Vishnevsky ointment for plantar warts

There are many ways to get rid of warts: medications, medicinal herbs, cryodestruction, electrocoagulation, surgical excision. Ointments for warts are one of the local therapy products that can be conveniently used at home. The use of local medications is aimed at removing the wart and preventing recurrences.

Ointments with different mechanisms of action are used to treat warts

Ointment for warts on the hands, face, soles: how to choose

There are several groups of local drugs that help get rid of warts: local retinoids, antiviral, keratolytic (exfoliating), cytotoxic, emollients and herbal remedies.

You can use monotherapy or combine the use of several groups of drugs at once. For example, at the beginning of treatment you can apply an exfoliating agent, and after the wart falls off - an emollient. Combining the use of retinoids with other local drugs is contraindicated.

Review of the best ointments for removing plantar warts

Basically, cosmetologists prescribe to patients the removal of rough growths from the feet with preparations for manicure and pedicure. They are based on a mixture of alkalis and components that have a softening and exfoliating effect. However, beauty experts often overlook the fact that the drug should not only remove rough skin, but also fight the very cause of the wart. Therefore, if you use cosmetics, then only for prophylaxis or to prepare your feet for treatment with pharmacological drugs.

The range of medicinal ointments intended for the complete removal of spines includes several dozen items. However, not all of them help achieve the desired goal. Let's consider the most effective remedies against warts on the foot, which have become the ideal combination of price and quality.

Salicylic ointment

The main active ingredient in the drug is salicylic acid. This substance has many useful properties:

• suppresses the replication of viral cells;
• softens the structure of the coarsened layer of the spine;
• destroys bacteria and microbes;
• protects feet from fungal infections;
• allows you to remove dead skin layer by layer from the surface of the wart;
• accelerates tissue regeneration.

The ointment is available in four concentrations - 1, 2, 3, and 5%. To remove viral growths from the sole, it is recommended to choose the highest acid content. Other less concentrated preparations will also cope with the thorn, but their use will last for several months, while a 5% product can remove it in 2.5-3 weeks.

Important!

Salicylic acid is not a toxic or poisonous substance, so medications containing it do not have serious contraindications. The only restrictions on its use were allergies and age under 3 years.

Salicylic acid is used according to the following scheme:

1. The foot is steamed in warm water with sea salt (3 tablespoons per 3 liters of liquid);
2. The softened growth is cleaned with pumice and ointment is applied on top;
3. The foot is wrapped in cling film for 20-30 minutes;
4. After removing the polyethylene, the leg is rinsed and sanded again with pumice.

The procedure is repeated every day until the spine disappears completely.

The price of salicylic ointment is from 40 to 70 rubles per jar weighing 25 g.

Oxolinic ointment

The medicine is a complete analogue of salicylic ointment according to the principle of action. It also stops the proliferation of infected cells, has antifungal, antibacterial, keratolytic and regenerating properties.

Antiviral agents

Considering the viral nature of the disease, the use of destructive and cytotoxic agents is not always effective. Even after successful removal of a wart, it may appear again. To prevent relapses, local antiviral drugs and immunomodulators are prescribed. Antiviral ointments can be combined with other medications. Review of local antiviral agents:

Oxolinic ointment belongs to the group of antiviral drugs

Antiviral agents should not be applied to damaged areas of the skin; there are no other contraindications for use. Side effects are rare (changes in skin color, burning, skin rashes).

Vishnevsky ointment

The active components of the drug are bismuth tribromophenolate and tree resin. Contained in equal proportions, together they have a disinfectant, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effect. In addition, the drug stimulates blood circulation in the tissues.

Warts are treated with Vishnevsky ointment 2–3 times a day. After lubricating the growth, apply a piece of gauze or bandage on top. Dressings are done once every 2-3 days. Therapy should be continued until the tumor is completely removed.

Getting the ointment on the mucous membranes is extremely undesirable, as allergic reactions may occur. After bandaging, you need to thoroughly wash your hands in order to exclude this scenario.

Keratolytic agents

Salicylic ointment has a good exfoliating effect. The active ingredient is salicylic acid. To treat the disease, 10% ointment is prescribed. How to use the medicine:

1. Rinse and dry skin.
2. Apply ointment in a thick layer.
3. Cover the top with a gauze bandage.
4. Secure with a bandage or adhesive tape.
5. Remove after 6–8 hours (can be used at night).

