Papillomas or warts are the most common disease. The presence of skin growths is observed in 80% of the population. This error is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Tumors can occur in any part of the body: the neck, arms, face, external genitals, and internal visceral organs. At first glance, however, these non-dangerous tumors can progress to malignant formations and cause melanoma - skin cancer.
Papillomas are formed from the superficial skin epithelium (warts) and the mucous membranes of the internal organs (warts). They can be of various shapes, such as round or club-shaped, mostly rising above the skin, and have a characteristic color. All warts have the same type of structure: a base made of connective tissue (collagen and elastin, which give flexibility to the stromal skeleton in the composition of loose fibrous tissue), and blood capillaries in the middle of the wart.
Why small papillomas appear on the body
The only cause of any growth in the body is HPV damage caused by a weakened immune system. About 120 virus types are known. Infection most often occurs after an inflammatory process. HPV viral activity depends on immune status and the individual response of the human body.
Mild 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 found directly in the dermis. Therefore, the incubation period is not less than 3 and not more than 5 months. It has latent symptoms. Only after 5 months will there be noticeable clinical changes. The double DNA helix of which it is part ensures relapse of the disease even after an immune response or clinical cure, as a single DNA remains in the epidermal cells.
There are four main causes of a virus infection:
- Contact and household reason - physical contact (handshake) with the virus carrier and use of the patient's personal hygiene devices.
- Suppressed effects of the general and local immune systems due to the existing inflammatory process or constant stress.
- From mother to child (anogenital warts). It spreads at birth and has a high risk of progression and a large area of spread.
- In 50% of cases, sexual intercourse with a patient with HPV.
Infection by contact household is in the first place in terms of the number of cases. The hands are the most exposed and unprotected parts of the body. Therefore, small papillomas often appear on the hands.
Papillomas can be divided into several morphological classifications.
They are by size: small and large papillomas.
The shape of the warts is
- Ordinary- localized on the free belt of the upper limbs: the palm of the hand, the wall of the fingers, the elbow, the back of the hand. They are spherical.
- Simple- found all over the body, more often on the neck and arms. They look like a gray bubble that rises above the skin.
- Pointed- it's like a rooster. Small and white in appearance, club-shaped.
- seborrheic keratosesare age-related warts. Keratin, it is not pathogenic due to other origins. The
- spikesare the roughest and stiffest. Often large and high above the skin.
By location: plantar (hands and feet), flat (papillomas on the body), normal (hands), butcher warts (on the plantar surface of the foot).
Etiology of warts: congenital and acquired.
Small papillomas are most common in patients. And this guy is able to form groups.
What is the danger of small papillomas
The danger of small papillomas is that they are barely noticeable on the body and can appear unexpectedly. This increases the risk of HPV infection.
If you have small warts after contact with your skin, be sure to see your dermatologist. A highly specialized physician will be able to differentiate between the type and duration of papilloma that serves as the basis for prescribing treatment.
Don’t tear off, don’t try to get rid of small papillomas on your own, and even more so using folk methods. You might be doing yourself a disservice! Because benign tumors may compromise degeneration into oncology, the resulting growths should be removed at the clinic.
Some types of human papillomavirus are highly oncogenic. And they can cause not only skin cancer (melanoma), but also cervical (in women) and anal ring (in men) cancers, the development of polyps in the internal organs.
Papillomas on the body are located in places where friction is increased or damage needs to be removed urgently! To avoid pathologies.
How to remove small papillomas in different ways
Because this defect is more common in women than men, much of the removal of warts is patient-initiated. Even for no apparent reason. How to remove papillomas from the body?
Type of medication:
- Use of drugs that affect the immune system. Immune modulators and immune correctors, immunostimulants, and other drugs that are immunotropic enhance the immune response and normalize the specific impaired relationship of the immune system.
- Intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories with antiviral effect in combination with vitamins.
- Drugs that stimulate the production of their own interferons are prescribed to boost the immune response.
- Use of herbal medicines to strengthen the body in general.
Surgical type treatment:
- surgical excisionis the very first method of removing papillomas. Common among other types. Wart excision is performed on all underlying tissues. The efficiency of this method is 65% and the overall relapse is about 30%. A side effect of surgical excision is scarring. This technique is used to remove papillomas localized on the lower extremities.
- Chemical coagulation- burning warts with chemicals. 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid and cantarin were used. The strongest is cantarin. By penetrating the lower layers of the skin and destroying the wart. It is a long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technique is about 80%.
Methods for removing very small papillomas
How to remove "very small" papilloma? There are plenty of techniques in modern clinics to remove small warts without cosmetic blemishes.
If you want to get rid of annoying tumors all over your body quickly and effectively, here are the best techniques to remove very small growths:
- Cryotherapy.Freezing with liquid nitrogen. The fastest and most affordable technique takes up to 15 minutes. It is recommended for the removal of papillomas on the face and neck.
- Laser destruction method.There are several types of lasers. The most popular is the carbon laser. Final healing occurs 7 days after surgery. Recommended for hard-to-reach warts.
- Photodynamic therapy for warts.We do this using long wavelength light. The most effective method (95%), accumulations can be easily removed and no scars remain.
Prevent small growths
Preventing disease is always easier than curing it! Let this slogan be the merit of your life. A healthy lifestyle is important in preventing the appearance of papillomas. Give up bad habits (smoking) for your health! Strengthen the immune system and start treatment in time if necessary. Relieve stress and relax more. Try to eat right, get enough sleep, and spend time outdoors. Monitor your health, visit the office every year, and perform routine checks. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, contact your doctor immediately. Follow the rules of prevention and you will not be interested in any disease.