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, which can be either multiple or single. Papillomas in the body, unfortunately, are a very common disease that develops due to infection with the human papilloma virus (HPV), but its treatment in modern conditions is not a problem.
What are papillomas on the body
Papillomavirus is a benign tumor that grows from the tissues of the squamous epithelium. It looks like a drop or papilla on the skin, mucous membranes and can affect a person's internal organs. There are more than 30 types and subtypes of HPV that can easily penetrate the human body. Depending on the type of pathogen, different groups of papillomas form in the body. They vary in growth rate, appearance, location.Papillomavirus can be found anywhere in the body:
- natural folds: groin, armpits, mammary glands, lower abdomen;
- face: eyelids, close to eyes, close to mouth;
- trunk: back, abdomen, neck, arms, legs;
- genitals: vagina, penis area;
- internal organs: intestines, stomach, bladder, esophagus, larynx, trachea.
What does a papilloma look like
HPV may look different from the outside. As a rule, these are oval growths on the body or rounded processes on the skin that resemble a papilla.
They can be small (1-5 mm), medium (1 cm), large (1-3 cm) and giant (over 3 cm). The quality of the papule is relatively loose and soft. Vascular ruptures are often visible on the surface.
The color is mostly flesh and all kinds of brown. There are times when papillomas had a shade of blue, purple and even black and black.
Why papillomas appear
These growths in the body are of a viral nature. The infection is transmitted by contact with a carrier of a healthy person. Both men and women are equally susceptible to infection but are affected differently by the virus. Poor sex can feel burning and itching in the genital area, bleeding and other external discharge from the vagina. Sometimes the disease is accompanied by syphilis, chlamydia, herpes and other sexually transmitted pathologies.
Men are not afraid of certain types of virus that are dangerous to women (16, 18). However, strong sex is a carrier of infections. As for papillomas in the genitals, frenulum and glans penis, or in the urethra, these are benign type 6 and 11 benign neoplasms that need to be removed. Penile cancer is very rare.
Infection Methods
The infection is especially active in gyms, swimming pools, saunas, baths. Other reasons for the appearance of papillomas on the body are sexual intercourse, childbirth (from mother to child).
Here are some ways to get infected with the human papilloma virus:
- when you kiss because the virus is contained in saliva;
- when using personal belongings of the infected;
- in case of insufficient processing of medical instruments.
Types and types
The number of types of neoplasms in the body is estimated in tens, so doctors divide them into 5 groups, combining them according to color, symptoms and the risk of malignant degeneration of skin cells:
- Simple papillomas.Also called vulgar warts. It has the widest prevalence. The first sign of HPV is a small growth on the skin. In the process of development, it turns into a dark keratinized tuberculosis. It is localized both in groups and separately. Favorite places of localization are the hands, the lower part of the face.
- Flat papillomas.A characteristic feature is a group aggregation of increments. Flat papillomas do not have a bulge, but are painted a dark color. The main site of distribution is the upper body, the genital area.
- Genital warts.Location is the mucosa of the body and genitals. These species are at risk of oncogenicity. The main cause of genital warts is sexual intercourse.
- Filiform papillomas.In the scientific world, they were called "chords". A characteristic feature of this species is the foot that supports the mole. Acrocorders are senile growths, as they appear mainly in the body of middle-aged and elderly people.
- Internal papillomas.This subgroup includes all neoplasms that develop in the internal organs. It is impossible to independently recognize the genital warts of this group; this requires special diagnostics. The presence of a disease can give symptoms.
Virus risk
Human papillomavirus infection is generally not a major health risk. However, some species are capable of degenerating into a malignant tumor. Non-oncogenic papillomas can also cause a lot of discomfort if they start to grow, for example, in the back, in the mouth or in the groin area. They are often injured, after which ulcers and wounds remain in the body, open to infections. Bladder condyloma often provokes an inflammatory process, and growths in the uterine cavity sometimes lead to female infertility.
Diagnosis
If you notice a papilloma on your body, you should consult a dermatologist. After the initial examination, the doctor will send the patient for a cytological examination and a blood test (tumor markers, HPV, DNA). This is necessary to determine the pathological processes and to determine the type of viral infection in relation to the oncogenic risk. If a cervical tumor appears, then a colposcopy is required.
How to get rid of papillomas on the body
There are many methods for treating growths. It is better to stop the growth of papillomas in the body during complex therapy. It is impossible to completely expel the human papilloma virus from the body, but it is possible to reduce its activity for a long time by increasing immunity. Papule spread is treated with surgical and therapeutic methods. Popular recipes also help during HPV infection.
How to get rid of HPV with medication
When HPV first appears, doctors prescribe medications to reduce the chances of infecting others. Various medications are used to fight viral infections in gynecology and dermatology.
Laser removal
People often use surgical removal of growths if they look unaesthetic or cause discomfort, for example, if they are located in intimate places, in the neck area or natural folds of skin. Laser removal of papillomas takes several minutes. Its essence lies in the use of a device that burns a neoplasm. There is no skin contact, which guarantees high safety of the procedure. The advantages of the technique include the absence of blood loss, painless and rapid healing.
Cons of laser treatment:
- high cost;
- inability to study a distant increase.
Liquid nitrogen
Removal of neoplasms with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction) is no less effective. Although the procedure is simple, it requires preparation: wash well the areas of skin that will be frozen, shave the hair, if present. To apply nitrogen, the specialist uses a cotton swab with a cotton tip, which is dipped into a container with a clear liquid. After that, contact with papillomas occurs within 1-5 seconds. Healing is done within 2-3 days. The advantages of the procedure are the simplicity and speed of the procedure, high efficiency.
Disadvantages of the method:
- likelihood of damage to surrounding tissues;
- pain during conduction;
- failure to remove large increments,
Treatment of papillomas by radio wave method
The essence of the technique is to influence the construction of high-frequency radio waves, which are completely harmless to health. To remove the papilloma, the doctor adjusts the radius for a few seconds at the point of the problem. After the procedure, drug therapy is prescribed. The advantage of the radio wave method lies in its versatility - different types of warts, moles, papillomas on any part of the skin disappear easily. Can also be used on difficult areas such as the eye area. There are no signs after the procedure.
Disadvantages of the method:
- high cost;
- is not effective for removing large increments.
Electrocoagulation
A medical procedure in which benign growths are removed with a precisely coordinated electric current. Electrocoagulation is performed with an apparatus equipped with a loop and an electrode, which are heated to high temperatures. Manipulation is performed under local anesthesia. For children, removal is performed under general anesthesia. After the tumor burns, the skin is treated with an antiseptic. The procedure takes 5-10 minutes.
Advantages of the method include the safety and efficacy of removing a skin disease, preventing the likelihood of infection, and the possibility of histology.
Counters of electrocutting:
- risk of residual scarring;
- relative bitterness;
- long recovery period (up to 10 days);
- at the removal location, returns are possible.
How to remove moles and papillomas with folk remedies
According to reviews of patients who were carriers of HPV, the use of alternative prescriptions after drug therapy and / or any removal method helps to remove the virus faster.
At home, in case of external manifestations of papillomas, the following methods are effective:
- Celandine.it is also necessary to lubricate the skin with a neoplasm of freshly squeezed vegetable juice several times a day.
- Bananas.To accelerate therapy, it is necessary to apply fruit pulp to neoplasms. Banana is especially effective for small plantar warts.
Prevention
The following preventive measures are indicated to prevent relapse:
- to do periodic HPV tests;
- avoid casual sexual contact;
- maintain immunity: eat well, be patient;
- control the growth and shape of untreated papillomas;
- vaccinate with 2% serum (three times within six months).