Today, many patients turn to dermatologists and cosmetologists with such aesthetic problems as presence of papillomas on the body. Despite modern methods of treatment, papillomatosis is considered a fairly common disease.
Papillomas are benign epithelial neoplasms with an exophytic type of growth that affect the skin and mucous membranes of a person.
The main cause of the disease is human papillomavirus infection (HPV). Read on estet-portal.com what influences the onset of the disease, what methods are most effective in the diagnosis and treatment of papillomas.
The main factors influencing the occurrence of papillomas
Papilloma is a papilla covered with epithelium and vascularized, which can be flat, on a wide base or on a stalk.
Most often, the disease manifests itself in people with weak immunity: those who do not monitor their sexual life, has addictions, as well as in women who use oral contraceptives for a long time.
The ways of infection with the virus should be noted:
- Close contact (most often sexual);
- Microtraumas on healthy skin;
- Infection with a virus during childbirth.
The size of papillomas varies from 3-15 mm depending on their type. The main symptoms of these formations are itching, redness, peeling and discomfort if the papilloma, for example, is located in intimate places, under the breast or on the eyelids.
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The main differences between different types of papillomas
Despite the fact that papillomas are quite similar to each other, there are several varieties of them, namely:
• simple papillomas;
• flat;
• filamentous;
• plantar;
• spiky.
Simple (vulgar) - the most common among papillomas, as a rule, localized on the hands (hands, fingers).
Flat (also called juvenile warts), appear mainly in young people and children in the area of the face and hands.
Filamentous(acrochords) warts are located on the neck, face, especially often on the eyelids, as well as in the armpits and groin, in the folds under the mammary glands in women.
For plantar papillomas, the favorite place of localization is the inside of the foot, sometimes they can be confused with calluses, but upon closer examination, it is immediately noticeable how papillary patterns on the skin bypass the sites of neoplasms.
The most dangerous of the papillomas are spiky. Such formations are located on the genitals, in the mouth, in the anus area.
Pointed warts are highly oncogenic and require mandatory timely treatment.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the color and size of papillomas. In case of constant contact or friction in the places of formations, it is strongly recommended to remove them in order to avoid injury, infection and possible malignancy of papillomas.
Effective methods of diagnosis and treatment of papillomas
After examining the patient, collecting a personal and family history, laboratory and instrumental examination methods are prescribed.
This includes:
• general and biochemical blood tests;
• analysis of PCR material for papillomavirus DNA;
• if necessary, a biopsy of the material;
• Histological examination.
The treatment of papillomatosis is carried out depending on its type and localization, for example, pointed papillomas are most often removed with nitrogen. nitrogen
The main treatments are listed below:
• laser removal;
• cryolysis;
• electrocoagulation;
• drug treatment.
Laser removal or electrocoagulation are the most popular, as these procedures do not leave scars on the body.
Of the drugs, interferon preparations,
antiviral drugs
, cytostatics, ointments with a cauterizing effect are most often prescribed. The latter must be used with care so as not to damage the healthy skin of the patient. Complete elimination of papillomavirus from the human body is impossible! The main emphasis in the treatment of papilomatosis should be placed on immunocorrection and elimination of formations using hardware or drug methods.
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