Papillomas on the hands appear due to the penetration of the human papillomavirus into the body. Despite the fact that these formations are safe for health and life and do not cause pain, their appearance should not be taken lightly.
First of all, they cause aesthetic discomfort, and when injured, they multiply over large areas of the skin. Warts on the hand look unattractive. They can be single or multiple. With a long course of the disease, they can become large in size.
If growths appear on the skin, it is worth visiting a dermatologist and deciding how to remove papilloma on the fingers, on the hands, on the crook of the elbow, under the arm.
Peculiarities
Papillomas on the hands appear quite often due to the possibility of constant trauma.
It is with the help of hands that people come into contact with various surfaces and objects that may contain viral particles. Since the skin cannot be completely protected from contact with irritants, papillomas on them can develop and grow faster than on other parts of the body. The peculiarity of the location of papillomas on the hands is:
- vulnerability to various infections, in particular this concerns fungus;
- high risk of injury to the growth.
Constantly traumatic papilloma can lead to the development of inflammation at the site of the lesion, followed by suppuration.
Diagnostic measures
Diagnosis of papillomatous rashes on the hands is not difficult for a real specialist. However, in some cases additional research methods are required.
They are also important in the case of combined skin pathologies for differentiating one disease from another, symptoms, and clinical manifestations.
The following events are scheduled:
- dermoscopic examination (examination of pathological lesions using a magnifying glass);
- skin scraping from a questionable area of skin;
- polymerase chain reaction (blood test to determine the viral strain);
- blood tests for antibodies to viral infection (can be taken at INVITRO ).
If clinicians have suspicions about malignant degeneration of papillomas, then a biopsy is required. Histological examination allows us to assess the nature and nature of viruses at the DNA level.
Based on the results of research and analysis, doctors build treatment tactics.
Causes
The main cause of papillomas on the hands is the action of the human papilloma virus. It penetrates the body and begins to spread in the epithelial layer of the skin.
If the immune system reacts in time, the effect of the virus is suspended and growths do not appear. However, when the body’s natural defenses fail, papillomas begin to actively spread.
HPV can be transmitted in several ways:
- In the process of childbirth. When passing through the vaginal birth canal, the baby can become infected by the mother. Due to this, he develops a disease that is common in children - laryngeal papillomatosis.
- By everyday means. A way in which both children and adults can become infected. Virus particles can be transmitted through personal hygiene items.
- Sexually. The most common method of transmission of the virus. During direct sexual contact, growths usually appear on the genitals. Papillomas on the hands can appear due to kissing or touching an infected person.
Infection occurs through microcracks in the skin. Viral particles penetrate there and are localized deep in the epidermis.
Prevention
Like other diseases, the appearance of papilloma on the fingers is easier and safer to prevent than to cure.
To protect your hands from the formation of tumors, you should adhere to the following preventive measures:
- maintain personal hygiene;
- add foods containing sufficient amounts of healthy vitamins and microelements to your daily diet;
- do not have sexual intercourse without protection;
- avoid stressful situations, avoid overwork;
- avoid physical contact with people who have papillomas;
- do manicures only in a trusted place where instruments are sterilized;
- promptly treat infectious diseases.
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What do papillomas look like?
Papillomas that appear in a patient vary in appearance. The following types of neoplasms are distinguished:
1. Skin papillomas. They are most often localized in the arm area, but can also occur in other places. They usually appear in children or adolescents whose immunity is not able to protect the body from viral manifestations. They are characterized by a small size and a significant number of rashes.
2. Simple (vulgar) papillomas. They look like small hills with a hard surface. In children, they often appear on the pads of the fingers. In some cases, such papillomas can occupy larger areas of the body.
Types of papillomas
When the first neoplasms appear, it is important to note their shape/color/size, as well as the dynamics of spread. This information will be needed, first of all, to determine the type of papillomatosis:
Filiform papillomas
The growths are in the form of cones, from 1 to 10 mm long. The main location is the armpits, skin folds, groin area, and neck. They tend to increase in size if left untreated. May cause itching. They are rarely diagnosed in children; they are mainly found in the older generation.
Treatment
Treatment of the disease is carried out in several directions:
- prescription of antiviral drugs that suppress the effect of viral particles;
- taking immunostimulants necessary to maintain immunity during the fight against the virus;
- removal of the growth to prevent trauma to the growth and destroy the focus of viral activity.
All treatment must be carried out comprehensively, otherwise HPV will not be completely suppressed.
