Papillomas are growths on the skin in the form of cylinders on the pedicle, often barely visible. In most cases, it does not manifest itself in any way, but with a weakening of immunity and in the heat, it suddenly appears. As a rule, this is the first papilloma (the so-called "mother"), and then she breeds "babies" which are sprinkled on different parts of the body. Many people just try not to notice this flaw, but is it harmless? Do I need to remove the papilloma? We will tell you in detail what papillomas are, and how to deal with them, as well as the most effective methods of removal.
What is a papilloma?
To understand how to treat papillomas on the skin of the body, you need to find out what they are. The medical name for papilloma is human papillomavirus (HPV). This is a sexually transmitted disease. Also, infection with this disease can occur through the household-contact method (through damage to the skin after contact with some objects that an infected person has touched).
Papillomas can be "recognized" by the shape of a papilla or lump. As a rule, they have the so-called "legs". Such growths can be found chaotically in various parts of the body - on the arms, legs, neck, elbows and knees, face, lips, chest. They can be of different sizes - very small and large. Papillomas range in color from light flesh to dark brown and reddish. Because of this, some people think they are moles.
In fact, papillomas are benign neoplasms that can appear not only on the skin, but also on the mucous membranes. The difference between papillomas and warts is as follows – they are softer, they do not have a keratinized layer, whereas warts have a harder texture.
One of the varieties of papilloma is the so-called "genital warts", which have the shape of an elongated cone and appear on the genitals. Under mechanical action, such growths itch, hurt and even bleed. Only a doctor can determine whether the patient has a papilloma or condyloma, who, if necessary, prescribes additional examinations and tests.
Why do papillomas appear?
Let's find out why papillomas appear and how to treat them. The most common causes of papillomas:
- changes in hormone levels (including pregnancy, abortion);
- hypothermia;
- installation of contraceptives;
- thinning of the body;
- bad habits (smoking, alcohol).
Papillomas often appear, disappear, and then reappear, as they are a manifestation of a viral infection. This means that their presence determines the body's immunity at any given moment. HPV is common in people who have unprotected sex with an infected person, as well as in women who take hormonal birth control pills.
The "launch" factor of the virus is any stress that the body suffers from: the common cold, prolonged use of drugs, hypothermia. All of this weakens the immune system and makes it vulnerable to the human papillomavirus.
It's very easy to get infected - it's enough to have close contact with an infected person, or live with a papilloma carrier, or just visit a public beach, swim in a public swimming pool, or visit a sauna. By the way, this virus is a "lover" of heat and high humidity.
Why are papillomas dangerous?
Some types of the HPV virus are dangerous because they can trigger the development of cervical cancer in women. This applies especially to genital warts, which usually appear on the genitals. Due to the fact that viral diseases pass without symptoms, a person does not consult a doctor for a long time. Therefore, it is important for women to visit a gynecologist every six months, and once a year for a cytology test, so that precancerous changes, if any, in the cervix can be detected in time.
Even if a person does not have genital warts, however, papillomas speak of bodily dysfunction. Small growths signal that you should see a doctor and exclude the presence of gynecological diseases, kidney problems, colitis. And after the examination, it is very important to remove the papilloma, because this is a benign neoplasm, which one day can develop into a malignant one. In addition, papillomas look unattractive, this is an aesthetic defect. But how to properly remove papillomas so that there are no complications? This will be discussed further.
How to get rid of papillomas: popular methods
Seeing the papilloma in us, we immediately start looking for information on the Internet about how to get rid of papillomas. There are many home methods, but they are not only ineffective, but also dangerous and traumatic. Better to see a specialist!
How to get rid of papillomas is very unlikely:
- Unplug.
- Tie with thread.
- Needle.
These actions will only provoke the virus to "catch" other regions, and will "move" to other regions. But how to get rid of papillomas so that they do not appear again?
If you have a papilloma, your doctor will tell you how to treat it, based on the type of growth. But we will still consider the most popular and effective methods of removing papillomas:
- Excision with scalpel. . . This is the easiest way, but quite painful. Currently, there are gentler techniques that leave no trace.
- Cauterization with liquid nitrogen. . . Papillomas simply freeze, and the vital activity of their cells stops.
- Electrocoagulation. . . In this case, the buildup is removed with an electric current. Before removing papillomas on the body by this method, the patient is given minimal local anesthesia.
- Radio wave operation. . . This method is non-contact, providing the removal of defects by exposing it to radio waves. In this case, local anesthesia is also used.
- Laser removal. . . It is considered the most effective and safest method of treating papillomas. The laser beam penetrates to the desired depth, clogs the vessels that feed the growth, and as a result, the neoplasm dies and disappears. Usually, papillomas disappear after a few days.
The best way to get rid of papillomas
The best way to remove papillomas, the doctor will tell you who will see your papillomas and can determine the type. But now, in most cases, laser removal is recommended, because it has many advantages:
- Non-contact procedure - there is no physical contact between the skin and the instrument, while the laser beam in parallel has a bactericidal effect.
- No bleeding, no pain sensation.
- Absence of side effects such as burns, scars, hyperpigmentation after the procedure.
- The ability to remove several papillomas at once.
Before the appointment of the procedure, the cosmetologist tells the patient how to remove the papilloma with a neodymium laser, and also finds out if he has any contraindications. If everything is in order, the session will take no more than 15 minutes. Laser removal occurs without a trace and various complications. In parallel, doctors prescribe drugs to patients to increase immunity.
We hope we helped you know what papillomas are and how to treat them. The main thing is not to self-medicate to prevent unpleasant consequences in the form of burns or injuries, and also not to doubt that everyone needs to get rid of papillomas.