Papillomas on the body are benign formations that develop when a person is infected with HPV. The growths on any part of the body can be single or multiple.
The rapid growth and occurrence of a large number of papillomas is considered a more difficult argument for choosing a method of removing these formations and for choosing an effective antiviral treatment.
Why do papillomas appear on the body?
The human papilloma virus is considered to be the cause of the formation of papillomas on the body, which through the smallest cuts, scratches, wounds can penetrate the epithelial layer of the skin.
You can become infected with a microorganism in close physical contact with a person who has HPV or with a carrier of this infection.
For a long time, the virus retains its ability to maintain itself in a humid and warm environment, so there is a possibility of infection when visiting public baths, saunas, health centers.
The transmission of pathogens to papillomas often occurs in several people using individual hygiene items - towels, nail scissors, cloths.
When the virus is infected through sexual contact, papillomas, or genital warts, grow more often on the genitals and parts of the body next to them, less often in other areas.
After HPV infection, it may not manifest for a long time, and in some patients the immune system destroys it within two years. Activation of the virus and, consequently, the appearance of papillomas on the body occurs if the human body is affected by factors that cause the disease.
These factors include:
- Decreased defense functioning.
- Negative impact of depressive states, stress.
- Long-term smoking and alcohol abuse.
- Long-term treatment with antibiotics and oral contraceptives.
- Disorders of the digestive system.
- Acute recurrent acute respiratory infections, influenza.
There is a high probability of papillomas on the body in women. Men are more often carriers of this virus, but their external manifestations are much less concerned for them than the fairer sex.
In obese people and with excessive sweating, the risk of papillomas is increased and they mainly form in the folds of the skin. Papillomas can occur at any age, and their development in children is not excluded.
Localization and symptoms
You may notice the formation of unusual growths on any part of the body, including the scalp, soles, natural wrinkles.
Skin tumors can come in a variety of sizes, colors, and shapes. How a papilloma will look on the body depends on which strain of the virus the person is infected with.
HPV, which leads to the growth of papillomas on the skin, refers to non-oncogenic or low-oncogenic types of microorganisms, so in most cases such formations are benign.
There are several types of papillomas that can affect any part of the body, and they are:
- Vulgar or protozoal papillomaslook like small areas of fleshy or slightly dark seals. There are no subjective sensations in the process of their growth, but in most people they begin to grow from the hands and fingers.
- Thread.First a small spot appears on the body which eventually extends in length. At the end of this formation, there is a drop-shaped growth, and it is attached to the skin by means of a thin leg.
- Plantargrowths are characterized by discomfort and pain when walking. Plantar papillomas are often confused with common blisters.
- Flatpapillomas rise slightly above the skin, prone to fusion. They are practically indistinguishable in color from other skin on the body.
In some cases, before the appearance of papillomatous growths on the body, people may notice the appearance of itching and a slight burning sensation at the site of growth of virus-altered epithelial cells.
The formation of more than a hundred viral tumors on the body is commonly referred to as papillomatosis. When warts and papillomas are injured, bleeding occurs, and in the absence of proper hygiene and wearing not too clean cloth, secondary infection with inflammation and other unpleasant symptoms is possible.
Self-infection is also possible when papillomas scratch and during further spread of the virus from the original focus to other areas of the skin.
Papillomas on the body are more of an aesthetic problem. Many people, noticing growths on exposed parts of the body, begin to feel self-doubt, develop depressive states. Growing papillomas also have their own characteristics, depending on the place of origin.
Armpit growths
Papillomas form in the armpit that are no different from other viral growths, but have their own flow characteristics. Under the armpits you can often see small bumps of fleshy, yellowish or brown shades. These knots are hanging and attached to the skin with a foot.
Initially, one tumor may appear, and then several, may merge with each other and this growth resembles cauliflower.
Armpit papillomas are prone to inflammation. The culprit for this is the sweat secreted by this zone, it irritates the growth, leading to itching, scratching and infection.
