Papillomas on the body arebenign formations that arise when a person is infected with papillomavirus. The growths can form on any part of the body, skin or mucous membrane, and can be single or multiple.
The rapid growth and appearance of a large number of papillomas on the skin and formations on the mucous membranes is considered a serious reason for visiting a doctor. The specialist determines the method of their removal and selects an effective antiviral treatment.
What are the papillomas on the human body
Growths have several main types, which differ in their external features, their localization, and the ability to degenerate into malignant tumors.
Simply
Simple formations have a soft, gnarled structure. Medium to large. By color: dark beige, brown papillomas. The localization is extensive: face, neck, armpits, groin, chest.
Keratopapillomas
Formations with a keratinized upper layer. In most cases, they are also large on the back of the hand between the fingers. In men it can form on the penis, in children it often affects the legs, arms and knees. Simple dry papilloma on the foot called plantar warts or spines. The danger of simple subcutaneous papillomas is their ability to deteriorate quickly.
Pointed formations
Genital formations or warts in most cases grow in intimate areas and affect:
- External and internal areas of the genital organs (in men - they affect the foreskin, the head of the penis; in women - the labia minora, the clitoris, the urethra, the vestibule and the walls of the vagina, of the cervix);
- anality range;
- oral cavity.
Papillomas are asymptomatic: they are painless and have no accompanying manifestations. Condylomas of this type have a papillary shape, they are flesh-colored or pink.
Small papillomas on the body and on the mucous membranes grow quickly, their large proliferation (papillomatosis) can occur within a short time (several hours).
The danger of genital warts lies in their rapid transformation into a malignant form.
There is a risk of recurrent lesions after treatment. The situation is compounded by the presence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). When planning a pregnancy, all warts must be removed. While carrying a baby, pointed formations are very dangerous, as there is a possibility of transmission of the virus from mother to child (during birth).
Acrochords (thread-like)
Small elongated papillomas on the body are papillae on a thin stalk. They can be up to 5 mm long.
In most cases, the growths are under the armpits, neck, eyelids, and chest. Filamentous papillomas often appear in the perineal area. Acrochords appear as small yellowish outgrowths that can turn into brown, black papillomas on the body over time. The drug method is useless for their removal, filamentous growths are removed mechanically.
Flat form
Flat formations have a smooth surface, oval or round and are slightly darker than healthy skin. The average size is between one and two millimeters, they protrude very slightly above the main skin.
In most cases, this type of papilloma occurs in groups that are localized in the upper body and cover areas of the skin: face, groin, penis, almost anal region. Can occur on the cervix, rectum.
Have pronounced symptoms: inflammation, itching, pain syndrome, hyperemia (reddening) of the surrounding skin.
Lewandowski-Lutz
A rare type of papilloma that manifests as red papillomas growing on the body. It most commonly occurs on the hands and feet. In strong sunlight, formations can quickly degenerate into cancerous forms.
Plantar growth
Initially, the plantar microgrowths resemble a small, smooth white lump on the surface of the foot. In most cases, a thin rim protrudes along the growth edge.
White papillomas of this type can interfere with walking, change gait, but go away without external intervention. Unlike calluses, they have no skin pattern.
Adolescent
A rare guy. These papillomas occur in the larynx area of infants as a result of infection in the mother during childbirth. Their danger is that they impair the respiratory function as they grow.
cause of papillomas on the human body
A virus that has entered the body can remain inactive for a long time (from several months to several years). Various factors can cause viral activity:
- Decreased body defense. A weakening of the immune system can lead to disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, bad habits, exacerbation of chronic diseases, prolonged use of medication, poor nutrition, physical and nervous overload, vitamin deficiency;
- hormonal disorders. Disorders of the hormonal system can be triggered by pregnancy, age-related changes, endocrinological diseases (diabetes mellitus, glandular pathology);
- Infectious inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs (with genital outgrowths).
Causes of papillomas on the body in men
In most cases, the growths appear in men at a young age (18 to 35 years old). The growth of the lesions is asymptomatic, which is fraught with their degeneration into a malignant form.
The main route of transmission of the virus is through unprotected sex. A weakened immune system can act as the causative agent of the virus: Unhealthy diet, bad habits, passive lifestyle all contribute to the development of the virus in the body.
In men, the growth occurs in most cases in the groin area on the genitals. If you have growths, problems urinating, or any other discomfort you should see your urologist.
Causes of papillomas on the body in women
The most common factors for growth to occur are decreased immunity and hormonal disorders. As a result of these factors, papillomas and warts appear, the causes of which in women have their own characteristics:
Congenital and acquired immunodeficiencies can cause papillomas. The risk of developing HPV is highest in the first year after pregnancy. This is because carrying a baby leads to a change in hormone levels, and childbirth puts a lot of stress on the body. Therefore, pregnancy and the postpartum period are favorable times for the virus to activate, which is why papillomas appear on the body.
