The face is the basis of the visual image of a person, which largely determines the beauty and attractiveness of both women and any representative of the stronger sex.
Improving the aesthetic condition of facial skin and preserving youth is an understandable desire of most people on the planet. One of the most annoying cosmetic defects that directly affects the visual component is facial papilloma. Moreover, such a manifestation can be localized directly on the epidermal structures or affect the mucous membranes of the lips and eyes, creating additional risks and dangers for its owner.
We will try to find answers to pressing questions about how to remove papillomas from the face and what to do, especially if papillomas have formed on the eyelid.
Features and subtleties of localization of papillomas on the face
The face can be affected by several types of papillomas that differ slightly in visual characteristics:
- Diffuse papillomas- they resemble small oval tubercles that rise above the surface of a healthy epidermis, while having a slightly thinner stalk and a spherical body. The consistency of such papillomas is described as moderately dense. The color characteristics of ordinary or rough papillomas can vary from light pink to brown;
- flat papillomas- have a flat, smooth shape, which should somewhat reduce the aesthetic damage of such neoplasms. However, flat papillomas often appear as multiple growths, making them even more noticeable than ordinary warts;
- Condylomata- A rarer form of facial papilloma, which can occur in the area of \u200b\u200bthe mucous membrane and resembles a single pointed papilla or multiple lobular structures of whitish or pink color.
As for localization, ordinary neoplasms can affect absolutely any part of the epidermis and manifest themselves as pathological growths of the basal layer, while condylomas are characteristic of the eyelid, mouth and nose area. At the same time, papilloma on the eye is considered one of the most difficult options for the location of growths; This is explained not only by the aesthetic visibility of the defect, but also by the difficulty of removing such a neoplasm.
Causes of facial papillomas
Benign epidermal neoplasms, medically called papillomas and colloquially called warts, are the only symptom of a patient being infected with human papillomavirus; Once in the blood and skin, this virus often goes into a long "hibernation. "weakening of the host's body. It is worth noting that the incubation period of the virus lasts from 1 to 6 months, but this does not mean that after this period an infected person will necessarily encounter papillomas.
The level of infection of the population with papillomavirus is critically high and corresponds to about 90% of all people on our planet. You can also become infected from a person who has never noticed the appearance of skin growths, but has been a carrier of the viral agent for a long time. The main mechanisms by which HPV spreads include the following routes of entry of the virus into the body:
- Contact path (for example, handshake or massage), which is reproduced when the virus carrier comes into contact with the skin of a healthy person;
- The sexual route is the most aggressive and has no alternative; this is manifested by a 100% probability of transmission of the virus through unprotected contact and 50% of infection in the case of use of mechanical contraception (condoms);
- Transmission of HPV from mother to child - this path is more typical for condylomas affecting the internal genital organs of a woman;
- Self-infection (autoinoculation) is the spread of the virus from infected areas to healthy tissues. Therefore, papilloma on the eyelid most often occurs in response to frequent touching, rubbing the eyes with hands;
- The home route is an indirect mechanism of transmission of the virus through common objects or public spaces (baths, saunas, gyms, swimming pools).
Visual symptoms such as the formation of papillomas are noted as a result of weakening of the body, which may be associated with decreased immunity, overwork, non-observance of personal hygiene rules or exacerbation of a chronic disease.
Why are neoplasms on the face, and especially papillomas on the eyelid, dangerous?
In addition to unconditional aesthetic discomfort, papilloma on the face can be dangerous due to malignant degeneration with the subsequent development of an oncological process. This reaction is especially typical for condylomas localized on the mucosa.
Another risk associated with the presence of papillomas is the possibility of mechanical injury to the skin growths, leading to severe bleeding and possible infection of the wound surface. In addition, such a result is fraught with scars and scars that do not adorn the face at all. This risk is especially high if the papilloma is localized on the men's face in the shaving area.
It is enough to remove the papilloma on the upper eyelid of the eye, since such a growth can significantly inhibit the blink reflex and natural hydration of the eyeball. Additionally, papillomas on the eyelid can cause blurred vision and multiple ophthalmological pathologies.
How to remove papilloma from the eyelid and other parts of the face?
Removing papillomas on the face is a difficult task in cosmetology, dermatology and surgery because the skin in this area is very sensitive and prone to scar formation. This is especially true if you need to get rid of papilloma on the eyelid. Due to this feature, most experts strongly recommend that you avoid spontaneously eliminating papillomas on your face using pharmaceutical compounds and folk recipes and contact a qualified specialist who will not only recommend the most suitable method for eliminating the tumor, but also determine the intended measures. strengthening the patient's immunity.
If the patient has the opportunity to independently choose a method to get rid of papillomas on the face, preference should be given to the least traumatic and at the same time most effective method - laser destruction of skin growths. The laser will quickly and painlessly remove the papilloma without leaving a scar, and qualified specialists in a professional clinic will determine the required depth and area of exposure individually, based on the characteristics of the patient's problem.