Flat papillomas on the hands: symptoms and treatment

1. What do flat papillomas on the hands look like?
2. Reasons for appearance
3. Treatment methods
   1. Medicines
   2. Folk remedies
4. Removal of flat papillomas on the hands

Flat papillomas on the hands are benign growths caused by the activity of the papilloma virus in the body. They are not prone to malignancy, but can bring considerable psychological discomfort, as they act as an aesthetic defect. Most often they appear on the skin of children and adolescents, which is why they are otherwise called “juvenile warts.”

What do flat papillomas on the hands look like?

Photo of flat papillomas on the hands

A flat papilloma on the arm resembles a nodule that protrudes slightly above the rest of the surface of the epidermis. It has a flat, smooth top, round or irregular in shape, but with clearly defined edges.

In the area of ​​flat papilloma there are no processes of keratinization of the epidermis. Therefore, the surface of this new formation is smooth and can be shiny or slightly rough, without the formation of any additional growths. To the touch, these growths are dense and elastic.

As a rule, flat papillomas appear in groups of several neoplasms that do not merge together. Many such growths resemble a nettle burn in appearance. The skin becomes lumpy.

Note! Most often, such tumors affect the back of the hands.

Flat papillomas on the hands are painless, but can sometimes cause mild itching, especially if they have formed a group. They cause virtually no physical discomfort.

However, people often want to get rid of flat papillomas on the hands, since they can be a noticeable cosmetic defect, especially if there are a lot of them. Sometimes the neoplasms become traumatized, they become inflamed and suppuration may develop. In this case, treatment is mandatory.

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Causes of flat papillomas on the hands

The main reason for the appearance of flat papillomas on the hands, like any other papillomas and warts, is the activity of HPV in the body. So-called “juvenile warts,” which are essentially flat papillomas, are caused by papillomavirus types 14, 15 or 27.

It is worth remembering that the mere fact of a person being infected with the papilloma virus will not necessarily lead to the appearance of tumors on the body. Many people are carriers of HPV, but do not have manifestations in the form of growths on the epidermis.

Various factors can provoke papillomatosis. In young people, in whom such neoplasms predominantly occur, this is a hormonal change in the body, a decrease in both general and local immunity. Also, frequent colds and infectious diseases lead to the activation of HPV and the formation of growths on the body, including flat papillomas on the hands.

If there are microtraumas, cracks, scratches on the skin of the hands, then it is easier for the virus to penetrate the layers of the epidermis and gain a foothold there. Therefore, flat papillomas often appear in small wounds.

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Methods for treating flat papillomas on the hands

Most often, flat papillomas disappear on their own after several months or years. But in some cases, treatment of these tumors is required. The doctor may advise you to undergo a course of treatment if the growths begin to actively grow, ulcers or inflammation appear, or papillomas become uneven in color.

Medicines for the treatment of flat papillomas on the hands

The photo shows medications for the treatment of flat papillomas on the arm

Flat papillomas located on the hands can be affected by taking medications. The main reason for the activation of HPV is a decrease in immunity. Accordingly, if you strengthen the body’s protective function, you can achieve good therapeutic results. The virus will be suppressed, and the tumors will either go away on their own, or additional physical removal of the growths will be prescribed.

If you are wondering how to get rid of flat papillomas on your hands, pay attention to these immunostimulating drugs, such as Immunal (from 190 rubles), Polyoxidonium (from 760 rubles), as well as their analogues Viferon and Immunomax. Typically, these medications are prescribed after a full examination, which has shown a general decrease in the body's protective functions.

It is also common to treat flat papillomas with antiviral agents. Moreover, topical medications are more effective than oral ones. Oxolinic ointment (price - from 50 rubles) and Panavir-gel (from 150 rubles) have proven themselves well.

Widely used in the treatment of flat papillomas on the hands cauterizing and drying agents, such as salicylic, zinc ointment, as well as their analog Supercelandine (price - from 17 rubles).

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Folk remedies against flat papillomas on the hands

The photo shows how to cauterize flat papillomas on the hand with celandine

You can get rid of flat papillomas on your hands at home. However, it should be remembered that the skin of a child or teenager is still quite delicate and sensitive. Therefore, an allergic reaction may occur to some herbal remedies.

It is recommended to consult a doctor before starting such self-medication.

People use the following effective folk remedies against flat papillomas on the hands:

1. Sour apple juice. Only fresh juice from raw sour varieties is suitable for medicinal purposes. Every day you should lubricate the papilloma with fruit juice several times. This treatment should continue for at least 10 days.
2. Onion juice. Used in the same way as apple juice. You can treat the growths with plant juice or apply compresses from onion pulp. Also, onion plates can be soaked in vinegar for 2 hours, and then applied as a compress overnight to the affected areas of the skin.
3. Ammonia. Another folk remedy that will help remove flat papillomas on the hands if used regularly and for a long time. Lubricate the new growths several times a day with this product.
4. Celandine. Popular folk remedy. Only use a fresh plant that produces juice. This juice should be used to treat the growths several times a day until they dry out.
5. Garlic. It should be applied in cut slices or in the form of a paste to the papillomas. Read about contraindications to using garlic for papillomas.

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Removal of flat papillomas on the hands

There are several ways to effectively destroy flat tumors on the hands. The most appropriate one should be chosen by the attending physician.

Let's look at the main methods for removing flat papillomas on the hands:

1. Laser removal. A laser beam is used, which makes it possible to act precisely at a set depth of the epidermis in order to eliminate the growth, but to prevent excessive trauma to the skin. Also, in parallel, coagulation of blood vessels is carried out, which prevents bleeding and the spread of the pathogen. The price of laser removal of flat papillomas on the hands is 1000-2300 rubles in Russia and 280-450 hryvnia in Ukraine. Also suitable for removing flat papillomas on the face.
2. Radio wave destruction. Another gentle way to destroy flat papillomas. The most modern method, but also the most expensive to date. It acts precisely on the affected area, preventing the “capture” of neighboring areas. The radioknife does not provoke bleeding and rarely leads to the formation of scars. The cost of radio wave removal of growths on the hands is 1700-2800 rubles in Russia and 450-870 hryvnia in Ukraine.
3. Electrocoagulation. A method that involves exposing the skin to an electric current of a certain frequency. May lead to scarring. With electrocoagulation it is quite difficult to control the depth of impact. The cost of electrocoagulation is 1100-2300 rubles in Russia and 280-600 hryvnia in Ukraine.
4. Cryoremoval. This method involves the use of liquid nitrogen, which is sprayed directly onto the flat papilloma on the arm. In this case, as with electrocoagulation, it is quite difficult to control the depth of exposure. For this reason, scars often form after such treatment. The price of cryodestruction of papillomas is 600-1600 rubles in Russia and 260-450 hryvnia in Ukraine.
5. Removal with a scalpel. This is an outdated method of removing papillomas, but sometimes it is still used in inconspicuous places on the hands. Among the disadvantages of this method are the risk of bleeding, scar formation, painful procedure and prolonged skin regeneration. One of the advantages is low cost. The price of surgical removal of papillomas on the hands is 500-1500 rubles in Russia and 150-400 hryvnia in Ukraine.

Video on how to get rid of flat papillomas on the hands:

Photos of flat papillomas on the hands can be found on the Internet. However, it is not recommended to diagnose yourself. To establish the nature of the tumors, you should definitely consult a doctor and undergo diagnostics. Only after this can treatment begin on the recommendation of a specialist.

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