When nipple-like growths appear on the trunk, limbs or face, it is always an unpleasant surprise for a person. These are benign formations on the skin that can be multiple or individual. Unfortunately, papillomas on the body are a very common disease that develops due to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV), but its treatment is not a problem today.
What are papillomas on the body
Papillomavirus is a benign tumor that grows from squamous epithelial tissue. It acts as a drop or papilla on the skin, mucous membranes and can affect the human internal organs. There are more than 30 types and subspecies of HPV that can easily enter the human body. Depending on the type of pathogen, different groups of papillomas form on the body. They differ in growth rate, appearance, location.
Papilloma virus can be detected anywhere in the body:
- natural folds: groin, armpits, mammary glands, lower abdomen;
- face: eyelids, eyes, mouth;
- trunk: back, abdomen, neck, arms, legs;
- genitals: vagina, penile area;
- Internal organs: intestines, stomach, bladder, esophagus, larynx, trachea.
What a papilloma looks like
It may look different outside of HPV. These are usually oval growths on the body or rounded processes on the skin that resemble papillae.
They can be small (1-5 mm), medium (1 cm), large (1-3 cm), and huge (over 3 cm). The structure of the papules is relatively loose and soft. Vascular junctions are often visible on the surface.
The color is mainly flesh and all brown varieties. There are cases when papillomas were blue, purple and even black and charcoal.
Why do papillomas appear
These growths are viral in nature. The infection is transmitted by contact with a healthy person. Both men and women are equally susceptible to infections, but the virus affects them in different ways. The weaker sex may experience burning and itching of the genital area, bleeding and other foreign vaginal discharge. Sometimes the disease is accompanied by syphilis, chlamydia, herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Men are not afraid of certain types of viruses that are dangerous to women (16, 18). However, the strongest sex is the carrier of infections. As for the papillomas on the genitals, frenulum and penis in the penis or urethra, they are painless benign neoplasms of types 6 and 11 that need to be removed. Penile cancer is very rare.
Infection methods
The infection is especially active in gyms, swimming pools, saunas, baths. Other causes of papillomas on the body are sexual intercourse, childbirth (from mother to child).
Here are some other ways to get infected with the human papilloma virus:
- kissing because the virus is in saliva;
- when using infected personal items;
- In case of insufficient handling of medical instruments.
Types and Types
The number of types of neoplasms on the body is estimated in tens, so doctors divided them into 5 groups according to color, symptoms, and risk of skin cell malignancy:
- Simple papillomas.These are also called vulgar warts. Has the widest prevalence. The first signs of HPV are a small growth on the skin. During development, it is transformed into dark keratinized tuberculosis. It is localized both in groups and individually. Favorite localization places are hands, lower part of the face.
- Flat papillomas.A characteristic feature is the accumulation of growth groups. Flat papillomas do not have a curvature, but are painted dark. The main site of distribution is the upper body, the genital area.
- Genital warts.Location is the mucous membranes of the body and genitals. These strains are at risk of cancer. The main cause of genital warts is sexual intercourse.
- Filiform papillomas.In the scientific world, they were called "acrochords". A characteristic feature of this species is the foot that supports the mole. Acrochord is a senile growth because it mainly appears on the body of middle-aged and elderly people.
- Internal papillomas.This subgroup includes all neoplasms that develop on the internal organs. It is not possible to independently recognize this group of genital warts, so special diagnostics are required. The presence of the disease can cause symptoms.
Virus Threats
Human papillomavirus infection does not usually pose a major health risk. However, some species are able to degenerate into malignancy. Oncogenic papillomas can also cause a lot of discomfort if they start to grow, for example in the back, mouth or groin area. They are often injured, after which the ulcers and wounds remain on the body, open to infections. Bladder warts often provoke an inflammatory process, and growths in the uterine cavity sometimes lead to female infertility.
Diagnostics
If you notice papillomas on your body, you should consult a dermatologist. After the initial examination, the doctor will send the patient for a cytological examination and blood test (tumor markers, HPV, DNA). This is necessary to identify pathological processes and to determine the type of viral infection associated with oncogenic risk. If a cervical tumor appears, colposcopy is required.
How to get rid of papillomas on the body
There are many methods to treat growths. During complex therapy, it is better to stop the growth of papillomas on the body. It is not possible to completely remove the human papillomavirus from the body, but it is possible to reduce its activity for a long time by increasing immunity. The spread of papules is treated by surgical and therapeutic methods. Folk recipes also help during HPV infection.
How to get rid of HPV with medication
When HPV first appears, doctors prescribe medication to reduce the chance of infecting others. Various medications are used to combat viral infections in gynecology and dermatology.
Laser removal
Surgical growths are often used by people if they look aesthetically pleasing or cause discomfort, such as in intimate areas, the neck area, or natural skin folds. Laser papilloma removal takes several minutes. Its essence lies in the use of a device that burns the neoplasm. No skin contact, which guarantees high safety of the procedure. The advantages of the technique include the absence of blood loss, painlessness and rapid recovery.
Disadvantages of laser treatment:
- high cost;
- Impossibility to explore remote growth.
Liquid nitrogen
Removal of neoplasms with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction) is no less effective. Although the procedure is simple, it requires preparation: wash the frozen areas of skin thoroughly, rinse your hair, if any. To apply nitrogen, the specialist uses a metal wool swab dipped in a container with a clear liquid. Thereafter, contact with the papilloma occurs within 1-5 seconds. Recovery takes 2-3 days. The advantages of the procedure are simplicity and speed, high efficiency.
Disadvantages of the method:
- Possibility of damage to surrounding tissues;
- pain while driving;
- Failed to remove large growths,
Radio wave treatment of papillomas
The essence of the technique is to influence the formation of high-frequency radio waves that are completely harmless to health. To remove the papilloma, your doctor will record a ray for a few seconds at the site of the problem. After the procedure, drug therapy is prescribed. The advantage of the radio wave method is its versatility - various types of warts, birthmarks, papillomas in any part of the skin easily disappear. It can be used even in difficult places, such as the eye area. There are no scars after the procedure.
Disadvantages of the method:
- high cost;
- is not effective in removing large growths.
Electrocoagulation
A medical procedure in which benign growths are removed with a precisely coordinated electrical current. Electrocoagulation is performed with an apparatus equipped with a loop and an electrode that is heated to a high temperature. Manipulation is performed under local anesthesia. In children, removal is performed under general anesthesia. After burning the tumor, the skin is treated with an antiseptic. The procedure lasts 5-10 minutes.
Advantages of the method include the safety and effectiveness of skin disease removal, prevention of infection, and the possibility of histology.
Disadvantages of electrocautery:
- risk of residual scars;
- relative soreness;
- long recovery period (up to 10 days); Recurrences are possible at the
- removal site.
How to remove birthmarks and papillomas by folk remedies
According to reviews of patients who have been carriers of HPV, the use of alternative prescriptions after drug therapy and / or any removal method helps to remove the virus more quickly.
In the case of external manifestations of home papillomas, the following methods are effective:
- strutene.Several times a day you need to lubricate the skin with a new look with freshly squeezed vegetable juice.
- Banana.In order to speed up the treatment, the fruit pulp must be applied to the neoplasms. Banana is especially effective for small plantar warts.
Prevention
To prevent recurrence, the following preventative measures are displayed:
- perform HPV tests periodically;
- Avoid occasional sexual contact.
- maintain immunity: eat right, mood;
- controls the growth and shape of untreated papillomas;
- is vaccinated with 2% serum (three times in six months).