Removal preparations
Local treatment of papillomas on the hands can be carried out at home. This is allowed if the growth is small, there is no inflammation, scratches or small wounds. In this case, the patient can be helped by pharmaceutical drugs designed to get rid of papillomas:
- SaniSkin. This ointment fights the virus in several directions at once: it dries the skin, disinfects, and eliminates itching and burning that accompany the appearance of growths. The cost of such a drug is not cheap: a package can cost about 2000 rubles .
- Levomekol. This is a simple and yet effective option for an antiviral drug. The composition contains an antibiotic and an immunostimulant. Levomekol helps restore the epithelium, eliminates inflammation and disinfects the skin. The cost of the ointment is approximately 150 rubles .
- Antipapillomas. The gel is applied to previously steamed papillomas, which, as a result of the action of the drug, begin to collapse and peel off. At first, the growths begin to darken, and then gradually move away. The effect of use can be noticed after just a few days. The cost of the gel is about 140 rubles .
For more effective treatment, drugs to remove papillomas must be combined with drug treatment.
How to get rid of papillomas on the arm in adults and children
You won't be able to simply get rid of papillomas. Since the cause of the disease, the papillomavirus, should initially be suppressed. If this is not done, the growths will appear regularly as the body's immune defense decreases.
You should not take antiviral drugs on your own. They have a large number of contraindications and side effects. In addition, not all of them work against HPV.
Contact a dermatologist and make sure that the unpleasant growth is really a papilloma and not a melanoma. Removing a wart using modern methods takes 10–15 minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis.
Get proper treatment and forget about warts once and for all.
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Traditional methods
Traditional medicine can be a good help for comprehensive work. To remove papillomas, tinctures for compresses are most often made.
They can be made from:
- lemon;
- wormwood;
- Luke.
To do this, add hot water to the selected ingredient and let it brew for several hours. Onions or lemons can be soaked in vinegar. However, it must be taken into account that it can cause a burning sensation and even lead to a burn. Therefore, before using the lotion, it is necessary to first cover healthy areas of the skin.
Removal in the clinic
To remove large or problematic growths, it is best to contact a clinic. Here the doctor will be able to choose the most optimal method of destruction of papilloma, based on the patient’s case.
There are several ways to remove growths:
- Cryodestruction. During surgery, the neoplasm is exposed to liquid nitrogen, which freezes the affected tissue. As a result, the papilloma gradually separates from the skin. However, with this method there is a possibility of nitrogen penetration too deep, which can lead to burns and scarring.
- Laser removal. Non-contact method of destruction of papillomas. It is based on the action of a laser beam that burns the affected tissue. The operation does not take much time and rarely causes relapses. In this case, residual scars or scars are practically eliminated.
- Electrocoagulation. An electric current is applied to the base of the papilloma, causing it to dry out and come off. The method is popular because it is cheap and accessible, but can cause significant pain to the patient.
- Surgical intervention. For papillomas in the arm area, this type of surgery is used extremely rarely. It is prescribed only if the growth is large and difficult to remove by conventional means. The surgery is quite complex and painful; in some cases, stitches are placed at the site of operation.
The choice of a specific method of removal should be made together with the attending physician.
Diagnostics
In most cases, the diagnosis is not difficult, since visual examination and physical findings provide the doctor with most of the information.
Expert opinion
Sakania Luiza Ruslanovna
Dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist, trichologist
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In addition to the skin of the hands, warts can be localized on other parts of the body, which should be indicated when interviewing a doctor.
Sometimes a specialist may prescribe an additional consultation with a gynecologist, proctologist, or urologist, if indicated.
Best remover
Among the products intended for removal, those that are distinguished by their accessibility and practicality stand out. Among these:
Oxolinic ointment. The product gives good results in the treatment of papillomas and plantar warts.
The ointment is used 3 times a day and applied in a thin layer to the affected area. The drug acts quite gently, gradually reducing the size of tumors. It has an antiviral effect, so it is used to treat various viral diseases. The result may require a long course, but the drug carefully and deeply removes viral cells.
Clareol. One of the most effective means for removing tumors.
The gel does not affect healthy areas of the skin near the papilloma and is quite gentle compared to other aggressive agents. Thanks to its work, damaged cells begin to exfoliate, due to which the papilloma disappears.
Complications
The most common complications of papillomas located on the fingers include bleeding and injury.
Sometimes the disease is accompanied by a fungal infection or a bacterial infection. Warts in visible places cause more cosmetic defects and discomfort, so patients quickly seek help to remove them.
