Features of the treatment of plantar papillomas

1. What is plantar papilloma
2. Reasons for appearance
3. Methods for treating splints on the foot
   1. Medicines
   2. Folk remedies
4. How to quickly remove a plantar wart

Plantar papilloma (lat. Verruca plantaris) is a specific dense growth on the foot or toes. Caused by the human papillomavirus, namely its 1st, 2nd, 4th, 27th and 57th subtypes. Refers to benign epithelial tumors. People often call it thorn.

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What is plantar papilloma?

Photo of plantar papilloma

The spine is a benign neoplasm on the sole and toes, the size of which is 3-10 mm. The shape of plantar papilloma is round or oval, the color is brownish or pinkish, with black or bloody spots (these are thrombosed capillaries). The growth may protrude 1-2 mm above the surface of the skin.

In the initial stages, a plantar wart appears alone (horny wart). If the virus activity is high, daughter neoplasms form nearby, creating entire areoles consisting of several spines - up to 10 pieces.

Despite the fact that 80% of plantar papillomas are localized on the human foot, spines can also appear on the hands, palms, mucous membranes, face, genitals and groin area.

At first, the patient feels slight discomfort at the site of wart formation. Then increasing itching appears, a small area of ​​the skin turns white, and one or more brownish-reddish dots appear in the middle of the neoplasm. At this stage, the body is still able to cope with plantar papilloma on its own. With good immunity, self-healing can occur within a period of 2 weeks to 1 year.

If the spine on the leg increases in diameter, it will not go away on its own, so you need to help the body cope with the disease.

First of all, plantar warts do not look very aesthetically pleasing. For adults, their presence serves as a refusal to issue a certificate for visiting the pool, and a child may be prohibited from attending a preschool institution, sports sections, developmental clubs, and children's centers.

Therefore, if you or your children are faced with this problem, study the causes of plantar papillomas so as not to increase the risk of them spreading throughout the body, and then start removing warts.

Causes of plantar papilloma

The cause of this skin formation is infection with the human papillomavirus. Usually it is in a dormant state and does not cause discomfort. However, there are a number of factors that contribute to the activation of HPV and its manifestation in the form of plantar papillomas.

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The formation of a spine on the leg provokes:

1. Decreased immunity. Vitamin deficiency, stress, bad habits, poor nutrition, poor environment - these and other factors mercilessly hit the human immune system, weakening the body's defenses. All degenerative processes are put into action, including the formation of plantar warts.
2. Visiting saunas, swimming pools, baths. These are the places where HPV infections most often occur. In addition, the growth of plantar papillomas is facilitated by a moist, warm environment, which is maintained in places of public hygiene. A person with a wart walks on the tile, followed by a healthy person with a cut, callus or foot rubbed by shoes, and infection is guaranteed.
3. Failure to comply with personal hygiene rules. This applies to late changes of socks, wearing someone else's shoes, and refusal to use soap when washing feet.
4. Contact with open ground. Here it is worth mentioning separately about summer residents. When constantly working on the ground, careful treatment of the feet is especially important. It is also necessary to work in shoes, and in case of wounds, abrasions and cuts, seal them and use socks.
5. Wearing uncomfortable shoes. Compression and rubbing do not have the best effect on the condition of the feet, provoking the development of plantar papillomas.
6. Excessive sweating or dry feet. In the first case, the number of harmful bacteria that contribute to the growth of warts increases, in the second, the structure of the epithelium is disrupted, due to breaks in which they sprout.
7. Foot deformity. People with flat feet, club feet, deforming osteoarthritis, and arthritis are at risk.
8. Poor circulation in the extremities. This includes diseases with trophic problems such as varicose veins, diabetes, and atherosclerosis.

Methods for treating splints on the foot

If you suspect you have a thorn, you should immediately consult a doctor for a diagnosis. A dermatologist treats plantar papillomas. He will conduct a dermatoscopy - a study in which the nature of the wart is determined under a microscope. If the doctor has doubts about its benignity, a consultation with an oncologist may be necessary. If there is no doubt and you have plantar papilloma, it is also necessary to conduct an ultrasound examination to determine the depth of the spine. The whole insidiousness of the growth is that, unlike its “relatives,” it grows not outward, but inward, deep into the tissues. The type of treatment for a plantar wart and whether a person can cope with the problem on his own or will need the help of specialists depends on the degree of germination.

1. Read how to remove a wart: traditional treatment methods

Treatment of plantar warts with medications

Conservative treatment of plantar papillomas is a complex and lengthy process. However, it is especially relevant if the wart has just appeared.

The following medications will help:

