Papillomas on the body - causes of appearance, methods of treatment and how to stop growth

When you see nipple-like growth on the trunk, limbs or face, this is always an unpleasant surprise for the person. These are benign formations that can be multiple or single on the skin. Papillomas in the body are unfortunately a very common disease that develops due to infection with human papilloma virus (HPV), but its treatment is not a problem in modern conditions.

What are the papillomas in the body

Papilloma virus is a benign tumor that grows from squamous epithelial tissues. It acts as a drop or papillae on the skin, mucous membranes, and can affect a person's internal organs. There are more than 30 types and subtypes of HPV that can easily penetrate the human body. Depending on the type of pathogen, different groups of papillomas are formed in the body. They differ in growth rate, appearance and location.

Papillomavirus can be detected anywhere on the body:

• natural folds: groin, armpit, mammary glands, lower abdomen;
• face: eyelids, close to eyes, close to mouth;
• torso: back, abdomen, neck, hands, feet;
• genitals: vagina, penis area;
• internal organs: intestines, stomach, bladder, esophagus, larynx, trachea.

What does a papilloma look like?

HPV may look different from the outside. As a rule, these are oval growths on the body or round processes that resemble papillae on the skin.

They can be small (1-5 mm), medium (1 cm), large (1-3 cm) and giant (over 3 cm). The texture of the papules is relatively loose and soft. Sprinkles of blood vessels are often visible on the surface.

The color is mostly flesh and all brown. There are cases when papillomas have a blue, purple or even black-black shade.

Why do papillomas occur?

These growths in the body are viral in nature. The infection is transmitted through contact with a healthy person's carrier. Both men and women are equally susceptible to infection, but they are affected by the virus in different ways. The weaker sex may feel burning and itching in the genital area, bleeding and other foreign discharge from the vagina. Sometimes the disease is accompanied by syphilis, chlamydia, herpes and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Men are not afraid of certain types of viruses that are dangerous to women (16, 18). However, the stronger sex is a carrier of infection. As for papillomas on the genitals, frenulum and glans penis or urethra, these are painless benign neoplasms of types 6 and 11 that need to be removed. Penile cancer is very rare.

Infection Methods

The infection is particularly effective in gyms, swimming pools, saunas, and bathrooms. Other reasons why papillomas appear on the body are sexual intercourse, childbirth (mother to child).

Here are a few other ways to get infected with human papillomavirus:

While kissing
• because the virus is in the saliva;
• when using personal belongings of an infected person;
• in case of insufficient processing of medical instruments.

Types and types

The number of types of neoplasms in the body is estimated by dozens, so doctors combined them according to color, symptoms, and the risk of malignant degeneration of skin cells, dividing them into 5 groups:

1. Simple papillomas.These are also called rough warts. It has the widest prevalence. The first sign of HPV is a small growth on the skin. It turns into a dark keratinized tubercle in the development process. It is localized both in groups and alone. Favorite places of localization are the lower part of the face, the hands.
2. Flat papillomas.A characteristic feature is a group of growth accumulations. Flat papillomas do not have protrusions, but are painted in a dark color. Its main distribution is upper body and genital area.
3. Genital warts.Location is the mucous membranes of the body and genitals. These species are at risk of cancer. Sexual intercourse is the main cause of genital warts.
4. Filiform papillomas.In the scientific world, they have been called "acrocords". A characteristic feature of this breed is the leg that supports the mole. Acrocords are senile growths as they mainly appear on the body of middle-aged and elderly people.
5. Internal papillomas.This subgroup includes all neoplasms that develop in internal organs. It is impossible to independently recognize genital warts of this group, this requires special diagnosis. The presence of a disease can bring about symptoms.

Virus Danger

Human papilloma virus infection is generally not a major health hazard. However, some species can develop into a malignant tumor. Non-oncogenic papillomas can cause a lot of discomfort if they start to grow, for example in the back, mouth or groin area. They are usually injured, after which the wounds and wounds in the body remain open to infections. Condylomas of the bladder often trigger an inflammatory process, and growths in the uterine cavity sometimes lead to infertility in women.

