Is it possible to cauterize papillomas with iodine?

1. Description and composition of iodine
2. Beneficial features
3. Contraindications
4. How to cauterize papilloma with iodine
5. Reviews about iodine for papillomas

Iodine is a medicine that is intended for treating the skin, including for the purpose of cauterization and removal of papillomas. It is used in both official and folk medicine. You can cauterize papilloma with iodine at any age and, practically, in any place of formation.

Description and composition of iodine

In the photo there is iodine for cauterization of papillomas

Iodine is a chemical element designated by the symbol I. In its original form, under natural conditions, it looks like black crystals with a gray-violet sheen. It has a pungent, repulsive odor and a hard texture. It is found in algae, mainly in kelp, and in sea water. Its reserves are large in Japan and Chile. The substance is poorly soluble in water, but does not form a precipitate in alcohol.

It is a toxic compound, and therefore iodine for papillomas is used in a diluted state - in the form of a solution prepared from the active substance and additional substances, such as potassium iodide, purified water, ethyl alcohol. It usually contains at least 40% ethanol.

The prepared iodine solution has a liquid consistency, brown-brown color, and a strong odor. It is well absorbed into the skin for a long time and is difficult to wash off with water. The only effective way to remove the product from the body is to use undiluted alcohol.

Standard packaging is a glass bottle with darkened walls of 25, 50, 100 ml. Also on sale are 1 ml ampoules, plastic containers with a sprayer and felt-tip pens, which are most convenient to use. The classic concentration of the active substance is 5% and 10%.

The price of iodine for papillomas in pharmacies is low: in Russia it costs about 30 rubles, in Ukraine - about 10 hryvnia.

To buy iodine to remove papillomas, you do not need to go to the doctor for a prescription. It is sold freely, in cardboard packaging with instructions for use. It should be stored in it for 2-3 years from the date of production, depending on the manufacturer. In this case, it is necessary to avoid exposure to the composition of sunlight, as well as temperatures below 0°C and above 25°C. After the expiration date, the solution must not be used, otherwise it may harm your health.

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Useful properties of iodine for cauterization of papillomas

When using an iodine solution to remove papillomas at home, there is no pain, since it effectively cauterizes the growths. After its use, there are no scars left on the tissues, the skin looks aesthetically pleasing.

The product is an antiseptic, therefore it eliminates pathogens in specific areas of the body. This eliminates irritation, inflammation, and redness of the skin.

The effectiveness of using the solution in such formations is associated with its strong bactericidal, antiviral, absorbable, anti-inflammatory, anabolic, drying and regenerating properties.

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Contraindications to cauterization of papillomas with iodine

Since iodine contains alcohol and is a toxic agent, it should not be applied to healthy tissue surrounding the papilloma. This can cause peeling and desquamation of the epithelium, leading to minor burns.

It is not suitable for treating areas near the eyes and intimate places, otherwise burning and redness of the mucous membrane may occur.

You should not apply iodine solution to wet and dirty papillomas; this reduces its effectiveness, since moisture interferes with the absorption of the product by tissues. Therefore, only clean, dry formations need to be lubricated with the composition.

If you do not know whether it is possible to smear papillomas with iodine, then it is worth considering that this is not allowed in the following cases:

1. Malignancy of growths. If they consist of cancer cells, then this remedy can provoke their active division, which will lead to a sharp increase in formation and progression of the oncological disease.
2. Individual intolerance. In this case, after using iodine for papillomas, a person’s skin develops redness, inflammation, irritation, itching, and peeling. If such problems occur, it is necessary to immediately wash off the product and stop the course of its use.
3. Acne. This is an inflammatory skin disease in which it is affected by small or large ulcers, often with purulent contents inside. Most often it affects boys and girls during adolescence
4. Hives. This is a dermatological disease, the pathogenesis of which is an allergy to cold irritants, chemicals, exposure to sunlight and wearing synthetic clothing. It is indicated by red blisters that merge on the body into spots and cause itching. It is possible to cauterize papillomas with iodine only on healthy tissues, since its use can cause peeling of the skin due to its drying properties.
5. Diabetic trophic ulcers. As the name suggests, they are caused by diabetes due to high levels of glucose in the blood. In this case, the skin becomes rough to the touch and appearance, its turgor decreases, and cracks appear. To treat such ulcers, you should never use alcohol-containing products, which is iodine solution.

Iodine, absorbed through the skin and penetrating into the blood, can cause harm in hyperthyroidism, thyroid adenoma, and renal failure. Also, under no circumstances should it be used if there is an excess of this substance in the body, which is often observed during pregnancy.

It is also worth mentioning whether it is possible to cauterize papillomas with iodine when combined with other components. So, this can cause denaturation of the protein; moreover, its mixing with essential oils and white sedimentary mercury leads to the formation of a dangerous explosive mixture. Supplementing the composition with acidic, alkaline, and fatty components weakens the antiseptic effect of the solution on papillomas. The cauterizing properties are also reduced when iodine is diluted with mercazolyl and lithium.

Pregnant women, nursing mothers and infants should treat papillomas with iodine with caution to avoid allergies and intoxication of the body.

It is not recommended to lubricate bleeding and partially detached papilloma with iodine. In this case, it is better to use Levomekol ointment (price - 100 rubles or 40 UAH) and Chlorhexidine solution (price - 80 rubles or 35 UAH).

