The causes of papillomas on the surface of the body in women in most cases are associated with infection of the body with the papillomatosis virus. There are also congenital formations that are transmitted along with genetic information from one of the parents.
What are papillomas
Papillomas are benign neoplasms on the body of women, the causes of which are the pathogenic activity of viral microorganisms from the papillomavirus family. Translated from the Latin language means "papillo - nipple" and "oma - a typical ending for tumors of all kinds. "
Papillomas are formed from the host's own epithelial cells. Outwardly, it looks like a connecting papilla with a flat, sharp, rounded or branched shape.
A distinctive feature of benign neoplasms of this type is that they are capable of developing on the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, internal organs with a hollow structure, inside the nasal openings, nasal sinuses, on the vocal cords.
Initially, the papilloma root is formed from squamous epithelium with a gradual growth over the general skin.
The color of the tumor can range from flesh to brown to pink. . . Localization of papilloma inside the bladder, intestines, organs of the respiratory system can cause the development of concomitant diseases and complications.
Types of papillomas on the body in women
Depending on the location of the warts, their appearance and the reasons that caused their formation, different types of papillomas are distinguished. The table below lists the types of benign neoplasms of this type, indicating their features.
| Papilloma type | Characteristics of the neoplasm |
|---|---|
| Genital warts | They can be located in any part of the female body. Outwardly, they look like an oblong hanging mole, which in most cases has a brown tint. |
| Papilloma vulgaris | The classic form of the manifestation of the human papillomatosis virus. The neoplasms are round in shape; they are attached to the main surface of the body on a thin and short stem. Are flesh-colored like the rest of the dermis. |
| Genital warts | The localization of neoplasms of this type is the intimate zone in men and women. Infection occurs as a result of unprotected intercourse with an infected partner. The main location of tumors is the circumference of the anus, the labia majora and minora in women, and the foreskin in men. In case of non-observance of sanitary and hygienic standards, household contamination is possible. |
| Senile warts | Found in older women. They appear as a result of hormonal changes in the body, metabolic disorders, prolonged exposure to the open rays of the sun. The main danger of this type of papillomas is the high risk of their degeneration into malignant neoplasms. |
| Plantar | Papillomas of this type are localized exclusively in the area of the plantar part of the foot. Outwardly, they resemble a small head of cauliflower with branched inflorescences. If a woman walks a lot, wears tight shoes, the plantar warts can become inflamed, bleed and cause pain. |
Almost all of the above types of papillomas are formed as a result of infection of a woman with one or another genotype of the human papillomavirus. The only exceptions are senile warts, which may appear due to age-related changes in the body of elderly people.
Stages and degrees of papillomas on the body in women
Like any other benign tumor formation, 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 the formation of the papilloma root, which is asymptomatic and imperceptible;
- Stage 2- the formation of a wart head, which rises by 1-1. 5 mm above the general surface of the body, if it is located at the folds of the joints, in the belt, on the neck or under the armpits, can cause a feeling of discomfort, chafing, skin irritation;
- Stage 3- a full-fledged flat, rounded or oblong neoplasm appears, which has a root, a leg, a main body in the form of a head and blood supply due to the smallest capillary vessels connected to the rest of the epithelial tissues;
- Stage 4- multiple proliferation of similar papillomas, which are formed as a result of cell division of an existing neoplasm (extensive papillomatosis is dangerous with a high probability of malignant degeneration of one 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.
Papilloma symptoms
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women that caused the appearance of neoplasms are associated with infection with viral microorganisms) are single or multiple benign tumors that are easy to identify by external signs.
The symptoms of papillomatosis in women are manifested as follows:
- the appearance of a small tubercle that rises above the general surface of the epithelium;
- an increase in the root of the wart, which becomes larger every week;
- an extraneous neoplasm appears on the body, which is characterized by a round, branched or conical shape;
- the main places of localization of papillomas on the female body are armpits, inner thighs, neck, skin surface under the mammary glands, groin area, perineum, genitals, back, plantar part of the leg;
- in case of prolonged exposure to the surface of the wart, rubbing and pain may occur;
- papilloma can have flesh, yellowish, pink, brown shades, which is the norm;
- attempts to self-remove the neoplasm do not lead to a positive result, and the cut wart grows back.
The presence of such symptoms as a sudden change in the color of the wart to darker colors, the onset of an acute inflammatory process, the release of pus or sacral fluid, attacks of pain, are alarming signs that are not characteristic of papillomatosis. In this case, the degeneration of a benign formation into a cancerous tumor is not excluded.
Reasons for the appearance
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women that provoked the disease may be associated with the patient's lifestyle) is a chronic dermatological pathology that appears under the influence of the following factors.
Factors of papillomas on the body:
- leading a promiscuous sex life, having intimate contacts with an infected partner without using barrier contraception;
- sharing towels, cosmetics, soap and other hygiene products with a person who is sick with papillomavirus;
- sharing indoor slippers and other types of footwear;
- visiting public showers, baths, swimming pools, steam rooms with open skin touching surfaces where viable papillomavirus virions are present;
- hormonal imbalance in the body caused by concomitant diseases of the endocrine system;
- getting a viral infection into an open wound while shaving;
- infection of a child from a sick mother during the passage of the fetus through the birth canal.
In most cases, it is not possible to establish the true cause of the appearance of warts on the body. The incubation period of papillomavirus after infection ranges from several days to 3 or more years.
