In this article we will discuss the following:
- what are papillomas;
- what is the reason for their formation.
- as they are more common in men and women;
- typical papillomas.
Papillomas are benign tumors that are localized on the skin, mucous membranes. The reason for their formation is human papillomavirus (HPV), which is transmitted in various ways. The appearance of the images depends on the type of virus that caused them.
Shipping routes
Human papillomavirus is transmitted by:
- During intercourse, including the anal, genitalia.
- Home. The micro-organism can be present on personal belongings, personal hygiene products, infected towels. It easily penetrates scratches, wear and tear on the skin.
- At birth from mother to child.
Possible self-infection if the virus is transmitted from one area of the body to another, which usually occurs during shaving, hair removal.
The culture period (the period from which HPV enters the body to show signs of pathology) is between weeks and several years.
Papillomas on the body most often appear in the case of illness, pregnancy, alcohol use, mental stress, hypothermia following a reduction in the immune system. The frequency of these images in men and women is the same.
Human Papillomavirus: Types
There is a risk of carcinogenic pathology in the skin, but mucosal papillomaviruses belong to the following groups:
- Low carcinogenic risk (HPV 3, 6, 11, 13, 32, 34, 72, 73, 40–44, 51, 61 species).
- Moderate carcinogenic risk (HPV types 52, 56, 58, 30, 35, 45).
- High risk of developing malignancies (HPV 50, 59, 16, 18, 64, 68, 70, 31, 33, 39 species).
Low-risk microorganisms cause benign growths on the skin, mucous membranes.
Types of papillomas
Simple
They are also called rude, ordinary. Such growth is more often due to HPV types 26-29, 77, 63, 41.
A dizzying, burning sensation appears on any part of the body. Later, the growth of spherical formation is observed, but its surface gradually becomes rough. At first the tumor is flesh-colored, then darkens. The size of the papilloma on the body is from 1 mm to cm
These tumors are single, numerous. In the latter case, the daughter's small papillomas are located around the mother and form first, usually the largest of all.
Their location is on the back of the hands, fingers, the space between them, the chin area, the edges of the lips. There are such papillomas on the neck. The baby's knees are affected because children often crawl, being infected by small wounds on the skin.
Plantar
People with these formations are infected with HPV types 1, 2, 4. Growth is similar to dry callus, but has a number of characteristic differences.
The skin pattern is preserved on the scalp, not on the surface of the papillomas, the latter being smooth. Papillomavirus infection is painful, unpleasant sensations intensify when you wear shoes. Inside the papilloma, black dots are prominent, which are absent in the skin cavities.
Neoplasms are sometimes self-destructive, which is more common in children. Occasionally, small air bubbles appear around the tumor. The latter change into new papillomas over time.
Flat papillomas
Growth of rounded, oblong oval shape, rising above the skin by 1-2 mm. Flat papillomas are located around the mouth, face and upper body. Occasionally, papillomas form on the neck.
Data on puberty papilloma, cervix in girls, penis in men, rectum, near anus. These formations are located in groups, merging. Flat flesh-colored papillomas, sometimes slightly darker than the rest of the skin, are formed under the influence of 10, 49, 28 variants of papillomavirus.
Thread
If people notice that small papillomas have appeared on the neck, then the growth thread is usually a thread. The other name of the images isacrochordus. The latter is caused by 2, 7 types of HPV.
In the early stages, the papillomas on the neck look like small yellowish seals, then the growths stretch, become coarse, acquire an elongated, rounded, thread-like shape. A special feature of a similar papilloma on the neck is a thin leg.
Acrochordus most often develops in men, women over 40 years of age. Growth also occurs on the skin of the upper eyelids, armpits, mammary glands, in the immediate area.
Benti
The synthesis data are calledwarts,are caused by species 6, 11, 44, 42, 54, 51, 55, 89 species of human papillomavirus in women and men.
Condylomas are small, solitary, multiple matures of the flesh, localized on the female and male genitals around the anus. There are papillomas in the vagina, labia minora, cervix. In men, condylomas are located on the foreskin, the head of the penis, inside the urethra.
Separate elements sometimes merge with each other, tumor-like formation appears, resembling an external rooster, cauliflower. Neoplasms are characterized by very fast growth, wide wounds can form in a few hours.
Pathology has a recurring course. It is more severe in concomitant urinary tract diseases (eg chlamydia, puberty, myopathy).
Condylomas that form on the cervix, especially inside the cervix, are the most dangerous during pregnancy. Hormonal changes stimulate rapid growth, following the breakdown of tissues and side infections.
Papillomas in the mouth, larynx
Their appearance is related to the activity of papillomavirus 6, 7, 11, 72, 73, 57, 32 types. Formations are rounded images on a thin or wide base. The mucous membranes around them are pale pink, with no visible pathological changes. The surface of the interest is pale pink, whitish.
Neoplasms are single, numerous, painless when pressed. They are located at the bottom of the oral cavity, at the back of the tongue, hard, soft palate, mucous membranes in the larynx, the size is between 2 mm and 2 cm.
The overgrowth of the oral mucosa bleeds if bitten, darkens due to the outflow of blood into it. The health condition in the presence of such a disease does not worsen, the oral cavity opens freely.
When in adults there is an enlarged growth layer on the soft palate, tonsils, in the glottis, then there is a feeling of the presence of a foreign body, cough, the voice becomes hairy. If the wounds become multiple, these symptoms worsen.
In children, pathological growth is often bilateral, with the following symptoms:
- Difficulty in breathing, exhaling, formed after physical exertion and then in complete rest.
- Cough after jelly, played too much.
- Submerged attacks withnarrowingin larynx (pathological narrowing that prevents air from entering the lower respiratory tract).
The appearance of various papillomas is associated with various types of HPV. To remove the tumor, you must consult a doctor. This should be done as soon as possible if the papillomas are multiple, rapidly increasing in size, causing discomfort and are constantly injured.