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How to cauterize papilloma with iodine?

The photo shows how to cauterize papillomas with iodine

Let us remind you once again that iodine should not get on healthy areas of the skin, otherwise you can burn them, which will most likely leave a scar.

It is necessary to take only the solution whose expiration date has not yet expired, and it cannot be preheated and does not need to be shaken.

To remove papillomas at home with iodine, you will need a cotton swab, greasy cream or Vaseline, and a bactericidal patch.

Here are detailed instructions for cauterizing papilloma with iodine:

1. Wipe the affected area with warm soapy water and pat dry with a clean towel.
2. Dip a cotton swab with a soft edge into the bottle with the solution and let the excess unabsorbed liquid drain back so as not to stain the skin.
3. Lubricate the tissues surrounding the formations with a rich cream or stick a patch on them. This way it will be possible to protect the skin from burns and avoid contamination, and if it occurs, it will be easier to wash off traces of the composition.
4. Gently, pointwise, without pressing too hard on the skin, lubricate the formation over the entire surface. You need to hold the cotton swab at a slight angle.
5. Do not wash off the product; it must be completely absorbed into the skin, which may take several days or weeks.
6. If you need to get rid of traces of the solution when removing papillomas at home with iodine, you will need any alcohol. Soak a cotton pad in it and wipe the skin thoroughly until the product is completely removed.

The cauterization procedure should be carried out 3-5 times a day; for it to help, you will need to take a two-week course. If after this time the papilloma cannot be removed, then you will need to take a break for 2-3 months and try to repeat the treatment again.

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Real reviews about iodine for papillomas

As they say in reviews of iodine for papillomas, it helps in 10-15 days. But not everyone finds the solution effective; there are also those whose formations, on the contrary, grow after using it. There may also be cases of changes in the color and structure of the growths. If such consequences occur, you should urgently consult a dermatologist to rule out dangerous pathologies.

Marina, 32 years old

Iodine is, of course, a necessary, useful and universal remedy that you should always have in your first aid kit. It is inexpensive, freely sold in pharmacies and does not require a doctor's prescription. But, unfortunately, it did not help me cope with papillomas, although I did not notice any harm. I lubricated the growth with it 3 times a day for 2 weeks, but did not see any results. At the same time, I had to walk around with a brown face, since the formation is located directly above the lip, in a visible place, where there is no way to disguise it. I had to remove the papilloma with a laser; this was recommended to me by a doctor who, by the way, advised me to use an iodine solution after surgery to restore the skin. I treated my face with it for about a week, there was no scar left, there were no side effects.

Victoria, 27 years old

I came across papillomas and warts not so long ago; they appeared in a visible place on my face. Naturally, I wanted to remove them as quickly as possible, since these formations spoiled my appearance. Nothing else came to my mind that was simpler, cheaper and more accessible than this remedy, so I bought several bottles of it, having first found out whether it was possible to cauterize papillomas with iodine. I soaked a cotton swab in the solution and cauterized the formations 5 times a day. In order not to burn healthy skin or stain it, I used Vaseline. At first there were slight discomforts, which went away on their own after about 3 days. The crust on the growths appeared after 2 weeks, and after another 7 days it disappeared along with the growth itself. Now in its place there is a faintly visible stain, but I think it should go away after some time. I think that it is important to make sure that the formation is of good quality and only then treat it with iodine.

Gregory, 30 years old

Today, many people are concerned about papillomas, since the virus that causes them affects both young and old, and children. So it didn’t pass me by; a year ago several rather large formations popped up on my body at once. In principle, there was no need to get rid of them if they didn’t get in the way under the armpit, when I raised or lowered my hand, I felt them very well. Therefore, I asked the doctor if it was possible to remove papillomas with the help of iodine, to which he answered positively. The reviews write that in order for it to help, you need to lubricate the growths for more than 2 weeks, I managed to remove them in 4 treatments. At first they became covered with a thick crust, then turned black and eventually fell off without pain. There is nothing left in their place, no traces. In the first days after this, I also smeared these areas with iodine solution, as it helps the skin regenerate. In a word, this is a cheap and useful tool that helps out in the most unexpected situations.

Vitaly, 26 years old

Since childhood, I have had many papillomas on my back, some of them hanging, which creates some inconvenience. A solution of iodine with the addition of alcohol and water helped me get rid of some of them. To do this, I had to lubricate the formations with it using an ear stick more than 3 times a day. After treating the growths, I left the product on the skin until completely absorbed, without washing anything off. Such procedures were carried out for 3 weeks, due to which the tissues became slightly dry and inflamed. Apparently, these are adverse reactions to the use of this composition. To get rid of them, after removing the formation, I had to lubricate the skin with soothing creams and ointments. All this time, the burning sensation and severe itching haunted me; I constantly wanted to scratch my skin. I can say that iodine in removing papillomas at home has proven to be effective, but at the same time harmful, and therefore it must be used very carefully.

Watch the video on how to remove papillomas with iodine:

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When papillomas appear, it is definitely worth remembering iodine and, if possible, trying to remove the formations with its help. If this option turns out to be unsuitable, you can always find other methods of eliminating growths.

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