Papillomatous growths under the armpits can be touched when shaving or wearing too tight clothing. The injury causes bleeding and contributes to the spread of the virus to nearby areas of the body.
Shutters
Papillomas that grow for centuries are clearly visible to others, so they inflict a lot of moral suffering on their owners, especially young girls. But this problem is not just aesthetic. Growing education often interferes with blinking, creates an obstacle when seeing objects, and this leads to a deterioration of visual function.
Eyelid papillomas differ in appearance. These can be both flat and convex growths, which in most cases have a rough surface. Filamentous papillomas that grow on the upper eyelid interfere with the visual field and make it difficult for women to put on make-up. It is impossible to remove the formations in the area around the eyes on your own - an incorrectly chosen agent causes burns to the conjunctiva and cornea.
Lip
Papillomas on the lips are most often represented by flat or hanging formations. Initially, a slight swelling develops, which matches the color of the main tone of the lips. Gradually such a formation may become lighter or darker. With the prolonged presence of papillomas on the lips, it becomes keratinized and the outer surface becomes whitish.
Depending on the position of the papilloma on the lips, accompanying changes occur, these may be cracks around the tumor, dryness. Some nipples interfere with conversation or eating, so they are injured and there is inflammation at the border of the lips - cheilitis.
Nos
When localized on the face, warts often choose a nose for their place of growth. Papillomas can also form on the outside of the wings of the nose, septum and inside. And if the external wart prefers to spoil the appearance, then internal tumors in some cases disrupt the process of normal breathing and can become inflamed in case of a cold.
Transient cellular and reverse viral papillomas have the ability to attack deeply located tissues, including the bone structures of the nose. In that case, bone destruction occurs and there is a risk of transformation of papillomas into malignant formations.
In the crotch
There are usually two types of papillomas in the groin area, namely genital warts and filamentous tumors - accords.
In women, viral formations are localized within the vagina, on the cervix, often growing on the lips and the area along the groin. In men, papillomas in the groin can be seen on the penis; after examination they are detected in the urethra itself, in the anus.
Several filamentous formations can quickly turn into a whole network of growths, which will look like an edge. When papillomas are located inside the vagina, there is a risk of infection, injury and inflammation, which can be understood by the appearance of burning, discharge and unpleasant odor.
Every fifth person spontaneously disappears papilloma, but there is also a high risk of genital warts that degenerate into malignant tumors. In this regard, when groin growths occur, it is always necessary to undergo a comprehensive diagnosis that allows the oncogenicity of the virus to be identified.
Hands and feet
Papillomas that grow on the skin of the upper and lower extremities have different structure, color, growth rate and spread. More warts appear on the fingers, near the nails. Ordinary and flat papillomas often develop on the hands. The warts are thick to the touch, the surface is slightly rough, if the initial formation is damaged, there is a danger of the appearance of new papillomas in the vicinity.
Papillomas occur more often in children, which is associated with the characteristics of the skin and the high susceptibility of the child's body to infections. In babies, flat nipples are often localized on the knees because babies crawl a lot. Plantar papillomas grow on the feet and are characterized by tingling and pain when walking.
Papillomas can be distinguished from corns by the absence of a skin pattern on the viral growths. Young, healthy people with a well-functioning immune system heal themselves within three to four months.
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Papillomatous elements located on the scalp look like loose deposits.
The color of such formations is from flesh to dark brown.
At the beginning of its growth such a plaque is invisible, but with increasing its size there is a risk of injury when combing the hair.
Head papillomas are more typical of older people, but such formations rarely develop into carcinogens.
Danger of viruses
Viral growths on the body are caused by those strains of HPV that have low oncogenic activity. This means that the risk of their degeneration into cancer is minimal. But still there is a likelihood of developing atypical cells, which predisposes to papilloma injury, their infection, rapid growth, and inflammatory response.
If you notice inflammation, secretion of various secretions, ichor, painful sensations, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Genital warts in the groin and genitals are highly rated in terms of danger. Such growths are mainly caused by the activation of the oncogenic type virus and therefore require increased attention.