Diagnostics

If you notice a papilloma on your body, you should consult a dermatologist. After the initial examination, the doctor will send the patient for a cytological examination and a blood test (tumor markers, HPV, DNA). This is necessary to identify pathological processes and determine the type of viral infection in relation to oncogenic risk. If a tumor of the cervix is ​​revealed, a colposcopy is required.

How do I get rid of papillomas on the body

There are many ways to treat growths. It is better to stop the growth of papillomas on the body during complex treatment. It is impossible to completely eliminate the human papilloma virus from the body, but by increasing immunity it is possible to reduce its activity for a long time. The proliferation of papules is treated with surgical and therapeutic methods. Folk recipes also help during HPV infection.

How to get rid of HPV with medication?

When HPV first occurs, doctors prescribe medication to reduce the chance of infecting others. Various medications are used in gynecology and dermatology to combat viral infections.

Laser Removal

People often resort to surgical removal of growths if they do not look aesthetically pleasing or are uncomfortable, for example in the neck area or natural folds of the skin. Laser removal of papillomas takes a few minutes. Its essence lies in the use of a device that burns a neoplasm. There is no skin contact, which guarantees high safety of the procedure. The advantages of the technique include no blood loss, painlessness and rapid recovery.

Cons of laser therapy:

• high cost;
Impossibility to examine
• remote growth.

Liquid nitrogen

Removal of neoplasms with liquid nitrogen (cryodestruction) is no less effective. Although the procedure is simple, it requires preparation: Thoroughly wash the areas of the skin that will freeze, and shave if any. To apply nitrogen, the specialist uses a cotton-tipped metal swab dipped in a container with a transparent liquid. After that, contact with the papilloma occurs within 1-5 seconds. Recovery occurs within 2-3 days. The advantages of the procedure are simplicity and speed of the procedure, high efficiency.

Disadvantages of the

method:

• the possibility of damaging surrounding tissues;
• pain during transmission;
• failure to eliminate large growths,

Radio wave treatment of papillomas

The essence of the technique is to influence the generation of high frequency radio waves that are completely safe for health. To remove the papilloma, the doctor straightens the beam for a few seconds at the problem point. Drug therapy is prescribed after the procedure. The advantage of the radio wave method lies in its versatility - different types of warts, moles, papillomas on any part of the skin easily disappear. It can even be used for difficult areas such as around the eyes. There is no scar after the procedure.

Disadvantages of the

method:

• high cost;
• is ​​not effective for eliminating large growths.

Electrocoagulation

A medical procedure in which benign growths are removed by a precisely coordinated electric current. Electrocoagulation is performed with an apparatus that is heated to high temperatures, equipped with a ring and an electrode. Manipulation is done under local anesthesia. Removal for children is done under general anesthesia. After burning the tumor, the skin is treated with an antiseptic. The process takes 5-10 minutes.

The advantages of the

method include the safety and effectiveness of eliminating a skin disease, avoiding the possibility of infection, and the possibility of histology.

Cons of electrocautery:

• risk of residual scarring;
• relative pain;
• long recovery time (up to 10 days);
At the
• removal site, duplication is possible.

How to remove moles and papillomas with folk remedies

According to the reviews of patients with

HPV carriers, the use of alternative prescriptions and / or any removal method after drug treatment helps the virus to be removed faster.

At home, the following methods are effective for the external manifestations of papillomas:

1. Celandine.It is necessary to lubricate the skin with neoplasm with freshly squeezed plant juice several times a day.
2. Banana.Fruit pulp should be applied to neoplasms to speed up the treatment. Banana is particularly effective for small plantar warts.

Prevention

The following preventive measures have been shown to prevent relapse:

• To make periodic examinations for HPV;
• avoid casual sex;
• keep immunity: eating right, anger;
• controls growth and changes in the shape of untreated papillomas;
Inoculate
• with 2% serum (three times within six months).