Flat or young warts are growths on the skin of a viral nature, characteristic of children and youth. Their appearance is due to the failure of the immune system at an early age and the inability to resist certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). This disease HPVCaused by types 3, 5 and 10. Viruses of this type are quite common in nature and are transmitted mainly by direct contact in children's groups. The disease manifests itself only with a violation of the immune status, and over timeWith, warts may disappear on their own.
reason
The appearance of flat warts is caused by the penetration of human papillomavirus types 3, 5 and 10 into the skin. The papillomavirus enters through small cracks and crevices in the skin and infects keratinocytes. It alters the DNA of the cells. and they begin to intensively produce collagen, which entails the growth of the stratum corneum and the formation of warts.
The virus is spread through direct contact with infected people, children mainly develop after contact with other children in kindergarten or school, but adult carriers who have no symptoms of illness can also become a source of the virusWarts spread all over the body on scratching or shaving.
Symptoms
When infected with the virus, flat, round or oval nodules up to 3 mm in diameter appear on the skin. Papules can merge with each other, forming polygonal eruptions. Often, at first, a maternal wart is formed, around which small, daughter appear. When scratching, papules grow linearly due to the spread of the virus in the direction of the comb. Nodules can be one or several - it depends on the degree of resistance of the body. In color, the formations do not differ from healthy skin, but sometimes they acquire a yellowish or brownish tint.
The surface of the rash is smooth and is not accompanied by itching, pain or burning. Papules are mainly localized on the skin of the hands or face - the places of first contact with the viral mite. Although they can spread to other surfaces: Forearm, the mucous membrane of the mouth, or up to the red border of the lips.
diagnosis
It is enough to assess the specific clinical picture and conduct an examination. Rarely resort to the identification of viruses using polymerase chain reaction.
With a large number of warts and the ineffectiveness of treatment, a thorough examination of the body and the patient's immune status is warranted. A general procedure usually indicates more serious health problems.
How to get rid of flat warts?
- Strengthening the immune system with a drug with an anthelmintic effect.
- Keratolytic and antiviral agents are also used: 5% salicylic-resorcinol ointment, oxolinic ointment, ointment or cream with interferon alfa-2, 10% silver nitrate solution. Silver nitrate not recommended for removal of flat warts on the faceIs given.
- In rare cases, cryotherapy and laser removal are used.
When warts appear in children, in most cases the formations are monitored only because of the high possibility of self-healing.
treatment with folk remedies
There are several effective methods of treating warts with folk remedies. They are based on the use of plants and substances with keratolytic properties:
- Celandine. The sap of the stems of this plant helps to dissolve the upper layer of the wart. The nodules are lubricated with the juice of celandine several times a day until complete recovery.
- Potatoes. Ghee is applied to the wart from the top layer of the potato (just under the skin), and the top is covered with a bandage. The compress is left overnight. The procedure should be done every other day untilSo that the papules do not disappear.
- Vinegar. Once a day, table vinegar is smeared along the surface of the generated skin area until it is completely healed.
- Kalanchoe. Gruel from Kalanchoe leaves is applied to the papule, a bandage or gauze napkin is placed on top. The compress is left for several hours. The procedure should be carried out daily.
forecast and results
The prognosis for the appearance of juvenile warts is favorable. The formations do not undergo malignancy and quickly disappear with the normalization of immunity.
To avoid their presence, you should wash your child's hands thoroughly after visiting any public place and treat colds and other diseases that lower immunity in time.
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