 tablets 3 times a day for 2 weeks. For children over 3 years the drug is prescribed in the amount of 500 mg per 10 kg of body weight. The price of the tablets depends on the number of capsules in the package. It is characterized by antiviral, immunomodulatory and antibacterial activity.
- A relatively new drug with meglumine acridone acetate - a low molecular weight inducer of interferon, produced in tablets and ampoules for injection. The active components of the agent inhibit the development of the virus in the body and restore the body's defenses. The injections of the solution are given according to the schedule: once a day for 2 days, then every other day for 3 days, then after 3 days. The duration of therapy is determined by a specialist. At least 10 injections are needed to achieve the result. In mild papillomatosis, they resort to pills. Take 1 capsule daily for 10 days.
- Inducer of the synthesis of endogenous interferons in the form of an injectable solution. Its therapeutic effect is to stimulate the production of antibodies against viral infections and strengthen the body's defenses. To reduce the number and size of growths, it is necessary to make 6 injections (1 injection every 2 days). An effective remedy for warts, but not available to every patient.
According to patient reviews, the combination of immunomodulatory drugs with antibacterial agents allows to achieve a positive effect of therapy.
Necrotizing drugs
The group of drugs includes drugs with aggressive composition that provoke the death of neoplasm tissues. For this purpose, solutions with acids or bases are mainly prescribed. Use papilloma medications with caution to rule out burns to healthy structures. The list of the most effective solutions includes:
- A drug with phenol, which is an oily liquid. Small growths are treated with a solution once a day. At least 3 treatment procedures are required to burn large formations.
- A drug that contains 2 aggressive components. The solution destroys the wart by coagulating the proteins of its cells.
- The wart remover contains several types of aggressive acids: acetic, oxalic, lactic.
Recently, many new products have appeared on the market, which are difficult to find in a pharmacy. The preparations are based on plant ingredients that are safe for human skin. They help get rid of unwanted growths in 1-1, 5 months.
Traditional Medicine
There are many folk remedies for the treatment of warts and papillomas. The most popular and effective should be listed:
- Garlic ointment: porridge is made from acetic acid, lard and a few cloves of garlic. The resulting product is applied to the wart at night. A small piece of bandage is applied to the treated area of skin. The procedure is repeated until the skin is completely cleansed.
- Onion ointment with honey. The drug is not suitable for people who are allergic to bee products. Vegetable juice is mixed with honey in a ratio of 2: 1.
- Celandine. The plant is cut closer to the root and the warts are smeared with yellow juice every 3-4 hours. Education disappears a month after such treatment.
There are many pharmaceutical and folk remedies for removing papillomas from the surface of the skin. However, all of them must be agreed with the doctor. Treating moles or malignancies with the above methods can lead to worsening of the situation or infection of the epidermis.