Lipoma is a benign neoplasm that is formed from adipose tissue. Because of this feature, a lipoma is popularly called a wen. This tumor often occurs in the subcutaneous tissue and is localized in the neck, shoulders, chest, arms. Somewhat less often, it is found on the stomach, legs, and also internal organs that have adipose tissue. Is it possible to treat lipomas with folk remedies? This is our article.
General information about the disease
Determining the presence of lipoma on the human body is quite simple. This neoplasm is a soft-touch node. It is not connected with the tissue surrounding it, therefore it is quite mobile. The size of such a neoplasm usually does not exceed 1.5-2 cm in diameter, but there are also benign tumors that significantly exceed this indicator. In some cases, lipomas may be slightly dense, due to the presence of connective tissue in them.
Characteristically, the size of the lipoma is in no way related to the body weight of a person. The patient may gain weight or lose weight, but the lipoma does not change in size. Moreover, a person with weight loss may notice that the tumor continues to grow. With the appearance of wen, not every person goes to the clinic for diagnosis and agrees to the operation.
Surgical treatment of lipomas is carried out in such cases:
- The desire of the patient.
- Painful sensations.
- Rapid growth of the neoplasm.
- Inflammation of the surrounding lipoma tissue.
- Significant cosmetic effect.
Surgical intervention is carried out not only with the help of a scalpel. Such modern methods are now used:
- Laser Therapy
- Puncture-aspiration method.
- Radio wave therapy.
The reason for refusing any of these types of treatment should be sought in the absence of serious symptoms - the tumor does not cause pain. In other words, such a pathology is considered mainly as a cosmetic defect.
Lipoma treatment without surgery
Lipoma is a benign tumor that during growth does not injure neighboring tissues, but spreads them. In addition, it does not spread to neighboring organs, as is the case with cancer cells. The lack of aggressiveness of the lipoma and its small size allows doctors to take a wait-and-see stance or prescribe medication. However, many people who are faced with such a pathology choose home treatment for lipomas.
Now there are many means and methods of traditional medicine. However, with this approach, you need to remember a few rules.
- In no case should a Zhirovik open independently or try to squeeze out. This will result in soft tissue injuries.
- Before conducting independent treatment, you must definitely undergo a medical diagnosis. Upon examination, the doctor must confirm that this is really a lipoma.
- Therapeutic procedures need to be carried out for a long time, while the regularity of treatment is extremely important.
- The methods of treating lipomas can be different - these are medical masks, compresses, evaporation, the use of ointments, the use of products inside. All of them can be used separately or in combination.
Aloe
Those who decide to start treatment of lipoma on their own should definitely use fresh aloe leaves. This houseplant is well known as a cure for many diseases.
Aloe compress is one of the easiest ways, but hundreds of people have already seen its effectiveness. To make a compress, you need a fresh leaf of aloe. It must be cut into 2 halves lengthwise and placed in the flesh on the wen area. From above the sheet is fixed with a band-aid or a bandage bandage is applied. You need to keep until the liquid is completely absorbed from the sheet. It is necessary to carry out such a procedure 2 times a day (in the morning and before going to bed). Many people confirm that small wen are opened after 10-14 days. After removing the internal fluid, the wound quickly tightens.
Often used aloe with honey and chestnut. Horse chestnuts and honey will help strengthen the therapeutic properties of aloe. To make a compress, take 1 tablespoon of aloe, previously grated, add 5 chopped horse chestnut fruits and 1 tablespoon of honey. A thoroughly mixed mixture is applied to the lipoma region. A gauze bandage is applied on top. Do this twice a day until the wen is completely absorbed. Aloe with honey and chestnut do not cause severe irritation of the epidermis, so this tool can be used to treat lipomas of the mammary gland and other areas with delicate skin.
Vodka Compresses
A good absorbing effect is achieved when using vodka. To reduce skin irritation from alcohol, vodka is mixed with vegetable oil in equal proportions. The resulting fluid lubricates the place of the wen, slightly capturing and healthy tissue. On top is to fix the cling film or special paper for compresses. To achieve a greenhouse effect, a scarf or a warm scarf is applied to the film. Such compresses should be done daily, best before bedtime. In this case, the therapeutic effect will last all night. In about 2-4 weeks, the lipoma resolves or significantly decreases in size.
