Viral formations growing in open areas of the body - papillomas and warts are perceived by many as a cosmetic defect. Removal of these neoplasms is possible in several ways, traditional medicine can also be attributed to them.
But before you start using "grandmother's recipes" in practice, you need to know exactly which papillomas can be removed on your own and what to do so that they do not grow back.
Why do they appear?
Papillomas appear as a result of human infection with the smallest microorganism - human papilloma virus or HPV for short.
Infection can occur in several ways. It is the sexual contact, normal and of the mother to the fetus.
HPV infection does not always lead to the appearance of unpleasant-looking growths.
To activate the pathogen, a provoking effect of one of many negative factors is needed - a decrease in immunity, chronic diseases of the digestive tract, prolonged stress, hormonal failure.
Activation of the virus leads to the fact that it begins to actively multiply in the epithelium, changes the structure of the cells of this layer of the skin, and as a result, a small tumor begins to appear on the body.
It can take the form of flat or filiform papillomas, warts, genital warts growing in the genital area, plantar papillomas on the feet.
The main danger of the formation of papillomas on the body is the possibility of injury and infection.
Genital warts on the external and internal genitalia can form in the presence of oncogenic strains of HPV in the body and therefore may indicate the possibility of developing cancer. There is also a risk of multiple appearance of papillomas on the body from the first formation.
How to get rid of HPV at home?
You can also get rid of papillomas on the body at home using pharmaceutical preparations or some folk remedies. But before starting self-treatment, you need to make sure that the viral formation does not undergo degeneration into a malignant tumor.
This can be suspected by the rapid growth of the papilloma, the appearance of pain, the formation of ulcers and secretions on the surface of the growth. These warts cannot be removed without a preliminary examination by a doctor and an examination.
If the growth appeared on the face or neck, it is necessary to carefully select the prescription, since some methods are not used to remove neoplasms on thin skin.
With the help of correctly selected folk recipes, two goals can be achieved:
- Remove an external skin defect.
- Strengthen the immune system, which will prevent the recurrence of the formation of papillomas.
Choosing the treatment of papilloma at home, you need to be prepared for the fact that it will take several days or even weeks. While the choice of modern methods of elimination solves the problem most often in one go.
Immunity boost
Strengthening the work of the immune system on its own can be achieved in several ways at once, namely:
- Change the nature of your diet.You need to rethink your taste habits and your addictions. The use of more vegetable, lactic, cereal foods, the absence of snacks and the rejection of sweets radically and for the better change the functioning of the digestive organs, which has a positive effect on the defenses. Do not forget about compliance with the drinking regime - per day you need to drink about two liters of plain water.
- Vitamin therapy.An increase in the protective forces also occurs with an intake of the most necessary vitamins and minerals for our body.
- Increase in physical activity.Daily sports, hiking, outdoor activities - all this is necessary for the uninterrupted proper functioning of the immune system.
- Course in using herbswith immunomodulatory properties. This group of herbs includes echinacea, nettle, aloe, ginseng root. You can increase your defenses with the help of a tasty and healthy remedy recommended for children and adults. To prepare it, you will need 300 grams of dried fruits such as dried apricots and raisins, the same amount of nuts and honey. Dried fruits and nuts are crushed in a meat grinder and poured with honey, a lemon is added to this mixture, it must be completely twisted. The mixture can be stored in the refrigerator, it must be consumed a large spoonful before breakfast. It is advisable to drink this medicine with rosehip broth, this effect will only increase.
Hardening also helps to strengthen the immune system - spraying with cold water, contrast shower. A positive attitude also has a beneficial effect on the rapid elimination of any disease.
Treatment of papillomas with folk remedies
Judging by the works of ancient literature, papillomas have been known to mankind for a long time, and therefore it is not surprising that there are hundreds of recipes for viral formations in the treasury of folk wisdom.
Most of them really work, and the earlier they are used, the faster the warts on the body disappear.
Folk remedies for reducing papillomas on the body:
- Celandine- This plant is not in vain bears such a name. The leaves and the juice have been used since ancient times to remove various growths on the skin. In order to get rid of the papilloma, it is necessary to daily pour fresh celandine juice, extracted from its stem, into it. After that, the papilloma is closed from above with a patch. It takes at least 10 days to get rid of fresh formations, old ones can last for several weeks. Celandine for the treatment of papillomas is harvested for the future. To do this, a fresh plant, with leaves and a stem, must be finely chopped and poured with olive oil. The ratio of ingredients is 1: 1. This oily liquid should be infused for a month. After that, it is filtered and used to lubricate warts up to three times a day.
