Spines are one of the varieties of warts that usually appear on the soles or palms of the hands. This is a very painful formation , causing acute pain under mechanical stress (for example, when walking).
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Externally, the spine has the appearance of a compacted whitish papilla, rising above the surface of the skin ( at the beginning of the disease ).
Subsequently - a formation that increases in width and depth over time (from 1 month to 2-3 years), with an uneven, bumpy surface, black dots inside.
When pressed , painful sensations occur, periodically itching.
When opened independently, they bleed heavily.
Where does the thorn come from and why is it dangerous?
Thorn is the popular name for warts. This is a viral skin disease that is accompanied by unpleasant sensations when in contact with shoes and pain when pressed. Outwardly, it resembles corns, certain growths on the skin, characteristic of which is a crater-shaped appearance.
The virus is transmitted mainly through sexual and household contacts. Also, scientists claim that the papilloma virus is present in the body of every person, and in stressful situations or decreased immunity, it is “activated”, thus appearing on the surface of the skin.
Shipitsa
To avoid the development and activation of the virus, it is not recommended:
- Wear shoes that are too narrow or uncomfortable
- Avoid excessive sweating of the palms and feet
- Thoroughly disinfect wounds or cuts
- Avoid stressful situations
- Affects a significant decrease in immunity
The spine is considered a harmless (benign) neoplasm, but it has the ability to become malignant. If the growth increases, it is worth contacting a specialist and having histology done. It can grow to large proportions and is accompanied by terrible pain and discomfort.
Reasons for appearance
As mentioned above, the main cause of warts is the human papillomavirus (HPV). The presence of HPV in the body is quite common. But the mere fact of the presence of a virus does not necessarily mean the appearance of papillomas.
Predisposing factors are:
- Poor foot hygiene
- Sweaty feet
- Skin trauma - abrasions, microcracks
- High virus activity
- Certain types of virus
- Decreased antiviral immunity
- Some common diseases that reduce the trophism (nutrition) of the skin of the foot are diabetes mellitus, polyneuropathy, arterial atherosclerosis
There are many types of human papillomavirus. Some of its varieties can cause the development of malignant tumors. The virus that causes plantar warts is not one of them. Spines never become malignant, but can cause other inconveniences - pain, cosmetic defects.
What and how can you treat the spine, which doctor should you contact?
In order to get rid of unpleasant calluses, you need to completely destroy it, this is done by a dermatologist. It is worth contacting a specialist immediately with the first manifestations of a viral disease. Although the spine is considered not dangerous, the consequences of the disease can be disastrous if you do not attach importance to it.
The main medical methods to combat thorn are:
- Excision with a scalpel. Used in the treatment of large warts. Not the most reliable, because... a relapse of the virus is possible. It may also leave a scar.
- Laser spine removal. A more reliable option, for small warts, high temperature does not leave a single chance for the virus to reappear.
- Electrocoagulation. This is a method of burning out surface growths with current. The virus does not spread after the procedure
- Cryodestruction. Characterized by freezing with liquid nitrogen. The procedure is painful. Afterwards, there is a slight redness, but over time it disappears
Removal of spines in Krasnoyarsk
Effective removal of spines in Krasnoyarsk is offered by the OK Laser Cosmetology Center.
The Center’s specialists are required to conduct a preliminary consultation and diagnosis with a dermatoscope in order to determine the nature of the tumor and the possibility of its safe removal.
The removal of spines is carried out in the following ways:
- cryodestruction (removal of the spine with nitrogen);
- plasters and ointments with a keratolytic effect followed by grinding with a milling cutter;
- laser treatment (the most modern and effective method);
- immunocorrective therapy - the introduction of antiviral homeopathic drugs directly under the spine with a thin needle or intramuscularly.
As already mentioned, the most modern (effective, fast and safe) method is laser treatment of spines .
How to remove a thorn on a foot, hand, or sole at home with vinegar: recipe for use
There are a huge number of expensive operations to remove warts and its derivatives. Medical methods for solving the disease are mainly used in critical cases. If the problem just begins to manifest itself, you should immediately use methods to destroy the virus at home. One of the most effective remedies that provides powerful resistance to unfavorable growths is vinegar.
