Papillomas in the body are benign formations that develop when a person is infected with HPV. Growths in any part of the body can be single or multiple.
The rapid growth and appearance of a large number of papillomas is considered an important argument for choosing a method to remove these formations and for choosing an effective antiviral treatment.
Why do papillomas appear on the body?
The reason for the formation of papillomas in the body is the human papilloma virus, which can penetrate the epithelial layer of the skin through incisions, abrasions, smaller wounds.
You can be infected by a microorganism through close physical contact with a person with HPV or a carrier of this infection.
For a long time, the virus retains its stability in a humid and warm environment, and therefore there is a possibility of infection when visiting public baths, saunas, health centers.
Often, the transmission of the pathogen from papillomas occurs through the use of individual hygiene items by several people - towels, nail clippers, washing cloths.
When a virus is infected through sexual contact, papillomas, or rather genital warts, grow more often in the genitals and areas of the body near them, less often they are found in other areas.
After HPV infection, it may not show up for a long time and in some patients it is destroyed by the immune system within two years. Activation of the virus and, accordingly, the appearance of papillomas in the body occurs if the human body is affected by factors that provoke the disease.
These factors include:
- Decreased functioning of the defense forces.
- Negative impact of depressive states, stress.
- Prolonged smoking and alcohol abuse.
- Long-term treatment with antibiotics and oral contraceptives.
- Disorders of the digestive system.
- 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 worry much less than the fair sex.
In obese people with excessive sweating, the risk of papillomas growing increases and they form mainly in the folds of the skin. Papillomas can appear at any age and their development in children is not excluded.
Localization and symptoms
You can notice the formation of unusual growths on any part of the body, including the scalp, feet, natural folds.
Skin tumors can be of different sizes, colors, shapes. How a papilloma will look in the body depends on the type of virus that 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 and therefore in most cases such formations are benign.There are several types of papillomas that can affect any part of the body, these are:
- Vulgar or protozoan papillomaslook like small areas of flesh-colored or slightly darker seals. There is no subjective sensation in the process of their growth, but they begin to grow in most people from their hands and fingers.
- In the thread.First, a small piece appears on the body, which eventually extends in length. At the end of this formation there is a growth in the form of a dot, and it itself is attached to the skin through a thin leg.
- Toe growthsare characterized by discomfort and soreness while walking. Plantar papillomas are often confused with common calluses.
- Flat papillomasrise slightly above the skin, prone to fusion. In color, they practically do not differ from the other skin on the body.
In some cases, before the appearance of papillomatous growths in the body, people may notice the appearance of itching and a slight burning sensation at the site of growth of the virus-altered epithelial cells.
The formation of more than a hundred viral tumors in the body is commonly referred to as papillomatosis. When warts and papillomas are damaged, bleeding occurs, and in the absence of proper hygiene and when you wear not very clean linen, secondary infection with inflammation and other unpleasant symptoms is possible.
-self-infection is also possible, which occurs when papillomas are scratched 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 an increase in their open areas of the body, begin to experience self-confidence and they develop a depressive state. Growing papillomas have their own characteristics, depending on the place of their formation.
Armpit growths
In the armpits, papillomas form, which do not differ from other viral growths, but have their own flow characteristics. Under the armpits, you can often see small fleshy, yellow or brown nodules. These joints are hanging and attached to the skin with one foot.
At first, a tumor may appear, then some, they may coalesce with each other and this result resembles a cauliflower.
Armpit papillomas are prone to inflammation. The culprit for this is the sweat secreted by this area, it irritates the growth, which leads to itching, scratching and infection.
Papillomatous growths under the armpits can be affected when shaving or wearing very tight clothes. Injury causes bleeding, contributes to the spread of the virus to nearby areas of the body.
Eyelids
Papillomas that grow over the centuries are clearly visible to others, and therefore cause a lot of moral suffering to their owners, especially young girls. But this problem is not just aesthetic. Growing education often interferes with the closing of the eyes, creates an obstruction when looking at objects, and this leads to a deterioration of visual function.
Eyelid papillomas differ in appearance. They can be flat and convex growths, which in most cases have a rough surface. Fibrous papillomas that grow on the upper eyelid block the field of vision and make it difficult for women to apply makeup. It is impossible to remove formations in the eye area yourself - a wrongly chosen agent causes burning of the conjunctiva and cornea.
Edge
Lip papillomas are most often flat or pinnate formations. Initially, a slight swelling develops, which matches the color with the main tone of the lips. Gradually, such a formation may become lighter or darker. With prolonged presence of papilloma on the edge, it becomes keratinized and its outer surface becomes white.
Depending on the location of the papilloma on the lip, concomitant changes appear, these may be cracks around the tumor, dryness. Some warts interfere with speech or eating, and therefore they are damaged and there is inflammation of the border of the lips - cheilitis.
Nose
When localized on the face, warts often choose the nose as their place of growth. Papillomas can form both externally on the wings of the nose, septum and inside. And if the external wart more spoils the appearance, then the internal tumors in some cases disrupt the normal breathing process and can become inflamed in case of cold.
Transient cells and inverted viral papillomas have the ability to invade deeply located tissues, including the bony structures of the nose. In this case, bone destruction occurs and there is a risk of papilloma degeneration into malignant formations.
In the groin
In the groin area, there are usually two types of papillomas, these are genital warts and filamentous tumors - the chords.
In women, viral formations are localized inside the vagina, in the cervix, often growing in the labia and the area adjacent to 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.
Some filamentous formations can quickly turn into a whole network of growths, which will look like a skirt in appearance. When papillomas are located inside the vagina, there is a risk of infection, injury, and inflammation, which can be understood by the appearance of a burning sensation, discharge, and an unpleasant odor.
