Papillomas or warts are the most common disease. The presence of growth on the skin is noticed in 80% of the population. This defect is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Neoplasms can occur on any part of the body: on the neck, arms, face, external genitalia as well as in the internal visceral organs. At first glance, however, these non-dangerous neoplasms can degenerate into malignant formations and cause melanoma - skin cancer.
Papillomas are formed by the superficial epithelium (warts) and the lining of internal organs (condyloma). They can be of various shapes, for example round or keyboard, mainly towering above the skin and have a typical color. Each wart has the same type of structure: a base formed of connective tissue (collagen and elastin, in the composition of loose fibrous tissue, gives the elasticity of the stroma skeleton) and blood capillaries located in the center of the wart.
Why small papillomas appear on the body
The only reason for any growth in the body is HPV damage due to a weakened immune system. There are about 120 known virus types. Infection most often occurs after the exposed inflammatory process. The viral activity of HPV depends on the immune status and the individual response of the human body.
Minor damage to skin areas, various microtraumas, violation of the epidermal barrier allows the virus to penetrate the upper layers of the skin. This virus does not circulate with the bloodstream but is located directly in the dermis. Therefore, the incubation period is not less than 3 and not more than 5 months. It continues with latent symptoms. Only after 5 months will there be noticeable clinical changes. The dual DNA helix that is part of it ensures recurrence of the disease, even after an immune response or clinical cure, as a single DNA is preserved in the cells of the epidermis.
There are four main causes of virus infection:
- Contact and household cause - physical contact (handshake) with the carrier of this virus as well as the use of the patient's hygiene items.
- Suppressed effect of the general and local immune system 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 distribution area.
- Sexual contact with a patient with HPV in 50% of cases.
Infection by contact-household route ranks first in terms of the number of cases. The hands are the most exposed and unprotected part of the body. Therefore, small papillomas often appear on the hands.
Papillomas are divided into several morphological classifications.
By size there are: small and large papillomas.
Warts are shaped like:
- Plain- located on the free belt of the upper extremities: palm, palms, fingers, elbow, dorsum of the hand. They are spherical.
- Simple- found throughout the body, more often located on the neck and arms. They look like a gray bubble rising above the skin.
- Pointed- looks like a cock comb. They are small and white in appearance, club-shaped.
- Seborrheic keratosesare age-related warts. Keratinous, does not carry a pathogenic character due to a different origin.
- Spinesare the hardest and toughest. Often large and high above the skin.
By location: plantar (hands and feet), flat (papillomas on body), common (hands), warts (on plantar surface).
Vortiology: congenital and acquired.
Small papillomas can often occur in patients. And it is this type that is able to form groups.
What is the danger of small papillomas
The danger with small papillomas is that they are barely visible on the body and may appear unexpectedly. This increases the risk of getting HPV.
If you have small warts after skin contact, see a dermatologist. A highly specialized physician will be able to differentiate the type of papilloma and the period of its existence, which will serve as the basis for prescribing treatment.
Do not rip off, do not try to get rid of small papillomas alone and even more using folk methods. You might be doing yourself a disservice! Since benign neoplasms have a risk of degeneration in oncology, the resulting growths must be removed in the clinic.
Some types of human papillomavirus are highly oncogenic. And they can provoke not only skin cancer (melanoma), but also cancer of the cervix (in women) and anal ring (in men), the formation of polyps in internal organs.
Papillomas on the body located in places where the friction increases or if their damage needs to be removed immediately! To avoid pathologies.
How to remove small papillomas using different methods
As this defect occurs more often in women than in men, most of the removal of warts is initiated by patients. Even for no apparent reason. How to remove papillomas on the body?
Medical treatment type:
- Use of drugs that affect the immune system. Immune modulators and immune correctors, immunostimulants, and other immunotropic drugs enhance the immune response and normalize a specific impaired connection of the immune system.
- Use of intramuscular injections and rectal suppositories with antiviral effect in combination with vitamins.
- Drugs are prescribed to enhance the immune response, which stimulates the production of their own interferons.
- Use of herbal medicine for general strengthening of the body.
Surgical treatment type:
- Surgical excisionis the very first method of removing papillomas. It is common among other types. Slope of the wart is performed with all underlying tissues. The efficiency of this method is 65% and the whole relapse is approx. 30%. A side effect of surgical excision is scarring. This technique is used to remove papillomas located in the lower extremities.
- Chemical coagulation- burning warts with chemicals. Used 95% silver nitrate, 17% salicylic acid and cantharidine. The most potent is cantharidin. By penetrating the lower layers of the skin and destroying the wart. A long and expensive method. The efficiency of this technique is approx. 80%.
Methods for removing very small papillomas
How to remove a "very small" papilloma? In modern clinics, there are a large number of techniques for removing small warts without cosmetic defects.
If you intend to get rid of irritating growths all over your body quickly and effectively, here are some of the best techniques for removing very small growths:
- Cryotherapy.Freezing with liquid nitrogen. The fastest and most affordable technique takes no more than 15 minutes. Recommended for the removal of papillomas on the face and neck.
- Laser destruction method.There are several types of laser. The most popular is the carbon dioxide laser. Final healing comes 7 days after surgery. Recommended for hard-to-reach warts.
- Photodynamic treatment for warts.Performed using a long wavelength of light. The most effective method (95%), build-ups are easily removed and there are no scars left.
Small Growth Prevention
Disease prevention is always easier than cure! Let this slogan be your honor for life. To prevent the occurrence of papillomas, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle. Give up bad habits (smoking) for your health! Control the immune system and start treatment on time if required. Relieve stress and get more rest. Try to eat right, get enough sleep and spend time outdoors. Monitor your health, visit the clinic every year and routine checkups. If you suspect HPV or papilloma, contact your doctor immediately. Follow the rules of prevention and you do not care about any disease.