The causes of papillomas on the surface of the body in women are in most cases related to infection of the body with the papillomatosis virus. There are also congenital formations that are transmitted along with the genetic information of one of the parents.
What are papillomas
Papillomas are benign neoplasms of the female body caused by the pathogenic activity of viral microorganisms from the papillomavirus family. Translated from Latin, it means "papillo - breast" and "oma - a typical end for all types of tumors".
Papillomas arise from the host's own epithelial cells. Outwardly, it resembles a connecting papilla in a flat, sharp, rounded or branched shape.
A distinctive feature of these types of benign neoplasms is that they can develop on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, internal organs with a hollow structure, inside the nasal openings, nasal sinuses, vocal cords.
Initially, the root of the papilloma arises from the flat epithelium with gradual growth on the general skin.
The color of the tumor can be brown or pink from the flesh. . . Localization of papilloma inside the organs of the bladder, intestines, respiratory system can lead to the development of concomitant diseases and complications.
Types of papillomas on the body in women
From the location of warts, their appearance and the causes that led to their formation, different types of papillomas are distinguished. The table below lists the types of benign neoplasms of this type, with an indication of their properties.
| Papilloma type | Characteristics of neoplasm |
|---|---|
| Genital warts | They can be placed on any part of a woman's body. Outwardly, they look like elongated hanging moss, which in most cases has a brown tinge. |
| Vulgar papilloma | The classic form of human papillomatosis virus manifestation. Neoplasms are round in shape; They are attached to the main surface of the body on a thin and short stem. It is flesh-colored like the rest of the dermis. |
| Genital warts | Localization of these types of neoplasms is an intimate zone in men and women. Infection occurs as a result of an unprotected relationship with an infected partner. The main location of tumors is the circumference of the anus, large lips and small in women, and scales in men. In case of non-compliance with sanitary and hygienic standards, household pollution is possible. |
| Older warts | Found in older women. They occur as a result of hormonal changes in the body, metabolic disorders, prolonged exposure to the sun's open rays. The main danger of these types of papillomas is the high risk of degeneration of malignant neoplasms. |
| Plantar | This type of papilloma is localized exclusively in the plantar region of the foot. Outwardly, they resemble cauliflower with small self-branching flowers. If a woman walks a lot, wears tight shoes, plantar warts can become inflamed, cause bleeding and cause pain. |
Almost all of the above types of papillomas are caused by a female infection with a human papillomavirus genotype. The only exception is older warts, which can appear due to age-related changes in the body of older people.
Stages and degree of body papillomas in women
Like any other benign tumor, papilloma develops on a woman's body in several stages.
In this regard, the following stages of wart formation are distinguished:
- Stage 1- Uncontrolled division of squamous cell epithelium and formation of papilloma root, which is asymptomatic and unnoticed;
- Stage 2The formation of the wart head, which is 1-1. Raises 5 mm above the general surface of the body, if located in the folds of the joints, in the belt area, on the neck or in the arms, may cause a feeling of discomfort, irritation, skin irritation;
- Stage 3- appears a full-fledged flat, rounded or elongated neoplasm, which has a root, leg, main body due to the head and blood supply, due to the smaller capillary vessels connected to the rest of the epithelial tissues;
- Stage 4Multiplication of similar papillomas resulting from the division of existing neoplasm cells (extensive papillomatosis is dangerous with a high probability of malignant degeneration of a single wart).
The stage of the skin disease is determined by the dermatologist during the examination of the patient. The method of treatment is selected based on the diagnostic results, the type of papilloma and the degree of its development.
Symptoms of papilloma
Papillomas on the body (the causes of neoplasms in women are caused by infection with viral microorganisms) are single or multiple benign tumors that are easy to identify by external signs.
Symptoms of papillomatosis in women are manifested as follows:
- The appearance of a small tubercle that rises above the common surface of the epithelium;
- Wart root growth, which gets bigger every week;
- An external neoplasm appears on the body, characterized by a round, branched or conical shape;
- The main sites of papillomas on the female body are the arm, thighs, neck, the skin surface of the breasts, the elbow area, the perineum, the genitals, the back, the plantar part of the leg;
- Prolonged exposure to the wart surface may cause absorption and pain;
- Papilloma may be fleshy, yellowish, pink, brown in color, which is the norm;
- Attempting to self-remove the neoplasm does not lead to a positive result and the cut warts continue to grow.
The presence of symptoms such as a sudden change in the color of the wart in dark colors, the onset of an acute inflammatory process, discharge of pus or blood fluid, pain attacks, are alarming signs that are not characteristic of papillomatosis. In this case, the degeneration of a benign tumor into a cancerous tumor is not ruled out.
Reasons for appearance
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women that provoke the disease may be related to the patient's lifestyle) are a chronic dermatological pathology that manifests itself under the influence of the following factors.
Factors of papillomas on the body:
- Obscene sex life, intimate contacts with an infected partner without the use of barrier contraception;
- Sharing towels, cosmetics, soap and other hygiene items with a person with papillomavirus;
- Sharing indoor slippers and other footwear;
- Visiting public showers, baths, swimming pools, steam rooms with open skin touching surfaces where there are viable papillomavirus virions;
- Hormonal imbalance in the body caused by diseases accompanying the endocrine system;
- Getting a viral infection while shaving in an open wound;
- Infection of the baby from a sick mother through the fetal birth canal.
In most cases, it is impossible to determine the true cause of warts on the body. The incubation period of papillomavirus after infection varies from a few days to 3 years or more.
Diagnosis
To make an accurate diagnosis in the form of papillomatosis, a woman must undergo a comprehensive examination of the body and directly into the area of the skin where the benign neoplasm is localized.
