Lesions of the mucous membranes and skin that occur under the influence of the human papillomavirus (HPV) are called “papillomas”. The causes and treatment, symptoms and types of such neoplasms will be considered in the article.
Symptomatology
The human papillomavirus , while in the blood of the carrier, may not manifest itself in any way until the person has strong immunity. When the body's defenses are weakened, the virus activates in a specific area of the skin and disrupts the normal functioning of epithelial cells. Papillomas are often confused with other formations (moles, warts). However, several distinguishing features still exist. Papilloma (see photo in the article) almost always has a characteristic shape of the fungus - this is a wide, rounded formation located on the leg. However, papillomas can also have a flat appearance. They have a dense or soft, uneven, granular surface that resembles cauliflower. The size of the formations varies in the region of 0.2-10 mm, but there are growths that reach 2 cm.
The color of papillomas can have a different, depending on the localization of tumors. For example, growths on the mucous membrane are colorless or have a white color.
Papillomas develop slowly. However, in certain situations (after stress or during pregnancy) they increase very quickly in size and quantity.
Papillomas: types of neoplasms
Papilloma is a benign tumor that develops from squamous tissue . Today, science knows more than 100 types of papillomas, all of them have various symptoms.
Skin formations
As a rule, such papillomas appear on the hands (the causes and treatment will be discussed below), but they can affect the whole body. They can exist for many years, then disappear without a trace. Basically, such papillomas develop in childhood and adolescence, but older people may also encounter them.
Vulgar (simple) formations
Such papillomas have the appearance of hard keratinous growths, similar to cones, their size is in the range from 1 to 20 mm. Neoplasms can occupy large areas of the skin and merge into the "islands" of the damaged dermis. They occur most often on the back of the palms, fingers, knees.
Plantar Papillomas
Such growths can have several virus forms at once. Initially, a small cone develops, which eventually transforms into a typical papilloma with a rim. In some cases, vesicles may appear - mosaic papillomas. Neoplasms on the soles are quite painful and cause significant discomfort when walking.
Flat papillomas
The cause of their appearance may be several viruses. The formations have the appearance of thickened cones of a polygonal or rounded shape and have a natural skin color. The growths can cause such unpleasant symptoms as itching, redness, inflammation of the skin.
Filiform papillomas
Such formations, as a rule, develop in people of mature age (after 50 years). Initially, small yellowish cones appear, which gradually grow and turn into dense growths 5-6 mm long.
Genital warts
Formations are localized on the genitals. This is the most dangerous type of tumor.
How are papillomas transmitted?
The causes and treatment of neoplasms on the skin are very important issues. Everyone should know what provokes the appearance of papillomas and how to get rid of them.
The human papillomavirus (HPV), which, penetrating the body, causes changes in the tissues at the cellular level and causes their uncharacteristic growth, causes the development of benign neoplasms. Papilloma, photos of which are presented in the article, occurs in every tenth person. And this is not only a cosmetic defect, but also a signal of serious violations in the body.
The main way the virus spreads is through sexual contact between an infected and healthy person. It is proved that in the presence of microdamage to the skin, there is a contact-household method of infection. In addition, the virus can enter the body of a newborn when passing through the birth canal of the mother.
The development of papillomas is activated as a result of the following factors:
decreased immunity;
severe stress, shock, depressive states;
smoking, alcohol abuse;
infectious diseases;
gastrointestinal ailments;
promiscuous sex life;
prolonged use of certain medications (e.g. antibiotics);
visits to places with high humidity and a large crowd of people (saunas, baths, beaches, pools).
Treatment
If papilloma is detected, it is recommended to contact a medical institution. The presence of HPV in the human body increases the risk of cancer. After a thorough examination of the patient, an experienced specialist will easily determine the type of papilloma. Oncogenicity of the virus is detected by DNA or PCR diagnostics on HPV. This procedure will determine the type and amount of the virus in the body.
If genital warts are not found during examination on the genitals, then the doctor, as a rule, does not insist on treatment. But since papillomas are quite unattractive from an aesthetic point of view, there are available methods for their removal.
Cryodestruction
During the procedure, the papilloma is exposed to low-temperature liquid nitrogen, resulting in tissue destruction. The active substance must be applied accurately, otherwise there is a risk of the formation of scars and scars on the body.
Thermocoagulation
Papilloma in this case is destroyed under the influence of high temperatures. After the procedure, a damaged area forms on the skin, the wound heals after a few days.
Chemical destruction
In this case, special papillomas are used that completely burn their tissues.
Radiosurgery
This method involves the use of high frequency radio waves, under the influence of which papillomas are removed. Reviews about this method of treatment indicate a quick and accurate elimination of neoplasms. The only negative is the high cost of the procedure.
Laser destruction
The papilloma is affected by a surgical laser beam, as a result, the formation is destroyed, and the damaged area of the dermis heals quickly enough. Medications for papillomas can also be prescribed:
Drugs that stop the reproduction of papillomavirus. One of them is the medicine "Inoslex", which simultaneously activates the activity of their own immune cells.
The medicines “Viferon”, “Genferon” have an antiviral effect and strengthen the immune system.
To suppress the division of cells that are infected with the papilloma virus, drugs such as Podophyllinum and Condilinum are used.
To enhance the production of interferon, Immunomax, Likopid, and Amiksin are prescribed.
Alternative methods of treatment
How to remove papillomas with the help of alternative medicine? Alternative treatment involves the use of the following recipes:
Leaves of lemon balm, plantain and horsetail, nettle, dandelion root, combine in equal proportions, chop. Pour 3 cups of cold water with 3 cups of cold water, put on fire, boil for 10 minutes. Take the broth 2-3 times a day for 3 tablespoons.
Take potato sprouts, celandine grass, thuja shoots (each 100 g each), mix, put in a glass container, pour alcohol. Put the mixture in a dark place and insist 2 weeks. Lubricate the papilloma three times a day with the product received. The course of treatment is 7-12 days.
Combine pure alcohol (100 ml), aspirin (3 g), iodine (2.5 g), boric acid (2 g). Mix everything thoroughly and lubricate the neoplasms on the skin.
Finely chop the cabbage leaf, squeeze the juice, moisten a piece of gauze with it and apply it as a compress to the papilloma, leave it overnight.
It's important to know!
To prevent unwanted effects after removal of papillomas, it is recommended:
Do not glue the place of growth with a band-aid;
limit contact with water for several days;
avoid prolonged exposure to the sun;
Do not apply decorative cosmetics to the skin;
refuse to visit saunas and baths for 2-3 months.
Finally
From this article, you learned more from such an undesirable phenomenon as papillomas. Causes and treatment, types and symptoms, traditional medicine methods and recommended actions after removal of neoplasms were considered by us. We hope you find the information useful.