Preparations against warts must be purchased knowingly. The best solution is to consult a doctor, who will examine your condition for papillomas and prescribe the appropriate medication. Self-medication can worsen the situation and cause many side effects. In the treatment of warts, according to many, the most optimal is the effect of drugs. Therefore, we will consider some drugs and help you choose a drug for warts.
Drug release forms
With warts, most people prefer to treat them with over-the-counter products. However, the possibility of using traditional medicine should not be ruled out.
In fact, when it comes to the effectiveness of the effect on warts, traditional medicine can show no worse results than many pharmaceutical products. Traditional medicine removes the wart gradually and safely. However, for many it is the length of treatment that becomes the main reason to abandon traditional medicine and start drug treatment.
When you go to the pharmacy kiosk to buy medicine, you should know that there are many forms of drug release. Which drug you will take depends a lot on your doctor's findings and your financial capabilities.
There are the following forms of release of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of papillomas and warts:
- Solutions for papillomas and warts. Most often, these are cauterizing, keratolytic or mummifying drugs that have a devastating effect on the body of the papilloma. They must be used carefully without damaging healthy skin. Some over-the-counter wart solutions are available only by prescription or require professional use. That is, they are not used at home, and only a doctor applies the remedy.
- Ointment and cream. They have an oily base that allows the active ingredients to be gradually absorbed into the skin. They are second in popularity among pharmaceutical drugs against papillomas and warts after solutions. The objective disadvantage of creams and ointments is that after their use, the skin dries out for a long time and absorbs grease, which can leave marks on clothes.
- Pills. Doctors usually prescribe complex treatment for warts. Antiviral drugs and immunomodulators take the main place here. Some of them are sold in pill form. They can be used as an independent tool if you do not need to quickly get rid of papillomas.
- Gel. It is characterized by rapid action due to its composition and ability to absorb. Gels are not so often used, because their range in the fight against papillomas is insignificant. However, it has some advantages over an ointment or cream.
- Oil. Despite the greasy consistency, these drugs can have an aggressive effect. It does not include essential oils, which are often used to treat and remove papillomas.
- Freezing spray. The freezer is becoming more and more popular. Such funds replace a trip to the clinic for cryodestruction. Home refrigeration with liquid nitrogen does not require special skills. It is only necessary to strictly follow the instructions for use provided by the manufacturer.
- Patches against warts and papillomas. Their advantage is that they perform two functions at the same time. 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 to be changed, which simplifies the treatment process.
- Pencils. Intended for topical application on skin affected by warts. Pencils are easy to use, but they can harm healthy skin. Therefore, it is not recommended to apply the drug from the pencil on the skin near the papilloma.
The most popular tools
It is worth noting right away that treating warts at home is not recommended for children who do not have relevant experience or knowledge. If your child has warts, take them to the doctor first.
Children's bodies are able to quickly adapt and naturally resist the papilloma virus. This means that in most cases warts do not need to be treated. They are self-absorbed within 1-2 years after the appearance.
If the doctor deems it necessary, he will give the child antiviral drugs, local drugs that will speed up the healing process. In situations that require surgical intervention, the best solution will be radio wave excision, laser removal or professional cryodestruction.
If you encounter papillomas as an adult, you should not expect their spontaneous resorption. First try medical treatment for warts, and if that doesn't help, then you should go for removal.
How can warts be removed? We offer a list of some drugs that are popular and effective against the problem of the papilloma virus. However, in order to use any of them, you need to consult with specialists beforehand.
- A solution with a cauterizing effect, distinguished by an oily base and a rather pungent smell. However, the unpleasant smell can be tolerated, because the drug is very effective and can get rid of small papillomas literally in one use. Children's drug is contraindicated. Be sure to treat the skin around the neoplasm, on which the solution is applied, with any fatty cream or simple oil.
- Antiviral medicine for warts. The effectiveness of the drug is determined by the fact that it is based on synthesized interferon. It is a substance that our body produces to fight against pests, including the papilloma virus. By increasing the concentration of the protective protein interferon, it is possible to get rid of papillomas in a relatively short time. In addition, the product is safe for healthy skin. The course of treatment is selected individually, but should not exceed 30 days.
- The most popular, the most effective, and therefore the most popular tablets against warts. 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 month break and repeat the course to consolidate the result.
- Herbal remedy for papillomas, presented in the form of a gel. Its application allows us to improve the production of our body's natural protective protein interferon. Due to this, warts disappear within a week. The course of treatment lasts up to 10 days. The skin should be treated no more than 5 times a day. The gel is characterized by its composition, which allows the active substances to penetrate deep into the skin and negatively affect the root of the papilloma.
- Castor oil. A relatively cheap drug against papillomas, which works best in the fight against neoplasms on the hands. The oil is rubbed into the skin daily until the growths disappear completely. However, the treatment may last about a month.
- Iodine. Another cheap pharmacy drug that kills the wart helps it dry up and fall off. Iodine should be applied no more than 2-3 times a day, and the course should be continued for no longer than 10 days.
- A freeze-dried pharmacy spray supplied with applicators for product application and detailed instructions for use. Contraindicated in children under 4 years of age.
Under no circumstances should you self-treat papillomas and warts. Consult your doctor, who will provide specific and optimal recommendations regarding the choice of pharmaceutical preparations and drugs.