1. Solcoderm. The most effective remedy for the treatment of spines on the foot. The essence of its use is to burn out the tumor with a chemical component. After using it, it is necessary to disinfect the affected area with alcohol at least 2-3 times a day until the wound heals. In case of deep penetration of the papilloma root, repeated treatment may be required, but not earlier than after 4 weeks. The price of Solkoderma is 450-550 rubles in Russia (470 hryvnia in Ukraine) for 1 ampoule. There are no analogues. Read the contraindications for Solcoderm before using it.
2. Collomak. Quite an effective remedy. The wart is steamed, the keratinized part is cleaned off with pumice. In the photo of plantar papilloma, it looks like a whitish ridge around the growth. A couple of drops of the drug are applied to the lesion. It is important to prevent the product from coming into contact with healthy areas. After the skin becomes pale, the wound is sealed. Such treatments are carried out 1-2 times a day until the spine is excised. Duration of treatment — from 7 days to a month. The price of Collomak is 350 rubles in Russia (295 hryvnia in Ukraine) for a 10 ml package. Analogues - Hemosol, Kerasal, Duofilm (read contraindications of Duofilm).
3. Vartox. Keratolytic skin softening agent. Cream with an average degree of effectiveness. The keratinized skin is cut off from the wart, and a tight bandage with a small amount of product is applied to the area. After a day, the bandage is removed, the softened skin on the plantar papilloma is cleaned off with pumice, and the procedure is repeated. This is done up to 5-7 times until the thorn goes away. The price of Vartrox cream is 200 rubles in Russia (145 hryvnia in Ukraine) for a 20 ml tube. Analogues - Balzamed, Foretal, Uroderm. Read the instructions for using Vartox for spines.
4. Super clean. Despite the name, this product does not contain celandine, but consists of strong alkalis, the purpose of which is — chemically burn out plantar papilloma. One drop of it should be applied to the wart once a day for 2-3 days. The resulting wound should be treated with alcohol until healing. If after 7-10 days the growth is still visible, it is worth repeating the procedure. No more than 3 courses. The price of Superclean is 35-40 rubles in Russia (from 19 hryvnia in Ukraine) for 1 ampoule. Analogues - Maxivart, Stefalin. Read about the results of using Super Clean for papillomas and warts.
5. Verrucacid. A product with good effectiveness. A day before use, you need to cover the spine on your foot with a patch containing any softening agent. After 24 hours, the papilloma should be cut off, the area of ​​skin should be washed and wiped dry. Apply 1 drop of solution to the plantar wart. Let it dry on its own. Repeat this 5-7 times depending on the size of the formation. If necessary, repeat after a week. The price of Verrukatsid is 200 rubles in Russia (226 hryvnia in Ukraine) per 100 ml of solution. Analogues - Wartner, Papillek, Papiluks.
6. Lapis. The product is weakly effective, but helps remove plantar warts in the initial stages of growth formation. It is a pencil that must be moistened with water before use. It is recommended to treat the spine several times a day, afterwards covering it with a band-aid. Usage period: up to 1 month. The price of Lyapis is 200 rubles in Russia (75 hryvnia in Ukraine) per pencil. There are no analogues.

Folk remedies for the treatment of plantar warts

For a long time, our grandmothers struggled with skin growths on their legs with their own folk methods. To get rid of HPV and its manifestations, garlic and celandine were often used. Therefore, it is not surprising that they top the list of recipes.

Home methods for treating plantar papillomas:

1. Garlic. Steam the spine, cut it off, and dry the leg. Cut a thin slice of garlic, apply it to the affected area and secure with a band-aid. Remove in the morning. Repeat again the next night. Do this until the wart goes away. The duration of treatment is from 2 weeks to 2 months.
2. Celandine. Every day before going to bed, treat the cut spine with celandine juice. Treatment period is up to 1 month.
3. Horseradish. Grate the root and apply the wet pulp to the spine. Wrap it with a bandage. The procedure should be done at night until the plantar papilloma completely disappears.
4. Nettle. Young leaves are finely chopped and applied to the spine. Cover the top with a burdock leaf. The manipulation is also carried out at night until complete recovery.
5. Potato. To treat plantar warts, a paste of grated raw potatoes is fixed with a tight bandage. Keep for 1 hour, repeat 2 times a day until HPV is cured.

How to quickly remove a plantar wart in the hospital?

The photo shows the process of removing the spine

The instrumental method of dealing with spines on the legs includes several types of influence. All of them are used by doctors, and some even require hospitalization for several days in a hospital.

The most popular and effective ways to combat plantar papillomas:

1. Electrocoagulation. Electric current is used to remove unwanted growths. A long course of treatment is required. The procedure is effective in the early stages of the disease. The price of electrocoagulation for plantar wart removal is from 50 rubles in Russia (from 50 hryvnia in Ukraine) for 1 procedure.
2. Laser removal. It involves excision of papilloma using a minimally invasive laser. Treatment is carried out in 1 session, complete recovery occurs in 10-14 days. The work is very delicate and highly effective. However, after removal of the spine, a short but unpleasant pain syndrome may occur. The price of laser removal of spines is 1,500 rubles in Russia (500 hryvnia in Ukraine).
3. Cryodestruction. Freezing of liquid nitrogen vapor formation is used. This method allows you to achieve good results in the fight against manifestations of the human papillomavirus. The procedure is quick and painless. Several sessions may be needed. The price of cryodestruction is 1000 rubles in Russia (250 hryvnia in Ukraine).
4. Radio wave excision. Plantar papilloma is removed by exposing soft tissue to radiofrequency waves. The method has proven itself well. Several sessions are often needed for complete recovery. The price of radio wave excision of warts is from 100 rubles in Russia (150 hryvnia in Ukraine) for 1 procedure.
5. Surgical removal. This method of removing spines is considered the most effective, but also the most traumatic. Although it is performed under local anesthesia, it requires hospitalization, observation and regular dressing changes. It is resorted to if it is not possible to use one of the above for the treatment of plantar papillomas, and also if they did not produce results. The price of surgical removal is up to 16,000 rubles in Russia (up to 5,000 hryvnia in Ukraine).

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Whatever method of treating spines you prefer - conservative, instrumental or folk - it’s up to you to decide. But we can say with absolute certainty that it is impossible not to treat this disease at all. The tricky thing is that, like any benign tumor, plantar papilloma can degenerate into malignant.