Papilloma is a benign epithelial tumor in the form of papillary growth of various colors (from white to dark brown), in a form reminiscent of cauliflower. Papillomas can be formed both on the skin and on external and internal mucous membranes. In most cases, these neoplasms are of a viral nature (the causative agent is human papillomavirus ).
Why are papillomas recommended to be removed?
In addition to a cosmetic defect, papillomas can cause functional disorders of organs on which they are localized (for example, disturbances of phonation and respiration when placed on the laryngeal mucosa), and also grow into surrounding tissues.
But the main danger of these tumors is that when they grow, they can turn into malignant neoplasms. It can also occur due to permanent injury to the papilloma (due to rubbing clothes and jewelry, depilation, etc.).
Even in the presence of a single papilloma that does not cause any special discomfort, it is recommended to undergo an examination with a dermatologist who will evaluate its nature and, if necessary, decide on the appointment of one of the methods of tumor removal. The most common way to get rid of papillomas is to remove them (cauterize) with liquid nitrogen .
To delete a papilloma necessarily follows, if it:
- causes pain and discomfort, clings to clothes;
- is in a prominent place and spoils the appearance;
- noticeably increases in size, changes shape or color;
- bleeds, inflames;
- quantitatively multiplies.
Treatment of papillomas with liquid nitrogen - cryo-removal
Liquid nitrogen from the papilloma has been used for a long time, and this method is one of the most effective and practically painless. The procedure is relatively simple, it does not require anesthesia.
Removal of papilloma with liquid nitrogen consists in a short-term exposure to low temperatures (-196 ° C). The pathological tissue is destroyed by instantaneous freezing. A patch of skin treated with liquid nitrogen loses sensitivity and becomes white. At the same time, only an unexpressed and quite tolerable feeling of cold, tingling or slight burning sensation is felt.
There are a number of techniques for cauterizing papillomas with liquid nitrogen, which differ in the way they are treated (an applicator treated with liquid nitrogen or a spray), the frequency and number of sessions, and the duration of the freeze. One procedure takes, as a rule, only a few minutes.
After the application of liquid nitrogen, the tissue is not rejected immediately, but remains in place for some time, thus fulfilling the role of a natural "bandage" and protecting from infection. The healing process proceeds without pain, gradually a healthy tissue forms, the scar does not remain.
Effects of papilloma removal with liquid nitrogen
After the procedure, the area of frost blushes and swells, and a few hours later a bubble with hemorrhagic or serous contents forms on this place. This bubble should be protected from getting wet and piercing, and also twice a day for a week
Contraindications when removing papillomas with nitrogen:
- pregnancy;
- acute inflammatory and infectious diseases;
- somatic diseases in the stage of decompensation;
- individual intolerance to cold procedures.