Papillomas or warts are the most common disease. The presence of growths on the skin is noted in 80% of the population. This defect is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Neoplasms can occur on any part of the body: on the neck, arms, face, external genitalia, as well as internal visceral organs. However, at first glance, these non-dangerous neoplasms can degenerate into malignant formations and cause melanoma - skin cancer.
Papillomas are formed from the superficial skin epithelium (warts) and the mucous membrane of internal organs (condylomas). They can be of different shapes, for example, round or club-shaped, dominating mostly above the skin and have a typical color. Each wart has the same type of structure: a base formed of connective tissue (collagen and elastin, in the composition of loose fibrous tissue, give elasticity to the stromal skeleton), and blood capillaries located in the center of the wart.
Why do small papillomas appear on the body
The only reason for any growth on the body is damage caused by HPV, due to a weakened immune system. There are about 120 known types of viruses. Infection most often occurs after an inflammatory process. The viral activity of HPV depends on the immune state and the individual response of the human body.
Minor damage to skin areas, various microtrauma, violation of the epidermal barrier allow the virus to penetrate into the upper layers of the skin. This virus does not circulate with the bloodstream, but is located directly in the dermis. Therefore, the incubation period is not less than 3 months and not more than 5 months. It proceeds with latent symptoms. Only after 5 months there will be noticeable clinical changes. The DNA double helix, which is part of it, ensures relapse of the disease even after an immune response or clinical recovery, as only one DNA is retained in the cells of the epidermis.
There are four main causes of viral infection:
- Contact and household reason - physical contact (handshake) with the carrier of this virus, as well as the use of personal hygiene items of the patient.
- Suppressed action of the general and local immune system, due to the existing inflammatory process or constant stress.
- From mother to child (anogenital warts). Transmitted at birth and has a high risk of progression and a wide distribution area.
- Sexual contact with an HPV patient in 50% of cases.
Contact-household infection ranks first in terms of number of cases. The hands are the most exposed and least protected 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 have the form:
- Ordinary- localized on the free girdle of the upper limbs: palmar face of the hand, phalanges of the fingers, elbow, back of the hand. They are spherical.
- Simple- found all over the body, more often located on the neck and arms. They look like a gray bubble that rises above the skin.
- Pointed- looks like a rooster's crest. They are small and white in appearance, club-shaped. The
- seborrheic keratosesare age-related warts. Keratin, not bearing any pathogenic character due to a different origin. The
- thornsare the roughest and most resistant. Often large and above the skin.
By location: plantar (hands and feet), flat (papillomas on the body), ordinary (hands), butcher's warts (on the plantar surface of the foot).
Etiology of warts: congenital and acquired.
Most often, small papillomas can appear in patients. And it is this guy who is able to form groups.
What is the danger of small papillomas
The danger of small papillomas is that they are barely visible on the body and can appear unexpectedly. This increases the risk of contracting HPV.
If, after contact with the skin, you have small warts, be sure to see a dermatologist. A highly specialized doctor will be able to differentiate the type of papilloma and the period of its existence, which will serve as the basis for prescribing treatment.
Do not rip off, do not try to get rid of small papillomas yourself, and even more with the help of folk methods. You might be doing yourself a disservice! Since benign neoplasms present a risk of degeneration in oncology, the resulting growths should be removed in the clinic.
Some types of human papillomavirus are highly oncogenic. And they can cause not only skin cancer (melanoma), but also cancer of the cervix (in women) and anal ring (in men), the formation of polyps of internal organs.
Papillomas on the body located in places where friction is increased or their damage must be urgently removed! To avoid pathologies.
How to remove small papillomas using different methods
Since this defect occurs more often in women than in men, most of the removal of warts occurs on the initiative of the patients. Even for no apparent reason. How to remove papillomas on the body?
Type of drug treatment:
- The use of drugs that affect the immune system. Immunomodulators and immunocorrectors, immunostimulants and other immunotropic drugs enhance the immune response and normalize a specific altered link of the immune system.
- Use of intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories with antiviral effect in combination with vitamins.
- Medicines are prescribed to improve the immune response, which stimulate the production of their own interferons.
- The use of herbal medicine for general strengthening of the body.
Type of surgical treatment:
- Surgical excisionis the very first method of removing papillomas. It is common among other types. Excision of the wart is performed with all the underlying tissues. The efficiency of this method is 65%, and the total relapse is about 30%. A side effect of surgical excision is scarring. This technique is used to remove papillomas located on the lower limbs.
- Chemical coagulation- burn warts with chemicals. Used 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid and cantharidin. The most potent is cantharidin. By penetrating the lower layers of the skin and destroying the wart. A long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technique is about 80%.
Methods for removing 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 intend to get rid of bothersome growths all over your body quickly and effectively, here are some of the best techniques for removing very small growths:
- Cryotherapy.Freezing with liquid nitrogen. The fastest and most affordable technique will take no more than 15 minutes. Recommended for removing papillomas located on the face and neck.
- Method of laser destruction.There are several types of laser. The most popular is the carbon dioxide laser. Final healing occurs 7 days after surgery. Recommended for hard to reach warts.
- Photodynamic therapy for warts.Made using a long wavelength of light. Most efficient method (95%), build-ups will be easily removed and no scar will remain.
Prevention of small growths
It's always easier to prevent disease than it is to cure! Let this slogan become your lifetime credit. In the prevention of the appearance of papillomas, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. Give up bad habits (smoking) for your health! Strengthen the immune system and start treatment on time, if necessary. Relieve stress and get more rest. Try to eat well, get enough sleep, and spend time outdoors. Monitor your state of health, visit the clinic every year and do routine checks. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, contact your doctor immediately. Follow the rules of prevention and you will not worry about any disease.