Papillomas or warts are the most common disease. The presence of growths on the skin is observed in 80% of the population. This defect is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Neoplasms can occur in any part of the body: in the neck, arms, face, external genitalia, as well as in the internal organs of the internal organs. However, at first glance, these non-dangerous neoplasms can degenerate into malignant formations and cause melanoma - skin cancer.
Papillomas are formed by the superficial epithelium of the skin (warts) and the mucosa of the internal organs (warts). They can be of different shapes, for example, round or closed, mostly high above the skin and have a typical color. Each wart has the same type of structure: a base formed by connective tissue (collagen and elastin, in the composition of loose fibrous tissue, give elasticity to the stromal skeleton) and blood capillaries located in the center of the lesion.
Why small papillomas appear on the body
The only reason for any increase in the body is the damage of HPV, due to a weakened immune system. There are about 120 types of virus. Infection most often occurs after an inflammatory process. HPV viral activity depends on the immune status and individual response of the human body.
Minor damage to areas of the skin, various microtrauma, violation of the epidermal barrier allow the virus to penetrate the upper layers of the skin. This virus does not circulate in the bloodstream, but is located directly in the dermis. Therefore, the incubation period is not less than 3 and not more than 5 months. Continues with latent symptoms. Only after 5 months will there be noticeable clinical changes. The double-stranded DNA, of which it is a part, provides relapses of the disease, even after an immune response or clinical cure, as a single DNA is stored in epidermal cells.
There are four main causes of virus infection:
- Home contact and reason - physical contact (handshake) with the carrier of the virus, as well as the use of the patient's personal hygiene items.
- Suppressed action of the general and local immune system, due to existing inflammatory process or constant stress.
- From mother to child (anogenital warts). It is transmitted to the east and has a high risk of progression and a large distribution area.
- Sexual contact with an HPV patient in 50% of cases.
Infection by contact-family ranks first in terms of number of cases. The hands are the most exposed and unprotected part of the body. Therefore, small papillomas often appear on the hands.
Papillomas are divided into several morphological classifications.
By size, distinguish: small and large papillomas.
Warts have the shape as:
- Common- located in the free band of the upper extremities: the palmar surface of the hand, the phalanges of the fingers, the elbow, the back surface of the hand. They are spherical.
- Simple- found all over the body, most often located on the neck and arms. They have the appearance of a gray bubble rising above the skin.
- Stressed- look like a wild rooster. They are small and white in appearance, club shaped.
- Seborrheic keratosesare age-related warts. Keratinous, which does not carry a pathogenic character due to another origin.
- Spinesare the toughest and toughest. Often large and high above the skin.
By location: plantar (hands and feet), flat (papilloma on body), common (hands), butcher warts (on the surface of the sole of the foot).
Etiology of warts: congenital and acquired.
Most often, small papillomas can appear between patients. And it is this type that is capable of forming groups.
What is the risk of small papillomas
The danger of small papillomas is that they are not visible on the body and can appear suddenly. This increases the risk of contracting HPV.
If you have small warts after skin contact, be sure to visit a dermatologist. A highly specialized physician will be able to differentiate the type of papilloma and the period of its existence, which will serve as the basis for prescribing treatment.
Do not tear, do not try to get rid of small papillomas yourself, and even more so with the help of popular methods. You can do yourself a disservice! Since benign neoplasms are at risk of degeneration in oncology, the resulting growths should be removed in the clinic.
Some types of human papillomavirus are highly oncogenic. And they can provoke not only skin cancer (melanoma), but also cervical cancer (in women) and anal ring (in men), the formation of polyps of internal organs.
Papillomas on the body, located in places where friction increases or their damage must be removed urgently! To avoid pathologies.
How to remove small papillomas using different methods
Since this defect occurs more often in women than in men, most wart removal occurs at the initiative of patients. Even for no apparent reason. How to remove papillomas on the body?
Type of medication treatment:
- Use of drugs that affect the immune system. Immunomodulators and immune correctors, immunostimulants, and other immunotropic drugs enhance the immune response and normalize a specific impaired immune system linkage.
- Use of intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories with antiviral effect in combination with vitamins.
- Medications are prescribed to boost the immune response, which stimulate the production of their interferons.
- Use of herbal remedies for overall body strengthening.
Surgical type of treatment:
- Surgical incisionis the first method of removing papillomas. It is common among other species. Wart incision is performed with all underlying tissues. The effectiveness of this method is 65%, and the overall recovery is about 30%. A side effect of the surgical incision is scarring. This technique is used to remove papillomas located in the lower extremities.
- Chemical coagulation- burning of warts with chemicals. 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid and cantharidin are used. The most powerful is cantharidine. Penetrating into the lower layers of the skin and destroying the wart. A long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technique is about 80%.
Methods for removing very small papillomas
How to remove a "very small" papilloma? In modern clinics, there are a large number of techniques for removing small warts without cosmetic defects.
If you plan to quickly and effectively get rid of annoying growths all over your body, here are some of the best techniques for removing very small growths:
- Cryotherapy.Freezing with liquid nitrogen. The fastest and most affordable technique will take no more than 15 minutes. It is recommended for the removal of papillomas located on the face and neck.
- Laser destruction method.There are several types of lasers. The most popular is the carbon dioxide laser. Final healing comes 7 days after surgery. Recommended for inaccessible warts.
- Photodynamic therapy for warts.Performed using a long wavelength of light. The most effective method (95%), constructions will be easily removed and no marks remain.
Preventing small growths
Disease prevention is always easier than cure! Let this slogan become your merit for life. In preventing the appearance of papillomas, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. Get rid of bad habits (smoking) for your health! Strengthen the immune system and start treatment on time, if required. Relieve stress and rest more. Try to eat properly, get enough sleep and spend time outside. Monitor your health, visit the clinic every year and have routine check-ups. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, contact your doctor immediately. Follow the rules of prevention and you will not take care of any disease.