Papillomas or warts are the most common disease. The presence of skin growths 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 genitals, as well as internal visceral organs. However, at first glance, these non-hazardous neoplasms can degenerate into malignancies and cause melanoma, a skin cancer.
Papillomas are formed by the superficial epithelium of the skin (warts) and the lining of the internal organs (warts). They can take a variety of shapes, such as round or piano, mostly protruding above the skin and having a typical color. The structure of each wart is the same: a base formed from connective tissue (collagen and elastin, in the presence of free fibrous tissue, give elasticity to the stromal skeleton), and blood capillaries at the center of the wart.
Why do small papillomas appear on the body
The only cause of any growth in the body is damage to HPV due to a weakened immune system. There are about 120 known virus types. Infection usually occurs after a delayed inflammatory process. Viral HPV activity depends on the immune status and the individual response of the human body.
Minor lesions of skin areas, various microtraumas, damage to the epidermal barrier, the virus can penetrate the upper layers of the skin. This virus is not circulating in the blood but is directly in the dermis. Therefore, the incubation period is a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 5 months. Occurs with latent symptoms. Clinical changes are not observed until 5 months later. The double helix of DNA, which is part of it, ensures relapse of the disease even after an immune response or clinical cure, as a single DNA remains in the cells of the epidermis.
There are four main causes of a virus infection:
- Contact and household cause - physical contact (handshake) with the carrier of this virus, as well as the use of personal hygiene products of the patient.
- Suppresses the functioning of the general and local immune systems due to the existing inflammatory process or constant stress.
- From mother to child (anogenital warts). Transmitted at birth and has a high risk of progression and a large area of distribution.
- Sexual contact with an HPV patient in 50% of cases.
Infection in the contact household ranks first in terms of number of cases. The hands are the most vulnerable and unprotected part of the body. As a result, small papillomas often appear on the hands.
Papillomas are classified according to several morphological classifications.
By size are: small and large papillomas.
Warts have the following forms:
- Normal- localized in the free upper limb belt: palm hand surface, finger phalanx, elbow, hand back. 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- Looks like a rooster's comb. They are small and white in appearance, hip-shaped.
- Seborrheic keratosesare age-related warts. Keratin, not pathogenic in nature.
- Spikesare the roughest and stiffest. Often large and high above the skin.
By location: sole (hands and feet), flat (papillomas on the body), plain (hands), butchers' warts (on the surface of the sole of the foot).
Wart etiology: congenital and acquired.
Small papillomas are common in patients. And it is this type that is able to form groups.
What is the risk of small papillomas
The danger of small papillomas is that they are almost invisible on the body and can appear unexpectedly. This increases the risk of getting HPV.
If you have small warts after skin contact, be sure to see a dermatologist. A highly specialized doctor will be able to distinguish between the type of papilloma and the period of its existence, which will be the basis for prescribing treatment.
Do not tear, do not try to get rid of small papillomas on your own, and even more so using folk methods. Maybe you’re doing yourself a bear service! Because benign tumors can lead to the development of oncology, the clinic should remove the tumors.
Some types of human papillomavirus are highly oncogenic. They can provoke not only skin cancer (melanoma), but also cervical (female) and anal (male) cancer, and the formation of polyps in the internal organs.
Papillomas on the body in areas where there is increased friction or damage must be removed urgently! To prevent pathologies.
How to remove small papillomas using different methods
Because this defect is more common in women than men, warts are usually removed at the patient's initiative. Even for no apparent reason. How to remove papillomas on the body?
Medication type:
- Taking medicines that affect the immune system. Immunomodulators and immunocorrugators, immunostimulants, and other drugs with immunotropicity enhance the immune response and normalize specific impaired immune communication.
- Intramuscular and rectal suppositories with antiviral activity in combination with vitamins.
- Drugs that stimulate the production of their own interferons are used to boost the immune response.
- Use of herbal medicines for general body strengthening.
Type of surgical treatment:
- Surgical excisionis the very first way to remove papillomas. This is common among other types. Wart excision is performed with all major tissues. The efficiency of this method is 65% and the total recurrence is about 30%. Side effects of surgical excision include scarring. This technique is used to remove papillomas localized on the lower extremities.
- Chemical coagulation- chemical burning of warts. 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid and cantharidine were used. The strongest is cantarin. By penetrating the lower layers of the skin and destroying the wart. Long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technique is about 80%.
Ways to remove very small papillomas
How do I remove a "very small" papilloma? There are many ways in modern clinics to remove small warts without cosmetic defects.
If you're going to get rid of annoying full-body growths quickly and effectively, here are some of the best ways to get rid of very small growths:
- Cryotherapy.Freezing with liquid nitrogen. The fastest and most affordable technique will take no more than 15 minutes. It is recommended to remove the papillomas 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 wart therapy.Performs using a long wavelength of light. The most effective method (95%) is that the deposits will be easily removed and no scars will remain.
Preventing small growths
It is always easier to prevent disease than to cure it! Let this slogan become the merit of your life. A healthy lifestyle is important to prevent the development of papillomas. Give up harmful habits (smoking) for your health! Strengthen the immune system and start treatment on time if necessary. Relieve stress and rest more. Try to eat properly, get enough sleep, and spend time outdoors. Monitor your health, visit the clinic every year and check it regularly. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, contact your doctor immediately. Follow the rules of prevention and you will not care about any disease.