The duration of the course is 14–21 days. The drug is used for flat and plantar warts. Keratolytic agents are also used in the form of solutions for external use (Ferezol, Solcoderm).

Salicylic ointment has a keratolytic effect

Reviews about plantar growth removal

Natalya, 53 years old.

A wart on my foot has been bothering me for a long time. I tried a dozen medications, even applied medicated nail polish on the advice of a friend, but to no avail. As a result, the story ended with the rough skin bursting and blood flowing. I went to the doctor, he examined my foot and prescribed Aldara cream (Imiquimod).

He also advised alternating this drug with oxolinic or salicylic ointment. I spent about a month on treatment this way. During this time, the growth softened and began to peel off. At the end of the therapy, I simply cut it off with scissors and sanded it with a file.

Igor, 26 years old.

I removed the spine with Viferon and ichthyol solution. At first, after cutting off the dead skin, my foot was very swollen, but then the inflammation went away, the growth began to turn white and peeled off. Not myself, of course, I removed it layer by layer with tweezers after each steaming. Now in its place there is a small depression.

Vasilisa, 38 years old.

A wart on my foot is the most unpleasant thing I have ever encountered in my life. It hurts terribly, pressing when walking, as if a thorn had been driven into my leg. I endured it for a long time, but then, after consulting with my mother, I decided to fight her. I made compresses with Vishnevsky ointment, cleaned the foot and treated it with salicylic acid. A month later, it began to decrease in size, and then disappeared completely.

Cytotoxic drugs

To remove the growth at home, you can use cytotoxic drugs that block cell division. These medications include Vartek cream (podophyllotoxin) and 5-fluorouracil "Ebewe".

Vartek (podophyllotoxin)

Vartek is the drug of choice for the treatment of genital warts. The medicine is available in the form of a cream for external use. How to apply the cream:

1. Wash with soap and dry the affected area.
2. Apply the cream pointwise to the condyloma (for more convenient application, it is recommended to use a mirror).

You need to apply the cream 3 days a week, followed by a break of 4 days. The course of therapy lasts on average 4 weeks (a total of 12 days of active treatment).

It is contraindicated to use the cream if there is a violation of the integrity of the skin. Side effects may occur:

• erosive and ulcerative skin lesions;
• redness, swelling at the site of application of the cream;
• pain and bleeding;
• skin rashes;
• itchy skin.

If side effects occur, you should stop using the cream and consult a doctor.

Vartek cream is a drug with cytotoxic action.

Fluorouracil

Fluorouracil disrupts the synthesis of cellular and viral DNA. To treat the disease, a 5% cream is prescribed. There are 2 prescribing regimens:

1. 1 time at night for 7 days.
2. 1 time per week for 10 weeks.

The cream is applied in a thin layer to the affected area of ​​the skin. The advantage of using Fluorouracil is its high efficiency - in 90% of cases this treatment allows you to get rid of the disease.

The main disadvantage of the drug is the risk of developing serious side effects. Weeping erosions often occur, up to severe contact dermatitis.

Zinc ointment

The active compound in zinc ointment is zinc oxide. Its Vaseline suspension is characterized by the presence of antimicrobial, astringent, softening and at the same time drying properties.

The drug is capable of changing the natural properties of proteins, forming their compounds with zinc. The ointment promotes collagen synthesis, which increases the strength and elasticity of the skin.

To treat warts, it is recommended to treat the affected skin areas with ointment 2 to 6 times throughout the day. It is allowed to apply dressings with zinc ointment. The treatment regimen is selected by the doctor individually.

The drug is contraindicated in case of acute purulent lesions of the skin or in case of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. It is undesirable for the medicine to come into contact with the eyes. If this happens, you need to thoroughly rinse your eyes with running water. With prolonged use of the ointment, itching, redness, and rash may appear.

It is worth noting that today there are a large number of other pharmaceutical products (balms, ointments, creams) for eliminating warts. Many of them can be used independently at home. At the same time, it is recommended to make an appointment with your doctor to choose the appropriate options for your specific case.