- Walnut ointment.It will take three or four green walnuts, they are crushed and poured with purified kerosene, so that a creamy mass is obtained. This ointment is applied to the wart, you need to put a plastic film on it and fix it with a bandage or bandage. The compress is held for half an hour, repeated daily for 7-10 days.
- Aspirin ointment.You need to take 2. 5 grams of aspirin, two grams of boric acid and 5% iodine in a volume of 2. 5 ml. Aspirin is crushed, the rest of the drugs and another 100 grams of alcohol are added to it. All this is mixed and used to lubricate the warts three to four times a day. Shake the mixture before use.
- Egg shell.You will need a shell of two eggs, it is advisable to take some home. The shell is heated in the oven at a temperature of 250 degrees for at least 30 minutes. Then it can be ground in a coffee grinder or in any other way, but so that a fine powder is obtained. It is poured over the papillomas, it must be covered with cotton on top and fixed with adhesive tape. The dressing is changed every two days and treatment continues for three weeks.
- The vinegar.It is necessary to make a ball from a small amount of flour and table vinegar, it is fixed above the papilloma. This method is best used to remove plantar warts.
If within a month the use of one of the methods of traditional medicine has not brought the desired result, you need to make an appointment with a dermatologist. After the examination, the doctor will select one of the most effective ways to get rid of HPV.
How to remove papillomas with castor oil?
Castor oil is obtained from the seeds of the castor bean. This product is widely used in cosmetology, the oil softens the skin, lightens age spots and freckles, promotes the healing of microcracks and gives elasticity to the skin.
Castor oil also helps against papillomas, as the oil contains antiviral components and substances that promote cell renewal.
There are two ways to use the oil from viral formations on the body:
- The first is to rub castor oil on the surface of the formation. The more often this is done, the faster the skin growth will diminish and then completely disappear.
- The second method is to apply castor oil to the papilloma and fix the adhesive bandage on top. This is done once a day.
Naturally, to get rid of a cosmetic defect in this way, it will take at least a week. But castor oil has many benefits - when used, scars and age spots will not remain on the skin, and this remedy rejuvenates the skin.
Cauterization with an alkaline solution
There is an alkaline aqueous solution, the drug does not contain an extract of celandine, but is so named because its effect is comparable to the use of the juice of a plant.
The drug has a cauterizing property, and in order not to damage healthy tissue and achieve the desired result, you need to follow all stages of treatment:
- Initially, the skin formation should be well steamed in hot water.
- Then the skin around the papilloma is smeared with a dense layer of petroleum jelly or baby cream.
- One or two drops of the solution are poured into the center of the formation.
- The product applied must dry naturally. It is not necessary to close the papilloma.
After drying, black dots may appear at the base of the formation, which indicates the beginning of an action that destroys the buildup. Papillomas can disappear in three to four sessions, plantar warts in 6-7 sessions.
Mix with a balm
The drug is used in the form of a balm and is used not only for papillomas, but also for psoriatic plaques and corns.
The agent is applied to the papilloma with a match or cotton swab, it is necessary to ensure that the agent does not get on the surrounding skin.
On the face and neck, papillomas should be treated within 7-10 minutes. If they are localized on the neck, the procedure should take up to 10 minutes. As it dries, the stick should be moistened with balm. Papillomas and warts are treated twice a day, it can take up to 10 days to get rid of them.
Comments
- The first review, a 25-year-old girl: "The balm began to be used when the papilloma appeared in the armpit. I am satisfied with the drug, this growth disappeared after about five days, that is, that one morning I just didn't find it probably flew off. The only thing that bothered me was not too pleasant smell.
- The second examination, a 36-year-old woman: "I had filiform formations on my upper thighs near my groin after a serious illness. The doctor suggested removing them using radio waves, but it was tightwith finances and so I started to search for external medicines At first I used oxolinic ointment, there was no result I came across an alkaline solution in a pharmacy by chance, the result appeared onthird day and after a week there was no trace of my problem.