Plantar warts, or, as they are also called, prickles, are benign tumors. Their main cause is penetration of the virus into the dermis. Most often occurs at a young age, the risk of oncogenicity is very small. To remove growth, it is better to consult a doctor, but there are also some popular methods that will help in this.
Why do plantar warts appear?
A wart is a skin lesion of a benign "nature." Formation of the spinosa is caused by the penetration of papillomas into the human body - there are more than 100 varieties.
After penetration into the body for a long time, HPV may not manifest itself in any way, since it is in the "sleeping" mode. But as soon as favorable conditions are created, it begins to activate, multiply, first affecting the soft tissues, then the layers of the skin. As a result, it causes the formation of warts.
The "sleeping" state of HPV is due to:
- good immunity;
- phagocytosis (a defensive reaction that activates during the period of penetration of pathological microorganisms, viruses, and other agents into the body).
The risk of HPV infection depends on:
- virus status;
- the nature of the contact;
- immunity state carrier agent.
People who have a naturally weak immune system or a disease that is undermined as a result of taking antibiotics are more likely to develop papillomas.
However, other factors also affect the formation of plantar warts directly:
severe stressful situations;- overwork;
- lack of hygiene;
- exhaustion;
- unsuitable shoes;
- wounds or sores on the feet.
severe stressful situations;HPV can penetrate the human body through:
- when using items that belonged to the human bearer of the virus;
- with a handshake.
There are a number of factors that predispose to the formation of spines. These include:
- increased sweating feet;
- regular contact with household chemicals;
- natoptysh;
- endocrine system diseases;
- heart diseases;
- the use of non-sterile nail care tools;
- access to public swimming pools and saunas.
What symptoms should I pay attention to?
The incubation period of development can last in different ways. On average, it ranges from 2 weeks to six months. During this period, the number of virus cells increases. The main feature of this type of HPV, which leads to the appearance of plantar warts, is that the DNA gene does not penetrate into the cell nucleus. Due to this, the risk of oncological processes is practically reduced to zero.
It is a solid skin tumor with clear boundaries, the shape is oval or rounded. The size of the growth reaches a diameter of about 2 cm. The spine has a rod that goes deep into the layers of the skin and it is because of this that the pain appears when walking. The bulge protrudes approximately 4 cm above the surface of the dermis. The color is pinkish or light brown.
At the initial stage of the formation of skin growth, its surface is smooth, however, as it "ripens," its roughening occurs, as a result of which it becomes rough. Its shade becomes gray-yellow, and a crater-like depression may appear in the center. The occurrence of brown spots on the surface of the plantar warts is also considered to be frequent. They appear as a result of the process of thrombosis of superficial capillaries in the neoplasm of tissues.
In most cases, these warts are represented by single growths. True, daughter spines can appear - this indicates the activity of the virus. With a large number of tumors, the infected area of the skin resembles a mosaic, for which it received the name "mosaic warts".
In some cases, the spines descend themselves without the need for treatment, and the area where the neoplasms are located remains absolutely clean. However, this happens infrequently, since the foot is the part of the body that is most susceptible to injury. In most cases, the neoplasm is usually inflamed, bleeding, and causes severe pain.
Most often, there is no need to prescribe any diagnostic methods - a dermatologist prescribe a diagnosis by a simple visual examination.
But if there is a need for a method for the removal method, they may order a laboratory examination of the scrapings taken from the surface of the neoplasm.
Principles of Treatment for Plantar Wart
Often, local treatment is enough for the treatment of plantar warts. However, if the virus is too active and there are afflicted neoplasms, a systemic therapy can be prescribed by a doctor, based on taking antiviral and immunomodulating drugs.
Such means suppress the activity of the virus, are aimed at strengthening the immune system, which helps to stop the further development and penetration of HPV, affecting healthy skin.
However, preference is, nevertheless, given to local treatment, which not only removes the upper part of the spike, but also removes its core. But it should be noted immediately that the use of well-known folk remedies for warts is often not very successful, so it is better, nevertheless, to seek help from a dermatologist, to be examined and followed by treatment.
The most effective and frequently used methods of treatment include:
Chemical destruction. Thanks to special medications, it burns skin tumors, which leads to the complete destruction of infected tissue.- Cytotoxic drugs. The most suitable drugs are based on the work of 5-fluorouracil. The most popular and effective include Kolkhamin, Podofillin ointment.