Promiscuous sex life with frequent partner changes is the reason why papillomas occur;
- Accidental unprotected gender;
- Early onset of intimate life, a factor that negatively affects the state of the reproductive system and contributes to the development and activation of HPV, which is why papillomas are formed on various parts of the skin and mucous membranes;
- Chronic diseases of the genital area are one of the conditions why papillomas grow on the body;
- Sexually transmitted diseases are one of the reasons papillomas appear on the body;
- Regular artificial termination of pregnancy.
Why do papillomas appear on the body? In order to provoke skin and mucus growth, the virus has to get into the body.
In women as in men, sexual transmission is the dominant mode of transmission. A girl can become infected not only during unprotected sexual intercourse in the vagina, mouth or anal area, but also when stroking.
Infection method
The main methods of HPV infection:
- Unprotected traffic. The transmission of the infection occurs through the natural secretions of the infected partner, which fall on the mucous membrane of a healthy person, microtraumas caused by external influences. Infection can occur during both traditional sexual contact and oral anal intercourse. Infection may occur during foreplay.
- contact and household. Infection occurs through contact with an infected person. Usually the usual hygiene articles are used here: towels, a washing sponge. When visiting baths and saunas, walking without special shoes can lead to the appearance of plantar formations.
Why are papillomas on the body dangerous?
Are papillomas on the body dangerous? The virus can be of several types: high, medium, and low oncogenicity. The types of high and medium rebirth skills are especially dangerous. A specialist can determine the type of virus by prescribing a series of diagnostic tests.
main complications:
- Degeneration of formations into malignant tumors (especially growth on the mucous membranes);
- Frequent trauma to the formations. As a result, the growths begin to be damaged and bleed. An infection can get into the wound and an inflammatory process can begin;
- Genital warts can cause infertility in men and women, cause problems of the genitourinary system, affect quality of life;
- HPV increases the risk of developing sexually transmitted diseases. Growth in pregnant women can be transmitted to the baby during passage through the birth canal
diagnosis
Combine diagnostic procedures that are carried out to establish an accurate diagnosis, determine the method of treatment:
- Expert advice:
- Dermatologist (formations on the face and neck, under the arm, on the limbs, on the stomach, on the back);
- urologist, gynecologist - localization of formations in the genital area, anality;
- ENT specialist - oropharyngeal lesions;
- dentist - neoplasms on the tongue and oral mucosa.
- Laboratory and instrumental methods:
- PCR studies. This analysis makes it possible to confirm the presence of virus pathogens in the blood and their amount, in order to determine the type of virus (non-oncogenic, oncogenic);
- Biopsy for a detailed examination of the body structure. This requires the collection of a microscopic area of the papilloma.
In some cases, when female genital growth is affected, additional diagnostic procedures are carried out: colposcopy, oncocytology, histology, colposcopy.
Treatment of skin papillomas
Drug therapy helps to effectively treat growths and stop the growth of papillomas both in the initial stage and in advanced development. The drugs are used to strengthen immune forces and suppress the virus: antiviral, anti-inflammatory drugs, immunomodulators.
Lumps can be treated with topical drugs:
- Salicylic ointment with pronounced antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and restorative properties;
- antiviral oxoline ointment;
- Celandine firing solution;
- antimicrobial ointment
folk remedies
It is possible to destroy formations only on the skin, it is contraindicated to get rid of the growth of mucous membranes. Removal and treatment of papillomas on the skin with folk remedies is possible according to the following recipes:
- Lubricate the affected areas with castor oil;
- Rubbing with aloe leaves can cure the growth. The sheet is cut in 2 halves, the part of the gland is wiped from the formation. The procedure is carried out within a week;
- Lubrication of the micro-growth with garlic juice. The panes are cleaned, cut, the structure is lubricated with the inside. Before the procedure, nearby tissues should be treated with petroleum jelly or greasy cream to avoid burns.
- cautery with iodine. One of the most effective ways to quickly remove papillomas on the body. Burning off small and medium-sized growths is most effective. It is not recommended to cauterize large formations with iodine, as the solution cannot completely destroy the tissue of a large formation. It is impossible to exclude the degeneration of the formation damaged by iodine into a malignant tumor.
Hardware destruction
- laser removal. This method allows you to quickly remove the papilloma regardless of its location. The method is an effective way to painlessly and safely remove papillomas on the body. The laser vaporizes the affected tissue layer by layer and simultaneously cauterizes the vessels. That way, you can make the procedure bloodless. A point effect with a laser is only carried out under construction. The laser does not touch or injure any nearby tissues;
- Freezing with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction). The procedure has a number of positive features: painlessness, speed of removal, minimal risk of infection, there are no scars or scars after removal;
- electrocoagulation. The procedure consists in influencing the growth with alternating current. The formation has burned out, a small crust is formed. It must not be torn off to avoid infection. After 7-10 days the crust falls off by itself.
How to prevent papillomas
What are papillomas talking about on the body? First of all, to activate the virus against the background of decreased immunity. To prevent formations from growing you will need:
- Strengthening immunity (proper nutrition, regime, exercise, emotional stability);
- Practice personal hygiene;
- Routine visits to the doctor for the treatment of chronic diseases;
- Protected gender.