Vinegar to the rescue
The method, although effective, is often accompanied by burning and discomfort.
- To get the desired result, you need to mix 3-4 drops of vinegar with a tablespoon of flour.
- The skin around the injury should be covered with a bandage, and the mixture should be applied to the wart and bandaged.
- This bandage needs to be changed every 2 days, and in just a week you will get rid of the infection
Verrucacid
Cauterizing pharmaceutical preparations are considered very effective medicines for spines. One of them is Verrukacid solution. It is used only externally and has pronounced necrotizing properties.
The drug contains two active substances - metacresol and phenol. They are poisonous. By destroying abnormal cells of the spine, part of the solution is absorbed into the blood and has a detrimental effect on the nervous system. Using the drug strictly in accordance with the instructions will help reduce its toxic effect.
To quickly and effectively remove a spine using Verrucacid solution you must:
- Pre-soften the skin growth. To do this, it is recommended to stick the Salipod keratolytic patch on the wart a day before the planned procedure or apply Vartox cream;
- Prepare the tumor for the procedure. To do this, the keratinized layers are cut off as much as possible with nail scissors, the problem area is washed with soap and water, and wiped thoroughly;
- Immediately before treatment, coat the tissue around the spine with zinc paste. This will help avoid skin damage if the cauterizing solution gets on healthy areas of the epidermis;
- Moisten the applicator on the cap in the solution, remove excess liquid;
- Apply a drop of cauterizing agent directly to the skin lesion;
- Wait a few minutes until the preparation dries, repeat the manipulations;
- Depending on the size of the growth, perform up to seven treatments in a row, taking pauses;
- After the last drop of the drug has dried, wipe off the zinc paste with cotton wool.
About ten minutes after the end of the procedure, a slight burning sensation will be felt, and the skin will acquire a reddish tint. This is considered an indicator of the correctness and effectiveness of the procedure performed.
Verrukacid is an improved version of its almost complete analogue, Feresol. However, unlike its predecessor, it has a lower concentration of active substances. This reduces the intensity of burns and minimizes the likelihood of scars appearing on the treated areas of the skin.
How to remove spine with celandine: recipe for use
Thanks to celandine, the spine can be removed in about one month. This is a gentle method, and also quite cheap. Celandine juice works without any discomfort or burning. By the way, celandine is often used for antifungal agents.
- Before the procedure, it is worth steaming the damaged area of the body, or better yet, cutting off the growth with a sterile instrument. Thus, the treatment proceeds much better and becomes more fleeting
- Next, you just need to drip or lubricate the wound with celandine juice, as often as possible per day
Plantar wart removal price
The cost of removing plantar warts in Moscow can vary and reach several thousand rubles.
Before removing the spine, you need to clarify the cost of the manipulation. Many clinics indicate a low cost in their price list. Most often, this means that the true price is veiled and at the appointment it turns out that you need to pay extra for anesthesia, bandaging, etc.
In our clinic, the price list indicates the full price of the intervention, i.e. no additional payments will be required.
How to remove a thorn with propolis?
Spine is a viral skin disease that is accompanied by unpleasant sensations and pain when pressed. Dealing with derivatives of warts is a rather difficult and lengthy process, but you can get rid of the disease with the help of traditional medicine.
Using propolis
An excellent, fast-acting remedy that many praise and recommend is propolis:
- First you need to steam the keratinized area and carefully cut it off with sterile scissors.
- Then, knead a small piece of propolis and apply it to the indentation. Cover with a bandage overnight
- This substance is quite effective, so several procedures will be enough to solve the problem.
Symptoms
If you suspect the appearance of a neoplasm, you should not only know what a plantar wart looks like in the photo, but also remember that the disease has characteristic symptoms:
- noticeable itching at the site of formation;
- the size of warts ranges from a few millimeters to 2 centimeters;
- unlike calluses, a wart is painful;
- bleeding when damaged;
- pain when walking.
If you experience similar symptoms, consult your doctor
. It is easier to prevent a disease than to deal with the consequences.
How to remove a thorn with hydrogen peroxide?
