A papilloma is a cylindrical growth on the skin on the leg, often almost invisible. In many cases, this does not manifest in any way, but unexpectedly appears as immunity weakens and in the heat. Usually it is first a papilloma (called a "mother") and then a culture of "babies" that are sprayed on different parts of the body. Many people simply try not to notice this error, but is it so harmless? Do I need to remove the papillomas? We explain in detail what papillomas are and how to treat them, as well as the most effective removal methods.
What is a papilloma
To understand how to treat papillomas on the skin of the body, you need to figure out what it is all about. The medical name for papilloma is human papillomavirus (HPV). It is a sexually transmitted disease. In addition, infection with this disease can occur through the contact-household method (through skin damage, it can also occur upon contact with some objects that the infected person has touched).
Papillomas can be "recognized" by the shape of the papilla or bulge. They usually have a so-called "leg". Such growths can be chaotically located on different parts of the body - arms, legs, neck, elbows and knees, face, lips, chest. Sizes can vary - very small and large. The shade of papilloma ranges from light flesh to dark brown and reddish. Because of this, some confuse them with moles.
In fact, papilloma is a benign tumor that can appear not only on the skin but also on the mucous membranes. The difference between papilloma and warts is as follows - they are softer, have no keratinized layer, while warts are harder in texture.
One type of papilloma is called "genital warts, " which are elongated conical in shape and appear on the genitals. In the case of mechanical effects, such increases itch, hurt, and even bleed. Only the doctor can determine if the patient has papilloma or condyloma, who will prescribe further tests and examinations if necessary.
Why do papillomas appear?
Let’s look at why papillomas appear and how to treat them. The most common causes of papilloma are:
- hormonal changes (including pregnancy, abortion);
- hypothermia;
- intrauterine device installation;
- exhaustion of the body;
- bad habits (smoking, alcohol).
Papillomas often appear, disappear, and then reappear as a manifestation of a viral infection. This means that their presence determines the body’s immunity at a given moment. HPV is common in people who have unprotected sex with an infected person, as well as in women taking hormonal birth control pills.
The factor of "starting" the virus is all the stress that the body has suffered from: banal colds, long-term use of drugs, hypothermia. All of this weakens the immune system and makes it vulnerable to the human papillomavirus.
It is very easy to get infected - it is enough to be in close contact with the infected person, or living with the carrier of the papilloma, or just visiting a public beach, swimming in a shared pool or sauna. Anyway, this virus is a "lover" of heat and high humidity.
Why is papilloma dangerous?
Some types of the HPV virus are dangerous because they can provoke the development of cervical cancer in women. This is especially true for genital warts, which usually appear on the genitals. Due to the fact that the viral disease passes without symptoms, a person does not consult a doctor for a long time. Therefore, it is important for women to visit a gynecologist every six months and have their cytology examined once a year so that the preventive changes in the cervix can be detected in time.
Even if a person does not have genital warts, papillomas are still talking about dysfunction of the body. Tiny increases indicate the need to see a doctor and rule out the presence of gynecological diseases, kidney problems, colitis. And after the tests, be sure to remove the papilloma, as it is a benign tumor that can one day develop into a malignancy. Also, papillomas look attractive, it’s an aesthetic flaw. But how can papillomas be properly removed to avoid complications? We will discuss this further.
Removal of papillomas: popular methods
When we notice papillomas in ourselves, we immediately start looking for information on the Internet about how to remove papillomas. There are many methods at home, but they can be not only ineffective but also dangerous and traumatic. It is better to consult a specialist!
Removal of papillomas is categorically impossible:
- Tear it off.
- Tie it with thread.
- Needle.
These actions only provoke the virus to "capture" other areas and "move" to other areas. But how to get rid of papilloma so that it does not reappear?
If you have papilloma, your doctor will tell you how to treat it based on the type of growth. But we still consider the most popular and effective methods to remove papillomas:
- Cutout with surgical scalpel. . . This is the easiest method, but very painful. Today, there are gentler techniques that leave no trace.
- Cauterization with liquid nitrogen. . . Papillomas simply freeze and the vital activity of their cells stops.
- Electrocoagulation. . . In this case, the accumulation is removed with electric current. Before this method removes papillomas from the body, the patient receives minimal local anesthesia.
- Radio wave surgery. . . The method is non-contact and allows the fault to be removed by exposure to radio waves. In this case, local anesthesia is also used.
- Laser removal. . . It is considered to be the most effective and safest method of treating papillomas. The laser beam penetrates to the desired depth, clogging the growth-feeding vessel, and as a result, the neoplasm dies and disappears. Usually, the papilloma disappears after a few days.
How best to remove papillomas
How best to remove papillomas, your doctor will tell you who will see your papilloma and will be able to determine its type. Now, however, laser removal is recommended in most cases, as it has several benefits:
- Non-contact procedure - there is no physical contact between the skin and the instrument, while the parallel laser beam has a bactericidal effect.
- Anemia, lack of painful feelings.
- Absence of such side effects as burns, scars, hyperpigmentation after the procedure.
- Ability to remove multiple papillomas at once.
Before prescribing the procedure, the cosmetologist will tell the patient how to remove the papillomas with a neodymium laser and find out if there are any contraindications. If all is well, the meeting will take no more than 15 minutes. Laser removal is done without traces and various complications. In parallel, the doctor prescribes medications to the patient to increase immunity.
We hope we have helped you figure out what your papilloma is and how to treat it. The most important thing is not to self-heal in order to prevent unpleasant consequences in the form of burns or injuries, and not to doubt that everyone needs to remove the papillomas.