Almost every person is faced with a problem when there are growths of warts on the skin, and this is not only an aesthetic drawback, but also a symptom of a weakened immune system.. The appearance of these signs is a consequence of the papillomavirus (HPV), belonging to the genus Papovaviridae and having a very high virulence. In other words, warts are growths of an exclusively viral nature, and everyone can become infected with HPV..

Main ways of infection. Localization of HPV - cells of the basal layer of the epidermal cover.. Organs - the targets for the virus are the skin, mucous membranes of the genitals, the infection is much less likely to penetrate into the mouth, organs of vision and respiratory tract. Infection occurs through contact with a sick person, and the presence of clinical manifestations does not play a role — infection is possible even with a latent course of the disease..

Virions are capable of long-term viability in the environment.. It is quite possible to “catch” HPV in a sauna or a bath, a pool, a gym, a fitness club, etc.. The "gate" for infection is the damage to the epidermal cover, sometimes invisible to the eye.. It is even possible to have a secondary infection during shaving, epilation, combing of the skin and in places of insect bites, foci of allergies, and. Anogenital HPV is sexually transmitted..

The causes of warts With HPV people face daily, but there are growths on the skin, not everyone. According to experts, the main cause of the appearance of external clinical signs of a viral infection is a weakened immune system.. Risk factors for the progression of HPV include:.

early onset of sexual activity;.

history of venereal infections (chlamydia, mycoplasmosis, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and. );.

concomitant chronic diseases;.

taking drugs that inhibit the work of the immune system (cytostatics, chemotherapy and radiation therapy);.

smoking;.

alcohol abuse;.

dysbacteriosis.

By and large, the risk of warts increases under the influence of any factors affecting the immune system. These are beriberi, prolonged exposure to the sun without the use of protective clothing and creams (skin is one of the main organs of immunity), atopic dermatitis. Often HPV manifests in women on the background of pregnancy.

Varieties of warts on the body Varieties of warts The incubation period of human papillomavirus varies from a few weeks to a year. HPV can occur in one of the following forms:.

manifest, occurring in people with immunodeficiency;.

subclinical, appearing against the background of a normally functioning immune system;.

latent, in which the virus affects the DNA of cells in the basal layer, but there are no external manifestations of the disease.

Depending on the location, the following types of warts are distinguished:.

vulgar, are a growth (usually under the skin on the finger, on the epidermal coat of the hands), similar to a dense ball, with a rough surface;.

youth (another name is flat wart), as a rule, appear in children and adolescents, slightly protrude above the skin, have a light shade, are often localized on the scalp and face, but affect the hands, body;.

plantar and palmar, outwardly such hillocks resemble calluses and appear on the skin of the feet and palms, respectively;.

threadlike (they are often called papillomas), such warts are soft to the touch, usually do not differ in color from the surrounding skin, appear in the folds of the epidermal head cover in the form of small growths (sometimes they merge with each other), areas of the eyelids, axillary hollows, under the milky glands in women.

Anogenital warts (genital warts) are particularly dangerous.. They are located on the epidermal coat of the penis in men.. The representatives of the weaker sex, the formation of warts occurs on the mucous membrane of the labia, clitoris, the external opening of the urethra, vagina. This kind of HPV has a high carcinogenic risk. According to statistics, anogenital warts are the most common cause of cervical cancer in women..

Treatment methods for HPV According to doctors, most warts on the surface of the skin are benign tumors and can be easily removed from a beautician.. To do this, use a variety of hardware techniques:.

cryodestruction (roughly speaking, “freezing” using liquid nitrogen);.

electrocoagulation (elimination of a neoplasm when exposed to an electric current of a given frequency and power);.

laser removal (an advanced way of getting rid of warts; it has an aesthetic effect, painlessness and minimal risk of complications);.

surgical intervention (for large neoplasms);.

radio wave removal.

Similar procedures are performed under local anesthesia and take several minutes.. Laser burning of warts - the best choice when localizing tumors on the face and visible areas of the body. But the cost of such a technique is rather high, therefore, electrocoagulation or cryodestruction is often used to remove the palmar and plantar warts.. But after the procedure, patients sometimes suffer from painful sensations, often they need a second session..

Frankly, the qualification of dermatologists in cosmetology clinic often leaves much to be desired. Therefore, to eliminate the risk of recurrence or malignant malignancy of cells, it is advised to consult a doctor first. The reason for the urgent consultation is a blood or watery papilloma, dense black crust on the wart. You must also register with a doctor if condylomas appear on the skin of the penis or the mucous membrane of the external genital organs in women.. In this case, the treatment will include an additional course of immunostimulants..

Drug warts removal methods Currently, pharmacies sell drugs designed to get rid of skin growths on their own.. On the Internet, you can easily find a photo and the name of such tools, instructions for use. Especially popular are:.

Verrukatsid;.

Condilin;.

Perezol.

The composition of these drugs include highly concentrated chemical compounds that have a necrotizing effect.. But it is necessary to use such tools carefully to avoid burns of healthy skin.. In addition, this solution is not intended to remove warts from the mucous membranes..

But doctors are proposing to use a fundamentally new medicine, suitable for safely getting rid of warts from the legs, palm, skin of hands and other parts of the body.. The composition Papilayt includes nearly three dozen ingredients of natural origin, including bee products, red pepper extract, garlic, etc. Due to such components, the drug not only removes warts and papillomas without pain and scars, but also stimulates local immunity.. This way you can prevent the recurrence of HPV.