Benign skin lesions that look like a papilla or nodule are called warts. The cause of their appearance is one or more strains of human papillomavirus. Flat warts on the face of a child are often called youthful. They arise during the growth and restructuring of the body. In adults, almost never occur. They can not be left without attention, since they are able to multiply and affect new skin areas.
Causes of Warts
For a long time, doctors could not determine the exact cause of the development of pathology. It was known that the nature of the growths is viral. But infection does not always provoke the development of flat warts in a child. Papillomavirus infected the vast majority of the world's population. But not all of these people have warts.
It was found that a huge role is played by general and local immunity. When it decreases, the virus activates. For example, during colds or SARS. And also during hormonal changes. But this is not always enough for the development of warts.
Increased sweating and skin injuries are a predisposing factor for the appearance of flat warts on the face in children. A photo of these growths demonstrates that in babies they are most often located near the eyes or mouth. That is, in those places that the child touches most often.
Flat warts are contagious. They can be transmitted in various ways. For example, during childbirth, if the mother had genital warts. The incubation period in the virus is long. Parents learn about the infection of the crumbs only when the first flat warts appear on the face of their child.
Infection can occur by contact and household means: through toys, dishes, touching infected family members. Children do not always tell parents about scratches or small cuts. But it is they that contribute to the fact that the infection quickly penetrates inside. Therefore, it is important that dad and mom monitor the condition of the skin of their baby.
The teenage body is subject to hormonal changes. Excessive secretion of sebum and sweating contribute to the activation of the virus. This increases the likelihood of flat warts on the face of a child by 12-14 years.
Juvenile warts
Youthful warts very rarely appear after the age of 40 years. This type of growths occurs after the first penetration of the virus. Then the human immune system begins to restrain him, and the development of precisely this type of neoplasm does not occur.
There are several types of warts :
- vulgar ones have a villous surface;
- plantar can interfere with walking, as it is very painful;
- flat irregular or rounded;
- spiky - this is a papillary growth of pink color;
- senile - their development is not associated with the virus.
To understand the difference between the neoplasms, just look at the photo of flat warts on the face of the child. They differ significantly from all other species. Such warts rise no more than 2 mm above the skin, and the maximum size rarely reaches 9 mm. On the skin can merge into small groups, sometimes their appearance is accompanied by itching. Flat warts never appear in the groin, on the feet or on the skin of the palms.
When to remove
Many doctors say that it is pointless to remove flat warts, since in a few months they will pass on their own. Some experts recommend treating in any case, since the neoplasm is a repository of the virus and contributes to its spread. Parents have different reviews about the treatment of flat warts on the child’s face. Many regret that they did not destroy the growths, but waited for their independent disappearance.
You can not remove the wart immediately after the appearance, it is worth watching for two to three weeks. In the event that the number of growths does not increase and it does not cause discomfort, it makes sense to wait until it disappears on its own. It is necessary to treat or remove in the following situations:
- the size of small formations began to increase;
- the wart began to bleed;
- next to existing growths, new ones began to appear;
- the wart began to change color;
- the growth prevents the child from communicating with peers, causing psychological discomfort;
- located in a place where it is often injured by clothing.
Ointment treatment
For the treatment of warts, special creams and ointments are often used. Such drugs destroy the epithelium, destroy and display modified cells and block the copying of the virus. The following medicines are best recommended:
- Oxolinic ointment. It has a very powerful antiviral effect. The treatment with oxolinic ointment is used for flat warts on the face of a child, as well as for plantar and genital growths. The drug is applied twice a day to the tumor, without affecting other areas of the skin. Usually, the growth completely disappears after a month and a half. Oxolinic ointment leaves no scars and does not cause burning. May be used on mucous membranes.
- Salicylic ointment. It has keratolytic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Quickly removes warts, but may leave scars. Because of this, it is not recommended to apply ointment to the face. Best suited for skin on the legs or arms. Sometimes it can cause a burning sensation.
