Most people in their lives at one age or another are faced with the formation of
papillomas on the body, which are benign skin growths caused by the papilloma virus. And it is transmitted both by domestic and sexual means.
Is it possible to remove papillomas?
Papillomas themselves do not pose a particular danger and are only a cosmetic defect. However, with excessive proliferation, there is a risk of their degeneration into malignant neoplasms. Therefore, if a similar phenomenon is detected on your body, even of a small size, it is advisable to visit a dermatologist who will give recommendations on whether to remove the papilloma and choose the best way to do this.
What are the methods of getting rid of neoplasms?
Papilloma can be removed in several ways: cauterization, with the help of surgical intervention, cryodestruction and electrocoagulation. We offer to understand in more detail each of the listed methods.
Removal of papillomas by cauterization
This method is the simplest and consists in cauterizing the neoplasm by chemical means, which entails its death (necrosis). After the procedure is completed, a crust appears on the site of the removed papilloma, which in no case should be peeled off, since this can lead to scar formation. The crust will come off within a few days, and only smooth skin will remain in its place. You can remove the papilloma with this method at home, however, it is recommended to consult a specialist so as not to provoke an atypia, which is an abnormal development of skin cells, which can lead to the formation of a malignant tumor.
Surgical removal of papillomas
This method involves cutting papillomas with a scalpel, after which a pressure bandage is placed on the site of the removed neoplasm. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. It can also be done with a laser scalpel. Removing papillomas with a laser is much more preferable than with an ordinary medical scalpel, since as a result of such an operation, bleeding also stops simultaneously. In addition, this technique is characterized by a low probability of postoperative complications, a short recovery period and the ability to remove neoplasms of any shape and size.
Cryodestruction method
Papilloma can also be removed in a way that involves freezing the tumor with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is simple and painless, and in most cases it is well tolerated by patients and does not require additional anesthesia of the treated areas.
Electrocoagulation
The method of electrocoagulation is a local impact on the papilloma with a high-frequency current. This procedure is carried out using special equipment that generates alternating and direct current.