During the diagnosis, the strain of the causative agent is identified and based on the overall examination, the method of removal and antiviral therapy scheme are selected.
Diagnostics
When a patient consults a dermatologist, a preliminary diagnosis is made during an external examination. In the presence of growths on the genitals, it is necessary to determine the strain of the virus, which is achieved by PCR diagnostics.
Women also undergo colposcopy, cytological tests are taken and, if necessary, a biopsy of material taken from the site of the altered tissues is prescribed.
If an oncogenic type of virus is detected, an additional examination should be performed twice a year.
How to treat papillomas on the body and face?
People do not always choose to remove papillomas located on the body. Some do not mix at all, others are in closed parts of the body.
But doctors recommend that you definitely start treating papillomatous elements if:
- They are located on often injured parts of the body - under the armpits, neck, eyelids, nose, lips, head, legs, arms and groin. In men, there is a high probability of scratching the papilloma on the face when shaving.
- They have a high growth rate and a tendency to develop daughter growths.
- Found on the genitals.
- Change their color, the outer surface, become painful.
The doctor often offers a comprehensive treatment of viral formations. It involves removing all growths and taking antiviral and immunomodulatory medications.
It is necessary to understand that it will not be possible to completely remove the virus from the skin, but you can only transfer it to an inactive state, which will maintain a high immunity throughout life. In addition to the main treatment, alternative methods of therapy are used.
Modern removal methods
Modern medicine offers dozens of methods to remove papillomatous growths on the human body.
This is exposure to laser and radio waves, destruction by liquid nitrogen and thermocoagulation. Chemical methods are also used, ie applying various solutions and ointments that destroy it on the nipple.
When papillomas are located on the upper and lower eyelids, they are removed with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction) or laser. Thin skin on the face and eyelids has a great tendency to create scars, so papillomas located in these places should be removed only by professional doctors.
It is recommended to destroy flat formations on the lips with a laser, and filiform electrocoagulation.
How to get rid of HPV medication
You can also get rid of papillomas on the body with the help of medicines used externally. Their application destroys the virus and promotes the gradual destruction of accumulations; after several procedures, the papilloma disappears.
In the presence of a large number of papillomas on the body and genitals, it is necessary to undergo a course of drug therapy. It consists of taking systemic antiviral drugs and medications whose mechanism of action is aimed at increasing the functioning of the immune system.
The dosage of drugs and the total time of administration are selected individually.
Folk remedies
Several methods of traditional medicine are also successfully used to remove small and fresh papillomas on the surface of the body. Homemade recipes will only help if you use them for a long time, regularly and at the same time increase the defense.
Folk remedies for papillomas on the body:
- It is recommended to lubricate the nipples up to several times a day with celandine juice, fresh potatoes, sour apples and raw egg whites.
- Chop two garlic cloves and mix with a tablespoon of baby cream. The resulting ointment is applied in the form of a coating on the lumps, covered with a film and fixed for several hours.
- The crushed celandine leaf should be applied to the papilla for several hours.
- Dandelion heads should be placed firmly in a glass jar and filled with triple cologne. The preparation of the infusion lasts for two weeks in a cool place, after which it is filtered and used to lubricate the necessary areas on the body up to 5 times a day. The infusion is stored in the refrigerator.
When treating papillomas at home, it is necessary to strengthen the immunity, lead a healthy lifestyle and abandon long-term bad habits. Helps reduce viral activity by fasting.
Prevention
Human papilloma virus, unfortunately, can be infected even if you lead a very decent life. Reduces the risk of infection with strong immunity, food with natural and healthy products.
You always have to keep your body clean, heal even minor scratches on the skin in time. It is necessary to use only your own towel, scissors, tweezers. When visiting nail salons and beauty salons, choose only proven and reliable ones.
It is recommended to have sex with only one partner. After sex, it is necessary to perform genital hygiene. Adolescents should be fully aware of what early sexual intercourse leads to and not use barrier contraceptives.