When a nipple-like growth appears on the torso, limbs or face, it is always an unpleasant surprise to someone. These are benign formations on the skin, which can be multiple or single. Papilloma of the body, unfortunately, is a very common disease that develops due to infection with the human papillomavirus (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 squamous epithelial tissue. It appears as droplets or papillae on the skin, mucous membranes, and can affect a person's 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, various groups of papillomas form on the body. They differ in growth rate, appearance, location.
Papillomavirus can be detected anywhere on the body:
- natural folds: groin, armpits, mammary glands, lower abdomen;
- face: eyelids, near eyes, near mouth;
- torso: back, stomach, neck, hands, feet;
- genitals: vagina, penis area;
- internal organs: intestines, stomach, bladder, esophagus, larynx, trachea.
What a papilloma looks like
HPV can look different on the outside. Usually, these are 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 giant (more than 3 cm). The texture of the papule is relatively loose and soft. The junctions of blood vessels are often visible on the surface.
The colors are mostly flesh and all kinds of brown. There are cases when the papilloma has a blue, purple, and even black-black color.
Why do papillomas appear
This growth in the body is viral. Infection is transmitted by contact with a healthy person carrier. Both men and women are susceptible to infection, but are affected by the virus differently. The weaker sex may have burning and itching in the genital area, bleeding and other foreign discharge from the vagina. Sometimes this disease is accompanied by syphilis, chlamydia, herpes, and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Men are not afraid of certain types of viruses that are harmful to women (16, 18). However, the stronger sex is a carrier of infection. As for papillomas on the genitals, frenulum, and glans penis or in the urethra, these are benign neoplasms of types 6 and 11 that are painless and should be removed. Penile cancer is very rare.
Infection Method
This 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 other ways to become infected with the human papillomavirus:
- when kissing, because the virus is in the saliva;
- when using infected personal items;
- if the processing of medical instruments is insufficient.
Type and type
The number of types of neoplasms in the body is estimated at dozens, so doctors divide them into 5 groups, combining them based on color, symptoms and risk of malignant skin cell degeneration:
- Simple papilloma.They are also called vulgar warts. Has the widest prevalence. The first sign of HPV is a small growth on the skin. In the process of its development, it is converted into a dark keratinized tubercle. It is localized both in groups and individually. The favorite places of localization are the hands, the lower part of the face.
- Flat papilloma.Characteristic features are growth sets. Flat papillomas do not have protrusions, but are painted in a dark color. The main place of distribution is the upper body, the genital area.
- Genital warts.Its location is in the mucous membrane of the body and genitals. This strain is at risk of oncogenicity. The main cause of genital warts is sexual intercourse.
- Filiform papillomas.In the scientific world, they are given the name "acrochords". The distinctive feature of this species is the legs that support the mole. Acrochords are senile growths, as they mainly appear on the bodies of middle aged people and the elderly.
- Internal papilloma.This subgroup includes all neoplasms that develop in internal organs. It is impossible to recognize genital warts from this group independently; this requires a special diagnosis. The presence of a disease can provide symptoms.
Virus Danger
Human papilloma virus infection is generally not a major health hazard. However, some species are capable of degenerating into malignant tumors. Non-oncogenic papillomas can also cause a lot of discomfort if they start to grow, for example on the back, in the mouth, or in the groin area. They are often injured, after which ulcers and sores remain on the body, open to infection. Bladder condyloma often triggers an inflammatory process, and growths in the uterine cavity sometimes cause 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 cytology and blood tests (tumor markers, HPV, DNA). This is necessary to determine the pathological process and to determine the type of viral infection in relation to the oncogenic risk. If cervical tumors appear, then colposcopy is required.
How to get rid of papillomas on the body
There are many methods of handling growth. It is better to stop the growth of papillomas on the body during complex therapy. It is impossible to completely remove the human papillomavirus from the body, but it is possible to reduce its activity for a long time by increasing immunity. Papular proliferation is treated by surgical and therapeutic methods. Traditional recipes also help during HPV infection.
How to get rid of HPV with medication
When HPV first appeared, doctors prescribed drugs to reduce the chances of infecting others. Various drugs are used to combat viral infections in gynecology and dermatology.
Laser Removal
Often people use growth removal surgery if it looks unaesthetic or causes discomfort, for example, if it is in an intimate place, on the neck or in the natural folds of the skin. Laser papilloma removal takes a few minutes. Its essence lies in the use of devices that burn neoplasms. There is no contact with the skin, which ensures high safety of the procedure. The advantages of this technique include no blood loss, painlessness, and fast recovery.
Cons of laser treatment:
- high cost;
- the impossibility of studying remote growth.
Liquid nitrogen
Removal of neoplasm with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction) is no less effective. Although the procedure is simple, it requires preparation: thoroughly wash the areas of skin to be frozen, shave the hair, if any. To apply nitrogen, specialists use a metal cotton-tipped cotton swab, which is dipped in a container with clear liquid. After that, contact with the papilloma occurs within 1-5 seconds. Recovery takes place in 2-3 days. The advantage of this procedure is the simplicity and speed of the procedure, high efficiency.
Disadvantages of this method:
- possible damage to the surrounding network;
- pain during conduction;
- failure to eliminate large growth,
Treatment of papillomas using the radio wave method
The essence of this technique is to effect the buildup of high frequency radio waves, which are completely harmless to health. To remove a papilloma, the doctor fixes the beam for a few seconds at the point of trouble. 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 are easily lost. Can be used even for difficult areas such as the eye area. There is no scar after the procedure.
Disadvantages of this method:
- high cost;
- is not effective at eliminating large growths.
Electrocoagulation
A treatment procedure in which benign growths are removed with a properly coordinated electric current. Electrocoagulation is carried out in an apparatus equipped with loops and electrodes, which are heated to a high temperature. Manipulation is carried out under local anesthesia. For children, the removal is carried out under general anesthesia. After the tumor burns, the skin is treated with an antiseptic. The procedure takes 5-10 minutes.
The advantages of this method include safety and efficacy in eliminating skin diseases, preventing possible infection, and possible histology.
Electrocautery counter:
- risk of residual scarring;
- relative pain;
- long recovery period (up to 10 days);
- on the removal site, a recurrence is possible.
How to get rid of moles and papilloma with traditional medicine
According to a review of patients who are carriers of HPV, the use of alternative prescriptions after drug therapy and / or any method of eliminating the virus helps clear the virus more quickly.
At home, when external manifestations of papilloma occur, the following methods are effective:
- Celandine.It is necessary to lubricate the skin with neoplasms with fresh plant sap several times a day.
- Bananas.To speed up therapy, it is necessary to apply fruit pulp to the neoplasm. Bananas are especially effective for small plantar warts.
Prevention
The following precautions are shown to prevent recurrence:
- to perform periodic HPV checks;
- avoid casual sexual contact;
- maintains immunity: eat right, get angry;
- controls the growth and deformation of untreated papillomas;
- vaccination with 2% serum (three times in six months).