Each strain of HPV causes its own types of papillomas. They differ in external form and place of appearance. Has a low or high oncogenic level. Papilloma is a consequence of the HPV virus. Sometimes skin neoplasms appear on the human skin in completely different places with some common symptoms. They have a common name - papillomas. They differ from each other in form, structure, location on the body, degree of oncogenic danger. Depending on these factors, papillomas have their own special names. What are papillomas and why do they occur?
What are papillomas?
"A tumor in the form of a papilla", this is how the term papilloma is translated from Latin. These growths on the skin appear due to the HPV virus. Any papilloma is a benign neoplasm, but depending on the strain (type) of the papillomavirus, they have an oncogenic risk.
Different papillomas according to oncogenic risk:
- Low oncogenic risk.
- High oncogenic risk.
The second group includes strains - 82, 73, 68, 59, 58, 56, 52, 51, 45, 39, 35, 33, 31, 18, 16. The growth on the skin can be completely different in color. The color scheme of papilloma can be from light to almost black. Sometimes an elongated papilloma grows on the body, other types of HPV are flat or, conversely, overgrown, resembling a cock's comb.
Only a doctor can determine the nature of the papillomavirus by performing the necessary diagnostics:
- visual examination of the patient;
- take tests to identify the strain of the virus.
The virus enters the body under favorable conditions for it. You must be in contact with a virus carrier or with contaminated objects and your immunity must be weakened.
Normally, HPV is easily blocked by the immune system, there are a number of reasons why it fails:
- long-term medication;
- exacerbation of chronic diseases;
- drug use;
- excessive use of alcohol and cigarettes.
Any form of this disease requires timely treatment. Papillomas on the body have an unpleasant feature of growing and sometimes mutating into an oncological disease. Visiting a doctor is a necessary preventive measure.
Simple papillomas (vulgar)
This is the most common type of papilloma on the body. People call them warts, they appear gradually. First, a small tubercle grows on the skin. Gradually, it increases in diameter and changes color from pale flesh to a more saturated brownish. The structure of the vulgar papilloma also changes, it becomes hard, keratinization appears.
Vulgar papillomas are more often located on:
- palm trees;
- fingers;
- skin between the fingers
- knee;
- sometimes formed on the face, back, neck
Such neoplasms can occur in groups. First, a "mother papilloma" appears, and then daughter growths are formed.
Children and young people are particularly susceptible to this type of HPV. Vulgar papillomas are usually benign in nature, they do not degenerate into oncological formations. Strains 75-77, 26-29, 41, 38, 49, 57, 65 are responsible for the occurrence of such neoplasms.
To simple types of viruses on the body include plantar warts. The name refers to the place of their appearance. The growth on the sole grows individually, it can be recognized by the characteristic protruding edge. It usually does not cause discomfort, but sometimes it can interfere with walking. In order not to confuse a corn with a plantar wart, remember that a corn has a smooth and even surface on which the skin pattern appears. Plantar warts are caused by strains 1-4.
Both these and others are easily removed in a medical clinic. But do not rush to the doctor, such growths can disappear by themselves.
Flat papillomas
This growth is immediately different from other skin neoplasms.
It rises just a little above the skin, if you look closely, you can see that its surface, which appears dense, appears to consist of small nodules. A flat wart does not have a predetermined shape; it can be with jagged edges or, conversely, rounded.
A flat papilloma does not have a keratinization process (death and keratinization of skin cells), therefore it does not have skin grooves characteristic of other types of papillomas.
The color of such a build-up is usually light, sometimes it darkens and turns brown. Flat papilloma cannot be dark brown.
Locations:
- shin;
- arms;
- back;
- on the face appear on the cheeks, around the eyes and on the chin.
Flat neoplasms are immediately noticeable to outsiders (if they are in open places). In addition to visual ugliness, they cause physical discomfort in the form of itching. When you try to scratch them, they start to "burn".
Such formations should be shown to a dermatologist. It is unlikely that you will prescribe the right treatment for yourself. The doctor must examine you, make a diagnosis and, taking into account all the physical features, prescribe treatment. Such growths are easier to eliminate immediately after they appear. Old growths must be removed by the surgical method. Flat papillomas are caused by virus types 49, 28, 10.
Pointed papillomas (warts)
They have a characteristic appearance which means that they cannot be confused with other types of papillomavirus. Outwardly, such a papilloma can be compared to "cauliflower" or "cock's comb". Condylomas are attached to the skin and grow on a short stalk. They are solitary and grow into large groups. Such a neoplasm of HPV in women can reach a large size.
The color of the growths varies depending on the place of their appearance. Condyloma can be white, flesh, pink and have a color from light red to reddish brown. Sometimes such growths secrete a liquid with a fetid smell.
Genital warts are often damaged due to the specific location.
The main localization of genital warts:
- Genital organs.
- Anal area.
- Steps.
- Urethra.
- Vagina and cervix in women.
Such a human papillomavirus is transmitted only sexually. Its development provokes the virus 69, 55, 54, 51, 44, 42, 6, 1
If left untreated, a pre-oncological condition can develop. The virus accumulates in the tissues near the growth and changes the composition of the DNA in the epithelium and mucous membranes, causing penile oncology in men and cervical cancer in women. Genital warts must be removed.
Filiform papillomas
They are also called acrochords. They mostly grow singly, but there are also groups of acrochords. If it is accidentally torn off, a new process will appear again in its place, moreover, the growth can wander around the body and grow. They do not emit pain.
There is more aesthetic rejection of the build-up, especially if the papilloma has grown on the face. Color ranges from flesh tone to brown. The acrocord is elongated and elastic, sometimes there are keratinized papillomas.
Favorite places for the appearance of areas of the body with delicate skin:
- face (eyelid area, nose);
- inguinal folds;
- on the neck;
- armpits;
- under the breast (in a woman).
If acrochord appears on the face, scrubs and brushes should not be used so as not to damage it. Underarm growths are often damaged by razors.
It is better to visit a doctor and remove the neoplasm in the clinic to avoid infection and degeneration of the disease into oncology. The latter rarely occurs with filiform papillomas.
The viruses that cause this type of HPV are strains 2 and 7. Acrochords are more common in older people because the skin loses its elasticity over time.
Sometimes the disease affects children and young people.
These are the most common types of HPV. According to information about the virus types, you can independently establish a preliminary diagnosis. For a more accurate diagnosis, a medical examination is required.
In addition to these types of HPV, other types of papillomas also occur. For example, papillomatosis in the larynx, choroid papilloma (growing in the brain), papillomas in the stomach are called papillitis in the stomach. Internal papillomas are the most dangerous, sometimes the patient goes to the doctor with an advanced stage of HPV. You can die from internal neoplasms. For example, growths in the larynx interfere with the breathing process and can cause asphyxia. Any HPV disease requires immediate medical attention.