Papillomas or warts are the most common diseases. The presence of growth on the skin is noted in 80% of the population. This defect is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Neoplasms can appear on any part of the body: the neck, arms, face, external genitals, as well as internal visceral organs. At first glance, however, 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 the internal organs (condylomas). They can have different shapes, for example round or piano, mostly protrude above the skin and have a typical color. Each wart has the same type of structure: a base of connective tissue (collagen and elastin in the composition of loose fibrous tissue give elasticity to the stromal skeleton) and blood capillaries in the center of the wart.
Why do small papillomas appear on the body?
The only reason the body grows is HPV damage due to a weakened immune system. There are approximately 120 known types of viruses. The infection most often occurs after an inflammatory process. The viral activity of HPV depends on the immune status and the individual response of the human body.
Minor damage to the skin areas, various microtraumas, violation of the epidermal barrier allow the virus to penetrate the upper layers of the skin. This 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 continues with latent symptoms. Clinical changes will only be noticeable after 5 months. The double helix of DNA that is part of it causes relapses of the disease, even after an immune response or clinical cure, as a single DNA is retained in the cells of the epidermis.
There are four main causes of a virus 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 effect of the general and local immune system due to the existing inflammatory process or constant stress.
- From mother to child (anogenital warts). Is transmitted at birth and has a high risk of progression and a wide range.
- Sexual contact with a patient with HPV in 50% of cases.
Infection on the way between contact and household comes first in terms of the number of cases. The hands are the most exposed and most unprotected part of the body. Therefore, small papillomas often appear on the hands.
Papillomas are classified according to various morphological classifications.
Differentiate according to size: small and large papillomas.
Warts have the form:
- Usually- localized on the free belt of the upper extremities: palm of the palm, phalanges of fingers, elbows, back of the hand. They are spherical.
- Easy- to be found all over the body, more often on the neck and arms. They have the appearance of a gray bubble that rises above the skin.
- pointed- look like a cockscomb. They look small and white and are club-shaped.
- Seborrheic keratosesare age-related warts. Keratinous, not pathogenic due to another origin.
- spinesare the roughest and hardest. Often large and high above the skin.
By location: plantar (hands and feet), flat (papillomas on the body), common (hands), butcher's warts (on the plantar surface of the foot).
Etiology of warts: congenital and acquired.
Small papillomas are most common in patients. And exactly this type can 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 developing HPV.
If you have small warts after skin contact, you should definitely consult a dermatologist. A highly specialized doctor can distinguish the type of papilloma and the duration of its existence, which will serve as the basis for prescribing treatment.
Do not tear off, do not try to get rid of small papillomas yourself, and even more so with the help of folk methods. You could be doing yourself a disservice! Since benign neoplasms run the risk of degeneration into oncology, the resulting growths must be removed in the clinic.
Some types of human papillomavirus are highly oncogenic. And they can cause not only skin cancer (melanoma), but also cervical cancer (in women) and anal ring (in men), the formation of polyps of internal organs.
Papillomas on the body that are located in places where there is increased friction or where the damage must urgently be repaired! Avoid pathologies.
Removing small papillomas with different methods
Since this defect occurs more frequently in women than in men, the removal of warts is usually initiated by the patient. 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 immune correctors, immunostimulants and other drugs with immunotropy strengthen the immune response and normalize a specific dysfunctional connection of the immune system.
- Use of intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories with antiviral effects in combination with vitamins.
- Medicines are prescribed to boost the immune response, which stimulates the production of their own interferons.
- The use of herbal medicine for general strengthening of the body.
Surgical type of treatment:
- Surgical removalis the very first method of removing papillomas. It is common among other types. The wart is removed with all underlying tissues. The effectiveness of this method is 65%, and the total relapse rate is around 30%. A side effect of surgical removal is scarring. This technique is used to remove papillomas that are localized on the lower extremities.
- Chemical coagulation- burning warts with chemicals. Uses 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid and cantharidin. The strongest is cantharidin. By penetrating the lower layers of the skin and destroying the wart. A long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technology is approx. 80%.
Methods for removing very small papillomas
How do I remove a "very small" papilloma? There are a variety of techniques available in modern clinics to remove small warts without cosmetic defects.
If you want to get rid of annoying 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 cheapest technique takes no more than 15 minutes. Recommended for removing papillomas on the face and neck.
- Laser destruction method.There are different types of lasers. The most popular is the carbon dioxide laser. The final healing occurs 7 days after the operation. Recommended for hard-to-reach warts.
- Photodynamic therapy for warts.Is carried out with a long wavelength of light. The most effective method (95%) is that the debris is easy to remove and that no scars are left.
Prevention of small growths
Prevention of diseases is always easier than cure! Let this slogan become your credit for life. To prevent papillomas from occurring, 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. Reduce stress and get more rest. Try to eat right, get enough sleep, and spend time outdoors. Monitor your health, visit the clinic every year and get regular checkups. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, contact your doctor right away. Follow the rules of prevention and you will not worry about any disease.