Hydrogen peroxide is an excellent antibacterial agent and is widely used in medicine:
- In the fight against nodules, peroxide is also a fairly popular solution. There is no special recipe, you just need to clean the location and apply this solution several times a day, one drop at a time.
- Another way is to moisten the damaged area with a swab containing hydrogen peroxide.
Peroxide from the thorn
This method is not the most effective and fast, but quite gentle, and is suitable even for babies. The main thing is to make sure before use that the product will not cause an allergic reaction. To do this, you should drop a drop on an undamaged area of skin, mainly on the back of the hand, and observe the reaction. If there is no irritation or redness, feel free to use peroxide against the spine.
CryoPharma
Freezing pharmaceutical preparations help get rid of the spikes. CryoPharma is the most popular among them. The refrigerants contained in it destroy the structure of the abnormal growth. This causes the death of the treated tissues and leads to the disappearance of the problematic formation.
The drug CryoFarama has many advantages. Chief among them are:
- Simplicity and speed of use;
- Affordability;
- Minimum age restrictions (allowed for use by everyone except children under four years old).
However, the medication also has a number of disadvantages:
- Exceeding the exposure time may lead to scarring at the treatment site;
- Gentle freezing may not kill the virus itself, hidden in the layers of the epidermis. Because of this, a new growth or even a conglomerate of them may appear in place of the removed spine.
Treatment of a problem area on the foot takes 40 seconds. The time must be kept very precisely. This is especially noted in the instructions for the drug.
Exposure to refrigerants is carried out using an applicator sold along with the drug. It is applied to the spine and held for the specified time. A tingling or burning sensation may be felt during treatment. The skin color should turn white.
After some time, the tubercle turns red. A blister forms above it, protecting the process of formation of new healthy skin.
After two weeks the spine disappears. If this does not happen, then the problem area should be re-treated.
To remove the same spine, CryoPharm is allowed to be used no more than three times. The break between treatments should be fourteen days.
Twelve applicators are included with the can. One package of the drug is enough to remove seven growths.
How to remove the thorn with garlic?
Garlic is known to have a wonderful antiviral agent. That is why it is an excellent assistant for treating warts at home.
Garlic to the rescue
There are several ways to use garlic against condylomas:
- Peel and rinse a clove of garlic well, cut it into thin slices. Apply to the affected area and cover with a band-aid, just for a few hours. This procedure should be carried out no more than 3 weeks.
- Cut the peeled clove of garlic in half and rub the side of the cut onto the wart 5-6 times a day. Repeat the procedure until the papilloma completely disappears.
- Chop 4-5 cloves of garlic, pour 200 ml of boiling water, wrap it in a warm towel, let it brew for 1 hour. Next, lubricate the warts with this infusion 3-4 times a day.
Preventive measures
To avoid the appearance of spines on the foot, it is necessary to follow the rules of prevention. They are to:
- Prevent the occurrence of calluses and corns, promptly heal wounds and scratches on the feet.
- Avoid dry skin: regularly use moisturizing cosmetics, prepare soothing herbal foot baths, exfoliate your feet once a week.
- Avoid unprotected sex.
- Strictly observe the rules of personal hygiene: wash your hands regularly, take a shower daily, and in hot weather increase the number of water treatments.
- Eliminate excessive sweating of the extremities.
- Visit public bathrooms, showers, saunas and swimming pools only in rubber slippers.
- Do not use other people's bath towels, shoes, or clothes.
- Do not wear tight shoes made of non-natural materials or synthetic socks.
- Start treatment of hidden pathologies (diabetes, etc.) in a timely manner.
- Lead a healthy lifestyle: give up alcohol and smoking, exercise, exercise, walk in the fresh air, eat natural foods.
- Prevent vitamin deficiencies, take vitamin complexes in the autumn-winter period as recommended by a doctor.
The formation of spines is associated with the entry of the papilloma virus into the blood, so treatment should be aimed at eliminating the original source of the disease. You should not self-medicate: only your doctor can correctly prescribe therapy in this case and tell you how to get rid of heel thorns forever.
How to remove the spine with iodine?
Iodine is an excellent antimicrobial agent and also has cauterizing properties, thus highly recommended against warts and papillomas.
