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 papillary layer.
In most cases, cell proliferation is caused by HPV, provoked by external and internal factors - anxiety, decline in immunity, in some types - increased sweating of the limbs. You can get HPV through contact with a carrier and objects. This does not apply to senile warts - their formation is non-viral in nature.
The sizes of the formations vary on average from 1 to 15 mm (elderly ones reach 6 cm). They have an uneven surface, so they get dirty easily, which is why they can change color from almost flesh to brown over time. Multiple units can group together when close. All warts can be removed. In some cases, the doctor may decide to observe without removal if the patient is comfortable.
When to see a doctor urgently:
- education is located in the genital area;
- itching, discharge is observed in the area of the neoplasm;
- has a heterogeneous color, spots;
- changes its shape and color;
- because of the location is injured in everyday life;
- not sure if it's a wart.
Types of warts
There are 4 types:
- ordinary (simple) - formed on the hands (subgroup inside - plantar);
- flat - they are found mainly in young people, so the second name of flat warts is youthful;
- pointed - formed in the genital area, infection with HPV types that cause it;
- senile - the causes are unclear, they are not caused by HPV, they form in middle-aged and older people.
Common warts are 1-10 mm in size, dense, keratinized. The average life of such an entity is about 2 years, after which it spontaneously resolves. The most common location is the brushes.
Plantar warts are formations on the feet that initially look like a small callus, then a rough surface with black dots appears in the center and a small roller along the edge. Excited formations cause discomfort, because of them the patient experiences pain when walking. They can lead to loss of mobility and work ability. Removal of plantar warts significantly improves quality of life.
Flat warts have clear boundaries, small sizes - up to 5 mm, slightly rise above the surface of the skin by 1-2 mm. Any shape - round or uneven. Skin irritation, scratches, cuts can provoke the appearance. Favorite places to localize formations of this type are the face, hands and shins.
Genital warts are found on the genitals. They are treated by removal and quite quickly, as they can become large. The infection occurs sexually, the probability of it is higher in the presence of wounds in the groin. Condylomas are pink nodules that coalesce and form papillary growths attached to the body of a stalk.
Senile warts (seborrheic keratosis) are the only ones listed that are not related to HPV. We can talk about a genetic predisposition due to the frequent positive family burden. Formations can reach quite large sizes - up to 4-6 cm (average size - 0. 2-3 cm). They spawn in groups of up to 20 units. The most common places of localization are the chest, face, neck, forearms, hands.
Initially, the elements are flat and small, the surface is uneven. They are covered with skins that are easily removed. Then the crusts become denser, drier, covered with cracks. Over time, their thickness can be 1-2 cm. With age, they acquire the shape of a mushroom cap, become dark, although they were initially light yellow or pink. They contain impurities. Formations never pass into a cancerous form.
Removal of warts
The treatment of warts is selected by the doctor individually, depending on the type, size, contraindications and other aspects. The clinic offers 4 ways to remove warts, papillomas and condylomas:
- use of a radio wave scalpel;
- CO2 removal by laser;
- cryodestruction;
- diathermocoagulation.
They are suitable for removing flat and raised warts. Unfortunately, none of the presented methods are able to eliminate HPV from the body, which leaves the probability of recurrence at 30%. In addition, no method gives a 100% guarantee, an additional procedure may be required. After the removal, scars may remain, the correct choice of clinic and technique will help to avoid this. Experienced dermatologists in a professional clinic and high-quality equipment manufactured according to modern standards are a combination that ensures high-quality service, painlessness and quick recovery. Infiltration and application anesthesia are available.
laser removal
The laser produces a powerful energy light stream, causing a sharp increase in temperature in the tissues. The advantages of removing papillomas and warts with a laser is the absence of bleeding, blisters, and large scars. The procedure takes 5-7 minutes. As a rule, formations are eliminated for the first time.
Removal of warts is carried out according to the following plan:
- treatment of the skin with an antiseptic;
- anesthetic treatment (injection or lubrication);
- treatment of papillomas over the entire surface;
- treatment of the resulting wound and dressing.
Cryodestruction
The treatment is carried out 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 temperature, the water in the cells freezes, the cell bursts and dies.
Removal Procedure:
- anesthesia (if it is large, it is located in an area with thin skin);
- exposure with a cotton swab soaked in liquid nitrogen (5-30 seconds depending on the size);
- wait for 2 minutes. Review. If necessary, repeat the procedure.
The next day, a bubble will appear on the skin, which will gradually pass. The patient's task is not to damage the balloon ahead of time, to wash it carefully, not to put a patch, to protect it from external influences.
Diathermocoagulation
This method of treatment includes tissue cauterization using high-frequency current, contact and non-contact methods. The procedure is performed using EKhVCh (high-frequency electrosurgical device). Its difference from the radio wave scalpel "Surgitron" consists in the use of high-frequency current - about 400 kHz (up to 4 MHz in the radio knife). The method allows bloodless coagulation of the skin and effective treatment of formations.
radio wave scalpel
Surgitron is used as a radio wave scalpel when removing warts, which operates on radio waves with a frequency of 3. 8-4. 0 MHz. The wave vaporizes the cells it is aimed at and does not affect adjacent ones. Often this method is used on the face, neck, genitals due to its delicacy. Advantages also include high speed, bloodlessness, minimal swelling, rapid healing.
The operation is performed as follows:
- the skin is treated with an antiseptic;
- anesthesia is applied (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 removing flat, pointed, senile, ordinary, 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 dermatovenerologists, candidates and doctors of medical sciences deal with treatment, with whom you can consult even in difficult cases. On the site you will find the names, photos and biographies of all specialists with their place of reception. Here you can make an appointment with a specific doctor.
Eliminating the visible manifestations of the problem is not enough to reduce the likelihood of recurrences. For this, general therapy with antiviral drugs is used, which reduce the activity of the human papillomavirus. The doctor will conduct a complete diagnosis, develop a treatment plan, advise all types of removal and recommend the most effective in a particular case. At the first signs of the disease, contact a specialist.
The price of appointment and removal of a doctor is indicated in the table. Please note that removing 2 to 5 or more than 5 entities is cheaper. To make an appointment, please call or use the form on the site.