Sheep Fat Treatment
As an effective additional tool for the treatment of lipomas, mutton fat can be called. You can prepare the drug yourself. Lamb fat is cut into small pieces and melted in a saucepan over low heat. After cooling the mass, a cotton pad is moistened in it and the skin is rubbed in the lipoma area for 15-20 minutes. In this case, you need to perform light massaging movements. Despite the natural origin of the products, it is recommended to carry out such grindings no longer than 1 week. The frequency of the procedure is 1 time per day. Therapeutic procedures are repeated, taking a week break.
Bow
This plant is used for so many ailments. Onions can be found in any kitchen. He will be an excellent assistant in the fight against lipoma. We offer two recipes.
1. Peel the onion head and grate (instead, it can be passed through a meat grinder or chopped in a blender). 1 tablespoon of such slurry is applied to the affected area, covered with a film on top. Such a mask should be on the skin all night. In the morning, the compress is removed, and in the evening they are repeated. The duration of treatment of lipomas in this way can reach 2-6 weeks. As a result, the tumor should completely dissolve.
2. In this case, all the same onions come in handy, but not in fresh, but in baked form. The medicine is prepared as follows. The onion is baked until soft, chopped and mixed with 1 tablespoon of grated laundry soap. The ingredients are actively mixed until the mass becomes homogeneous. A small amount of ointment is applied to the wen and fixed with a bandage. Repetition rate - 2 or 3 times a day.
Cinnamon
There are remedies for lipomas for internal use. Few people know what prevents the growth of benign tumors of cinnamon. The healing properties of this product are confirmed by scientists.
To treat lipomas at home, ground cinnamon should be consumed daily. The amount of spice should be no less than a tablespoon. This aromatic seasoning can be safely added to any dishes: cereals, main dishes, tea, drinks, sandwiches.
This type of treatment can be actively combined with any other treatment options (masks, lotions, compresses). However, do not forget that cinnamon is not a drug, so a quick result will not work. Lipoma reduction will begin only after 1-2 months of using the spice.
Vietnamese Asterisk balm
This medicine is well known to everyone who lives in the post-Soviet space. Such an ointment is often used as a warming agent for many diseases. Many will be surprised to learn that the Asterisk is excellent in the treatment of lipomas.
Daily ointment is applied in a small amount to a sore spot and covered with a band-aid on top. Repeat this treatment until the wen is opened. After this, fluid will flow out of the wound for several days. You can speed up the process a bit by squeezing the lipoma slightly with your fingers. It must be remembered that to remove wen on the face, this method is strictly prohibited.
Apitherapy
When treating lipomas with folk remedies, beekeeping products are often used. They not only effectively fight wen, but also positively affect the entire body.
- Propolis. Take a small piece of propolis, knead it a little to give softness and form a cake of the size of a wen out of it. It must be fixed with a band-aid or bandage and left for several hours. Apply this method until the lipoma begins to dissolve.
- Honey with vodka. Another option for medicines based on beekeeping products is a mask of vodka and honey. To prepare it, you need to take a tablespoon of vodka, and two tablespoons of honey. After thorough mixing, the mass is placed on a piece of gauze and applied to the sore spot. This dressing needs to be changed 2 or 3 times a day until the lipoma disappears.
Celandine juice
There are many plants that help get rid of wen. One of them is celandine. As a remedy, fresh plant juice acts here. For each wen, you need to drip 1 or 2 drops of juice (it depends on the size of the tumor). Repeat such actions several times a day (2 or 3). It should be remembered that celandine juice is a toxic substance, therefore, it is not worth exceeding the specified rate.
After several days of such treatment, a small hole will appear on the skin in the area of the wen, from which liquid will flow. As soon as this happens, celandine juice should be discarded. Next, you need to use the method of treatment with Vishnevsky ointment. A little ointment is applied to a cotton pad or ordinary piece of cotton wool and applied to the tumor. The ointment will help to draw out the liquid and prevent infection.
Despite the large number of folk recipes, do not completely abandon traditional medicine. Consultation with a doctor will relieve possible complications. In addition, medicine now offers various treatment approaches that give a quick and reliable result.