- Since the liquid is quickly absorbed by the skin, for a quick recovery, it is worth smearing the problem area at least 2 times a day
- You need to apply the medicine with cotton swabs and pre-wash the area, up to 5 times a day. Course of treatment – one week
- It is also important that when using this method, the recurrence of the virus is practically eliminated.
Remove the spine with iodine
Baths with iodine not only help with condylomas, but also serve as a preventive measure for their appearance. The main thing is not to overdo it and use iodine, so as not to get burns.
Removal of plantar warts
Peculiarities
When removing spines, you need to consider the following features:
1. Location on the sole increases the wound healing time (due to constant mechanical impact, sweating, etc.).
2. They are always removed deeply, forming a “crater”. Superficial removal is fraught with the risk of leaving the “roots” of the wart and recurrence.
3. “Home treatment” with folk remedies is undesirable, because with it, it is not possible to achieve the optimal depth of exposure, or, on the contrary, extensive chemical burns occur with various substances used for these purposes.
How to remove the spine with Vishnevsky, salicylic, oxolinic, Viferon ointments?
Often, warts are benign papillomas and do not interfere at all, but there are also cases in which hardened growths are characterized by unpleasant pain and cause discomfort.
There are quite a large number of radical methods for solving the problem. But if the tumor does not bother you, then it is better to start with traditional methods, or, it is easier to use ready-made ointments. For example, the well-known Vishnevsky ointment, salicylic, oxolinic, Viferon.
Salicylic ointment has been justifiably popular for quite some time. It is made on the basis of acid and acts directly on the wart itself. Over time, it dies and disappears on its own. Only acid-based ointments are not designed to influence the virus itself, so a relapse is possible.
Salicylic ointment helps with warts of all types, and is also suitable for the feet. It should be applied to the keratinized body once every 3 days for several weeks. Afterwards, cover with a napkin. Its characteristics are no worse than the expensive cryotherapy procedure.
Unlike the previous product, oxolinic ointment is characterized by an antiviral effect, that is, it affects the deep layers of the skin. For the procedure, you should choose the evening, steam the growth, remove all dead skin. And apply the ointment to the wart itself and the undamaged area around it 2-3 times a day.
Ointments for removing spines
Doctors often prescribe Viferon for warts. A fairly common medicine, due to the fact that it is available in different forms, it is suitable for all types of warts. The procedures are painless and leave no marks on the skin.
The method of application is very simple - no more than 4 times a day, rub a small amount of Viferon into the localized area. If progress is not noticeable within a month, you should consult a doctor.
Vishnevsky ointment is considered one of the most powerful antibacterial agents that accelerates the regeneration process. Therefore, it is recommended to apply the ointment after cutting off the hardened body, which is worn until the wound heals.
Warts easily fall off after applying a cake made from a couple of cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp. vinegar essence and a small amount of wheat flour. The cake should be secured with a bandage and worn for 2-3 hours. If unsuccessful, repeat the procedure again. After that, the damaged area is lubricated with Vishnevsky ointment, a bandage is applied and worn until healing.
The effect on warts with ointments will go faster if you first steam the damaged area. Also, do not forget that first of all, it is simply necessary to consult a specialist, since self-medication can lead to disastrous consequences.
The first two weeks after removal
The first 2-3 days after removal, slight pain, redness around the removed formation, swelling, and itching may be observed, which go away on their own.
5-7 days after the procedure, a crust forms, which is rejected on its own after 7-10 days. A pink spot remains at the site of removal, which after 1-2 months fades and becomes invisible.
IMPORTANT! Within 2 weeks, the patient is required to treat the wound surface according to the instructions given by the doctor immediately after the procedure.
After these 2 weeks, the doctor conducts a preventive examination and, if necessary, gives further recommendations.
How to remove a spine with a Salipod patch?
Salipod is known as an excellent softening and antibacterial agent. In most cases, the patch is used against corns and calluses, warts and growths.
The patch should be used in the following order:
- Apply the patch to the tumor for 1 day
- Carefully remove the patch. The body of the wart should be very soft
- Use nail scissors to cut off the unnecessary soft wart
- Reapply the patch to the cut site for a day.
