How to remove papilloma on the eyelid

All papillomas, excluding senile ones, appear due to the human papillomavirus. It is believed that it is present in every 2 people on earth, but it is activated only against the background of a decrease in immunity. This virus manifests itself as warts on the skin, including in the eye area. When papilloma forms on the eye, in addition to a cosmetic defect, it interferes with eye movement and provokes the onset of inflammation, which will manifest itself as conjunctivitis and blepharitis.

Causes of papilloma in the eyelid

Often, neoplasms on the face and, especially in the eye area, appear as a result of aging of the body. But it's not always the case. Indeed, in childhood, wart often appear on the arms and legs. But it is generally accepted that cutaneous viral formations appear in the place where the infection occurred.

How papillomavirus can penetrate the eye area? Very simple, here are the main routes of infection:

• through dirty hands;
• low-quality cosmetics;
• shared towels.

The virus may not appear for a long time. Then, after a while, growths appear on the skin in the eye area. All this happens against the background of reduced immunity.

Factors in which the body's defense mechanisms may decrease:

1. Advanced age of a person.
2. The presence of chronic ailments.
3. Frequent intoxication of the body, it can be nicotine, medication or professional exposure.
4. Excessive UV exposure.
5. Long-term antibiotic therapy.

In addition, a wart on the eyelids can form as a result of eye diseases such as:

• conjunctivitis;
• blepharitis;
• disruption of the lacrimal glands;
• violation in the composition of the lacrimal fluid;
• the use of ophthalmic preparations containing corticosteroids.

How to remove papilloma on the eyelid

Most often, papillomas are removed by dermatologists, but if the neoplasm is in close proximity to the eye, then you will have to seek help from an ophthalmologist. An external examination of the wart is usually sufficient to make a diagnosis. In rare cases, the doctor directs the patient to a number of examinations:

• cytology;
• microscopic analysis;
• consultation with an immunologist;
• the appointment of an immunogram.

Complex treatment of such warts includes two areas:

1. Prescription of antiviral agents and immunostimulating drugs.
2. Radical removal of papillomas under local anesthesia.

Types of papillomas removal:

1. Application of liquid nitrogen. It is worth warning right away that the procedure is painful, but effective. It will take several sessions.
2. Removal by laser. The procedure is painless and suitable for both the upper and lower eyelids. In one session, you can get rid of several warts at once, the procedure is bloodless, the recovery period is short.
3. Electrocoagulation. Effectively removes old warts. But it can leave small scars on the skin.

Removal of papilloma with folk remedies  

It should be noted right away that self-treatment of papillomas in the eye is a very risky task. Since there is a sensitive mucous membrane of the eyes nearby. Here are some recipes for getting rid of warts:

1. Aloe or Kalanchoe juice. They need to regularly moisten the build-up. This should be done twice a day and after 20 days the wart falls off, and if it is a flat papilloma, then it disappears on its own.
2. Celandine juice is not used to remove papillomas on the eye, as scars may remain after it.
3. You can treat the growth with tea tree oil or castor oil. Rub the oil for a long time, only then there will be an effect.
4. Flat papillomas can be removed by applying sour apple juice on them. This helps to reduce the build-up and its gradual disappearance.

At home, you can also use pharmaceutical preparations. These are various eye drops and antiviral drops. Among them are Acyclovir, Ganciclovir, Zirgan, etc.

You can gently lubricate the growths with ordinary pharmaceutical iodine. They should disappear within 10 days. To exclude relapses, it is necessary to follow a proper diet and treat systemic diseases.