Papilloma on the body is a benign formation that develops when a person is infected with HPV. Growth on any part of the body can be single or multiple.
The rapid growth and emergence of a large number of papillomas is considered an important argument for choosing a method to eliminate this formation and for choosing an effective antiviral treatment.
Why do papillomas appear in the body?
Human papilloma virus is considered to be the cause of the formation of papilloma in the body, which can penetrate into the epithelial layer of the skin through wounds, abrasions, the smallest wounds.
You can be infected with a microorganism through close contact with someone with HPV or with the carrier of this infection.
For a long time, the virus maintained its immunity in a humid and warm environment, so it is possible that infection occurs when visiting public baths, saunas, and health centers.
Often, the transmission of pathogens by papilloma occurs through the use of individual hygiene items by several people - towels, scissors, wipes.
When the virus is transmitted through sexual intercourse, papilloma, or more precisely genital warts, it grows more frequently on the genitals and the body area next to it, more rarely found in other areas.
Once infected with HPV, it may not appear for a long time, and in some patients, the disease is destroyed by the immune system within two years. Activation of the virus and, thus, the appearance of papilloma in the body occurs if the human body is influenced by the factors that provoke the disease.
These factors include:
- Decreased defense function.
- Negative effects of depression, stress.
- Long-term smoking and alcohol abuse.
- Long-term antibiotic treatment and oral contraceptives.
- Disorders in the work of the digestive system.
- Frequent recurrent respiratory infections, flu.
There is a high probability of papilloma on the body in women. Men are more likely to be carriers of the virus, but their external manifestations are less important than fair sex.
In obese people and excessive sweating, the risk of papilloma increases, and they form mainly on the skin folds. Papilloma can appear at any age interval, its development is not excluded in children.
Localization and symptoms
You can see the formation of extraordinary growth on any part of the body, including the scalp, soles, and natural folds.
Skin tumors can come in a variety of sizes, colors, shapes. How papilloma is in the body depends on the type of virus the person is infected with.
HPV, which leads to the growth of papillomas on the skin, refers to a type of non-oncogenic or low-oncogenic microorganism and therefore in most cases, such formations are benign.
There are several types of papillomas that can affect any part of the body, as follows:
- Papilloma vinegar or protozoalooks like a small area of fleshy or slightly dark colored seals. There is no subjective sensation in its growth process, but they begin to grow on most people from their hands and fingers.
- Threaded.First, small spots appear on the body, which eventually extend long. At the end of this formation there is a growth in the form of drops, and it itself attaches to the skin by means of a thin foot. Growth
- Plantaris characterized by discomfort and pain while walking. Plantar papilloma is often confused with common papilloma.
- Flat papillomarises slightly above the skin, prone to melting. Colored, practically no different 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 epithelial cells modified by the virus.
The formation of more than a hundred viral tumors in the body is commonly referred to as papillomatosis. When warts and papillomas are injured, bleeding occurs, and if there is no proper hygiene and when wearing linen that is not very clean, a secondary infection with inflammation and other unpleasant symptoms may occur.
Self-infection may also occur, which occurs when the papilloma is scratched and during the spread of the virus further away from refocusing on other areas of the skin.
Papilloma on the body is more of an aesthetic problem. Many people, who notice growth in the open areas of their body, begin to experience self-doubt, and they experience stress. Growing papillomas have their own characteristics, depending on the place of their formation.
Armpit growth
In the armpit, a papilloma is formed, which is not different from the growth of other viruses, but has its own special features. Under the armpits, you can often see small, yellowish or brown colored nodules. These nodules hang and attach to the skin with the feet.
At first, one tumor may appear, then several, they may merge with each other and this growth resembles cauliflower.
Armpit papilloma is prone to inflammation. The culprit is sweat released by this zone, disrupting growth, which causes itching, scratches and infections.
Papillomatous growths under the armpits can be touched while shaving or when wearing clothes that are too tight. Injuries cause bleeding, contributing to the spread of the virus to nearby body areas.
Eyelids
Papillomas that have been growing for 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 aesthetics. Growing education often interferes with blinking, creates obstacles when looking at objects, and this causes a deterioration in visual function.
Papilloma of the eyelids differs in appearance. This can be flat and convex growth, which in most cases has a rough surface. The filamentous papilloma growing on the upper eyelid obstructs the field of view and makes it difficult for women to wear makeup. It is impossible to remove the formation in the eye area itself - improperly selected agents cause burns on the conjunctiva and cornea.
Lips
Lip papilloma is most often represented by a flat or hanging formation. Initially, a slight swelling develops, matching the color with the main tone of the lips. Gradually, such formations may become lighter or darker. With the presence of prolonged papilloma on the lips, it becomes keratinized and its outer surface becomes whitish.
Depending on the location of the papilloma on the lips, the accompanying changes appear, these can be cracks around the tumor, dryness. Some warts interfere with talking or eating, and therefore they are injured and there is inflammation of the lips - cheilitis.
Nose
When localized on the face, warts often choose the nose as their place of growth. Papillomas can form on the outside of the nose, septum, and inside. And if the external warts ruin the appearance, then the internal tumor in some cases interferes with the normal respiratory process and can become inflamed in case of fever.
Transitional cells and inverted viral papillomas have the ability to invade deeply located tissues, including the structure of the nasal bone. In this case, bone destruction occurs and there is a risk of papilloma transformation into malignant formation.
In the groin
In the groin area, usually two types of papilloma are detected, these are genital warts and filament tumors - acrochords.
In women, viral formation is localized in the vagina, in the cervix, often growing in the labia and the area near the groin. In men, papillomas in the groin can be seen on the penis; after examination, they were detected in the urethra itself, in the anus.
