Papillomas appear - this is a signal about the processes occurring in the body that require urgent attention and referral to a specialist. Papillomas are benign growths familiar to one out of every three people on the planet. In most cases, such elements cause only cosmetic discomfort, but sometimes they can provoke the development of dangerous diseases.
The mechanism of appearance of papillomas
Papillomas, condylomas and warts are formations that appear on the human body as a result of infection with the papilloma virus. An infectious pathogen is transmitted from a carrier to a healthy person in three ways:
- From mother to child at birth. This happens in the case of the presence of genital warts in pregnant women. As a result, papillomas appear in the baby's oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, nose and respiratory tract.
- Via home connections. In order to catch the papilloma virus, it is enough for a physically trained person to be in close contact with his belongings.
- during intercourse. The most common type of infection. As a rule, the result of sexual intercourse with the carrier is warts in intimate places: anal and genital areas. If detected, you should immediately contact a gynecologist in order to avoid undesirable consequences: due to careless handling, trauma is possible, which entails the possibility of degeneration into a neoplasm, the development of a cancerous tumor.
A small, invisible lesion on the skin or mucous membrane is enough to penetrate a person's bloodstream.
Therefore, even protected sex cannot prevent the disease.
Causes of papillomas
Human papillomavirus is a highly contagious disease. It is almost impossible to prevent infection. In the modern world, 8 out of 10 people have HPV. Far fewer people deal with skin growths.
To activate HPV, the body's natural defenses must be weakened. The appearance of papillomas on the body is preceded by the influence of external and internal factors.
external factors
The causes of papilloma on the body can vary. Everything that a person is exposed to can be attributed to external provocateurs:
- Use of cosmetics, hygienic devices, personal items. This includes underwear, toothbrush, towel, shaving with a common razor, the use of scissors for manicure, decorative cosmetics.
- Visiting public bathing places: pools, baths, saunas, beaches. Walking barefoot increases the risk of skin damage.
- Salon and medical procedures. The lack of hygiene standards in institutions where reusable devices are used contributes to the transmission of viral infection. You can get an infection in the beautician's office while getting a piercing. The eyelash extension process, which has been popular in recent years, will cause the appearance of growth on the eyelid.
- Excessive sweating and wearing tight clothing. Sweat causes the appearance of microcracks on the skin. The virus penetrates such damage, papillomas form in problem areas. People notice increased warts in the armpits (filamentous papillomas), under the breasts (drooping growths), on the lower abdomen and in the groin area.
- Direct contact with assets. Touching can spread the virus throughout the body and increase the number of warts.
- A woman transmits the human papillomavirus to the baby during its passage through the birth canal. If the mother has an enlargement of the genital area, cervix or vagina, it is very likely that the baby will be born already infected. This can happen if the papillomas are on the mother's breast.
- sexual contact. A common form of HPV transmission from one partner to another. The more sexual partners a person has, the higher the chance of contracting a viral infection.
It is not difficult to catch the papilloma virus. A person cannot protect himself from all provoking factors. To activate the virus, internal changes in the body must be triggered.
internal factors
Internal causes include processes that cause a decrease in immunity, activation of infection.
- Acute body processes and taking pills. During treatment, the body's ability to independently resist pathogens is suppressed.
- Stress. Any psychological shock or experience leads to a weakening of protective functions. As a result of a strong experience or emotional outburst, signals of various diseases appear, for example, the appearance of warts.
- Hypothermia or overheating. The forces of the body are spent on establishing normal body temperature indicators. It becomes sensitive to any external factor.
- pregnancy in women. After conception, the female body needs to weaken the immune system to prevent rejection of the fetus. Against the background of such a situation, a favorable environment is often formed for various infectious diseases, the symptoms of which have not been observed before. Sometimes after childbirth, the body recovers, suppresses pathogenic processes, growths disappear on their own. Removal of growths is not recommended at this stage, most removal methods are invasive.
- Hormonal changes. They can occur during puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause, or as a result of an illness.
- Poor nutrition. Vitamin deficiency leads to malfunction of some or all vital systems. Immunity drops. People suffer from the onset of diseases in the autumn-winter period, when there is an acute shortage of useful products.
- Presence of bad habits. Alcohol and smoking reduce the ability to fight pathogens. According to doctors, people with addictions are more likely to suffer from the papillomavirus.
Features of manifestation in men and women
Viral moles do not differ significantly. Whoever the owner of the papillomas is, if they begin to climb on the head, neck, back, face, abdomen or limbs - female or male. There are certain differences in the transmission of the virus and the damage it causes to the genital area. The genitals have a delicate covering, they are easily injured during intercourse. According to the observations of experts, the anal passage is more likely to be traumatized. The glans penis is considered stable. Many homosexuals suffer from genital warts (acute warts on the legs).
In girls, growths may appear in the pope, labia, clitoris, or vaginal cavity.
Without treatment, warts can merge and lead to the development of papillomatosis. The danger for women is the defeat of cervical warts. If the infection has occurred with a strain of virus with a high degree of oncogenicity, there is a possibility of developing cancer.
In men, the growth affects the inguinal region, the glans penis and the upper layers of the epidermis. The growth can grow into the urethra, which provokes signs of the development of inflammatory processes, problems with the outflow of urine.
Prevention of papillomas
It is almost impossible to prevent the appearance of growths on the body. Following some rules will reduce the risk:
- compliance with the norms of individual use of things;
- skin protection in public places;
- proper nutrition;
- rejection of bad habits;
- have a permanent sexual partner.
It is recommended that girls who have reached puberty be vaccinated against dangerous types of HPV with high oncogenicity. The vaccine is believed to prevent the development of cervical cancer. Home treatment cannot guarantee recovery. Traditional methods of treatment (herbal therapy) relieve external symptoms, but leave the cause of the disease. If growths are observed on an unknown body, you should consult a doctor in a medical facility. The doctor will prescribe a topical medication for the virus.
To avoid health problems, you should take care of your body. If a person receives a signal from the body when viral papillomas appear on the body, it should not be ignored. You should seek professional help immediately. An experienced doctor will select an up-to-date treatment method based on the diagnostic examination.