Emollients

Emollient drugs are prescribed at the second stage of treatment of the disease, when the wart has fallen off and a defect has appeared in its place. What medications are most often prescribed:

• Zinc ointment;
• balsamic liniment (according to Vishnevsky).

The use of these agents accelerates healing and prevents secondary infection.

Zinc ointment promotes skin regeneration after wart removal

Herbal remedies

At home, you can use pharmaceutical herbal remedies. They act gently and rarely cause side effects. At the same time, their effectiveness is lower than that of the use of cytotoxic or keratolytic agents.

Local remedies based on celandine are often used. How to apply:

1. Steam the skin, remove keratinized areas.
2. Squeeze a small amount of ointment onto a cotton swab.
3. Apply a thick layer to the wart.
4. Cover the top with a gauze bandage.
5. Leave for 4 hours.

The medicine should be used once a day for 5 days.

Ointment based on celandine can be used to get rid of skin growths

Removing warts in older children

There are means for removing warts in older children - from five years old. Among such drugs are the antiseptic and keratolytic Collomak. It is applied to the wart to soften it. Gradually it will disappear on its own. The course usually lasts up to a week, but it all depends on the size and age of the growth.

There is a product with a necrotizing effect, Cryopharm, intended for freezing tumors. This is a kind of cryotherapy that allows you to remove the growth in 7-12 days.

There is also a solution called Feresol, which has a cauterizing effect. This remedy is applied exclusively to the wart, as it can cause a burn on healthy skin. It is enough to treat the tumor up to three times so that it mummifies and falls off.

For children aged 7-8 years, doctors sometimes prescribe the necrotizing agent Verrucacid. They use it to cauterize warts in children up to three times at intervals of 2-3 minutes. The wart quickly dries out and dies. The main thing is to use this product carefully, avoiding contact with healthy skin.

An integrated approach to therapy

For effective treatment, the use of medications alone is not enough. Even after getting rid of the growth, relapses often occur, which is due to the viral nature of the disease.

To prevent relapses, you must follow the following recommendations:

1. Use your own slippers in the pool, sauna, and gym; do not walk barefoot.
2. Choose comfortable shoes that do not squeeze the foot.
3. Wash your hands often, especially after visiting public places.
4. Use only personal hygiene products.
5. Use only sterilized manicure accessories.

Strengthening the immune system and treating concomitant diseases play an important role in preventing relapses. It is necessary to eat right, give up bad habits, and undergo regular medical examinations.

Features of warts and approach to their treatment

Warts are benign growths that appear on the skin. Any area of ​​the skin can be affected: soles and toes, hands, face, genitals. The cause is a viral infection (human papillomavirus).

The choice of treatment method depends on many factors:

1. Localization. If the formation is localized on the face, laser therapy and cryodestruction are preferred; treatment at home is not recommended. If the growth appears on the sole, you can use folk remedies and local medications.
2. Variety. Flat warts in most cases go away on their own, ordinary (vulgar) warts can be treated with antiviral and keratolytic drugs. Treatment of condylomas is recommended using destructive methods (cryotherapy, laser therapy, electrocoagulation), or using cytotoxic drugs.
3. Patient's age. In children, such growths often go away on their own; in case of multiple formations, antiviral agents can be used. In adults, most lesions require medical or surgical treatment.
4. The presence of additional symptoms and complications. Ulceration, bleeding, and frequent damage to the wart are contraindications for home treatment.

Diagnostics

Before you run to the pharmacy for drugs against warts, you first need to differentiate the problem, because quite often a wart can be confused with molluscum contagiosum, lichen planus, warty tuberculosis, dry calluses and other similar phenomena that are common among children.

Laboratory research methods are required for identification:

• This is a blood draw for analysis;
• PRC diagnostics, which will determine the type of papilloma virus;
• Histological analysis of a sample of the affected area of ​​skin or its scraping.

Even if you are 100% sure that your child has warts, be sure to consult a doctor who will determine the optimal treatment, because there is no universal remedy for warts; each type has its own treatment characteristics.

Treatment of emerging warts in children begins with an accurate diagnosis. First, the doctor visually examines the growth.

Important! It is easy to confuse HPV with lichen planus, warty tuberculosis, and molluscum contagiosum.

Diagnostic options:

• polymerization chain reaction method - helps to determine the type of virus and distinguish it from similar diseases;
• histological examination of the affected area.