Papillomas 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 the human papillomavirus (HPV). Neoplasms can occur anywhere on the body: on the neck, arms, face, external genitalia, as well as on the internal visceral organs. However, at first glance, these non-dangerous neoplasms can degenerate into malignant formations and cause melanoma - skin cancer.
Papillomas form from the superficial cutaneous epithelium (warts) and the mucous membrane of internal organs (condylomas). They can be of various shapes, for example round or pinned, mostly rising above the skin and having a typical 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, 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 in the body is damage caused by HPV, due to a weakened immune system. There are about 120 known types of viruses. Infection occurs most often 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 skin areas, various microtrauma, violation of the epidermal barrier allow the virus to penetrate 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 and not more than 5 months. Proceed with latent symptoms. Only after 5 months will there be noticeable clinical changes. The DNA double helix, which is part of it, ensures relapses of the disease, even after an immune response or clinical cure, since a single DNA is retained in the cells of the epidermis.
There are four main causes of virus infection:
- Contact and reason for the household: physical contact (handshake) with the carrier of this virus, as well as the use of personal hygiene items by 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). It is transmitted at birth and has a high risk of progression and a large area of distribution.
- Sexual contact with a patient with HPV in 50% of cases.
Infection via contact-household ranks first in terms of number of cases. The hands are the most exposed and unprotected part of the body. Therefore, small papillomas often appear on the hands.
Papillomas are subdivided into several morphological classifications.
By size, distinguish: small and large papillomas.
Warts have the following form:
- Ordinary- located in the free belt of the upper extremities: palmar surface of the hand, phalanges of the fingers, elbow, posterior surface of the hand. They are spherical.
- Simple- Found throughout the body, most often in the neck and arms. They have the appearance of a gray bubble that rises above the skin.
- Pointed- looks like a cockscomb. They are small and white in appearance, shaped like a club.
- Seborrheic keratosesare age-related warts. Keratinous, non-carrier of pathogenic character due to different origin.
- Spinesare the roughest and most rigid. Often large and well above the skin.
By location: plantar (hands and feet), flat (papillomas on the body), ordinary (hands), butcher warts (on the plantar surface of the foot).
Etiology of warts: congenital and acquired.
Very often, small papillomas may appear between patients. And it is this guy who is capable of forming 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 getting HPV.
If after skin contact you have small warts, be sure to visit 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 the treatment.
Don't scam, don't try to get rid of small papillomas on your own, and even more so with the help of popular methods. You can do yourself a disservice! Since benign neoplasms have a risk of degeneration in oncology, the resulting growths must be removed clinically.
Some types of human papillomavirus are highly oncogenic. And they can lead not only to skin cancer (melanoma), but also cancer of the cervix (in women) and of the anal ring (in men), the formation of polyps of internal organs.
Papillomas on the body, located in places where friction increases 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 wart removal occurs at the initiative of patients. Even for no apparent reason. How to remove papillomas on the body?
Type of medication treatment:
- The use of drugs that affect the immune system. Immunomodulators and immunocorrectors, immunostimulants, and other drugs that are immunotropic enhance the immune response and normalize a specific impaired linkage of the immune system.
- Use of intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories with antiviral effect in combination with vitamins.
- Medications are prescribed to enhance the immune response, which stimulates the production of its own interferons.
- The use of herbal medicines for the general strengthening of the body.
Type of surgical treatment:
- Surgical excisionis the first method of removing papillomas. It is common among other types. The excision of the wart is done with all the underlying tissues. The effectiveness of this method is 65% and the total relapse is approximately 30%. A side effect of surgical excision is scarring. This technique is used to remove papillomas located on the lower limbs.
- Chemical coagulation: burning warts with chemicals. He used 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid, and cantharidin. The most powerful is cantharidin. Penetrating the lower layers of the skin and destroying the wart. A long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technique is approximately 80%.
Methods to remove very small papillomas
How to remove a "very small" papilloma? In modern clinics, there are a large number of techniques to remove small warts without cosmetic defects.
If you intend to quickly and effectively get rid of pesky growths all over your body, 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 the removal of papillomas located on the face and neck.
- Laser destruction method.There are several types of lasers. 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. The most effective method (95%), accumulations will be easily removed and no scars will remain.
Prevention of small growths
Preventing disease is always easier than curing! Let this motto become your merit for life. In preventing 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 health, visit the clinic every year and routine check-ups. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, contact your doctor immediately. Follow the rules of prevention and you will not mind any disease.