Papilloma is a growth on the skin in the form of a cylinder on the pedlock, often almost invisible. In many cases, it is not manifested in any way, but with the weakening of immunity and fever, it appears suddenly. Usually it is first a papilloma (so-called "mother"), and then it multiplies the "babies" that are scattered on different parts of the body. Many people just try not to notice this defect, but is it so harmless? Do I need to remove papillomas? We will tell you in detail what papillomas are and how to deal with them, as well as the most effective methods of removal.
What is a papilloma
To understand how to deal with papillomas on the skin of the body, you need to find out what it all is. The medical name for papilloma is human papillomavirus (HPV). It is a sexually transmitted disease. Also, infection with this disease can occur through the contact-household method (in contact with an infected person in contact with certain objects in contact with the skin).
Papillomas can be "recognized" by the shape of the papilla or the bump. They usually have a so-called "leg". Such formations can be chaotically located in different parts of the body - arms, legs, neck, elbows and knees, face, lips, chest. Dimensions can be different - very small and large. The papillae range in color from light brown to dark brown and reddish. Because of this, some mislead them.
In fact, a papilloma is a benign neoplasm that can appear not only on the skin but also on the mucous membranes. The difference between papillomas and warts is as follows - they are softer, they do not have a keratinized layer, and warts have a harder texture.
One of the types of papillomas is the so-called "genital warts", which have an elongated conical shape and appear on the genitals. Under mechanical action, such formations cause itching, pain and even bleeding. Only a doctor can determine if a patient has papilloma or condyloma, who will schedule additional examinations and tests if necessary.
Why do papillomas appear?
Let’s figure out why papillomas appear and how to treat them. The most common causes of papilloma are:
- Changes in hormonal levels (including pregnancy, abortion);
- Hypothermia;
- Installation of an intrauterine device;
- Body exhaustion;
- Bad habits (smoking, alcohol).
Papillomas often appear, disappear, and then reappear because they are a manifestation of a viral infection. This means that their presence determines the body’s immunity at a particular moment. HPV is more common in people who have had unprotected sex with an infected person, as well as in women who have been taking hormonal birth control pills.
The factor of "launching" the virus is any stress on the body: banal cold, prolonged use of medication, hypothermia. All this weakens the immune system and makes it vulnerable to human papillomavirus.
It is very easy to get infected - it is enough to be in close contact with the infected person, or to live on a papilloma carrier, or just to visit the public beach, swim in the shared pool, or visit the sauna. By the way, this virus is a "lover" of heat and high humidity.
Why is papilloma dangerous?
Some types of HPV are dangerous because they can provoke the development of cervical cancer in women. This applies primarily to genital warts, which usually appear on the genitals. Due to the fact that the viral disease passes without symptoms, a person does not consult a doctor for a long time. Therefore, it is important for women to visit a gynecologist once every six months and once a year for a cytological examination to detect pre-cancerous changes in the cervix, if any.
Even if a person does not have genital warts, in any case, papillomas speak of body dysfunction. A small increase indicates that you should consult a doctor and rule out the presence of gynecological diseases, kidney problems, colitis. And after the examination, it is necessary to remove the papilloma, because it is a benign neoplasm that may one day grow into a malignant one. In addition, papillomas look attractive, it is an aesthetic defect. But how to properly remove papillomas so as not to cause complications? This will be discussed further.
How to remove papillomas: Popular methods
When we notice papillomas in ourselves, we immediately start looking for information on the Internet on how to remove papilloma. There are many home remedies, but they can be not only ineffective but also dangerous and traumatic. It is better to see a specialist!
How to remove papillomas is categorically impossible:
- Destroy it.
- Tie with thread.
- Needle.
These actions will only provoke the virus to "capture" other areas and it will "move" to other areas. But how to get rid of papilloma so that it no longer appears?
If you have papilloma, your doctor will tell you how to treat it, depending on the type of growth. But we will still discuss the most popular and effective methods of papilloma removal:
- Excision with a surgical scalpel. . . This is the easiest way, but quite painful. Today, there are more gentle techniques that leave no trace.
- Cauterization with liquid nitrogen. . . Papillomas simply freeze and the vital activity of their cells is terminated.
- Electrocoagulation. . . In this case, the accumulation is removed by electric current. With this method, the patient is given minimal local anesthesia before the papillomas are removed from the body.
- Radio wave operation. . . The method is non-contact, it envisages elimination of the defect by exposure to radio waves. Local anesthesia is used in this case.
- Laser removal. . . It is considered to be the most effective and safe method of dealing with papillomas. The laser beam reaches the desired depth, blocking the vessel that feeds the growth and as a result, the neoplasm dies and disappears. Usually the papilloma disappears after a few days.
How much better it is to remove papillomas
How much better it is to remove papillomas, your doctor will tell you who will see your papilloma and be able to determine its type. But now, in most cases, laser removal is recommended because it has many advantages:
- Non-contact procedure - there is no physical contact between the skin and the instrument, and the laser beam has a bactericidal effect in parallel.
- Absence of bloodless, painful sensations.
- Absence of side effects after the procedure such as burns, scars, hyperpigmentation.
- Ability to remove several papillomas at once.
Before the procedure, the cosmetologist tells the patient how to remove the papillomas with a neodymium laser and also finds out if he has any contraindications. If everything is in order, the session takes no more than 15 minutes. Laser removal is done without a trace and without any complications. In parallel, the doctor prescribes medications to boost immunity.
We hope we have helped you figure out what papilloma is and how to treat it. The main thing is not to self-medicate to avoid unpleasant consequences in the form of burns or injuries and also not to suspect that everyone needs to have papillomas removed.