- When removed again, a small indentation may remain. The wound will dry out on its own and the skin will renew itself. For speedy healing, you can use Vishnevsky ointment. It will not only speed up the healing process, but also acts as an antibacterial agent.
Anti-spine patch
As a remedy against warts, it is ineffective. This is justified by the fact that the patch is made with a high content of salicylic acid (more than 30%). It does not act on the source of the problem - the papilloma virus, but only on the keratinized body. There is a chance to get rid of the problem only in the first stages of the disease.
Routes of infection
You can become infected with the papilloma virus if:
- Contact, incl. have unprotected sexual contact with an infected person.
- Visit shared bathrooms, showers, swimming pools, saunas without rubber slippers.
- Use other people's bath accessories, shoes, clothes.
- Not maintaining personal hygiene: sweating of the feet and pollution contribute to the fact that the skin begins to crack, and pathogenic microorganisms penetrate into the body through injuries.
Increased humidity and heat become a favorable environment for the pathogen.
How to spell a thorn on a leg or arm with a thread: conspiracy
Prickles are a fairly common problem; they are often confused with corns and people try to get rid of them on their own. In order to get rid of painful growths using spells, it is worth understanding the cause of the appearance of this disease.
In ancient times, it was believed that warts appeared when a person was possessed by an evil spirit, caused damage, or when touching toads or frogs. Even in the 21st century, conspiracies are considered effective methods against warts and thorns.
Thorn Spell
Plot with a thread:
To carry out the ritual, you need to take a cotton thread of 30-35 cm. Perform it only during the waxing moon. Go outside, touch all the warts with a thread, and tie as many knots as there are warts on the body. After this we read the words: “A month, a month you are young, take my warts with you!”
Say three times and bury the thread underground, at a depth of 25cm. When the thread rots, then all the formations will come off. It is important to consider that women should perform the ritual on women's days - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. And men - on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday.
How is the procedure performed?
- At the beginning of the session, an injection of an anesthetic drug under the formation.
- Then the doctor acts with a laser beam on the pathological tissue , evaporating it and coagulating the feeding vessel of the spine to stop its further possible growth into the surrounding tissue.
- At the end of the procedure, the doctor injects an antiviral drug under the spine .
- After this, the wound surface is treated with an alcohol solution and a solution of potassium permanganate.
The duration of the procedure depends on the number, location, diameter, and age of formation of formations. The minimum duration of the procedure is 5-7 minutes.
What is better to remove the spine: laser or nitrogen?
There are many folk methods against thorns and warts. If it is not possible to solve the dilemma at home, women turn to cosmetic procedures. The most popular of them are laser or liquid nitrogen removal of warts. In order to understand which procedure is better to do, it is worth first understanding them separately.
Removing papillomas with a laser is considered a fairly effective procedure; one will be enough to destroy the growth. The operation is painless, because Injected under the wart with local anesthesia, the procedure lasts up to 20 minutes. Thanks to the high frequencies, the beam regulates the condition of the blood vessels. Thus, it promotes the presence of a dry, favorable field for work. The laser not only removes the tumor, but also acts on the deep areas of the skin, which prevents relapse.
Removing the spine
The disadvantage of this procedure is that it leaves a wound on the skin. And if the wart was large, a scar may remain.
The procedure for using liquid nitrogen is very popular today. Due to the fact that it takes little time, literally 30 seconds. Before the procedure, tests are taken to prevent allergies. The sequence is:
- The doctor must disinfect the area
- Apply emollient
- Administer local anesthesia
- Apply the applicator
- After freezing, the skin is treated with a special product
The procedure is more painful, despite the fact that time passes quickly, it must be repeated several times. Negative consequences such as peeling of the skin and the appearance of dark spots may occur.
Methods
There are several methods for removing spines. They all boil down to the destruction of the wart, but this is achieved through various methods of influence, which can be divided into three groups:
- Destruction (destruction using laser, radio waves, electrocoagulation)
- Chemical destruction using various substances (liquid nitrogen, salicylic acid, alkalis, etc.)
