Papillary lesions cause a lot of inconvenience not only due to external changes in the skin. Many papillomas are located at increased risk of injury, including friction and infection. All these factors can provoke the spread of rashes and malignancy of the cells of the neoplasm. Before starting treatment, mandatory diagnostics are performed to identify the causes and nature of the structure of the build-up. What causes papillomas on the body, what does the body signal about? Let's figure it out in this article.
Papillomas on the body - what do they mean, what does the body say?
Papillomas on the body mean only one indisputable fact - a person has become a carrier of papillomavirus infection with a progressive course. The main route of transmission of the virus into the body is sexual, however, infection is possible through kissing, shaking hands, contact-household method.
The known types of papillomas on the body differ from each other in structural features, color, size and density. Of course, not all carriers of a viral infection suffer from multiple or single rashes on the body. The activation of pathogenic viral activity usually occurs due to a persistent decrease in immunity.
Some patients even compare papillomas with moles, however, papillomas have a number of fundamental differences:
- presence of a vascular component;
- preferential location in places of friction, sweating;
- loose and soft structure.
Papilloma looks like a papillary growth on a pedicle. The main danger of papillomas is the cancerous transformation of skin cells.
The risk group includes patients with aggravated clinical and life history, as well as those who have had cancer cases among close relatives.
Papillomas rarely cause concern to a person, without causing pain and local symptomatic manifestations. Clinicians even call such neoplasms a "time bomb" that can malignant spontaneously, under the influence of various negative factors.
The virus may not appear for years, but a person is a carrier of the infection even with strong immunity. More often, it is men who become the culprits of a woman's infection during unprotected sexual intercourse.
The main reasons for the appearance
The main cause of rashes on the body is considered to be the defeat of the body with human papillomavirus infection.
Predisposing factors for viral activity are:
- chronic diseases of internal organs and systems;
- skin trauma of any genesis;
- an infectious lesion of the skin;
- allergic diseases;
- autoimmune conditions of an innate nature;
- genital infections and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
Any pathological processes and dysfunctions of internal organs can suppress the activity of the immune system, depress general health, and weaken the body. With a steady decrease in immune forces, the virus begins pathogenic activity, gradually replacing the DNA of healthy cells with viral ones. Thus, the regenerative process at the cellular level is disrupted, chaotic treatment of cells and the formation of neoplasms begins.
The virus actively affects the deep layers of the epidermis, therefore, the first symptom of a developing infection is the emergence of papillomatous foci.
Peculiarities of appearance in men
Frequent localization of papillomas in men - genitals and penis, face, armpits.
Hypothermia and greater susceptibility to negative external factors are considered common factors in reducing immunity in men:
- bad habits (tobacco, alcohol);
- peculiarities of labor (heavy production work, hot workshops, radioactivity):
- increased stress factor;
- active sex life (especially at a young age).
HPV in men is often combined with other sexually transmitted infections. Infection often occurs in men who neglect the use of barrier methods of contraception. Although, the HPV virus can enter the body even when using a condom.
The main HPV prevention is vaccination. It is recommended to inject the vaccine three times at the time of puberty, long before the onset of active sexual activity. Doctors recommend starting vaccination of children aged 10-12 years.
Causes of multiple papillomas
Multiple papillomas on the body of limited or widespread localization indicate the depletion of the body. Usually, multiple rashes are associated with general malaise, drowsiness and unexplained weakness of the patient.
Viral activity in the layers of the epidermis is usually large-scale, therefore, the appearance of new papillary foci occurs rapidly.
Often, the virus itself can provoke the development of various diseases that only complicate the course of the infectious process.
The following diseases and conditions can be a trigger for the generalized spread of papillary foci throughout the body:
- acute infectious processes of any nature and location;
- sunburn, overuse of tanning beds or tanning in the open sun;
- metabolic disorders;
- inadequate nutrition, lack of nutritional regimen, unbalanced diet;
- oncological tumors of internal organs, skin;
- HIV or AIDS;
- persistent psycho-emotional instability, stress, mental disorders;
- age-related changes.
The rapid spread of papillomas throughout the body is provoked by the patient's overweight. With increased weight, sweat glands are activated, so papillomas in the armpits and in the folds of the skin are more noticeable. Clinicians note a noticeable spread of infectious growths with increased weight in the hot summer months.
Neoplasms can occur not only due to serious diseases and autoimmune conditions. Bad habits, intense physical activity, serious stress can also provoke the activity of a viral infection.
When any skin neoplasms appear in patients, a natural question arises about the tactics of treatment and removal of the growths.
Features of therapy
A viral infection can be present in the body for a long time without visible manifestations. In patients, against a background of good health, the virus may never appear at all in their lives. The first symptoms are found with weakened immunity.
Doctors do not recommend starting self-treatment without diagnosis and medical advice for several reasons:
- it is visually impossible to determine the structure and nature of the neoplasm;
- the patient is not able to assess the level of oncogenic danger;
- inadequate therapy with some means can aggravate the situation, for example, burns, secondary infection.
Differential diagnosis significantly improves the therapeutic results in relation to skin lesions, as it identifies the nature of the rash and allows you to choose the only adequate treatment.
Modern dermatology and cosmetology offers two main ways to remove papillomas on the body:
- Drug therapy- the use of local and systemic drugs;
- Surgical removal- the use of the latest hardware techniques and traditional surgery.
In the first case, a course of antiviral and immunomodulatory therapy must be prescribed. These drugs for papillomas on the body are necessary to stop viral activity and improve the patient's immune status.
Local treatment does not always bring the expected results, therefore, along with conservative medicine, clinicians offer a number of surgical techniques:
- scalpel excision;
- removal by radio wave method;
- laser removal of papillomas;
- electrocoagulation;
- exposure to a chemical solution;
- liquid nitrogen freezing.
No operation excludes recurrent neoplasms, so you should definitely undergo a course of active antiviral therapy.
Along with treatment, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, diet, sleep and wakefulness. Most patients rarely pay attention to these recommendations, and their implementation is very important for the successful treatment of HPV.
The human papillomavirus in itself does not pose a danger, but the risks of malignant neoplasm cells always remain.
To minimize HPV infection, careful adherence to intimate and personal hygiene, orderliness in sexual relations is recommended. Timely diagnosis significantly reduces the risks of developing any complications.