Each type of HPV causes its own types of papillomas. They differ in external form and place of presentation. They have a low or high oncogenic level. Papilloma is a consequence of the HPV virus. Sometimes skin neoplasms appear on the human skin in completely different places with some common symptoms. They have a common name - papilloma. They differ from each other in form, structure, location in the body, degree of oncogenic risk. Depending on these factors, papillomas have their own special names. What are papillomas and why do they appear?
What are papillomas?
"A tumor in the form of a papilla", this is how the term papilloma is translated from Latin. These growths on the skin appear due to the HPV virus. Any papilloma is a benign neoplasm, however, depending on the type (type) of the papillomavirus, they have an oncogenic risk.
Variety of papillomas according to oncogenic risk:
- Low oncogenic risk.
- High oncogenic risk.
The second group includes strains - 82, 73, 68, 59, 58, 56, 52, 51, 45, 39, 35, 33, 31, 18, 16. Growths on the skin can be completely different in color. The color scheme of the papilloma can be from light to almost black. Sometimes an elongated papilloma grows on the body, other types of HPV are flat or, conversely, crowded, similar to a rooster comb.
Only a doctor can determine the nature of the papillomavirus by performing the necessary diagnosis:
- visual examination of the patient;
- taking tests to identify the type of virus.
The virus enters the body under favorable conditions. You must be in contact with a carrier of the virus or contaminated objects and your immunity must be weakened.
HPV is usually easily blocked by the immune system, there are a number of reasons why it fails:
- long-term medication;
- worsening of chronic diseases;
- drug use;
- excessive use of alcohol and cigarettes.
Any type of this disease requires timely treatment. Papillomas on the body have an unpleasant feature of growth and sometimes mutation into an oncological disease. A visit to the doctor is a necessary preventive measure.
Simple papillomas (vulgar)
This is the most common type of papilloma on the body. People call them warts, they appear gradually. First, a small tubercle grows on the skin. Gradually, it grows in diameter and changes color from pale flesh to a more saturated brown. The structure of papilloma vulgaris also changes, it becomes hard, keratinization appears.
Vulgar papillomas are most often located in:
- palms;
- fingers;
- the skin between the toes
- knees;
- sometimes it forms on the face, back, neck
Such neoplasms can appear in groups. First, a "maternal papilloma" appears, and after that, daughter growths are formed.
Children and adolescents are particularly susceptible to this type of HPV. Vulgar papillomas are usually benign in nature, they do not degenerate into oncological formations. Strains 75-77, 26-29, 41, 38, 49, 57, 65 are responsible for the appearance of such neoplasms.
Simple types of viruses in the body include plantar warts. The name refers to the place of their appearance. The growth on the sole grows separately, it can be identified by the characteristic protruding edge. It usually does not cause discomfort, but sometimes it can interfere with walking. In order not to confuse a corn with a plantar wart, remember that the corn has a smooth and even surface on which the skin pattern appears. Plantar warts are caused by strains 1-4.
Both they and others are easily removed in a medical clinic. But do not rush to the doctor, such growths can disappear on their own.
Flat papillomas
This growth is immediately different from other skin neoplasms.
It rises only slightly above the skin, if you look closely, you can see that its surface, which looks dense, seems to consist of small nodules. A flat wart does not have a predetermined shape; it can be with jagged edges or, conversely, rounded.
A flat papilloma does not have a keratinization process (death and keratinization of skin cells), therefore, there are no skin furrows characteristic of other types of papillomas.
The color of such an accumulation is usually light, sometimes it darkens and turns brown. Flat papilloma cannot be dark brown.
Locations:
- legs;
- guns;
- back;
- on the face they appear on the cheeks, around the eyes and on the chin.
Flat neoplasms are immediately visible to strangers (if they are in open places). In addition to visual ugliness, they cause physical discomfort in the form of itching. When you try to scratch them, they start to "burn".
Such formations should be shown to a dermatologist. You are unlikely to prescribe the right treatment for yourself. The doctor must examine you, make a diagnosis and, taking into account all the physical features, prescribe the treatment. Such growths are easier to eliminate immediately after they appear. Old growths will have to be removed by the operation method. Flat papillomas are caused by viruses of type 49, 28, 10.
Pointed papilloma (warts)
They have a characteristic appearance, which allows them not to be confused with other types of papillomavirus. Outwardly, such a papilloma can be compared to "cauliflower" or "turkey's comb". Condylomas attach to the skin and grow in a short stalk. They are solitary and grow in large groups. Such a neoplasm of HPV in women can reach a large size.
The color of growths varies depending on where they appear. Condyloma can be white, fleshy, pale pink and have a color from light red to brown. Sometimes such growths secrete a liquid with an unpleasant smell.
Genital warts often hurt because of the specific location.
The main localization of genital warts:
- Sexual organs.
- Anal area.
- Crotch.
- Urethra.
- Vagina and cervix in women.
Such a human papillomavirus is transmitted only sexually. Its development provokes the virus 69, 55, 54, 51, 44, 42, 6, 1
If left untreated, a pre-oncological condition may develop. The virus accumulates in the tissues near the growth and changes the DNA composition of the epithelium and mucosa, which provokes penile oncology in men and cervical cancer in women. Genital warts should be removed.
Filiform papilloma
They are also called acrochords. They mostly grow singly, but groups of acrochords are also found. If it is accidentally detached, a new process will appear again in its place, moreover, the growth can wander through the body, growing. They do not give pain.
There is more aesthetic rejection of the lift, especially if the papilloma has grown on the face. Color range from flesh tone to brown. The acrocord is elongated and elastic, sometimes there are keratinized papillomas.
Favorite places of appearance of body areas with delicate skin:
- face (eyelid area, nose);
- inguinal folds;
- on neck;
- armpit;
- under the breast (in a woman).
If acrochord appears on the face, scrubs and brushes should not be used in order not to injure it. Underarm growths are often damaged by razor blades.
It is better to visit a doctor and remove the neoplasm in the clinic to avoid infection and degeneration of the disease in oncology. The latter rarely occurs with filiform papilloma.
The viruses that cause this type of HPV are strains 2 and 7. Acrochords are more common in older people because the skin loses its elasticity over time.
Sometimes the disease affects children and adolescents.
These are the most common forms of HPV. According to the information about the types of the virus, you can independently make a preliminary diagnosis. For a more accurate diagnosis, a medical examination is required.
In addition to these forms of HPV, other types of papillomas also appear. For example, laryngeal papillomatosis, choroidal papilloma (growing in the brain), papillomas in the stomach are called gastric papillitis. Internal papillomas are the most dangerous, sometimes the patient goes to the doctor with an advanced stage of HPV. You can die from internal neoplasms. For example, growths in the larynx interfere with the breathing process and can cause asphyxiation. Any HPV disease requires immediate medical attention.