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 is activated only against the background of decreased immunity. This virus manifests itself as warts on the skin, including in the eye area. When a 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 on the eyelid

Often, neoplasms on the face and, especially in the eye area, appear as a result of the aging of the body. But this is not always the case. Indeed, in childhood, warts often appear on the hands and feet. But it is generally accepted that skin viral formations appear in the place where the infection occurred.

How papillomavirus can penetrate into the eye area? It’s 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 some time, growths appear on the skin in the eye area. All this happens against the background of reduced immunity.

Factors that may reduce the body's defense mechanisms:

1. Advanced age of a person.
2. The presence of chronic illnesses.
3. Frequent intoxication of the body, this can be nicotine, medication or professional exposure.
4. Excessive UV exposure.
5. Long-term antibacterial 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;
• disturbance in the composition of tear fluid;
• the use of ophthalmic drugs containing corticosteroids.

How to remove papilloma on the eyelid

Most often, papillomas are removed by dermatologists, but if the tumor is located in close proximity to the eye, 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 refers the patient to a number of examinations:

• cytology;
• microscopic analysis;
• consultation with an immunologist;
• 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’s worth warning right away that the procedure is painful, but effective. It will take several sessions.
2. Laser removal. 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, and the recovery period is short.
3. Electrocoagulation. Effectively removes old warts. But it can leave small scars on the skin.

Removing papilloma using folk remedies  

It’s worth mentioning right away that self-treatment of papillomas on the eye is a very risky activity. Since there is a sensitive mucous membrane of the eye nearby. Here are some recipes for removing warts:

1. Aloe or Kalanchoe juice. They need to regularly moisten the growth. This needs to 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 it may leave scars.
3. You can treat the tumor with tea tree oil or castor oil. Rub the oil in for a long time, only then will there be an effect.
4. Flat papillomas can be removed by applying sour apple juice on them. This helps to reduce the growth and its gradual disappearance.

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

You can carefully lubricate the growths with regular pharmaceutical iodine. Within 10 days they should disappear. To prevent relapses, it is necessary to follow a proper diet and treat systemic diseases.