Papillomas appear - this is a signal of processes taking place in the body that require urgent attention and referral to a specialist. Papillomas are benign growths that every third person on the planet knows. In most cases, such items cause only cosmetic discomfort, but sometimes they can cause the development of dangerous diseases.
The mechanism of appearance of papillomas
Papillomas, condylomas and warts are formations that occur on the human body as a result of infection with papillomavirus. An infectious pathogen is transmitted from a carrier to a healthy person in three ways:
- From mother to child at birth. This happens in the case of the presence of genital warts in pregnant women. As a result, papillomas appear in the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, nose and airways of the baby.
- Through household contacts. To get infected with papillomavirus, it is enough to have close contact with the things of a person who has training on the body.
- During intercourse. The most common type of infection. As a rule, the consequence of sex with the wearer is warts in intimate places: anal and genital areas. If it is detected, contact a gynecologist immediately to prevent unwanted consequences: due to careless handling, trauma is possible, leading to the likelihood of degeneration in a neoplasm, development of a cancerous tumor.
A small, invisible lesion on the skin or mucous membrane is enough to penetrate a person's bloodstream.
For this reason, even protected sex can not prevent disease.
Causes of papillomas
Human papillomavirus is a highly contagious disease. It is almost impossible to prevent infection. In the modern world, 8 out of 10 people have HPV. Much less people handle skin growth.
To activate HPV, the body's natural defenses must be weakened. The appearance of papillomas on the body prior to the action of external and internal factors.
External factors
The causes of papilloma on the body can be different. Everything a person is exposed to can be attributed to external provocateurs:
- Use of cosmetic, hygienic appliances, personal items. This includes the use of underwear, toothbrushes, towels, shaving with a regular razor, the use of scissors for manicures, decorative cosmetics.
- Visits to public bathing places: pools, baths, saunas, beaches. Walking barefoot increases the risk of skin damage.
- Salon and medical procedures. Lack of sanitary standards in institutions where recyclable devices are used contributes to the transmission of viral infection. You may be infected at the beautician's office while performing the piercing. The eyelash extension procedure, popular in recent years, will cause growth on the eyelid.
- Excessive sweating and wearing tight clothing. Sweat causes the appearance of microcracks in the skin. The virus penetrates into such lesions, forming papillomas in problem areas. People notice an increase in warts in the armpit (filamentous papillomas), under the breasts (drooping growths), in the abdomen and in the groin area.
- Direct contact with devices. Touch can spread the virus throughout the body and increase the number of warts.
- A woman transmits the human papillomavirus to a baby during its passage through the birth canal. If the growth is present in the mother in the genital area, on the cervix or in the vagina, it is very likely that the baby will be born already infected. This can happen if the papillomas are on the mother’s breast.
- Sexual contact. A common form of HPV transmission from one partner to another. The more sexual partners a person has, the greater the chance of getting a viral infection.
It is not difficult to catch papillomavirus. A person cannot protect himself from all provocative factors. To activate the virus, internal changes in the body must be triggered.
Internal factors
Internal causes include processes that cause immune retardation, activation of infection.
- Acute body processes and taking pills. During treatment, the body's ability to independently resist pathogens is suppressed.
- Stress. Any psychological shock or experience leads to a weakening of the protective functions. As a result of a strong experience or emotional outburst, signals arise of various diseases, for example, the appearance of warts.
- Hypothermia or overheating. The body's forces are used to establish normal body temperature indicators. It becomes susceptible to any external factors.
- Pregnancy in women. After conception, the female body must weaken the immune system to prevent rejection of the fetus. On the basis of such a condition, a favorable environment is often formed for various infectious diseases, the signs of which were not previously observed. Sometimes, after birth, the body recovers, suppresses pathogenic processes, the growths disappear by themselves. It is not recommended to remove the growths at this stage, most removal methods are invasive.
- Hormonal changes. They are possible during puberty, pregnancy, lactation, menopause or as a result of illness.
- Poor nutrition. Vitamin deficiency leads to malfunction in some or all of the vital systems. Immunity decreases. People suffer from the onset of the disease in the autumn-winter period when there is an acute shortage of useful products.
- The presence of bad habits. Alcohol and smoking reduce the ability to fight pathogens. People with addiction, according to doctors, are more likely to suffer from papillomavirus.
Features of manifestation in men and women
Viral birthmarks do not differ significantly. If they start climbing on the head, neck, back, face, abdomen or limbs, it makes no difference who owns the papillomas - a woman or a man. There are certain differences in the transmission of the virus and damage to the genital area. The genitals have a sensitive cover, are easily damaged during intercourse. According to observations from specialists, the anal canal is more likely to be traumatized. The head of the penis is considered stable. Many homosexuals suffer from genital warts (acute warts on the legs).
In girls, growth may occur on the paw, labia, clitoris or vaginal cavity.
Without treatment, warts can fuse and lead to the development of papillomatosis. The danger for women is defeat on the cervix. If the infection has occurred with a type of virus with a high degree of oncogenicity, there is a possibility of developing cancer.
In men, the growth affects the genital area, the glans penis and the upper layer of the epidermis. The growths are able to grow into the urethra, causing signs of development of inflammatory processes, problems with urinary outflow.
Prevention of papillomas
It is almost impossible to prevent the appearance of growth on the body. Following some rules reduces the risk:
- compliance with the norms of the individual use of things;
- skin protection in public places;
- proper nutrition
- rejection of bad habits;
- to have a steady sex partner.
Girls who have reached puberty are advised to be vaccinated against dangerous HPV strains with a high degree of oncogenicity. It is believed that the vaccine will prevent the development of cervical cancer. Home treatment can not guarantee recovery. Traditional treatment methods (herbal treatment) will relieve external symptoms but leave the cause of the disease. If there is growth on the body of unknown origin, you should consult a doctor at a medical facility. The doctor will prescribe a topical remedy for the virus.
To avoid health problems, you should pay attention to your body. If a person receives a signal from the body when viral papillomas appear on the body, it should not be ignored. You should seek the help of a specialist immediately. An experienced physician will choose an updated treatment method based on a diagnostic examination.