Some filament formation can quickly turn into an entire growth network, which will resemble the edge of appearance. When a papilloma is located in the vagina, there is a risk of infection, injury and inflammation, which can be understood by the appearance of a burning sensation, discharge, and unpleasant odor.
There are papillomas that disappear spontaneously in every fifth person, but there is also a high risk of genital warts degenerating into malignant tumors. In this case, when growth appears in the groin, it is always necessary to undergo a complete diagnosis, which makes it possible to identify the oncogenicity of the virus.
Hands and feet
Papillomas that grow on the upper and lower skin have different structures, colors, growth rates and spreads. More warts appear on the fingers, near the nails. Normal and flat papillomas often arise on the hands. Warts are dense to the touch, the surface is a bit rough, if the initial formation is damaged, there is a risk of new papillomas appearing nearby.
Papillomas in children appear more frequently, associated with skin abnormalities and with the child's high susceptibility to infection. In infants, flat warts are often localized in the knee, as infants crawl a lot. Plantar papilloma grows in the legs, characterized by a burning sensation and pain while walking.
It is possible to distinguish a papilloma from a lump in the absence of a skin pattern on the growth of the virus. Young, healthy people with a well-functioning immune system recover within three to four months.
Head
Papillomatous elements located on the scalp look like loose plaques.
The colors of such formations range from flesh to dark brown.
At the beginning of its growth, such plaques are invisible, but with increasing size, there is a risk of injury when combing the hair.
Papillomas in the head are more common in the elderly, but such formations rarely degenerate into cancer.
Virus Danger
Viral growth in the body is caused by HPV strains that have low oncogenic activity. This means that the risk of their degeneration into cancer is minimal. But there is still the possibility of developing atypical cells, and this tends to cause injury to the papillomas, their infection, rapid growth and inflammatory reactions.
If you notice inflammation, secretions of various secretions, ichor, painful sensations, you should see a doctor for advice as soon as possible.
Genital warts in the groin and genitals are highly rated in terms of level of danger. The growth is mainly due to the activation of oncogenic viruses and therefore requires higher attention.
During diagnosis, strain of the causative agent of the disease is identified and based on the overall examination, removal methods and antiviral therapy scheme are selected.
Diagnostics
When a patient moves to a dermatologist, an initial diagnosis is made during an external examination. If there is growth in the genitals, it is necessary to determine the viral tension, which is achieved by PCR diagnostics.
Women also undergo colposcopy, cytological tests are taken and, if necessary, biopsies of the material taken from the altered tissue site are determined.
If an oncogenic virus is detected, additional screening should be performed twice a year.
How to treat papilloma on body and face?
People do not always decide to remove a papilloma located in the body. For some people, they do not interfere at all, while for others they are in an enclosed area of the body.
But doctors recommend that you begin treating papillomatous elements if:
- They are located on the most frequently injured parts of the body - under the armpits, on the neck, eyelids, nose, lips, head, legs, arms and groin. In men, there is a high probability of scratching the papilloma on the face while shaving.
- Has a high growth rate and a tendency for the appearance of daughter growth.
- Found in genitals.
- Change their color, the outer surface, becomes painful.
Doctors often provide comprehensive treatment for virus formation. This includes the removal of all growth and intake of antiviral and immunomodulatory drugs.
Keep in mind that it is not possible to completely remove the virus from the skin, you can simply transfer it to a state of inactivity, which will be maintained throughout life with high immunity. In addition to the main treatment, alternative therapies are used.
Modern removal methods
Modern medicine offers dozens of methods to eliminate papillomatous growth in the human body.
This is laser and radio wave exposure, destruction with liquid nitrogen and thermocougulation. Chemical methods are also used, namely the use of various solutions and ointments that destroy it into warts.
When a papilloma is located on the upper and lower eyelids, it is 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 a professional doctor.
It is recommended to destroy the flat formation on the lips with a laser, and like a thread with electrocagulation.
How to get rid of HPV with medication
You can get rid of papillomas on the body with the help of medicines used externally. Their application destroys the virus and encourages gradual growth, after several papilloma procedures are gone.
If there is a large number of papillomas in the body and genitals, it is very important to undergo drug therapy. This consists of the intake of systemic antiviral agents and drugs, the mechanism of action of which aims to improve the function of the immune system.
The dose of the drug and the amount of time of its use are individually selected.
People's solution
Some traditional medical methods have been successfully used to remove small, fresh papillomas on the surface of the body. Homemade recipes will only help if you use them for a long time, periodically and at the same time increase your defenses.
Folk remedies for papilloma on the body:
- It is recommended to lubricate the warts up to several times a day with celandine juice, fresh potatoes, sour apples, raw egg whites.
- Cut 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 pile, covered with a film and glued for several hours.
- The crushed layer of celandine should be rubbed on the papilloma for several hours.
- You need to put the blooming dandelion head tightly into a glass jar and fill it with three cologne. It takes two weeks to prepare the infusion in a cool place, after which it is filtered and used to lubricate the necessary areas of the body up to 5 times a day. The infusion is stored in the refrigerator.
While treating papilloma at home, you must strengthen your immunity, lead a healthy lifestyle, and abandon long-term bad habits. Helps reduce viral activity by fasting.
Prevention
Human papillomavirus, unfortunately, can be infected even if you live a good life. Reduces the risk of infection by strong immunity, eats natural and healthy foods.
You must always keep the body clean, healing even scratches on the skin in a timely manner. You must use your own towels, scissors, tweezers. When visiting a nail salon and beauty salon, choose only a salon that is proven and reliable.
It is best to have sex with only one partner. After sex, it is important to keep the genitals clean. Adolescents should be fully aware of what causes premature sexual intercourse and not use barrier contraceptives.