Diagnostics
To make an accurate diagnosis in the form of papillomatosis, a woman needs to undergo a comprehensive examination of the body and directly the skin area where the benign neoplasm is localized.
Diagnosis of papillomas takes place in several stages, namely:
- visual examination by a dermatologist;
- donation of venous blood for its biochemical study and determination of papillomavirus virions;
- examination of the deeper epithelial layers of the wart using a dermatoscope;
- collection of capillary blood for clinical analysis;
- selection of a particle of papilloma for further histological examination in order to exclude the oncological nature of the origin of the tumor;
- delivery of morning urine to determine its biochemical composition and general indicators of a woman's health.
Localization of papillomas in the intimate area, on the genitals and the circumference of the anus may require additional examination by a gynecologist, as well as tests for the presence of sexually transmitted infections.
When to see a doctor
The main danger of this type of warts lies in the aesthetic defect, as well as the risk of their degeneration into oncology.
It is recommended to seek the advice of a dermatologist as soon as the appearance of an extraneous neoplasm is detected.
Early diagnosis and determination of the type of papilloma allows you to organize effective treatment and remove the neoplasm with minimal risk of complications.
Prevention of papillomas on the body
Papillomas on the body (the causes in women that cause warts can be eliminated with effective preventive measures) are benign tumors that can be easily prevented by following the following rules.
For example:
- lead an orderly intimate life, have only one sexual partner;
- wear only your own shoes and do not let others shoe them;
- use barrier contraception;
- avoid visiting public baths, toilets, pools, showers, or put your feet in rubber slippers, do not touch open body parts to the surfaces of walls, door handles, tiles, sun loungers;
- use only your own cosmetics, towels, soap;
- at least once a year to undergo a preventive medical examination by a dermatologist;
- 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 infection with papillomatosis, but they allow you to minimize the risk of disease, avoid contact with sources of potential infection.
Methods for treating papillomas on the body in women
Papillomatosis is a completely incurable disease. A woman who has become infected with the virus that causes warts 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, since warts of this type require removal by means of 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. The following are traditional methods for removing warts.
Knitting with a thread
It is necessary to wait until the moon phase is in the waning stage. You will need to take a piece of black thread, use it to tie papillomas, tying a knot. This thread is taken out to the garden and buried in the soil with the words: "When this thread decays, all my warts will go away. "After 2-3 weeks, the papilloma will begin to soften and collapse without any signs of pain or inflammation.
Special means
There are special remedies for warts and papillomas, but they do not give the effectiveness of their action and guarantees a relapse. One of these tools is, for example, a special patch.
Such products usually contain natural ingredients that counteract the virus to some extent.
Dog saliva
To get rid of a benign neoplasm using this method, you need to spread the wart with an even layer of sour cream. After that, the woman should go to the dog so that he licks the lactic acid product with his tongue.
After that, the papilloma is sealed with a medical adhesive plaster. Saliva cannot be wiped off the surface of the neoplasm. After 1 week, the patch can be removed. From this point on, the wart will begin to crumble.
Cauterization with celandine
During the growing season of this plant (from late May to mid-June), you should daily pluck the branches of celandine and cauterize the warts with poisonous yellow juice. The duration of therapy is 10 to 30 days. Precautions should be taken to prevent the juice from getting on the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.
The effectiveness of the use of the above folk remedies for removing papillomas on the body has not been proven by official science. Women who used similar recipes were able to achieve the desired result and respond positively to these methods of therapy.
Other methods
The most effective way to treat papillomas is to remove them completely.
For this, the following methods are used:
- chemical burning- provides for exposure to the surface of the wart with aggressive solutions based on acids, potassium or sodium alkali;
- electrocoagulation- papilloma is cut off and cauterized using a loop-shaped instrument, the metal end of which is under an electric current (the treatment procedure is performed under local anesthesia);
- cryodestruction- a benign neoplasm is burned out using a liquid nitrogen solution (under the influence of low temperatures, epithelial tissues freeze and then disintegrate into parts);
- laser coagulation- excision of papilloma is performed using positively charged laser particles, removal of the main body of the wart and cauterization of its root system is ensured;
- surgical removal- the traditional and most common method of treating a dermatological disease, which consists in excising the wart with a scalpel and then applying suture material.
All of the above methods of treating papillomatosis allow you to remove benign neoplasms with a minimum risk of recurrence of the disease.
The average rehabilitation period is 3 to 7 days. The safest method is laser excision and electrocautery. The most painful and traumatic treatment is the traditional surgical removal of the wart.
Possible complications
In the absence of adequate response measures and treatment of papillomatosis on the body, over time, a woman may face the following complications.
Possible complications:
- the appearance of similar warts on other parts of the body, which indicates an increase in viral activity;
- the degeneration of the wart into a malignant cancerous tumor, which can lead to death;
- the occurrence of similar neoplasms in the cavity of the bladder, intestines, larynx, trachea, which will lead to disruption of their work, problems with urination, breathing, and digestive function;
- cervical cancer (scientific studies have shown that 80% of women suffering from this disease are infected with human papillomavirus;
- an increase in the size of the wart, the creation of a cosmetic and aesthetic defect;
- injury to the neoplasm and the ingress of bacterial infection into the epithelial tissues.
To prevent the appearance of papillomas on the body in women, it is necessary to remember the causes of their occurrence. This will preserve the health of the skin, prevent a decrease in the immune status of the pathogenic activity of the papillomavirus. The disease itself is not life-threatening, but its presence can provoke the development of severe complications.