Papillary lesions cause a lot of discomfort not only because of external changes in the skin. Many papillomas are at increased risk of injury, including friction and infections. All of these factors can provoke the spread of rash and malignancy of neoplasm cells. Prior to treatment, mandatory diagnostics are performed to identify the causes and nature of the building structure. What causes papillomas in the body, what does the body signal? Let us understand in this article.
Papillomas in the body - what do they mean, what does the body say?
Papillomas in the body mean only one indisputable fact - a person has become a carrier of papillomavirus infection with a progressive course. The main route of transmission of the virus in the body is sexual, but infection is possible through kissing, shaking hands or through contact in a domestic way.
The known types of papillomas on the body differ from each other in structural features, color, size and density. Of course, not all carriers of a viral infection suffer from multiple or single rashes on the body. Activation of pathogenic viral activity usually occurs due to a persistent decline in immunity.Some patients even compare papillomas to moles, however, papillomas have a number of fundamental differences:
- presence of a vascular component;
- preferential location in places of friction, sweating;
- free and soft structure.
Papilloma looks like a papillary growth on a pedicle. The main risk of papillomas lies in the carcinogenic transformation of skin cells.
The risk group includes patients with aggravated clinical and life history, as well as those who have had cases of cancer among close relatives.
Papillomas rarely cause discomfort to a person, without causing pain and local symptomatic manifestations. Clinics even call such neoplasms a "time bomb" that can malignant spontaneously, under the influence of various negative factors.
The virus may not appear for years, but a person is a carrier of the infection even with strong immunity. Most often, it is men who become the culprits of a woman's infection during unprotected sex.
Main reasons for appearing
The main cause of rashes on the body is considered to be the defeat of the body with human papillomavirus infection.
Predisposing factors for viral activity are:
- chronic diseases of internal organs and systems;
- skin trauma of any genesis;
- skin infection;
- allergic diseases;
- autoimmune conditions of a congenital nature;
- genital infections and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
Any pathological process and dysfunction of internal organs can suppress the activity of the immune system, depress overall health and weaken the body. With a steady decline in immune forces, the virus begins pathogenic activity, gradually replacing the DNA of healthy cells with viral ones. Thus, the regenerative process at the cellular level breaks down, begins the chaotic treatment of cells and the formation of neoplasms.
The virus actively affects the deep layers of the epidermis, therefore, the first symptom of a developing infection is the appearance of papillomatous foci.
Features of appearance in men
Frequent localization of papillomas in men - genitals and penis, face, armpits.
Hypothermia and greater sensitivity to negative external factors are considered common factors in lowering immunity in men:
- bad habits (tobacco, alcohol);
- work features (heavy production work, hot shops, radioactivity):
- increases the stress factor;
- active sex life (especially at a young age).
The main prevention of HPV is vaccination. It is recommended to inject the vaccine three times at the time of puberty, long before the onset of active sexual activity. Doctors recommend starting vaccination of children aged 10-12 years.
Causes of multiple papillomas
Multiple papillomas in the body of limited or diffuse localization indicate exhaustion of the body. Usually, multiple rashes are accompanied by general malaise, drowsiness, and unexplained weakness of the patient.
Viral activity in the epidermal layers is usually large-scale, so the appearance of new papillary foci occurs rapidly.
Often, the virus itself can provoke the development of various diseases that only complicate the course of the infectious process.
The following diseases and conditions may be the cause of the widespread spread of papillary foci throughout the body:
- acute infectious processes of any nature and location;
- sunburn, excessive use of tanning beds or sunbathing;
- metabolic disorders;
- inadequate nutrition, lack of nutrition, unbalanced diet;
- oncological tumors of internal organs, skin;
- HIV or AIDS;
- persistent psycho-emotional instability, stress, mental disorders;
- age-related changes.
The rapid spread of papillomas throughout the body is provoked by the patient being overweight. As you gain weight, the sweat glands become activated, so papillomas in your armpits and skin folds become more visible. Clinics notice a marked spread of infectious growths with weight gain in the hot summer months.
Neoplasms can occur not only due to serious diseases and autoimmune conditions. Bad habits, intense physical activity, serious stress can also provoke the activity of a viral infection.
When a skin neoplasm occurs in patients, a natural question arises about treatment tactics and removal of growths.
Characteristics of therapy
A viral infection can be present in the body for a long time without obvious manifestations. In patients, against a background of good health, the virus can never appear in their lifetime. The first symptoms are found with weakened immunity.
Doctors do not recommend starting self-treatment without diagnosis and medical advice for several reasons:
- it is visually impossible to determine the structure and nature of the neoplasm;
- the patient is unable to assess the level of oncogenic risk; Inadequate therapy with some means can worsen the situation, for example, burns, secondary infection.
Differential diagnosis significantly improves the therapeutic results for skin lesions, as it identifies the nature of the rash and allows you to choose the only adequate treatment.
Modern dermatology and cosmetology offers two main ways to remove papillomas on the body:
- Drug therapy- use of local and systemic drugs;
- Surgical removal- use of the latest equipment techniques and traditional surgery.
In the first case, a course of antiviral and immunomodulatory therapy should be prescribed. These medicines for papillomas in the body are needed to stop viral activity and improve the patient's immune status.
Local treatment does not always bring the expected results, therefore, together with conservative medicine, clinics offer a number of surgical techniques:
- scalpel cutting;
- removal by radio wave method;
- laser removal of papillomas;
- electrocoagulation;
- exposure to a chemical solution;
- freezing of liquid nitrogen.
No surgery excludes recurrent neoplasms, so you should definitely undergo a course of active antiviral therapy.
Along with treatment, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, diet, sleep and wakefulness. Most patients rarely pay attention to these recommendations, and their implementation is very important for successful treatment of HPV.
The human papilloma virus itself is not dangerous, but there are always risks of malignancy of neoplastic cells.
To minimize HPV infection, careful observance of intimate and personal hygiene, regularity in sexual intercourse is recommended. Timely diagnosis significantly reduces the risks of developing any complications.