Papilloma is a viral disease, carriers of which counts from 60-70% of the world's population. Unfortunately, drugs for the treatment of this disease have not been invented, t.ch. external manifestations of human papillomavirus are treated. Papilloma is a benign formation consisting of connective tissues with vascular contents, and covered with epithelium. As a rule, papillomas appear on the skin of a person, less often on mucous membranes.
One of the most common methods of treatment is the removal of papillomas by electrocoagulation, in simple terms, cauterization of the papilloma with electric current. This procedure is carried out not only in hospitals, but also in cosmetology clinics and centers.
How does the procedure for removal of papillomas by electrocoagulation?
To remove papillomas, an apparatus is used which, with the aid of a current of varying intensity, heats a special nozzle attached to it to a predetermined temperature. This nozzle - rod is a point effect on the papilloma.
The temperature of the nozzle can be regulated, which is especially important for deep lesions of the skin. Also, with multiple skin lesions, electrocoagulation can occur with local anesthesia. The duration of the procedure is 10-15 minutes. It is possible to use an electrocoagulator to remove papillomas located on the genitals under general anesthesia.
Skin care after removal of papilloma by electrocoagulation
After electrocoagulation of the papilloma, a small scab forms in its place. It is treated with a solution of potassium permanganate. For 5-10 days, this place is not recommended to comb, to release from the crust, to try to make up with the help of creams or powder. Also within two or three weeks you will have to refrain from visiting the sauna, bath, solarium, beach. One or two times a day should be treated with a solution of manganese.
After the crust itself disappears, the skin on this place will be a pinkish color, which will eventually turn pale.
Advantages and contraindications of electrocoagulation
The undeniable advantage is that this
Do not resort to electrocoagulation with:
- oncological diseases;
- individual reaction to the drugs used during the procedure;
- herpes at the acute stage;
- somatic diseases;
- intolerance to electroprocedures.