Papillary lesions cause a lot of inconvenience not only due to external changes in the skin. Many papillomas have an increased risk of injury, including friction and infection. All of these factors can provoke the spread of rashes and malignancy of the cells of the neoplasm. Before starting treatment, mandatory diagnostics are carried out to identify the causes and nature of the structure of the accumulation. What causes papillomas on the body, what does the body signal? Let's find 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 became a carrier of papillomavirus infection with a gradual course. The main route of transmission of the virus in the body is sexual, but infection is possible through kissing, shaking hands or through household contact.
The known types of papillomas on the body differ from each other in their structural features, color, size and density. Of course, not all carriers of a viral infection suffer from multiple or single rashes on the body. Activation of pathogenic viral activity usually occurs due to a persistent decrease in immunity.
Some patients even compare papillomas to moles, however, papillomas have a number of basic differences:
- presence of a vascular component;
- preferential location in places of friction, sweating;
- loose and flexible structure.
The 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 an aggravated clinical and laboratory history, as well as those who have had cancer cases among their relatives.
Papillomas rarely worry a person, without causing pain or local symptomatic manifestations. Clinicians even call these neoplasms a "time bomb" which can be spontaneously malignant under the influence of various negative factors.
The virus may not appear for years, but a person carries the infection even with strong immunity. Most often, it is men who become the culprits for infecting a woman with unprotected sex.
The main reasons for the appearance
The main cause of rashes on the body is considered to be the defeat of the body with infection with the human papillomavirus.
The predisposing factors for viral activity are:
- chronic diseases of internal organs and systems;
- cutaneous trauma of any genesis;
- infection of the skin;
- allergic diseases;
- autoimmune conditions of an innate nature;
- genital infections and inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system.
Any pathological process and dysfunction of internal organs can suppress the activity of the immune system, weaken general health and weaken the body. With a persistent decrease in immune forces, the virus begins pathogenic activity, gradually replacing the DNA of healthy cells with viral cells. Thus, the regeneration process at the cellular level is disturbed, the chaotic processing 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
Common location of papillomas in men - genitals and penises, face, armpits.
Hypothermia and increased sensitivity to negative external factors are considered to be common factors of reduced immunity in men:
- bad habits (tobacco, alcohol);
- particularities of the work (major production work, hot workshops, radioactivity):
- increased stressor;
- active sex life (especially at a young age).
HPV in men is often associated with other sexually transmitted infections. Infection often occurs in men who neglect the use of barrier contraceptive methods. However, the HPV virus can enter the body even when using a condom.
The main prevention against HPV is vaccination. It is recommended to inject the vaccine three times at the time of puberty, well before the onset of active sexual activity. Doctors recommend starting the vaccination of children aged 10 to 12 years.
Causes of multiple papillomas
Multiple papillomas on the body of limited or extensive localization indicate 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 on a large scale, therefore, the appearance of new papillary foci occurs quickly.
Often the virus itself can provoke the development of various diseases, which only complicate the course of the infectious process.
The following diseases and conditions can be a trigger for the widespread spread of papillary foci throughout the body:
- acute infectious processes of any kind and place;
- sunburn, overuse of tanning beds, or tanning in direct sunlight;
- 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 causes the patient to be overweight. With increased weight, the 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 during the hot summer months.
Neoplasms can occur not only due to serious illnesses and autoimmune diseases. Bad habits, heavy physical activity, high stress can also provoke the activity of viral infection.
When skin neoplasms appear in patients, a natural question arises about the tactics of treatment and removal of the growths.
Characteristics of therapy
A viral infection can be present in the body for a long time without visible manifestations. In patients, in a context of good health, the virus may never appear at all in their life. 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 unable to assess the level of oncogenic danger;
- Inadequate therapy with certain means may make the situation worse, for example, burns, secondary infection.
Differential diagnosis significantly improves the therapeutic results of skin lesions, as it identifies the nature of the rash and allows you to choose the only suitable treatment.
Modern dermatology and cosmetology offer two main methods of removing papillomas from the body:
- Drug therapy- the use of local and systemic drugs;
- Surgical removal- the use of the latest material techniques and traditional surgery.
In the first case, antiviral and immunomodulatory treatment should be prescribed. These drugs for papillomas on the body are needed to stop viral activity and improve the immune status of the patient.
Local treatment does not always bring the desired results. Therefore, with conservative medicine, clinicians come up with a number of surgical techniques:
- excision of the scalpel; removal of
- by radio wave method;
- laser removal of papillomas; electrocoagulation
- ;
- exposure to a chemical solution;
- freezing in liquid nitrogen.
No surgery can rule out recurrent neoplasms, so you should absolutely take active antiviral therapy.
Along with treatment, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, diet, sleep and alertness. Most patients rarely pay attention to these recommendations, and their implementation is very important for the success of HPV treatment.
The human papillomavirus in itself is not dangerous, but there is always a risk of neoplastic cell malignancy.
To minimize infection with HPV, it is recommended to strictly observe intimate and personal hygiene, order in sexual relations. Prompt diagnosis greatly reduces the chances of developing complications.