The face is the basis of the visual image of a person, which mainly determines the beauty and attractiveness of both women and any representative of the stronger sex.
Improving the aesthetic condition of the facial skin, as well as preserving youth, is an understandable desire of most people on the planet. One of the most unpleasant cosmetic defects that directly affect the visual component is a papilloma on the face. In addition, such a manifestation can be localized either directly on the structures of the epidermis, or affect the mucous membrane of the lips and eyes, causing additional risk and danger to its owner.
We will try to find answers to relevant questions about how to remove papillomas from the face and especially what to do if a papilloma has formed on the eyelid.
Features and subtleties of localization of papillomas on the face
The face can be affected by various types of papillomas, which will differ slightly in terms of visual characteristics:
- Common papillomas- looks like small oval bumps, raised above the surface of the healthy epidermis, with a slightly thinner stalk and a spherical body. The consistency of such papillomas is defined as moderately dense. The color characteristics of simple or vulgar papillomas can vary from pale pink to brown;
- Flat papillomas- has a flat, flattened shape, which, it would seem, should somewhat reduce the aesthetic damage of such neoplasms. However, flat papillomas often look like multiple growths, making them even more noticeable than simple warts;
- Condylomas- a rarer form of facial papillomas, which can appear in the mucous membrane and appear as a single pointed papilloma or multiple whitish or pink lobular structures.
In terms of localization, ordinary neoplasms can affect absolutely any part of the epidermis, manifested by pathological growth of the basal layer, while condylomas are characteristic of the eyelids, mouth and nose. At the same time, a papilloma on the eye is considered one of the most difficult variants of the growth site, 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 tumors, which are medically called papillomas, and popularly called warts, are the only symptom of a patient infected with the human papillomavirus, which, after entering the blood and skin, usually goes into a long "winter sleep", hoping for the weakening of the host's body. It should be noted that the virusthe incubation period lasts from 1 to 6 months, but this does not mean that after this period an infected person will definitely encounter papillomas.
The level of human papilloma virus infection is very high and accounts for about 90% of all people on our planet. At the same time, you can get infected from 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 are the following ways of the virus entering the body:
- The contact path, which is reproduced between the skin of a healthy person and a virus carrier by contact (for example, a handshake or massage);
- The sexual route is the most aggressive and has no alternative, which is manifested by a 100% chance of contracting the virus during unprotected contact and a 50% chance of contracting the virus using mechanical contraception (condom);
- Transmission of HPV from mother to child - this route is more typical for condylomas affecting the internal genital organs of a woman;
- Self-infection (autoinoculation) is the spread of the virus from infected areas to healthy tissues. Thus, a papilloma on the eyelid usually appears as a response to frequent touching, rubbing the eyes with hands;
- Domestic route is an indirect mechanism of transmission of the virus through shared objects or public premises (bathrooms, saunas, gyms, swimming pools).
Visual manifestations, namely the formation of papillomas, are observed due to the weakening of the body, which may be associated with reduced immunity, overwork, non-compliance with personal hygiene rules or exacerbation of a chronic disease.
Why are neoplasms on the face and especially papillomas on the eyelid dangerous?
In addition to unconditional aesthetic discomfort, a papilloma on the face can be dangerous due to malignant degeneration, which later develops into an oncological process. This reaction is especially characteristic of warts localized on the mucous membrane.
Another risk associated with the presence of papillomas is the possibility of mechanical damage to the skin, which can lead 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 when the papilloma is localized on the men's face in the shaving area.
It is simply necessary to remove the papilloma on the upper eyelid, because such a growth can greatly complicate the blinking reflex and the natural moistening of the eyeball. In addition, papillomas on the eyelid can cause blurred vision and many ophthalmological 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, because the skin in this area is very delicate and prone to scarring. This is especially true if it is necessary 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 using pharmaceutical compounds and folk recipes and to contact a qualified specialist, who will not only suggest the optimal way to remove the tumor, but also determine the measures aimed at. strengthening the patient's immunity.
If the patient has the opportunity to independently choose a way to get 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 growths. The laser will quickly and painlessly remove the papilloma without leaving a scar, and qualified specialists in a professional clinic will individually determine the necessary depth and area of exposure, taking into account the characteristics of the patient's problem.