There is a spontaneous disappearance of papillomas in every fifth person, but there is also a high risk of genital warts degenerating into malignant tumors. In this regard, when growths appear in the groin, it is always necessary to undergo a thorough diagnosis, which allows to identify the oncogenicity of the virus.
Hands and feet
Papillomas that grow on the skin of the upper and lower extremities have a different structure, color, growth rate and spread. Most warts appear on the fingers, near the nails. Common and flat papillomas often develop on the hands. Warts are dense to the touch, the surface is slightly rough, if the initial formation is damaged, there is a risk of new papillomas appearing nearby.
Papillomas are more common in children, which is associated with skin features and the high susceptibility of the child to infections. In babies, flat warts often localize to the knees, as babies crawl a lot. Foot papillomas grow on the foot, are characterized by a burning sensation and little pain while walking.
it is possible to distinguish papillomas from corns by the lack of a viral skin growth pattern. Young, healthy people with a well-functioning immune system recover within three to four months.
Home
Papillomatous elements located on the scalp look like loose plaques.
The color of such formations is from flesh to dark brown.
At the beginning of its growth, such a plaque is invisible, but with an increase in its size, there is a risk of damage when combing your hair.
Papillomas on the head are more typical of older people, but such formations rarely degenerate into carcinogenic ones.
Virus risk
Viral growths in the body are caused by those types of HPV that have low oncogenic activity. This means that the risk of their degeneration into cancer is minimal. But still, there is a possibility of atypical cell development and this predisposes to papilloma damage, their infection, rapid growth and an inflammatory reaction.
If you notice inflammation, secretion of various secretions, ikor, painful sensations, you should consult your doctor as soon as possible for advice.
Genital warts on the groin and genitals are highly valued in terms of the degree of risk. Such increases are mainly caused by the activation of the oncogenic type virus and therefore extra attention is required.
During the diagnosis, the type of causative agent of the disease is identified and based on the whole examination, the removal method and the antiviral therapy scheme are chosen.
Diagnosis
When a patient is referred to a dermatologist, a preliminary diagnosis is already made during an external examination. In the presence of growths on the genitals, it is necessary to determine the type of virus, which is achieved by PCR diagnosis.
Women also undergo colposcopy, cytology tests are taken, and, if necessary, a biopsy of material taken from the site of the altered tissue is prescribed.
If an oncogenic strain of the 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 decide to get rid of papillomas located on the body. For some, they do not interfere at all, for others they are located in closed areas of the body.
But doctors recommend that you definitely start treating papillomatous elements if:
- They are located on frequently damaged parts of the body - under the armpits, neck, eyelids, nose, lips, head, legs, arms and groin. In men, there is a high probability of itching of papillomas on the face when shaved.
- You have a high growth rate and a tendency for girls to grow.
- Found in the genitals.
- Change color, their outer surface, become painful.
The doctor often offers a comprehensive treatment for 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, you can only transfer it to an inactive state, which will be stored throughout life with high immunity. In addition to the main treatment, alternative methods of therapy are also used.
Modern removal methods
Modern medicine offers dozens of methods for removing papillomatous growths in the human body.
This is laser and radio wave exposure, liquid nitrogen destruction and thermocoagulation. Chemical methods are also used, namely the application of various solutions and oils that destroy it in the wart.
When papillomas are located on the upper and lower eyelids, they are removed with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction) or using a laser. Thin skin on the face and eyelids has a high tendency for scar formation, therefore, papillomas located in these places should be removed only by professional doctors.
It is recommended to destroy flat formations on the edge with a laser and those as fibers by electrocoagulation.
How to get rid of HPV with medication
You can also get rid of papillomas on the body with the help of externally used medicines. Their implementation destroys the virus and promotes the gradual destruction of the accumulation; after several procedures, the papilloma disappears.
In the presence of a large number of papillomas on the body and genitals, it is imperative that you undergo a course of drug therapy. It consists of taking systemic antiviral agents and drugs, the mechanism of action of which is to increase the functioning of the immune system.
Dosage of drugs and total time of their administration is chosen on an individual basis.
Folk remedies
Several methods of traditional medicine have also been used successfully to remove small, 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 your protection.
Popular remedies for papillomas on the body:
- It is recommended to lubricate the warts up to several times a day with celandine juice, fresh potatoes, sour apples and raw egg whites.
- Chop two cloves of garlic and mix with a tablespoon of baby cream. The resulting ointment is applied in the form of a compress on the construction, covered with a film and fixed for several hours.
- A crushed celandine leaf should be placed on the papilloma for several hours.
- it is necessary to firmly place the blooming dandelion heads in a glass jar and fill them with triple columns. The infusion preparation takes two weeks in a cool place, after which it is filtered and used to lubricate the necessary areas in the body up to 5 times a day. The infusion is stored in the refrigerator.
When treating papillomas at home, it is imperative to strengthen your immunity, lead a healthy lifestyle and give up many years of bad habits. Helps reduce viral activity by fasting.
Prevention
Human papillomavirus, unfortunately, can be infected even if you lead a very good life. Reduces the risk of infection from strong immunity by eating natural and healthy foods.
You should always keep your body clean, heal even small scratches on the skin in time. It is imperative to use only your towels, scissors, tweezers. When visiting nail salons and beauty salons, choose only the proven and reliable ones.
It is advisable to have sex with only one partner. After sex, it is necessary to perform genital hygiene. Adolescents should be fully aware of what leads to early sexual intercourse and not barring the use of contraceptives.