Papilloma or warts are the most common disease. The presence of growths on the skin is observed in 80% of the population. This defect is caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Neoplasms can occur on any part of the body: on the neck, arms, face, external genitals, and even on the internal visceral organs. However, at first glance, these harmless neoplasms can degenerate into malignant formations and cause melanoma - skin cancer.
Papillomas are formed from superficial skin epithelium (warts) and mucous membranes of internal organs (condyloma). They can come in a variety of shapes, for example round or clavate, most protruding on the skin and have a special color. Each wart has the same type of structure: a base formed from connective tissue (collagen and elastin, in the composition of loose fibrous tissue, providing elasticity to the stroma skeleton), and blood capillaries located in the center of the wart.
Why small papillomas appear on the body
The only reason for body growth is HPV damage, due to a weakened immune system. There are about 120 known viruses. Infections most often occur after the inflammatory process. The activity of the HPV virus depends on the immune status and the individual response of the human body.
Minor damage to the skin area, various microtrauma, violation of the epidermal barrier allows the virus to spread to the upper layers of the skin. The virus does not circulate in the bloodstream, but is located directly in the dermis. Therefore, the incubation period is not less than 3 and not more than 5 months. It occurs with latent symptoms. Only after 5 months will there be significant clinical changes. Multiple DNA helixes, which are part of it, ensure the recurrence of the disease, even after an immune response or clinical healing, because single DNA is stored in epidermal cells.
There are four main causes of viral infections:
- Cause of contact and household - physical contact (shaking hands) with the carrier of this virus, as well as the use of personal hygiene items of the patient.
- General and local immune system suppression, due to existing inflammatory processes or constant stress.
- From mother to child (anogenital warts). Delivered at birth and has a high risk of development and large spreading area.
- Sexual intercourse with patients with HPV in 50% of cases.
Infection through the household contact pathway ranks first in terms of number of cases. The hand is the most vulnerable and unprotected part of the body. Therefore, small papillomas often appear on the hands.
Papillomas are classified according to several morphological classifications.
By size, there are: small and large papillomas.
Warts are shaped like:
- Normal- localized on the free belt from the upper end: the surface of the palm, the phalanx, the elbow, the back surface of the hand. They are spherical.
- Moderate- found throughout the body, more often on the neck and arms. They look like gray bubbles rising over the skin.
- Pointing- looks like a cockscomb. They look small and white, gray in shape.
- Seborrheic keratosisis an age-related wart. Keratinous, does not carry the pathogen character due to different origins.
- Thornsare the most rough and rigid. Often large and tall on the skin.
By location: plantar (hands and feet), flat (papilloma on the body), normal (hands), butcher warts (on the plantar surface of the feet).
Etiology of warts: congenital and acquired.
Often, small papillomas may appear in patients. And this is the kind that can form groups.
What is the danger of small papilloma
The danger of small papillomas is that they are almost invisible on the body and may appear unexpectedly. This increases the risk of contracting HPV.
If after contact with the skin, you have small warts, be sure to visit a dermatologist. A highly specialized doctor will be able to differentiate the type of papilloma and its duration, which will be the basis for prescribing treatment.
Do not tear, do not try to get rid of small papillomas yourself, and even more so with the help of folk methods. You may make yourself bad! Since benign neoplasms have the risk of degeneration into oncology, the growth produced must be removed at the clinic.
Some types of human papillomavirus virus are highly oncogenic. And they can provoke not only skin cancer (melanoma), but also cervical cancer (in women) and anal rings (in men), the formation of polyps of internal organs.
Papilloma on the body located in places where friction increases or its damage must be removed immediately! To prevent pathology.
How to remove a small papilloma using a different method
Because these defects occur more frequently in women than in men, most wart removal occurs on the initiative of patients. Even without a clear reason. How to get rid of papilloma on the body?
Types of drug treatment:
- Use of drugs that affect the immune system. Immunomodulators and immunocorrectors, immunostimulants and other drugs with immunotropics, enhance the immune response and normalize the relationship of certain immune system disorders.
- Use of intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories with antiviral effects in combination with vitamins.
- Drugs are prescribed to enhance the immune response, which stimulates the production of their own interferon.
- The use of herbal medicines for strengthening the body in general.
Types of surgical treatment:
- Surgical surgeryis the first method to remove a papilloma. It is common among other types. Wart removal is done with all the underlying tissue. The effectiveness of this method is 65%, and the overall relapse is around 30%. Surgical side effects are scarring. This technique is used to remove the localized papilloma on the lower leg.
- Chemical freezing- burns warts with chemicals. Used 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid and cantharidin. The strongest is cantharidin. By penetrating the lower layers of the skin and destroying warts. Long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technique is about 80%.
Methods for getting rid of very small papillomas
How to remove a "very small" papilloma? In modern clinics, there are a large number of techniques for removing small warts without cosmetic defects.
If you want to quickly and effectively get rid of annoying growth throughout your body, here are some of the best techniques to get rid of very small growth:
- Cryotherapy.Freezing with liquid nitrogen. The fastest and most affordable technique will take no more than 15 minutes. It is recommended to get rid of papillomas located on the face and neck.
- Laser destruction methods.There are several types of lasers. The most popular is carbon dioxide laser. The final healing occurs 7 days after surgery. Recommended for hard-to-reach warts.
- Photodynamic therapy for warts.Performed using long wavelengths of light. The most effective method (95%), the accumulation will be easily removed and there are no scars.
Prevention of small growth
Preventing disease is always easier than cure! Let this slogan be your life credit. In the prevention of the appearance of papilloma, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. Get rid of bad habits (smoking) for your health! Strengthen the immune system and begin treatment in a timely manner, if necessary. Relieve stress and relax more. Try to eat properly, get enough sleep, and spend time outdoors. Monitor your health, visit the clinic every year and have regular check-ups. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, call your doctor right away. Follow the rules of prevention and you will not care about any disease.