Papilloma is a benign skin growth that forms due to the proliferation of epithelial cells.
Reasons for appearance
Benign tumors arise as a result of infection of the body with the papillomavirus. Doctors say 80% of the country's adult population are carriers.
In most cases, the virus does not make itself felt, but when the immune system is disturbed, it is activated and papillomas begin to grow. Weakening of the immune system is caused by:
- overwork;
- poor nutrition;
- bad habits;
- the pregnancy;
- diseases.
If you find a papilloma on the body or face, you should consult a doctor: take a test for antibodies to the virus and undergo the proposed treatment. But you can try to cope with folk methods.
Treatment
If you consult a doctor, you may have different options to resolve the problem.
They differ in the degree of tissue damage, the duration of wound healing, the development of complications and effectiveness, these are:
- chemical destruction;
- electrocoagulation;
- cryotherapy;
- laser therapy;
- radio wave surgery;
- electroradiosurgical method;
- photodynamic therapy.
The procedures are expensive, so many people prefer to deal with the unsightly growths alone.
Adhesive medical tape
Special adhesive medical tape is sold in pharmacies without a prescription. It is impregnated with a composition that promotes the rapid removal of papillomas. The treatment is simple: cut a piece of the desired size and stick it on the papilloma, leave it for five days.
Before removing the bandage, soak a small piece of gauze in water and apply it to the bandage for five minutes. Remove it with a sharp motion, like a hair removal wax strip. In most cases, the strip comes off along with the papilloma.
Products for internal use
Since the papillomavirus is activated when the normal functioning of the immune system is disturbed, first of all it is necessary to take care of strengthening the immune system. In addition to medications prescribed by a doctor, traditional methods can be used: decoctions, infusions, balms.
vitamin drink
This drink is a true storehouse of nutrients. To prepare it, you will need a tablespoon of dried rose hips, fresh or dried strawberries, cranberries and chamomile. Place all the components in a thermos, pour a liter of boiling water and let it brew for at least five hours. Then strain the infusion through cheesecloth, add two or three tablespoons of honey and mix well. If you are allergic to honey, you can substitute it with normal sugar.
It is best to prepare this infusion at night to have a drink ready in the morning. You should drink it throughout the day.
Herbal infusion
To prepare it, buy nettle, plantain, lemon balm, horsetail and dandelion at the pharmacy. Place a teaspoon of each herb in an enamel saucepan, add half a liter of water and bring to a boil in a water bath.
As soon as the water boils, turn off the heat, cover the saucepan with a lid and wrap it in a towel; You should let the broth sit for at least three hours. Then strain it, pour it into a glass container and place it in the refrigerator. Every morning, on an empty stomach, drink a third of a glass of this infusion. The complete course should last 10 days and after a week of rest it must be repeated.
Remove papillomas with a walnut.
Walnut is a good folk remedy for papillomas. Both fruits and leaves are used. The only "but" is that the walnut provides a brown tone to the treated skin. Therefore, to remove papillomas in visible places, it is better not to use walnuts.
walnut ointment
To prepare the ointment, it is best to use slightly green walnuts, but if they are not available, ripe ones will also work. Take 10 peeled grains, pass them through a meat grinder and place in a glass container. Pour kerosene so that it covers all the nuts. Close the jar with a lid and place it in the refrigerator for three weeks.
After three weeks, strain the resulting mixture through cheesecloth, carefully squeezing out the pulp from the nut. Pour the resulting liquid back into the glass container. Every night before going to bed, soak small gauze pads and apply them to the papillomas for 30 minutes.
Please note that napkins dry very quickly; They must be constantly moistened. After approximately 5 days of treatment, the papillomas will decrease by half. They will disappear completely in about two weeks. If this does not happen, wait a week and repeat the treatment.
walnut puree
The remedy is very similar to the previous ones, but it is much stronger. Make sure the mixture does not come into contact with healthy areas of the skin, as it may damage it. It is best to protect the skin with transparent film.
Will need:
- 2-3 peeled walnuts,
- a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
Pass the nuts through a meat grinder; You should obtain a homogeneous mass. Add a small amount of apple cider vinegar, constantly stirring the nuts; You should obtain a homogeneous puree. Before going to bed, after a shower, apply a thick layer of this mixture on the papilloma, cover with cotton on top and leave it to act for approximately 1 hour. Then rinse your skin with water and lubricate with baby cream.
You will notice the first improvements after a week. But don't be upset, the process will be quick: in just 10-12 days, most papillomas will disappear. If this does not happen, stop the treatment as it is not suitable for you and choose another remedy. Admittedly, this is extremely rare.
Alcoholic tincture of walnuts.
If your papillomas are still in their infancy, you can act proactively and prevent them from growing. And here the nut, or rather the tincture made from it, will once again become your ally. It is prepared simply: chop 10 peeled walnuts, put them in a glass jar and pour half a glass of vodka.
It is necessary to infuse the nuts for at least a week and only in a cool, dark place. Be sure to shake the container with the tincture a couple of times a day. It can be strained before use. The treatment itself is even simpler than the preparation: it is necessary to lubricate the papillomas with cotton wool soaked in tincture five to six times a day. You will notice the results of your efforts in two weeks.
Treatment of papilloma with garlic.
The healing properties of garlic help people with various diseases, including the destruction of papillomas. But be careful: the effect of garlic juice is very strong: if it gets on healthy areas of the skin, allergic reactions are possible.
garlic juice
Peel a clove of garlic, cut it in half, squeeze it a little and rub the juice released well into each papilloma. The procedure should be performed two or three times a day, until the papillomas completely disappear. This usually happens in about two or three weeks. This remedy only helps if the papillomas have arisen relatively recently and have not yet reached a large size.
