It is necessary to acquire wart preparations with knowledge of the subject. The best solution is to consult a doctor who will examine your papilloma condition and prescribe the appropriate medications. Self-medication can lead to a worsening of the condition and cause a number of side effects. For the treatment of warts, exposure to the drug is considered by many to be optimal. Therefore, we will look at some drugs and help you choose drugs for warts.
Drug release forms
With warts, most people prefer to treat them with the help of drugstore products. However, the possibility of using traditional medicine should not be excluded.
In fact, in terms of the effectiveness of the impact on warts, traditional medicine is able to demonstrate results no worse than some pharmaceutical products. Traditional medicine removes warts gradually and safely. But for many, it is the length of treatment that becomes the main reason for abandoning traditional medicine in favor of drug therapy.
Going to the pharmacy kiosk to buy drugs, you should know that there are various forms for the release of drugs. Which drug you will use depends largely on the doctor's conclusions and your financial capabilities.
There are the following forms of release of medicinal products for the treatment of papillomas and warts:
- Solutions for papillomas and warts. For the most part, these are cauterizing, keratolytic or mummifying drugs that have a destructive effect on the body of the papilloma. They must be applied carefully, without affecting healthy skin. Some over-the-counter wart solutions are sold by prescription only or require professional application. That is, they are not used at home, but only a doctor applies the treatment.
- Ointment and cream. They have an oily base, which allows the active substances to be gradually absorbed into the skin. They are second in popularity among drug treatments for papillomas and warts after solutions. The objective disadvantage of creams and ointments is that after their application, the skin dries for a long time and absorbs fat, which can leave marks on clothes.
- Tablets. With warts, doctors usually prescribe complex treatment. The main place here is occupied by antiviral drugs and immunomodulators. Some of them are sold in the form of tablets. They can be used as an independent drug if there is no need to quickly get rid of papillomas.
- Gel. It is characterized by fast action due to its composition and its ability to be absorbed. Gels are not used so often, as their range in the fight against papillomas is insignificant. But it has some advantages over ointment or cream.
- Oil. Despite the oily consistency, these drugs can be characterized by an aggressive effect. These do not include essential oils, which are often used to treat and remove papillomas.
- Freeze spray. The freezer is becoming more and more popular. Such funds replace a trip to the clinic for cryodestruction. Freezing the house with liquid nitrogen does not require special skills. It is only necessary to strictly follow the instructions for use from the manufacturer.
- Plasters of warts and papillomas. Their advantage is that they perform two functions simultaneously. The impregnation of the patch has a destructive effect on the papilloma, and the patch itself closes the growth from external influences or possible accidental damage. And they rarely need changing, which simplifies the treatment process.
- Stroke. Designed for application to skin areas affected by warts. Pencils are easy to use, but potentially harmful to healthy skin. Therefore, it is not recommended to apply the drug from a pencil to the skin near the papilloma.
Popular remedies
It is immediately worth noting that the treatment of warts in children without the appropriate experience or knowledge at home is not recommended. If your child has warts, go to the doctor first.
Children's bodies are able to quickly adapt and resist the papilloma virus naturally. That is, in many cases warts do not need treatment. They are self-absorbed within 1-2 years after appearance.
If the doctor deems it necessary, he will prescribe antiviral agents for the child, local preparations to speed up the healing process. In situations that require surgery, radio wave excision, laser ablation or professional cryoablation will be the best solution.
If, as an adult, you are faced with papillomas, then you should not count on their self-absorption. First, try medical treatment for the warts and if it doesn't help, then you should resort to removal.
How can warts be removed? We offer a list of some drugs that are popular and effectively affect the problem of papilloma virus. But the use of any of them requires prior consultation with experts.
- A solution with a cauterizing effect, which is distinguished by an oily base and a rather strong smell. But an unpleasant smell can be tolerated, as the drug is extremely effective and is able to get rid of small papillomas literally in one application. Children's medicine is contraindicated. Be sure to treat the skin around the neoplasm to which the solution is applied with any fatty cream or simple oil.
- Antiviral drug for warts. The effectiveness of the drug is due to the fact that it is based on synthesized interferon. This is a substance that our body produces to fight parasites, including the papilloma virus. By increasing the concentration level of the protective interferon protein, it is possible to get rid of papillomas in a fairly short period of time. In addition, the product is safe for healthy skin. The course of treatment is prescribed individually, but should not exceed 30 days.
- The most popular, effective and therefore popular wart pills. The drug helps to increase the body's protective functions and restore the immune system. The course lasts 2 weeks, after which you need to take a break for a month and repeat the course again to consolidate the result.
- Herbal remedy for papillomas, presented in gel form. Its application allows us to improve the production of our body's natural protective interferon protein. Due to this, the warts disappear in a week. The course of treatment lasts up to 10 days. The skin should not be treated more than 5 times during the day. The gel is characterized by its composition, which allows the active substances to penetrate deep into the skin and directly negatively affect the root of the papilloma.
- Castor oil. A fairly inexpensive drug for papillomas, which is best shown in the fight against neoplasms on the hands. The oil is rubbed into the skin every day until the growths disappear completely. But the treatment can last about a month.
- Iodine. Another cheap pharmacy drug that destroys the wart, helps it dry up and fall off. Iodine should be applied no more than 2-3 times during the day and the course should be continued for no more than 10 days.
- Pharmacy freezing spray, which comes with an applicator to apply the product and detailed instructions for use. Not recommended for people under 4 years of age.
Under no circumstances should you self-treat papillomas and warts. Consult a doctor who will give specific and optimal recommendations for the selection of pharmaceutical preparations and drugs.