- Freezing with liquid nitrogen. This procedure is called cryodestruction. With the help of a special drug is freezing growth and its further removal. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and requires the most thorough care after the end.
- Surgical intervention. In this case, resorting to the process of scraping warts with a special medical device - Folkmann's spoon. Perhaps an ordinary excision of the spitz with an ordinary scalpel, but this procedure has long been outdated.
Chemical destruction. Thanks to special medications, it burns skin tumors, which leads to the complete destruction of infected tissue.There are also more modern instrumental techniques for the removal of the prickles, which include:
- Laser coagulation, which helps get rid of skin growths in just 1 session.
- Electrocoagulation. With the help of a special electric scalpel, the spinel is carefully removed. After the procedure, wounds and small scars may remain, so they are not used as often as laser coagulation.
- Radio wave removal of plantar warts. Manipulation is performed through the use of ultrasonic frequencies emitted by the Surgitron preparation. The procedure is as popular as cryodestruction or laser coagulation.
- Ozone therapy.
Instrumental removal can be supplemented by local therapy with the appointment of antiviral drugs. Due to this combination, the risk of recurrence is reduced, and the overall effectiveness of therapy increases. To do this, the patient is prescribed ointment or subcutaneous injection of interferon, as well as applications with Proteflazid.
However, before any procedure, it is required to soften the neoplasm, for which keratolytics may be prescribed in the form of mazol patches or ointments. After that, go to the direct treatment of warts.
Laser Removal Features
It is considered the most highly effective and popular method of removing the prickles. There are several types of carbon dioxide laser, which carries out the destruction of skin tumors. Due to this diversity, effective removal of warts is carried out depending on their size, type.
The principle of the laser beam is simple. Due to high temperatures, evaporation of fluids from plantar wart tissues occurs, as a result of which they necrosis. And although this process takes some time, laser coagulation allows you to remove unaesthetic and painful neoplasms in just 1 procedure.
The main advantage is high efficiency and the almost complete absence of contraindications, side effects. The disadvantages of the method include the high cost of the procedure.
Before recording, you should always consult with a dermatologist, who will tell you how to prepare for the event, what type of laser wart removal to choose and how to monitor your health in the future to avoid relapses.
Pharmacy ready-made funds
In the case when the plantar warts did not have time to take root too deeply in the skin, you can try to remove it with the help of special means: ointments, patches that are sold without prescriptions. They must contain acid or alkali, because it is so important to carefully study the instructions before use and follow them exactly.
The most effective drugs include:
- Super Cleaner A solution that contains sodium or potassium hydroxide, and contributes to the effective burning of skin growths.
- Verrukatsid. Domestic drug designed to remove a number of benign lesions on the skin (warts, papillomas, genital warts, dry calluses, keratomas).
- Solkoderm. Acids intended for external use in various manifestations of papillomatosis
- Another good remedy for spikebones is salicylic or boric acid, which is used in the form of ointments or applications.
What methods of traditional medicine will save from the spines?
There are many recipes for traditional medicine from this disease. However, it is worth noting that it is practically impractical to use them only exclusively - it is better to combine them with pharmaceutical preparations.
Celandine juice
It is one of the most popular remedies used for the treatment of various types of skin growths. Fresh juice is suitable for processing: it is smeared on the area 2-3 times a day until the warts completely disappear.
Garlic juice
This tool has a powerful effect: antiviral, anti-inflammatory, bactericidal. Before applying, the neoplasm needs to be steamed, then slightly cut the top and smear it with juice, wrapping it with a bandage. It is required to perform the procedure every day for at least two weeks.
Acetic acid
For the preparation of a therapeutic agent, it is necessary to insist the onion in acetic acid for 2-3 hours, after which make a compress and fix it with a bandage. Leave overnight.
Prevention - what to do?
Preventive measures are aimed at preventing the occurrence of HPV. This requires remembering a few simple rules:
- shoes should be comfortable;
- need to use only personal hygiene products;
- It should be by any means to deal with such a problem as sweating feet;
- immediately treat the wounds, cracks on the feet.
Secondary prevention is to strengthen the human immune system through the use of immunostimulatory drugs. Moreover, before using them it is recommended to consult with a specialist. Drug therapy should be completed to the end to minimize the risk of recurrence.
It is worth remembering that the most effective defender against warts is not medication and not surgery, but strong immunity. In this case, even if the virus enters the body, it does not manifest itself. Therefore, we must remember about strengthening the immune system. To do this, you need to eat right, give up bad habits, go in for sports.