Garlic with honey
If pure garlic juice causes you too much discomfort, you can try replacing it with honey garlic puree. Please note that honey cannot be used if you are allergic to it. Replace it with sunflower oil.
To prepare this remedy, peel a few cloves of garlic (depending on the number and size of the papillomas), pass them through a garlic press and add a little honey or butter; You should obtain a dough with a creamy consistency. Twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, apply a thick layer of this mixture to the papillomas. Cover the top of the garlic mass with a gauze napkin and leave for about 15 minutes. Then rinse your skin with water and let it dry without cleaning.
The papillomas will begin to decrease in size on the second or third day. But do not stop treatment until the last papilloma disappears; this will take about 20 days. If the papillomas have not disappeared within this period, you can try to repeat the treatment once more, pausing for a week before doing so.
garlic ointment
It helps to get rid of even old papillomas. To prepare it, peel a clove of garlic, chop it and mix well with a teaspoon of baby cream. Apply a thick layer of ointment to each papilloma, place a layer of gauze and transparent film on top, secure with adhesive tape and leave for two hours.
There should not be any unpleasant sensations, at most a slight tingling sensation. If your skin is too sensitive, wash off the ointment immediately with clean, cold water. Do not use this product again.
If everything went well, continue the treatment: do the procedure twice a day for a week. Then take a three-day break and repeat the treatment.
Treatment of papillomas with celandine.
Celandine is an aggressive product that can damage healthy skin around papillomas. Therefore, apply products carefully and precisely.
celandine juice
Take the plant and rub each papilloma well with the juice that appears on the stem. The first week, clean them every three hours, in the second and third week - three times a day. In about a month, the neoplasms will disappear.
Tincture of celandine with alcohol.
Cut the celandine and place three tablespoons of the chopped plant in a glass container, pour half a glass of water and half a glass of vodka. Close the container tightly and store it in the refrigerator for five days. Don't forget to shake the medicine periodically during this time.
Twice a day, in the morning and in the evening, make compresses: soak a piece of cotton in the infusion, apply it to the papilloma, cover it with plastic wrap and secure it with a bandage or plaster. The duration of the compress is 15 minutes. Rinse papillomas with cold water, let the skin dry and lubricate with regular baby cream. The treatment should last three weeks.
celandine extract
Cut 150 grams of fresh celandine, place it in a small enameled container and pour a glass of boiling water. After the water has cooled to room temperature, bring the infusion to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until most of the water has evaporated; a quarter of the original volume should remain.
Cover the saucepan with a lid and wrap it in a towel, leave for 10 hours. Then strain the broth and squeeze out the celandine. Pour the resulting product into a glass container and store in the refrigerator. Every morning and evening, make a compress: soak gauze in the broth and apply it to the papilloma for 10 minutes. Treatment should be continued until the papillomas completely disappear.
Other recipes
People with allergies and those who cannot stand the smell of garlic can use other recipes; Their effectiveness is approximately the same.
egg white
The only thing you need is the white film left on the shell of the raw egg. Collect it on a cotton swab and carefully lubricate all papillomas. Do not wet the papillomas for about an hour and a half to two. Repeat this procedure twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. On average, the treatment of papillomas lasts about a month.
Ice cubes
Buy chaga, thread and celandine at the pharmacy. Place half a teaspoon of each plant in a thermos, pour a glass of boiling water and cover, let it rest for 8 hours.
Then strain the broth very well, pour into an ice bucket with ice and place in the freezer. Every night, apply a cube of the resulting herbal ice to each papilloma and leave until the ice completely melts.
Oils
Castor oil and tea tree oil help eliminate papillomas in a short time. To start, you should try castor oil, which is milder. Rub the oil on the papillomas two or three times a day; After three or four weeks they will begin to disappear.
If that doesn't help, start rubbing tea tree essential oil. Soak a cotton swab in the oil and very carefully, avoiding oil contact with healthy skin, lubricate the papillomas. Repeat this procedure once a day and in just two weeks the papillomas will disappear.
potato juice
Wash a small tuber well, peel it and grate it on a fine grater. Using cheesecloth, squeeze out the potato juice and drink it. Apply the pulp to the papilloma and cover the top with a plastic bag, secure it with an adhesive plaster.
aloe vera
The treatment will be effective only if the plant is more than five years old. Cut the sheet in half and apply the cut to the papilloma, secure with adhesive tape and leave for three hours. Carry out the procedure every day; In about a week you will see the result.
Banana peel
The treatment is ridiculously simple: clean the papilloma with a banana peel as often as possible. When you go to work, cut the banana peel into small pieces and place it in a small container. You will be able to periodically leave the office and clean the papillomas. The treatment lasts approximately two to three weeks.
eggshell powder
You will need two eggshells, an adhesive bandage and some medical cotton. Heat the oven to 250 degrees, place the shells on a baking sheet and place in the oven for about 30 minutes. Then, when the eggshells have cooled, grind them in a coffee grinder or mortar. Cut the cotton into small pieces and prepare a band-aid. Generously sprinkle each papilloma with powder, cover the top with cotton and secure with a plaster. Change the bandage every three days, in total you will have to use the compresses for two or three weeks. Store the eggshell powder in a glass or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.
Despite the abundance of popular recipes for papillomas, we recommend consulting a dermatologist, who will suggest a way to remove the tumors and prevent their reappearance.