Papillomas are diagnosed at several stages, namely:
- Visual examination by a dermatologist;
- Venous blood donation for its biochemical study and determination of papillomavirus virions;
- Examination of the deep epithelial layers of the wart using a dermatoscope;
- Collection of capillary blood for clinical analysis;
- Selection of a papilloma particle for further histological examination to rule out the oncological nature of the tumor;
- Morning urine supply to determine its biochemical composition and general indicators of female health.
Localization of papillomas in the intimate area, genitals and anus may require further examination by a gynecologist, as well as tests to determine the presence of sexually transmitted infections.
When to see a doctor
The main danger of these types of warts lies in the aesthetic defect, as well as in the risk of their degeneration in oncology.
It is recommended to seek the advice of a dermatologist as soon as an external neoplasm appears.
Early diagnosis and diagnosis of papilloma type allows you to arrange effective treatment and remove the neoplasm with minimal risk of complications.
Prevention of papillomas on the body
Papillomas on the body (the cause of warts in women can be eliminated with effective preventive measures) are benign tumors that are easy to prevent by following the following rules.
For example:
- Live an orderly intimate life, have only one sexual partner;
- Wear only your own shoes and do not give shoes to others;
- Use barrier contraception;
- Avoid visiting public baths, toilets, pools, showers, or putting your feet in rubber slippers;
- Use only your own cosmetics, towels, soap;
- Undergo prophylactic medical examination by a dermatologist at least once a year;
- Balance nutrition, sleep at least 8 hours a day, enough rest to ensure the normal functioning of the immune system.
All of the above recommendations do not guarantee 100% protection against papillomatosis infection, but they do allow you to minimize the risk of disease and avoid contact with potential sources of infection.
Methods of treatment of papillomas on the body in women
Papillomatosis is a completely incurable disease. A woman who has the wart-causing virus carries it for the rest of her life. Modern methods of treating the disease can only get rid of the consequences of pathology in the form of benign neoplasms.
Medications
Traditional medicines do not completely get rid of papillomas, as these types of warts require removal by chemical, thermal, electrocoagulation, laser or surgical treatment.
Traditional methods
Alternative medicine offers its own alternative ways to get rid of papillomas, regardless of their type and location on the female body. Below are the traditional methods of removing warts.
Knitting with thread
It is necessary to wait for the moon phase to decrease. You need to take a piece of black thread, use it to connect the papillomas, with a knot. This thread is taken out of the garden and buried in the ground with the words: "When this thread falls apart, all my warts will disappear. "After 2-3 weeks the papilloma will start to soften and disintegrate without any signs of pain or inflammation.
Special means
There are special remedies for the treatment of warts and papillomas, but they do not give their effectiveness and guarantee recurrence. One such tool is, for example, a special patch.
Such products usually contain natural ingredients that fight the virus to some extent.
Dog saliva
To remove a benign neoplasm using this method, the wart should be spread with an even layer of sour cream. The woman should then go to the dog so that she can clean the lactic acid product with her tongue.
After that, the papilloma is sealed with medical adhesive plaster. Saliva cannot be removed from the surface of the neoplasm. After 1 week, the patch can be removed. From this point on, the warts begin to disintegrate.
Moxibusterity with celandine
During the growing season of this plant (from late May to mid-June), you should daily arrange celandine branches and warts to poison the poisonous yellow juice. The duration of therapy is 10 to 30 days. Precautions should be taken to avoid getting into the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.
The effectiveness of using the above folk remedies to get rid of papillomas on the body has not been proven by official science. Women who used similar recipes were able to achieve the desired result and responded positively to these methods of therapy.
Other methods
The most effective way to treat papillomas is to remove them completely.
The following methods are used for this:
- Chemical combustion- Provides exposure to the wart surface with aggressive solutions based on acids, potassium or sodium alkalis;
- Electrocoagulation- The papilloma is disconnected and cauterized using a loop-shaped instrument whose metal end is under electric current (the treatment procedure is performed under local anesthesia);
- Cryo-destruction- Benign neoplasm burns using liquid nitrogen solution (under the influence of low temperature, epithelial tissues freeze and then disintegrate into pieces);
- Laser coagulation- Papilloma is excised using positively charged laser particles, the main body of the wart is removed and its root system is cauterized;
- Surgical removal- The traditional and most common method of treating dermatological disease, which involves excision of the wart with a scalpel and then the use of suture material.
All of the above methods of treating papillomatosis allow you to remove benign neoplasms with minimal risk of disease recurrence.
The average rehabilitation period is 3 to 7 days. The safest method is laser excision and electrocoagulation. The most painful and traumatic treatment is traditional surgical removal of the wart.
Possible complications
In the absence of adequate response measures and treatment for papillomatosis on the body, over time a woman may experience the following complications.
Possible complications:
- The appearance of similar warts on other parts of the body, indicating an increase in viral activity;
- Wart degeneration is a malignant malignancy that can lead to death;
- The formation of similar neoplasms in the bladder, intestines, larynx, trachea cavity, which will lead to disruption of their work, problems with urination, respiration and digestive function;
- Cervical cancer (scientific studies have shown that 80% of women with this disease are infected with human papillomavirus;
- Increasing the size of the wart, creating a cosmetic and aesthetic defect;
- Neoplasm damage and penetration of bacterial infection into epithelial tissues.
To prevent the appearance of papillomas on the body in women, it is necessary to remember the reasons for their origin. This will maintain the health of the skin, prevent the reduction of the immune status of the pathogenic activity of papillomavirus. The disease itself is not life-threatening, but its presence can lead to the development of severe complications.