- Surgical excision
Let's take a closer look at these methods
Destruction methods are the most effective, because they destroy the wart completely and with high precision. The radio wave method should be considered the most optimal. It involves the most gentle and at the same time deep removal of the spine. During laser removal, the depth of penetration may not be sufficient to destroy the “roots” of the wart, which can lead to recurrence. When removed with an electrocoagulator, excessive damage to surrounding tissue occurs, which leads to longer wound healing and the formation of a rougher scar.
Chemical destruction is not very effective in treating plantar warts, but is more suitable for removing small papillomas on other parts of the body (i.e. those small formations that rise above the surface of the skin). Plantar warts are located almost flush with the skin and spread quite deeply inward. Therefore, the effect of a chemical on them is either not enough to completely destroy the wart, or, on the contrary, it is too extensive and causes chemical burns of the surrounding tissues, sometimes with the formation of long-term non-healing ulcers.
Surgical excision is rarely used for two reasons: firstly, extensive excision involving healthy tissue is simply not necessary and unreasonably increases the volume and invasiveness of the intervention. Secondly, the plantar surface of the foot is subject to constant mechanical stress (plus sweat production, limited “ventilation” of the wound due to shoes). All this greatly increases the risk of suppuration under the sutures. Surgical removal is advisable in cases where the wart is suspicious of a malignant formation and a high-quality histological (under a microscope) examination of the removed material is required.
Is it painful to cauterize the spine?
The spine is burned using both physical methods and folk methods at home. You can get rid of tumors using garlic, vinegar, hydrogen peroxide; also in radical ways - cauterization with laser and liquid nitrogen.
It goes without saying that the procedure is quite unpleasant, even if local anesthesia is used. However, it makes you feel better. Recovery from surgery may be more painful than the cauterization process itself. But this applies more to surgical interventions.
If we talk about “folk” methods of getting rid of growths, then indeed the process can be accompanied by discomfort and sometimes pain. Especially if before the procedure you steam the damaged area well and clean the top layer of skin.
Where can a plantar wart be removed in Moscow?
We can definitely say that spines need to be removed in a clinical setting; the intervention should be carried out by a qualified surgeon who has extensive experience in treating such pathology. In Moscow, this can be done by Dr. Igor Vitalievich Elshansky. He will remove the formation using the optimal radio wave method. The intervention is painless, performed under local anesthesia, and after the manipulation the patient can immediately go home. The clinic has all the conditions for qualified removal.
Don’t expect the wart to “go away” on its own, don’t try to remove it yourself, contact a professional!
Salipod
Special patches treated with salicylic acid give good results when getting rid of warts on the soles. The most common and cheapest of them is Salipod. It helps to soften the wart tissue, which begins to be rejected layer by layer. This leads to complete cleansing of the skin.
The use of the patch has some contraindications.
These include:
- Any damage to the skin, moles, dermatitis;
- Pregnancy;
- Kidney dysfunction;
- Allergy to salicylic acid;
- Childhood.
Doctor Wei Speckle Killer
The Chinese remedy for spines is very popular. It's called Doctor Wei Speckle Killer.
The drug consists of two vials:
- The first (glass) contains a composition for removing skin lesions;
- In the second (plastic) there is a means for tissue regeneration.
Before starting to process the spine, the bottle should be shaken thoroughly. Then a toothpick is dipped into the suspension and the medicinal composition is applied to the growth.
After the product gets on the education, severe pain should occur. The wart itself may turn red. This reaction shows that the remedy is working.
If there is no discomfort, then the medicine should be wiped off and reapplied. If pain does not appear, then there is no need to use a second bottle. There will be no result.
If unpleasant sensations arise, you should wait two to three minutes, and then apply the composition from the second bottle. Regenerating treatment should be carried out up to five times a day.
When removing small growths, restoration procedures are repeated for three days, for large ones - up to ten.
Super clean
Effective pharmaceutical products can be very cheap. These drugs include Superclean, a solution consisting of various chemical derivatives of sodium. The action of the medicine is based on burning out the thorn.
The problem area is treated as follows:
- The skin around the abnormal formation is smeared with baby cream;
- A drop of the drug is applied directly to the tubercle.
The manipulations are repeated once a day for five days.
If Supercleaner gets on healthy tissue, it must be washed off immediately with running water. The cleansing process should last at least ten minutes. After this, the skin is treated with a five percent solution of citric or acetic acid.
