The face is the basis of the visual image of a person, which determines to the greatest extent the beauty and attractiveness of both women and any representative of the stronger sex.
Improving the aesthetic condition of the skin and preserving youth is an understandable desire of most people on the planet. One of the most unpleasant cosmetic defects that directly affects the visual component is papilloma on the face. In addition, such a manifestation can be localized directly on the epidermal structures or affect the mucous membranes of the lips and eyes, causing additional risks and dangers for its owner.
We will try to find answers to the urgent questions of how to remove papillomas from the face, and especially what to do if papillomas have formed on the eyelids.
Features and subtleties of localization of papillomas on the face
The face can be affected by different types of papillomas, which differ slightly in their visual characteristics:
- Common papillomas- they look like small oval tubers rising above the surface of the healthy epidermis, while they have a slightly thinner stalk and a spherical body. The consistency of such papillomas is moderately dense. The color characteristics of common or vulgar papillomas can vary from light pink to brown;
- Flat papillomas– they have a flat, flattened shape, which – it seems – should somewhat reduce the aesthetic damage of such tumors. However, flat papillomas often appear as multiple growths, which makes them even more noticeable than ordinary warts;
- Condylomas- a rarer form of papillomas of the face, which can appear in the area of the mucous membranes and appear whitish or pink, as a single pointed papilla or as a multi-lobed structure.
In terms of localization, ordinary neoplasms can affect any part of the epidermis and are manifested in the pathological growth of the basal layer, while condylomas are characteristic of the eyelids, mouth and nose. At the same time, papilloma of the eye is considered one of the most difficult options for the place of growth, which is explained not only by the aesthetic visibility of the defect, but also by the difficulty of removing such a neoplasm.
Causes of the formation of papillomas on the face
Benign epidermal neoplasms, which are medically called papillomas and are also popularly called warts, are the only symptom of the patient being infected with the human papillomavirus, which, after entering the blood and skin, usually goes into a long "hibernation" state, predisposing to infection. Weakening of the host.
Papillomavirus infection in the population is critically high and accounts for about 90% of all people on our planet. However, it can also be infected by a person who has never noticed the appearance of skin growths, but has been a carrier of the virus for a long time. The main mechanisms of HPV spread include the following ways for the virus to enter the body:
- A contact path that occurs when the skin of a healthy person and the virus carrier come into contact (for example, a handshake or massage);
- The sexual route is the most aggressive and has no alternative, which manifests itself in the 100% probability of transmission of the virus through protected contact, and in the case of the use of mechanical contraception (condom), it shows 50% of infection;
- Transmission of HPV from mother to child - this route is more typical for condylomas affecting the internal genital organs of women;
- Self-infection (autoinoculation) is the spread of the virus from infected areas to healthy tissues. Thus, the papilloma on the eyelid most often appears as a response to frequent touching, rubbing the eyes with the hands;
- The household route is an indirect mechanism for the transmission of the virus through shared objects or public spaces (baths, saunas, gyms, swimming pools).
Visual manifestations, namely the formation of papillomas, are observed due to the weakening of the body, which can be associated with reduced immunity, overwork, non-compliance with personal hygiene rules, or an exacerbation of a chronic disease.
Why are neoplasms on the face and especially papillomas on the eyelids dangerous?
In addition to the absolute aesthetic discomfort, a papilloma on the face can be dangerous due to malignant degeneration with the subsequent development of an oncological process. This reaction is particularly characteristic of condylomas localized on the mucous membrane.
Another risk associated with the presence of papillomas is the possibility of mechanical damage to the skin growth, which leads to severe bleeding and possible infection of the wound surface. In addition, such a result is full of scars and scars that do not decorate the face at all. This risk is especially high if the papilloma is localized in the shaving area on the face of men.
It is simply necessary to remove the papilloma on the upper eyelid of the eye, since such a growth can significantly hinder the blinking reflex and the natural hydration of the eyeball. In addition, papillomas on the eyelids can cause blurred vision and several ophthalmic pathologies.
How to remove papilloma from the eyelid and other areas of the face?
Removing papillomas on the face is a difficult task in cosmetology, dermatology and surgery, as the skin in this area is very sensitive and prone to scarring. This is especially true if you need to get rid of a papilloma on the eyelid. Due to this feature, most experts strongly recommend refraining from self-removal of papillomas on the face with the help of pharmaceutical compounds and folk recipes, and contact a qualified specialist who will not only recommend the optimal method of tumor removal, but also determine targeted measures. to strengthen the patient's immunity.
If the patient has the opportunity to independently choose the method of getting rid of papillomas on the face, preference should be given to the least traumatic and at the same time the most effective method - laser destruction of skin growth. The laser removes the papilloma quickly and painlessly, without leaving a scar, and qualified specialists in the professional clinic individually determine the necessary depth and area of impact, based on the characteristics of the patient's problem.