The face is the basis of the visual image of a person, which most determines the beauty and attractiveness of both women and any representative of the stronger sex.
Improving the aesthetic condition of the facial skin, as well as maintaining youth, is an understandable desire of most people on the planet. One of the most unpleasant cosmetic defects that directly affects the visual component is a papilloma on the face. Moreover, such a manifestation can be localized either directly on the structures of the epidermis, or affect the mucous membranes of the lips and eyes, which creates additional risks and dangers for its owner.
We will try to find answers to current questions about how to remove papillomas from the face, and especially what to do if a papilloma has formed on the eyelid.
Features and subtleties of localization of papillomas on the face
The face can be affected by different types of papillomas, which differ slightly in visual characteristics:
- Common papillomas- look like small oval tubercles that rise above the surface of the healthy epidermis, and have a slightly thin stem and a spherical body. The consistency of such papillomas is defined as moderately dense. The color characteristics of ordinary or vulgar papillomas can vary from pale pink to brown;
- Flat papillomas- has a flat, smooth shape, which seems to somewhat reduce the aesthetic damage of such neoplasms. However, flat papillomas often appear as multiple growths, which makes them more noticeable than ordinary warts;
- condylomas- A rarer form of facial papillomas that can appear in the mucous membrane area and appear as a single pointed papilla or multiple lobular structures that are whitish or pink.
As for localization, normal neoplasms can affect absolutely any part of the epidermis, which is manifested in the form of pathological growth of the basal layer, while condylomas are characteristic of the eyelids, mouth and nose. At the same time, papilloma on the eye is considered one of the most difficult options for growth location, which is explained not only by the aesthetic visibility of the defect, but also by the difficulty of removing such a neoplasm.
Causes of formation of papillomas on the face
Benign epidermal neoplasms, medically called papillomas and popularly called warts, are the only symptoms of a patient infected with the human papillomavirus, which, when it enters the blood and skin, usually goes into a long "hibernation" waiting for the weakening of the host's body. It is worth noting that the incubation period of the virus lasts from 1 to 6 months, but this does not mean that after this period an infected person will definitely encounter papillomas.
The level of infection of the population with the papilloma virus is critically high and accounts for about 90% of all people on our planet. At the same time, a person who has never noticed the appearance of skin growths, but has been a carrier of the viral agent for a long time, can be infected. The main mechanisms of HPV spread include the following ways of introducing the virus into the body:
- contact path, which is multiplied by the contact of the skin of a healthy person and the carrier of the virus (for example, shaking hands or massage);
- The sexual way is the most aggressive and has no alternative, which is manifested by the 100% probability of transmission of the virus through unprotected contact and 50% of infection in case of use of mechanical contraception (condom);
- Transmission of HPV from mother to child - this way is more typical for condylomas affecting the internal genital organs of women;
- Self-infection (autoinoculation) is the spread of virus from infected areas to healthy tissue. Thus, papilloma on the eyelid most often appears as a reaction to frequent touching, rubbing the eyes with hands;
- The household route is an indirect mechanism of virus transmission through common facilities or public buildings (bathrooms, saunas, gyms, swimming pools).
Visual manifestations, in particular the formation of papillomas, are observed as a result of weakening of the body, which can be associated with a decrease in immunity, overwork, failure to follow the rules of personal hygiene or exacerbation of a chronic disease.
Why are facial neoplasms and especially eyelid papillomas dangerous?
In addition to unconditional aesthetic discomfort, papilloma on the face can be dangerous due to malignant degeneration with further development of the oncological process. This reaction is especially characteristic for condylomas localized on the mucous membrane.
Another risk associated with the presence of papillomas is the possibility of mechanical damage to the skin growth, which leads to heavy bleeding and possible infection of the wound surface. Also, such a result is full of scars and scars that do not decorate the face at all. This risk is especially high when the papilloma is localized on the man's face in the shaving area.
It is simply necessary to remove the papilloma on the upper eyelid, because such a growth can significantly inhibit the blinking reflex and the natural hydration of the eyeball. In addition, papillomas on the eyelid can cause blurred vision and many ophthalmological pathologies.
How to remove papilloma from eyelids and other areas of the face?
Removing papillomas on the face is a difficult task in cosmetology, dermatology and surgery, because the skin of this area is very delicate and prone to scarring. This is especially true if you need to remove a papilloma on the eyelid. Due to this feature, most experts strongly recommend refraining from self-removal of papillomas on the face using pharmaceutical compounds and folk recipes, and contact a qualified specialist who will not only suggest the optimal method for removing the tumor, but also determine targeted measures. while strengthening the patient's immunity.
If the patient has the opportunity to independently choose the method of removing papillomas on the face, preference should be given to the least traumatic and at the same time the most effective method - laser destruction of skin formations. The laser quickly and painlessly removes the papilloma without leaving a scar, and the qualified specialists of the professional clinic individually determine the necessary depth and area of exposure, depending on the characteristics of the patient's problem.