- Gel "Panavir". It fights directly with the virus and strengthens the immune system. "Panavir" prevents the infection of healthy tissues, does not cause a burning sensation and is invisible on the skin.
- Pasta "Wartox". A safe product that is suitable for babies. The paste consists of glyceric acid and urea. Wartox restores healthy cells and inhibits the development of the virus. It even copes with large warts.
Surgical removal
Many doctors prefer to remove neoplasms surgically. This method is suitable for those who want to quickly get rid of growths. Unfortunately, it also has drawbacks. In the event that the procedure is performed by a doctor with little experience, scars may remain on the skin after removal.
Many parents leave negative reviews about the treatment of flat warts on the face in children. Photos confirm that some of the babies had scars. At the same time, those who turned to highly qualified specialists for help were always satisfied with the result.
To remove warts, apply:
- Electricity. Anesthesia is needed. The wart is cauterized and removed with an electrocoagulator. This is the oldest way.
- Cryodestruction. Using this method, you can remove all types of warts. It is considered the safest method.
- Laser removal. The destruction of the growth occurs under the influence of a light beam. The effectiveness of the procedure depends on the correct settings of the device and the calculation of the depth of laser exposure.
- Radio wave method. This method completely eliminates the possibility of infection, and also eliminates bleeding. Scars after the procedure do not remain. The disadvantages include soreness of the method.
- Chemotherapy. This method is suitable for the treatment of genital and flat warts. The course consists of 6 procedures, during which special chemical acids are applied to the growths.
- Surgical excision. Used if the neoplasm is large. This method is quite traumatic and often leaves scars. And it is also possible re-entry of the virus into the blood.
Traditional medicine recipes
Decades ago, laser therapy and cryodestruction did not exist. Despite this, people have successfully treated warts. They did this with the help of traditional medicine recipes. These methods are natural, atraumatic and almost painless.
The most effective and easy to use recipes:
- until the wart disappears completely, it should be wiped daily with garlic juice;
- wrap ice cube with gauze and apply to the growth. Hold as much as you endure. The skin will be cleansed after just a few sessions;
- soak the onion for several hours in vinegar. At night, tie to the neoplasm;
- daily lubricate the growth with tea tree oil;
- Celandine juice is very popular for the treatment of flat warts on the face. Photos confirm that there is no trace of growths. For treatment, pure plant juice is used. They need to lubricate the growth twice a day. After a few days, he will completely disappear.
Conspiracy Against Warts
The apple conspiracy is one of the most famous and popular ways to remove warts at home. To carry out the ritual, you need a beautiful green fruit, bought in the market without change.
At home, cut an apple into two halves. One part is to rub flat warts on the child’s face with the words: “As soon as the apple withers, the warts will not. A key in the sky, a castle in the sea. " A clean half of the fruit treat the baby. The part that the warts were rubbed should be left on the saucer for several days, on the windowsill. When the apple begins to dry, bury it near the house.
Prevention
Reducing the risk of developing warts can strengthen the child’s immunity. It is necessary to ensure that the baby receives all the vitamins and minerals he needs, more often in the fresh air. In addition, it is important to monitor hygiene:
- wash hands after each walk, especially after traveling by public transport;
- make sure that the baby does not bite his nails;
- limit all contacts with children who have warts (if communication could not be avoided, use a bactericidal soap);
- thoroughly treat all cuts and scratches with antiseptic agents.
Treatment Reviews
Judging by the reviews, most patients prefer to treat warts at home. Especially popular are conspiracies and celandine juice. In addition, garlic gives a good result.
In their reviews, users write that oxolin ointment helped to quickly forget about the growths. The tool is cheap, but enough for a whole course of treatment. Moms for children especially recommend it. The ointment does not burn and has almost no smell.
Those patients who have decided on surgical removal most recommend liquid nitrogen. Particular attention in the reviews is given to the painlessness of the procedure. Warts were removed quickly, and there were no marks on the skin at all.