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Papilloma is a benign formation, the growth of which is caused by the human papillomavirus. In most cases, it occurs against the background of chronic pathologies or weakened immunity. Formations make adjustments not only to the appearance of the patient, but can also affect health. They aggravate breathing, cause discomfort and provoke the development of diseases. To remove papillomas, radio wave surgery is used. What you need to know about the method, what is it based on and what are the consequences of the intervention?
What you need to know about papilloma?
Papilloma is the collective name for benign tumor-like formations on the skin. The disease is viral in nature and develops under the influence of human papillomavirus. Pathology is both congenital and acquired. The virus can enter the body with a weakened immune system or against the background of chronic inflammatory processes.
It is impossible to neutralize papilloma by medication. It must be removed by surgical, cryosurgical or radio wave methods.
What does education look like? Papilloma – a small bulge above the surface of the skin. Most often attached to the epithelium with a thin stem, less often with a wide base. The formation is based on squamous or transitional epithelium. It provides a dense, pliable structure and an uneven outer surface.
The shade of formations varies from white to rich brown. Most papillomas are miniature, and their size does not exceed 1-2 centimeters. At times, the formation grows, resembling a cock’s comb or cauliflower in structure.
How is a papilloma different from a wart? These are benign tumors caused by papillomavirus. Papilloma implies many skin outgrowths of infectious etiology.
A wart is a narrower concept that indicates specific formations caused by a specific type of virus. It is important to consider that the papillomavirus family includes 25 species, 5 genera and more than 170 strains.
The virus can affect any part of the body – eyelids, feet, mammary glands in women, neck. Papillomas in these areas are especially noticeable and can seriously affect the aesthetic perception of a person.
The mucous membranes (nose, oral cavity, bladder, paranasal sinuses, vocal cords, etc.) are also at risk. Formations in visible areas of the body do not affect the general state of health.
They can provoke itching, discomfort, or worries about appearance. All these symptoms can be easily eliminated with the help of surgery. The case with tumors on the mucous membranes is different.
Masses in the larynx can cause problems with the voice or respiratory system, and papillomas of the bladder lead to hematuria.
If you notice a papilloma on your body or feel discomfort on the mucous membranes, consult a dermatologist. The doctor will conduct an external examination, determine the type of education and select the best method of therapy. The main thing – do not self-medicate, so as not to aggravate the situation.
General characteristics of radio wave surgery
Radio wave surgery is one of the methods used in medical practice. It is based on the interaction of electromagnetic waves and cells of the human body. With radio wave intervention, there is no blood loss or infection, and the rehabilitation period is reduced to a minimum (in comparison with the surgical method). How is this possible?
Manipulations are performed using a radio knife. It acts on the skin with high-frequency electromagnetic waves (3,8 MHz). As soon as the wave reaches the cell, the intracellular and extracellular fluid begins to evaporate.
The process takes place in absolutely all cells to which the radioknife is directed. Evaporation leads to cell death, and hence the removal of education. There is no direct contact between the instrument and the skin. Destruction occurs at the cellular level, which ensures safety, relative painlessness and effectiveness of the procedure.
The doctor independently controls the depth and area of exposure, which is especially important when removing papillomas from open areas of the body.
Radio wave intervention is contraindicated in malignant processes in the body.
Additionally, doctors identify several conditions that can affect the result of the operation:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- active form of chronic diseases;
- wearing a pacemaker;
- menstruation in women.
The expediency of removal is determined by the doctor.
Complications and side effects after the intervention are rare. They are possible only in two cases – the incompetence of the doctor or the lack of proper wound care on the part of the patient. The advantages of the radio wave method cover the possible risks and disadvantages, the main thing is to find a qualified doctor and take a responsible approach to the therapeutic course.
How exactly is papilloma removal performed?
Before the procedure, you must visit a dermatologist. This is a mandatory requirement that cannot be ignored. The initial consultation is fast. The doctor examines the skin, finds out complaints, excludes contraindications. If all the points are in perfect order, and the patient wants to get rid of the papilloma as soon as possible, the procedure can be carried out immediately after admission.
How is the removal going? The patient is placed on the couch and asked to sit comfortably. The doctor then administers a personalized pain reliever.
This may be a topical cream, an injection under the base of the papilloma, or irrigation of the intervention area with a special spray. As soon as the painkiller takes effect, the doctor proceeds to the excision. The procedure itself lasts from 10 to 30 minutes and depends on the specifics of the formation, its size / structure and other things. The doctor selects the desired distance, intensity, depth of the wave, after which he acts on the tumor until it is completely excised.
Rules for skin care after the intervention
A small crust forms at the site of the papilloma. This is a normal reaction of the body to intervention. The crust acts as a kind of protection for the vulnerable skin, so it is forbidden to remove it yourself (it is fraught with infection and bleeding). After 7-10 days, the compacted formation will go away on its own.
After the procedure, the dermatologist informs the patient about the possible risks and rules for caring for the affected area. The first 7 days it is forbidden to wet the wound, to influence it with cosmetic and antiseptic agents.
But this does not negate the general hygiene of the body and surrounding tissues. The main thing is to be careful and prudent. The wound should be treated daily with antiseptic and regenerating agents. Names of drugs, their concentration, duration of treatment are selected by a dermatologist for each individual case.
The patient should avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays. 60 minutes before leaving the house, apply sunscreen or cover the wound with clothing made from natural fabrics (it protects from the sun, does not irritate or injure the skin). The sun’s rays can aggravate the healing process, as well as cause pigmentation or scarring.
On average, after 10 days, the skin is completely restored, redness / swelling subsides, leaving no trace after radio wave intervention. The main thing is not to self-medicate, but to strictly follow the instructions of the dermatologist.