Flat or juvenile warts are growths on the skin of a viral nature that are characteristic of children and teenagers. Their appearance is due to the failure of the immune system at a young age and the inability to resist certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). The disease is caused by HPV types 3, 5 and 10. Such viruses are quite common in nature and are transmitted by direct contact, especially in groups of children. The disease is manifested only by a violation of the immune status, and over time, warts can disappear on their own.
reasons
The appearance of flat warts is due to the penetration of the human papillomavirus types 3, 5 and 10 into the skin. The papilloma virus infects keratinocytes by passing through small cracks and cracks in the skin. They change the DNA of the cells and begin to intensively produce collagen, which requires the growth of the stratum corneum and the formation of warts.
The virus is transmitted through direct contact with infected people, children mainly develop after contact with other children in kindergarten or school, but adult carriers without symptoms of the disease can also be a source of the virus. Warts spread to the whole body during scratching or shaving.
Symptoms
When infected with a virus, flat, round or oval nodules up to 3 mm in diameter appear on the skin. Papules may coalesce to form polygonal eruptions. Usually, a maternal wart is formed first, from which younger daughters appear later. During scratching, the papules grow linearly due to the spread of the virus along the comb direction. The nodule can be one or more - it depends on the degree of body resistance. In color, the formations do not differ from healthy skin, but sometimes they acquire a yellowish or brown tint.
The surface of the rash is smooth and is not accompanied by itching, pain or burning. Papules are localized mainly on the skin of the hands or on the face - places of first contact with a viral particle. Although they can spread to other surfaces: to the forearms, the mucous membrane of the mouth or the red border of the lips.
diagnosis
It is enough to evaluate the specific clinical picture and conduct an examination. Identification of the virus using the polymerase chain reaction is rarely used.
With a large number of warts and the ineffectiveness of treatment, a complete examination of the body and the patient's immune status is performed. A common process often 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 alpha-2, 10% silver nitrate solution. Silver nitrate is not recommended for removing flat warts on the face.
- In rare cases, cryotherapy and laser removal are used.
When warts appear in children, in most cases the formations are simply traced, due to the high probability of self-healing.
Treatment with folk remedies
There are many effective methods of treating warts with folk remedies. They are based on the use of herbs and substances with keratolytic properties:
- celandine. The juice from the stems of this plant helps dissolve the top layer of warts. Nodules are lubricated with celandine juice several times a day until complete healing.
- Potato. Oatmeal taken from the top layer of the potato (just under the skin) is rubbed on the wart and covered with a bandage. The compress is left overnight. The procedure should be done every day until the papules disappear.
- Vinegar. Once a day, table vinegar is smeared until the surface of the formed skin area is completely healed.
- KalanchoeGruel from Kalanchoe leaves is applied to the papule, a bandage or gauze napkin is placed on top. Compress is left for several hours. The procedure should be done 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 prevent their appearance, you need to thoroughly wash your child's hands after visiting any public place and treat colds and other diseases that reduce immunity in time.
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